As a 16 year old I was a helper for a guy that did basically what you do, and he had the same kind of truck. He was a older guy who built bridges for the Army in Viet Nam. He was like you very talented, and could repair anything. I cant say I made much money, but the guy was a super guy, and could tell jokes all day long. And I love to laugh so we were a good team. He would start out to fix some little old lady's A/C and end up fixing her washer, a leaking sink, ect,ect. The customer would ask me if I thought Gary would fix the sink for her. I would say Lady, Gary will fix anything you need fixing, all you have to do is ask. He helped me fix a broken heart, he could fix anything. I learned alot from him, which helped me the rest of my life.
God bless you Steve you save me 7000$ i own manufactural home i live in New Jersey when i decide to change new full plumbing old is from 1984. I hire i plumbing guy he asked me 7000$ i can afford to pay 7000$. And my wife told me to watch you video work how you work around. Last year i decided to work myself did my work in two day Friday and Saturday.. thank you for your video you showed people love you.. god bless you again you number one plumber 🥇
I use a 1985 1 ton rated 15 passenger Van with seats removed. I am a Handyman and do most everything. The Van is full of stuff. I just recently shoved a 2"X4"X16' through the windshield. I envy your walk-in van. If I were younger, that would be my choice. I am 80 yrs old, it's probably time to retire the van and me as well and sit on the sofa with your pooch. You have a great attitude, no wonder your pooch has lived so long. That's 112 years in human years.
Kestrel my old dog is retired now .she is home in dypers now...she will be 16 next month .she has been home for 3 years now .she does not want to go to work anymore ,,just sleep on couch is what she does.
hey Steve I like the way you handled customers and the jobs that you get . I'm a 20+ yr plumber my self I do res. comm. an service work . remod. but I have to say after watching you I'm kinda thinking about getting back into it. and your truck is how a work truck should be . thanks for the videos . Wilson 1
awesome assortment of "stuff super impressive list of licenses, I wish you were closer to us in Connecticut, we sure could use the help on our circa 1890 home love the vids Steve!
If you ever have a costumer say you charge to much, you need to show them your truck, you got a large investment in that truck. That is the cost of doing business. Great video
Or ask them do you say your doctor charges too much when u see him ? No you pay it well it takes as much schooling and liability insurance etc as it does to run a drs office so think about that a bit before you say that
Thanks for sharing. Was wondering what your stock in truck looked like, but you gotta get rid of the old truck and trash to keep the neighbors happy, Guy. We have one month...before we start receiving free invites to Muni Court.
Step vans are not very popular in recent years with tradesmen, but they offer some advantages. They offer the most interior space for the vehicle length, not even the cab over engine tilt cabs can match. I would like to see more step vans used in the trades.
I like how you strip down old (Swapped-out) equipment from jobs and salvage (recycle) usable parts for other jobs! Question; Does the supply house(s) charge you "Wholesale" or "At cost" for the various parts?
You need a lot of gear to run your business ,most trades vans are the same chockablock ,same here in Australia customers don’t realise the amount of gear trades need
I know this is an older video but I am still catching up. Great work truck and your stock is amazing. Out of interest , have you ever had the vehicle weight checked with all your gear in? Just going to look for part 2 now.
Jeez steve, if u are ever gonna have a yard sale please let me know sir!! U must have said manometer abt 6 times and id live to pick through what u don't need anymore
you should take a look at our trucks....search up "plumbing truck interior" it is a different approach to way a plumbing and service truck should look like.
Hello Steven: Saw your video Re: Shower arm busted off in wall. I have ran into the same problem but found that Proto tool makes a nice E-z out # 9527- fits perfectly . I have a complete set of proto E-Z Outs and find they work out pretty good in my shop,these are the type w/ a straight side,really bites in quick.many sizes available too. Check em out.
Hey Steven. Love your videos and many different work places you get to. Do you have a system of purchasing replacement parts that you use from your truck. Do you have a weekly shopping list or just go replace whatever you use when you use it. Just wondering given many different parts you require. Keep the videos coming. Thanks. Appreciate the family friendly presentation as I often reference your videos to children and grand children. Regards, Jim
One hellava supply truck you have there Steve. Is there ever a time when your on a job and you think you have what you need on your truck and you don’t? That’s a run to the supply house. That had to happen a time or two. If it did, I’m sure it pissed you off!
Racks are the biggest problem with service trucks. The support brackets adventually fatigue the sheet metal they're secured to and tear out, and if ignored adventually everything comes crashing down on a big bump or turn...
+Mike Malone A friend I work with sometimes had this happen after I told him he was installing it wrong. His extension ladder holder was the failure point. See he is in his 70's and still working. Anyways he bought a new mercedes sprinter van, really nice setup BUT he didn't listen when I said that holder was not going to hold up with the hardware he used and where he mounted it. It lasted about a month and all came crashing down and damaging some of the interior of the vehicle in the process. He called me wanting me to design him a new setup and install it for him so I did all the work and it has been pretty solid not for about 2 years and counting.
I saw your Testo 550 was in the case. Do you keep it in the case and reassemble it and break it down between calls and store it in that case?I heard you get 10 miles to the gallon, that's remarkable as I get only 11 to the gallon in my Ford E250. My Uncle used the same kind of bread truck in Weymouth, Ma doing oil and and later did AC too. He loved the Aluminum body and traveled with his poodle companion for years.. Claimed he was a work dog and had to earn his keep. LOL
Its really useful to carry all you need with you, but in Santo Domingo, where I live, its too risky.You can have you truck emptied in one night in this city.
lot of people don't get that when you show up to a customers house to stay there it's billable time it's not billable time you have to go to suppliers for parts toilets tubs that's a different
I know what you are saying. I have three garages & two trucks & the basement & outside I have 4 gang boxes all full of supplies & tools & finding what I am looking for takes more time than doing the job itself! L.O.L I am seriously considering on buying an old warehouse from L.R.A Land revitalization authorities. They let you bid on them & they will sell them to you not so much importance for money but more on your ability to improve & restore the property & let you have it pretty cheap.The idea is to restore St. Louis's abandoned properties & start collecting taxes instead of leaving them stay empty for rats & bugs or criminal activities. It makes sense into dollars.
No it's not a joke. What makes you think he's joking? If you actually watched the full video and listened he states that he has been in business for 20 years. You can really amass a lot of tools and supplies over a period that long. He is a master tradesman. He does plumbing and HVAC.
hey Steve I like the way you handled customers and the jobs that you get . I'm a 20+ yr plumber my self I do res. comm. an service work . remod. but I have to say after watching you I'm kinda thinking about getting back into it. and your truck is how a work truck should be . thanks for the videos . Wilson 1
As a 16 year old I was a helper for a guy that did basically what you do, and he had the same kind of truck. He was a older guy who built bridges for the Army in Viet Nam. He was like you very talented, and could repair anything. I cant say I made much money, but the guy was a super guy, and could tell jokes all day long. And I love to laugh so we were a good team. He would start out to fix some little old lady's A/C and end up fixing her washer, a leaking sink, ect,ect. The customer would ask me if I thought Gary would fix the sink for her. I would say Lady, Gary will fix anything you need fixing, all you have to do is ask. He helped me fix a broken heart, he could fix anything. I learned alot from him, which helped me the rest of my life.
Charles Miller damn bro this is an awesome story, it’s good to have role models like this in your life
Your welcome Charles , now give me back my wrench you took from my truck years ago
@Jaydrains 😂😂😂
God bless you Steve you save me 7000$ i own manufactural home i live in New Jersey when i decide to change new full plumbing old is from 1984. I hire i plumbing guy he asked me 7000$ i can afford to pay 7000$. And my wife told me to watch you video work how you work around. Last year i decided to work myself did my work in two day Friday and Saturday.. thank you for your video you showed people love you.. god bless you again you number one plumber 🥇
I'm impressed. I think you are at the top of your field.
I use a 1985 1 ton rated 15 passenger Van with seats removed. I am a Handyman and do most everything. The Van is full of stuff. I just recently shoved a 2"X4"X16' through the windshield. I envy your walk-in van. If I were younger, that would be my choice. I am 80 yrs old, it's probably time to retire the van and me as well and sit on the sofa with your pooch. You have a great attitude, no wonder your pooch has lived so long. That's 112 years in human years.
George Hebert thanks for the great comment
Love your van man, truly the best truck I been seen so far, very inspirational for sure.
Thanks to take your time to share it!
You have an awesome rig. I like how you can carry all sorts of equipment/materials for different jobs.
I miss seeing your pup running back and forth across the dash of your old truck. That was a cool little dog.
Kestrel my old dog is retired now .she is home in dypers now...she will be 16 next month .she has been home for 3 years now .she does not want to go to work anymore ,,just sleep on couch is what she does.
hey Steve I like the way you handled customers and the jobs that you get . I'm a 20+ yr plumber my self I do res. comm. an service work . remod. but I have to say after watching you I'm kinda thinking about getting back into it. and your truck is how a work truck should be . thanks for the videos . Wilson 1
awesome assortment of "stuff
super impressive list of licenses, I wish you were closer to us in Connecticut, we sure could use the help on our circa 1890 home
love the vids Steve!
+999Scoobydooby thanks for watching
Love those Grumman step Van's. My dad had plumbing step vans for many years. His last one was a 1992 NYPD Chevy paddy wagon
Forget the 14' I need one of these. Always wondered how it looked on the inside nice truck
First Choice Service LLC ( StL MO) i set this one up the way i wanted it .. it was pretty much just 2 long shelves on each side when i got it
All it's missing is a mini kitchen with fridge, microwave, coffee pot lol nice set up though it's got everything that's for sure!!
This is THE service truck. Nice Steven.
Julian Morales thanks for watching
If you ever have a costumer say you charge to much, you need to show them your truck, you got a large investment in that truck. That is the cost of doing business. Great video
gerry mcadams yes i do have a ton of stuff in the truck probley to much but to replace all that stuff would be crazy money
10-4 over and out
Or ask them do you say your doctor charges too much when u see him ? No you pay it well it takes as much schooling and liability insurance etc as it does to run a drs office so think about that a bit before you say that
Steve I love that truck brother. beautiful set up. I love the fact that u can stand in the truck and do what u need to do.
yes this truck is the best over all for what i do .in my oppion
Thanks for sharing. Was wondering what your stock in truck looked like, but you gotta get rid of the old truck and trash to keep the neighbors happy, Guy. We have one month...before we start receiving free invites to Muni Court.
I watched the entire thing and still feel like I didn't see everything. I think you need a part 2. Nice set up!
+The Air Conditioning Guy there is a part 2
+steven lavimoniere Oh! That's right. But you didn't say anything at the end or title it part 1. I see it now. Will check it out.
Step vans are not very popular in recent years with tradesmen, but they offer some advantages. They offer the most interior space for the vehicle length, not even the cab over engine tilt cabs can match. I would like to see more step vans used in the trades.
Love'n the 110 jumper lights and Vice!
vice comes in handy at times
I like how you strip down old (Swapped-out) equipment from jobs and salvage (recycle) usable parts for other jobs!
Question; Does the supply house(s) charge you "Wholesale" or "At cost" for the various parts?
Cant wait to see the new truck.
That truck is no joke everything is super sized
airkraft1 i do love my truck
My dream truck
You need a lot of gear to run your business ,most trades vans are the same chockablock ,same here in Australia customers don’t realise the amount of gear trades need
I know this is an older video but I am still catching up. Great work truck and your stock is amazing. Out of interest , have you ever had the vehicle weight checked with all your gear in? Just going to look for part 2 now.
Sweet rig! Thanks for sharing.
I was a telecom field technician. I can relate. You got to have a truck you can work easily out of
What a great truck, Room to walk around what more can you ask for !
Finally got the time to check out you Truck Steve! You have a kick ass truck! I am left speechless! Great Stuff Bro, continue the Good Work!
Chris.
thanks mysterious for commenting
Any time Steve!
Thanks for the tour!!
marcellinas figaro thanks for the commnet
Great Great setup Steve.
When that alarm goes off, bet you come a runnin with a 38 special mama!
Hello Steve, you have a great set up in your truck, I'm very impressed, congratulation for being consistent and organized!
Nice setup you have most everything in that truck! Only you forgot to show us your tailgate grill Steven!
Jeez steve, if u are ever gonna have a yard sale please let me know sir!! U must have said manometer abt 6 times and id live to pick through what u don't need anymore
Can we get another one of these, Steve?
He made a part 2
@@AK-47ISTHEWAY yeah, I know, I mean another one completely so we can see how it changed
A rolling Supply house!!!
you should take a look at our trucks....search up "plumbing truck interior" it is a different approach to way a plumbing and service truck should look like.
+al bundy I'm sorry you feel that way...like I said, it is a different approach to trucks. All the best to you.
I don't know why I find this kind of stuff so interesting. Wondered what kind of truck makes all that noise in your videos!
thanks ray ...i am set up to do my job.. moble supply house
Very impressive Steve!
Nice Testo's brother! You can always trust an A/C guy that chooses testos over the rest of the junk out there :D
Ive also never seen the plastic recovery tanks. Still using the metal ones down in the south.
gramarmy its a fiberglass tank .it has a plastic outer cover there lighter then the steel tanks ..
gramarmy i like testo stuff
Nice Walkthrough
+Jason Raia thanks for watching
Impressive setup!
map37692 thanks for watching
Great truck.!!!!!.
lazaro hernandez thanks for the comment
Hello Steven: Saw your video Re: Shower arm busted off in wall. I have ran into the same problem but found that Proto tool makes a nice E-z out # 9527- fits perfectly . I have a complete set of proto E-Z Outs and find they work out pretty good in my shop,these are the type w/ a straight side,really bites in quick.many sizes available too. Check em out.
Nice service truck Steve
Hey Steven. Love your videos and many different work places you get to. Do you have a system of purchasing replacement parts that you use from your truck. Do you have a weekly shopping list or just go replace whatever you use when you use it. Just wondering given many different parts you require. Keep the videos coming. Thanks. Appreciate the family friendly presentation as I often reference your videos to children and grand children. Regards, Jim
Now I don’t feel bad about carrying too much stuff in my work trailer.
Based on some of Steve’s videos from 2020, I guess you will not find any Zöller sump pumps in the van today.
I was wonder how your truck looks .... now after washing a lot videos... a seen it.... thanks....
nice madness! personally, if i had to mix my HVAC company with plumbing I would cry 😭
Nice ride Steve!
thanks for watching
Amazing truck
One hellava supply truck you have there Steve. Is there ever a time when your on a job and you think you have what you need on your truck and you don’t? That’s a run to the supply house. That had to happen a time or two. If it did, I’m sure it pissed you off!
Racks are the biggest problem with service trucks. The support brackets adventually fatigue the sheet metal they're secured to and tear out, and if ignored adventually everything comes crashing down on a big bump or turn...
+Mike Malone i have no issue with my truck shelves
+Mike Malone A friend I work with sometimes had this happen after I told him he was installing it wrong. His extension ladder holder was the failure point. See he is in his 70's and still working. Anyways he bought a new mercedes sprinter van, really nice setup BUT he didn't listen when I said that holder was not going to hold up with the hardware he used and where he mounted it. It lasted about a month and all came crashing down and damaging some of the interior of the vehicle in the process. He called me wanting me to design him a new setup and install it for him so I did all the work and it has been pretty solid not for about 2 years and counting.
Oh and another thing, some roads here don't allow anything over 5 or 6 thousand pounds I can't remember. Have you had that problem anywhere?
+The Air Conditioning Guy i have not had a problem with weight on roads up my way
In the New England states, trucks like this can go almost anywhere. The exception would be parkways. Commercial vehicles are not allowed on parkways.
I saw your Testo 550 was in the case. Do you keep it in the case and reassemble it and break it down between calls and store it in that case?I heard you get 10 miles to the gallon, that's remarkable as I get only 11 to the gallon in my Ford E250. My Uncle used the same kind of bread truck in Weymouth, Ma doing oil and and later did AC too. He loved the Aluminum body and traveled with his poodle companion for years.. Claimed he was a work dog and had to earn his keep. LOL
+Mike Malone yes i have a 550 and 6 ' hoses in case they wrap up nicely in there and i keep them in case with caps ect
You ever pick up any ladies with that truck Steve? Ha just messing with you ,that truck is perfect for the trade
enginemodify i love my truck
Is there an updated video please
The Work Horse 🐎
Do you carry first aid kit ?
Do you, have you, inventoried All the stuff you have in your great mobile shop.?
ohh steve,i like ur truck,its a real heavy duty.mins its a toyota lite ace
Its really useful to carry all you need with you, but in Santo Domingo, where I live, its too risky.You can have you truck emptied in one night in this city.
David Levy Pérez well park your truck in a safe place
David Levy Pérez Dave, put two Doberman dogs inside during the night.
Of course Steve would have a flux capacitor in his truck
I need to get you a shirt that says hover you got a lot helicopters lol
lot of people don't get that when you show up to a customers house to stay there it's billable time it's not billable time you have to go to suppliers for parts toilets tubs that's a different
I’m your ice cream man, stop me when I passing by…
what model or make of truck is that steve?
nate its a workhorse .truck
I am a plumber 2 my van has 2 ft of materials ect in the back of my van before u see the floor. lol
Looks like a good "PLUMBERS" truck. Inadequate for A/C or refrigeration service work. Frodgys out there will know.
thats a nice truck. :) what make & model is it? my plumber has a van, but its seen better days tho.
***** its a 2006 workhorse it was a old fed ex truck
steven lavimoniere
o ok cool. there nice trucks tho. :) ill take 1...lol
Nice job partner..
Dave Nuzzo thanks for the comment
nice armrest cover!
Dennis Noone i have a real armrest under the socks lol
What kinda diesel is in ur truck?
pro set up!
Great truck. Where did you get those test jumpers?
+Leonard Burnett some i made some i got off ebay
Thanks Steve. Your videos are great.
it's as big as a house you would not think it's as big from the outside
I had to put explosive signs on both side of my truck all because of the different tanks
What’s the make/model and where’d you buy it?
It's a Workhorse
Turn the OLD TRUCK into a chicken coop or a duck habitat...or maybe a playhouse for Baby...she's a diva
What year is it!?
I bet you still go to the suppliers for stuff you already have ! lol :)
+Danzer McGee at times i do shit is bured
I know what you are saying. I have three garages & two trucks & the basement & outside I have 4 gang boxes all full of supplies & tools & finding what I am looking for takes more time than doing the job itself! L.O.L
I am seriously considering on buying an old warehouse from L.R.A Land revitalization authorities. They let you bid on them & they will sell them to you not so much importance for money but more on your ability to improve & restore the property & let you have it pretty cheap.The idea is to restore St. Louis's abandoned properties & start collecting taxes instead of leaving them stay empty for rats & bugs or criminal activities. It makes sense into dollars.
love your videos Steve. you can't spell worth a shit but I don't think you need too... haha. nice setup
Your part of HVAC?
Yes he pretty much does it all
That’s an old mail truck! :)
NICE !
I'm down sizing I have a shed full of duct I can sell you !😅😆🥃🥃🤔?
Stay safe.
Live'n just enough.
Wear you safety glasses!
Outside looks great, inside not so much.
The Train is coming...
Nice truck, Whats wrong with you er old truck?
gerry mcadams the old truck was beat,motor rotting chasey,it had it
RIP old truck
Why don't you apprentice someone?
My truck is like your but it's a lot longer it was a uniform truck
It called a step van
I take pride in having mine organized and clean till some dumbass pulls out in front of me and I have to slam on the brakes!!!
the best service van? maybe if your a serial killer lol.
Need a 2021 update of the truck. I imagine 1/3rd of the truck is now dedicated to Zoeller sump pumps.
Hey it's a taco truck
+Austin D Roach Coach
what a mass
George Brazil has the best truck, just saying
This gotta be a joke right ? Lmao
No it's not a joke. What makes you think he's joking? If you actually watched the full video and listened he states that he has been in business for 20 years. You can really amass a lot of tools and supplies over a period that long. He is a master tradesman. He does plumbing and HVAC.
hey Steve I like the way you handled customers and the jobs that you get . I'm a 20+ yr plumber my self I do res. comm. an service work . remod. but I have to say after watching you I'm kinda thinking about getting back into it. and your truck is how a work truck should be . thanks for the videos . Wilson 1