spark949 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) I'd like to hear from any of the carpenters or remodelers that use their van for work. How is it for loading your tools and getting lumber? Do you load plywood or Sheetrock? I've been in business for 30 years(although 20 of that I've also been a firefighter and carpentry was my second job). I'm going to be retiring soon and want something better on gas than my full size dodge van. I usually do kitchens and bathrooms but I might need occasional plywood or sheetrock for my jobs. I've thought about sprinters but they are expensive and costly to repair. The transit might fit my needs, but I need some feedback frm people that use them on a full time basis before I decide. Thanks Edited September 12, 2011 by spark949 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I run a small carpentry sub and handyman business. Love my Transit. I built shelves for the back to maximize floor space. I put one of the Prime Design Aluracks on it which I use when I need to carry a few sheets of rock or plywood- that's the only real drawback I've found. That and a 4x4 version would be nice sometimes! Oh, and the stereo sucks! I also thought about Sprinters, but cost ruled them out pretty quick! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Country Woodworks Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I am a cabinet maker and install kitchen cabinets. Mine came with aan Adrian headache panel. I put another divider in between that and the back door Filled it with shelves I carry access at side doors Makita tool bag Tool box two festool boxes two festool tracks folding table stand for mitersaw stands for cabinet jack planks for scaffold first aid five screw boxes and room to spare. In the rear I carry Bosch table saw saw stand two step ladder five foot ladder four foot scaffold broom compressor vacuum base and lift for cabinetizer garbage bags Bosch miter saw cords above wheelwells garbage can can contains, three vacuum hoses 220 cord 4 bessy clamps rip blade out riggers for mitersaw four foot and two foot level squarebox of shims All made from 5/8 ply with room to spare in the rear as well. This only works when every item has its spot and not on top of each other. Loading and unloading is quicker and I do not have to crawl inside. Van does not sag. milage is 24 MPG or 11.36 L per 100 KM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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