Handyman Work Vehicle | Truck & Trailer or a Van

Handyman Work Vehicle | Truck & Trailer or a Van | Whats Better?!

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Handyman Work Vehicle | Truck & Trailer or a Van | Whats Better?!
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@dirtbiker651 Жыл бұрын

Box truck and hydraulic dump trailer for me. Works perfect!

@6.7de92 2 жыл бұрын

Lived in Sacramento for 28years, moved to Florida a year ago and started a handyman business. Don’t regret neither of those decisions, and also bought a 7x16 trailer. Blessings.

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff!!💪💪

@1970gregg Жыл бұрын

I keep all my tools in my pickup truck with diamondback cover and haul materials on top. For the dump I either take out my tools or rent a trailer from tractor supply. Hoping to buy a 5x10 open trailer soon

@megapatsfan7289 2 жыл бұрын

Allen great video. In my handyman business, I have a 7 x 16 with 7 foot ceiling in my Trailer (awesome amount of room ) . The other thing in my business that we use ALL THE TIME is a Tommy Gate on my F250. Never in my dreams did I every think I would need it that often, but man!!!! It saves our backs almost every day. When I replace the truck, I'll be getting a new one installed.

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! That's a great size trailer and great tip on the tommy gate! 🙌

@troyqueen9503 Жыл бұрын

It’s funny to watch guys trying to put materials in a pickup 16foot moulding on a rainy day 😂 that’s why I run a Grumman with a power tailgate hauls it all and locks up secure.👍📐🇨🇦

@GODSPEEDTACTICAL 2 жыл бұрын

Good points, I prefer a van and trailer. The flat hauling trailer takes all the abuse and my tools are more secure in the van.

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks for tuning in!!💪

@bradlybaldwin2609 Жыл бұрын

What kind of van mate? I’m looking at upgrading from my 2015 golf wagon TDI and want to use a dump trailer to 1) do dump runs and 2) use the trailer to get a load of gravel for landscape work when I need it

@ToolTalkCanada Жыл бұрын

I agree. I prefer a van for my tools and a trailer for hauling dump debris, picking up bulky materials, etc. Utility trailers are relatively inexpensive (especially compared to a pickup truck), come in lots of different sizes, and can take a lot of abuse without affecting resale value much. I also do a lot of smaller jobs and don't usually have dump debris or lots of materials to haul around. So I only take the trailer out when I need it. Hauling a trailer in urban areas and trying to find parking can also be pain. So I like it to be optional.

@GODSPEEDTACTICAL Жыл бұрын

@@bradlybaldwin2609 Chevy Express 3500, it actually was our "family van" so it's a 15 passenger that I converted into a cargo van. I like that plan, let the trailer take the abuse.

@GODSPEEDTACTICAL Жыл бұрын

@@ToolTalkCanada Exactly and well put, pretty much what my work situations are. I can be out doing anything and if I show up in my van I'm "ready to go".

@gregroberds720 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 6x12 trailer pulled by an SUV for now. I’m already growing out of the trailer. I don’t want to get a larger trailer because of parking issues. I Love your videos!

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Greg, so what do you think you will do since running out of space? Thanks man! I appreciate it

@gregroberds720 2 жыл бұрын

@@handymanjourney I might get a truck to pull the trailer like your set up. Love your videos !

@troyqueen9503 Жыл бұрын

Go with a fedex style,that way you’ll get 16 footers in it on a rainy day.👍📐🇨🇦

@daonstream Жыл бұрын

Truck and trailer seems like a nice way to go. I would need to sell my decked system and topper though.

@kentseroka3199 Жыл бұрын

I use a 24ft enclosed trailer for most jobs in my area, its heated and has air conditioning when needed

@handymanjourney Жыл бұрын

That's the way to go! A mobile shop!!💪

@grahamworksconstruction Жыл бұрын

At Home Depot here in queens there are guys who sit there all day and they have dump trucks. If I need 1 guy or a whole crew they can mobilize almost immediately. I have had them run by and grab 30-40 bags and I’ve had them do full demo hauls of a building. Nothing touches my truck any more. I include their cost plus on my quotes

@handymanjourney Жыл бұрын

That's one way to do it for sure! Thanks for sharing! Appreciate it!💪

@twotimbersllc 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid and timely for me thanks👍👍

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad this video was helpful for you!

@romand123 Жыл бұрын

Truck, ARE DCU cap and trailer for the win!

@dirtbiker651 Жыл бұрын

When I first started with a van, I had a long bed pickup bed trailer for trash.

@chrisgeeseka5168 Жыл бұрын

Have ever thought about a single axle dump for tech assistance. They come 5x8 or 5x10. They could hold more material and dump a lot more trash at fast rates.

@kevindrevik7351 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. Very good. My plan as a one-man shop is to start with just a truck with a camper hood on back (to keep the tools secure)

@handymanjourney 5 ай бұрын

So awesome!

@workenhard Жыл бұрын

For what its worth. I always liked a hybrid of the both. A truck with a cargo cap and ladder rack on top. Plus a 6x12 high side utility trailer for materials and dump. Trailer when you need it truck all the time .

@handymanjourney Жыл бұрын

💪💪💯

@timdyer7692 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, Lee! Very good information.

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! I appreciate it

@dwaynes5983 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the 80s we had a clean up crew, sub contractor, who would take everything. including cleanup spotless.

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@bradlybaldwin2609 Жыл бұрын

I use a 2015 Golf Wagon Diesel. I can tow up to 2000lbs with it, so if I have a dump day I take my 5x8 trailer and use it. Want to upgrade to a van, and have a dump trailer to use, as I have added a battery op mitre and table saw to my tools. I can haul most tools needed for a job with the seats down, but if I have a big van, I won’t have to waste time loading and unloading at home. The van will be able to tow a 5x8 dump trailer for future use. I’ve been getting lots of tile jobs, and I need to bring my tile saw separately to job sites requiring it.

@bradlybaldwin2609 Жыл бұрын

I just got my full contractors licence for WA state, so I’m pretty excited to get an upgrade to a van. I would do what you are doing, but parking securely is an issue for me for the next two years, so I think big sprinter/ pro master van with a small dump or landscape trailer for the dump runs. But for the next 9 months, my TDI will work great as I’m doing a whole basement remodel inclu, 1 bathroom remodel, 1 full new bathroom install into the basement, 1 new kitchen in that basement, and more, basically converting the basement into a seperate 2 br apartment in the house for the owners to move into and rent the upstairs out. My plan is this to keep me busy near full time till spring 2023 and I’ll save money to buy a van/ acquire future jobs, but I already have 2 remodels of rentals for clients in my future… so…Van still I guess, I’d like a bigger trailer possibly for my hard scape work, but not until I buy a house and have the property to park it.

@josuejl85 Жыл бұрын

Great video buddy. I’m the dilemma of weather baying a truck or van!! I’m I guess I would go for the truck and trailer 💪and just so you know I’ll be buying your book too🤝

@doncarlosfernandez6021 Жыл бұрын

Cargo van and a utility or dump trailer works best for me

@handymanjourney Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for tuning in!

@AlejandroGarcia-zq7eb 5 ай бұрын

Try the truck with a 6x12 enclosed trailer dual axle with the f150

@agapehomesteadoils5340 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Another great one babe!

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙌🙌

@kevinkline3938 2 жыл бұрын

A van you can stand up in and set up for work and tool storage, and a dump trailer are by far the best set up. You can haul large material in it, leave it on site for days if needed, unload it easier than from the back of a truck filled with junk and hooked up to a trailer, and you don't always need it for every job. Plus if it is large enough, you can fill it with junk from multiple jobs and make 1 trip to the dump instead of 3 or 4. The big added bonus is that if you live in a cold climate, you can warm up your tools on the way to the job!!

@twotimbersllc 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m hoping to get. A 4 wheel drive van that can pull a trailer👍👍

@cwrowe 2 жыл бұрын

Trailer is nice but pain always finding a place to park ect

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

That is an issue for sure!

@mikemazzoli1990 Жыл бұрын

Nice trailer but its soooo dark inside i would put LED lighting along both sides of the ceiling.

@Trioval24 Жыл бұрын

How much do you pay in Workers Comp ea year to cover your employees in Cali?

@joeb9848 Жыл бұрын

Hey what’s the app for iPhone for work orders and so on

@handymanjourney Жыл бұрын

Markate; To receive 10% off your first month with Markate.com, use this link when signing up: www.markate.com/?aff=AllenLee

@jordanlawson6132 2 жыл бұрын

Allen. Am I able to contact you? I’m also in CA with a successful handyman business. I would like to take the next big steps though. I’m NOT on Facebook so I can’t go thru there. Thanks Allen.

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jordan, would love to connect, send me an email at handymanjourney@gmail.com

@asalazar7696 Жыл бұрын

Where are you located to apply for work ?

@Homelesskateboards Жыл бұрын

Hey where’s the green truck ? Your moving on up !! 💪💪✌️✌️✌️

@handymanjourney Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for your comment, I sold that truck a few years back and now just have f150s. I appreciate your comment!

@dannydeleon7885 2 жыл бұрын

what about busness decals and unlicensed contractror ?? u have to show u are unlicenced

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime you put a business decal on a truck you become liable for that truck. If you are an unlicensed contractor, depending on your local laws you may need to state that you are an unlicensed contractor on your vehicle. For instance here in California if you are an unlicensed contractor, which we are you need to state that on all of your vehicles, which we do

@judd.1427 5 ай бұрын

Sprinter van with a dump trailer when needed for materials hauling or waste removal. Trailer stays home when not needed.

@handymanjourney 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

@cuperdiaz232 Жыл бұрын

Hi I have a question where you guys you are in California or which state I'm from California and the most I can get it's 500 for day it's why I don't use my handyman's license

@handymanjourney Жыл бұрын

We are in Sacramento California. You can make more than 500 per day. The law just states you can not charge more than $500 per project . We have a bunch of videos on this search this channel for some videos on California law!

@cuperdiaz232 Жыл бұрын

@@handymanjourney I got you thank you thank you almost started using it

@imout671 2 жыл бұрын

If you load out a 6x12 it can weigh 8,000 lbs, mine has and thats too much for a average truck unless your always on flat ground. Its cheaper to buy an aluminum trailer and save weight than buying a f250 or other big truck.

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@SkilledEddie Жыл бұрын

No 6x12 is capable of 8000 lbs. I have a brand new pace 7x14 dual axle and it's rated at 7000 lbs. The weight rating goes by axle capacity and the axles are 3500 each.

@mikebennett6673 Жыл бұрын

You can tow a trailer behind a van for debris removal.

@handymanjourney Жыл бұрын

Yep you sure can!

@user27278 Жыл бұрын

With all due respect sir, you took 10 minutes to open up the trailer and my ADHD does not allow me to sit here and wait. Good day

@handymanjourney Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

@theamerican4609 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone here lease their work vans?

@antcaruso3465 2 жыл бұрын

What happened to Frank? Did he retire or go out on his own?

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

He has started his own business

@hvacshinobi8047 2 жыл бұрын

Should have a 3/4 ton at minimum

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

F-150 can tow more than enough for what we need

@mr.kenslifeshop4034 Жыл бұрын

I have used both truck and trailer and bubble van. I prefer the bubble van or sprinter van and I miss mine I am going to get my transmission fixed soon so I will be back to the van. Getting a trailer hooked up and loaded is much less efficient than a van that you can just drive away in. Another reason that I dislike the trailer is in cold weather conditions like where I live it is much more of a hassle to turn around on a snowy Street or do anything in snow. I have a trailer right now just like Alan same size and you cannot stand up in it it is the biggest pain not really meant as a construction trailer. My work van you can stand up inside of much better on the back. A lot of your contractors will use a truck and trailer when they cant not afford two vehicles with the truck and trailer you can use your truck for personal reasons. I would like to take a poll but I absolutely hate truck and trailer.

@troyqueen9503 Жыл бұрын

Trucks are for hauling your boat and toys, a walk in van is what I use a dedicated work truck is the only way to go.

@mr.kenslifeshop4034 Жыл бұрын

@@troyqueen9503 yeah I agree especially if you deal with snow trailering is much harder in winter

@joshuawhite9725 2 жыл бұрын

Homemade trailer hahaha

@handymanjourney 2 жыл бұрын

That'll do it!!😂

@joshuawhite9725 2 жыл бұрын

@@handymanjourney hey that bad boy has solar panels now, it doubles as my emergency backup, and at my deck job the other day I didn't even need to plug in to the house. Went full off grid.