***The Van Tour*** | Thomas Nagy

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The Van Tour | Thomas Nagy

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Taking you on a tour through my electricians van. Lots of you requested this video, so here it is. Watch out for van security guys: I use the Stoplock Pro steering lock and Thule surface door Deadbolts; both readily available online.
Stoplock Pro is around £60
Thule black deadlocks are £120 for a pair.
The door deadbolts are reasonably easy to fit, just require some patience to fit as the doors have to be perfectly lined up, but worth it for the extra layer of security it gives.
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@loosecannon5813 5 жыл бұрын

One thing you must have in the back of the van - mountain bike! I had one for years in the back of my van, why? No shed. Brilliant for when the van breaks down,congestion charge? No problem - Park up - rucksack of tools on - pedal away.

@shanginadildo 5 жыл бұрын

Hardly practical if you need anything other than hand tools

@johnvancamper9581 5 жыл бұрын

Had the same steering lock on my transit. Left the van running to warm up one morning with the steering lock still on and some idiot tried to drive it away ! Didn't get more than 50 feet as it wouldn't steer. Simple idea. Worth the money. I always put it on now....even nipping into a shop. Thanks for sharing. John.

@HIDLampDashcam 6 жыл бұрын

My dad worked for BT/Openreach. That cupboard was intended for storing a laptop and tester, the power outlest was to charge it.

@paulwindler3040 4 жыл бұрын

The only bit of kit you're missing. Is the 100 mm pipe to put your fold up chair in that you can pull out on the job site and sit in when your having a break. Trust me. Its worth gold when you can sit down in a comfortable chair and take your boots off and have a bite to eat and a cup of tea while on the job.

@FarouqTaj 4 жыл бұрын

Seen a few of these and your van is by the far the best organised. A lot of thought has gone into efficient placement of kit. A joy to watch. Thanks for sharing.

@mogdaboi 4 жыл бұрын

"built on pride - driven to succeed" sums you up mate. Im an old electrical contractor in Belfast with quite an established company, and I highly appreciate these videos pal. Good job.

@alantorrance6153 4 жыл бұрын

Very nicely organised.

@RWL2012 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this again after having watched it back in the day (and your much newer videos) and wow the old intro, old van, everything!

@lolMyke 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve never thought of separating a van like that.. going to take a note from you and implement that with my van here in Canada.

@smartchip 6 жыл бұрын

lolMyke hi bud, are you in vancouver?

@AnimosityGamers 6 жыл бұрын

Working in Eastern Canada here. What type of van are you using? considering buying a Nissan NV200 or Ford Transit Connect to save some money rather than a Full sized Van.

@jakesimpson3417 6 жыл бұрын

Going on my own soon, wasn't keen on the vans with any company i worked for, so glad to have seen this video!

@jgroenveld1268 6 жыл бұрын

I was here to see the portable sink.

@m3redgt 6 жыл бұрын

J Groenveld so was i

@dashcamdude6690 6 жыл бұрын

Me to

@jimbobalob2009 6 жыл бұрын

same

@ediijay9897 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed. The latest must have accessory. I gotta get one.

@MovingToMnPro 4 жыл бұрын

That sink is brilliant! I'd like to find one

@Electrician_In_Moscow 6 жыл бұрын

Your van is the best, I've ever seen, Thomas. The most efficient space usage, the fastest access to the equipment...The ladder rack is just great...

@thomasnagy 6 жыл бұрын

cheers boss ;-)

@farookismail775 4 жыл бұрын

Love your set up

@MartiA1973 6 жыл бұрын

Another winner; thanks Thomas. Your comments on security are so true and spark's vans are the crown jewels for kit. I've seen ratchet straps used inside to prevent "peel 'n' peek" intrusion. Also, relocation of the OBD port to prevent a smart hot wire. Nothing better than quality, secure parking. Thanks again for sharing your experience.

@thomasnagy 6 жыл бұрын

cheers boss ;-)

@stevecochrane9657 6 жыл бұрын

Best laid out van I have seen excellent

@rscelectrical7091 6 жыл бұрын

Nice van layout buddy, everything easy to get at. The sink is an excellent idea.

@InconsistentManner 6 жыл бұрын

the locking part of the old van shelf with the 12volt cigarette lighter socket is for laptops and other high dollar electronic equipment. such as portable coax "line integrity testers"

@DAWomblegrumble 6 жыл бұрын

It's going to be fun and games when you get the new van, a mighty task indeed

@ISSTS-oy5eh 6 жыл бұрын

When are you gonna do the van tour

@loftusrich 5 жыл бұрын

It is the van tour

@CamoflaugeKoala 5 жыл бұрын

@@loftusrich The joke -----> You That's the joke going right over your head buddy

@dylancoates4128 5 жыл бұрын

@@loftusrich r/woooooooosh

@thedude5805 5 жыл бұрын

@@dylancoates4128 R/wOo00oOsH

@encenustudio6385 5 жыл бұрын

V A N T O RRRRRR

@whatda9057 6 жыл бұрын

Nice setup mate! Completely agree about using the upper area of a van for storage as it is just a waste otherwise. This is why I got myself a ute (utility/truck in Aus) for work instead

@krashd 6 жыл бұрын

I can't believe it's taken me til I was 37 to finally learn what ute is short for 0_o

@4EntertainmentOnly 6 жыл бұрын

Your missing one thing....a motion sensor...that way during work you get a text message when someone opens your van doors

@martinwinfield2935 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas, Thanks for the van tour the locker compartment with 12v socket was used for a pc, secure storage and charging.

@labichecanrinus7195 5 жыл бұрын

Really? I tought there were phones you can slide in to them like the old Car phones. Am i wrong? Sworn to have seen it somewhere....

@samarmstrong4160 6 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video of you doing a climbing job? (Using your climbing equipment and how you set it up) Thanks, Sam

@nileycat 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most organised vans ive ever seen youve given my a few ideas to use in my own van thank you 😁

@grahambush9571 6 жыл бұрын

Nice layout, like the idea of the outside spot lights, I might give it a go on my van, typical sparky though as I didn't see a broom a Hoover or even a dustpan and brush!!!

@mogdaboi 4 жыл бұрын

What are these things you speak off?

@pb9926 6 жыл бұрын

Love that little water heater, nice set up mate👍👍👍

@thomasnagy 6 жыл бұрын

cheers boss ;-)

@kandyapple2210 4 жыл бұрын

As a presenter you are super engaging and interesting. Your market, guys who love vans, is very narrow. With your presentation skills and editing you could massively project and do well on this forum. So what ar people watching over and over again? Food tourism. Go on holiday mate, permanently and share.

@londontrada 5 жыл бұрын

The Sharpie collection was the best bit 👍

@ashleyhouseman9043 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff! Great example/standard to all electricians starting out or current!

@AllenHart999 5 жыл бұрын

Water heater looks amazing, Another great video.

@oliverbingham9742 6 жыл бұрын

Great set up mate.. Fellow sparky from Australia... All the chasing you do is crazy. Alot easier here but we don't have the old buildings you have over there. All the best

@GameOfTobes 6 жыл бұрын

Love the sink and hot water in the back! Super handy :D

@HandyKindaGuyUK 3 жыл бұрын

You've come a long way mate! Forgot about this video

@wwsxa39 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like the interior of the old BT Vivaro/Transit vans (before they changed the layout) with some very useful additions. I like the addition of the can/bottle racks. I can't stand not being able to lay my hands on something I'm sure I have and spend a lot of time looking for it just to find I haven't got it. Compartmenting stuff takes up extra room but saves time.

@johnmcquay82 6 жыл бұрын

The socket in the locker is common on openreach vans too. It was typically used to charge their laptops and/or portable test gear.

@matthewcollis-long5233 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you refer to light bulbs, not lamps, as so many sparks insist on doing. 👍🏿

@szszg 6 жыл бұрын

Such a nicely organized workspace. Thumbs up!

@ASQUITHZ9 4 жыл бұрын

That's one great thing about sparky's they can do all the fancy bits without blowing the van up I miss working on jobs with sparks on board I'm not too bad with h/hold electrics but 12 volt van stuff they have more relays etc than the Olympics and way too complicated wiring.Nice layout kid keep your eyes peeled I had a Londoner work for me once he said it was a waste of time passing his test and arranging Scaffolding for a job down the smoke, was more involved than the D Day landings.

@lylewatts6370 6 жыл бұрын

wow nice clean well organized van and good utilization of space. Hot water on board is a great idea. We have 6 months here with below freezing temperatures so I don't think it would work. I see we have the same problems on the job as I am an electrical contractor in Canada. Please keep these videos coming. Thanks Thomas

@richardmonti601 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always! I love the sink at the back ;)

@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I love to see the setup over there in the UK. Really gives me great inspiration for my channel. Thanks for sharing

@kingcamdyn7976 3 жыл бұрын

Instablaster.

@stevendobson9135 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always thanks Tom, next you should review the different coffees that you buy (Costa, prett, wild bean cafe) lol

@thomasnagy 6 жыл бұрын

i think that might piss off a small percentage of people my friend ;-)

@KurtMcScotsman 6 жыл бұрын

That setup is pretty slick, must say.

@hassasinali7979 6 жыл бұрын

This guys living the dream. I want that as a project.

@StreuB1 6 жыл бұрын

The TealWash is the coolest thing I have ever seen in my life. I will be trying to source one of these in the US for when I am out and about doing outdoors things. So cool!!!

@frugalprepper 6 жыл бұрын

That's a really efficient and organized setup.

@jamesdiver2183 5 жыл бұрын

what a nice guy.

@robb2056 6 жыл бұрын

OMG I love that rolling knee pad. Could have used that on many termination jobs

@Spookyb329 6 жыл бұрын

The whole interior is from an Openreach van, with the exception of the handwash, the smaller organiser trays and the aerosol/silicone holders. (If the front bit is from a Sky van, its the same) The locker is for laptops and testers. The ladder rack is not Openreach, however they are also good, two ladder positions and if you ask a BT engineer, they'll probably show you the rope system that allows the ladders to be put on the van without climbing on the roof or messing with straps. Many of the BT vans have a full length 'loft' area for long/bulky items.

@Mikej1592 6 жыл бұрын

yeay van tour!!! the tour I never knew I wanted, but I do

@theawakening845 6 жыл бұрын

Seriously organised van well done mate im an electrician but ive gone over to the dark side and install fire alarms now , need to get my van racked out its a big problem finding things and all the time adds up hunting around for gear constantly. Great videos though tom nice to see someone take pride in what they do and some of the best easy watching ekectrical videos out there nice one !

@samuelsharland8501 6 жыл бұрын

This makes me want to gut my van and start over. Top notch!

@yeety1208 3 жыл бұрын

Epic layout lovin it

@imadadbestjobintheworld5259 6 жыл бұрын

I think that locked compartment with the power is where they keep the meter for getting a signal on the sky dishes it connects to the lnb module on the front of the dish

@R1get 6 жыл бұрын

That order inside the van makes me go all tingly, love it!

@yeety1208 3 жыл бұрын

Same LOL

@stevenpiggott3354 5 жыл бұрын

Beast of a van

@train4905 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed thankyou.

@bhprodz708 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same and I love it so much for me is the best van

@andygalindo8978 4 жыл бұрын

Sweeeeeet set-up.

@alexanderroth9153 5 жыл бұрын

Love to see these small vans in the US.

@MultiArrie 5 жыл бұрын

Ford Transit connect is even smaller.

@AmauryJacquot 5 жыл бұрын

that hot water generator is brilliant !

@zedman442 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely organised. The sink is a nice touch only concern I would have is disposing of the soiled water. I'd probably store it then tip it down the nearest drain not storm drain.

@thomasnagy 6 жыл бұрын

From what i gather you can buy from them the waste containers but i think they are only for the Mercedes Sprinter 5T vans. I guess i could fabricate a container as there is a fair bit of room under the back of the van by the towbar mountings - but its all time. it did cross my mind too though. ;-)

@bellybuttonfishkisses619 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour, fantastic!

@AlexGreyhead 6 жыл бұрын

Tom, @1m25s - you need a disk lock that goes round the whole steering wheel - with bar-style locks, thieves will cut through the foam and inner bar of the steering wheel and then simply pull the lock off through the gap :( They're more unwieldy but a hell of a lot better at preventing thieving tossers.

@imasparky3656 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@Phertown 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic bit of kit

@realworldcarpentryremodeli5868 4 жыл бұрын

I’m always surprised to hear how high the level of theft is in London.

@ireviewtech4you825 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing video Tom. Thanks so much

@county582 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff I plan on re-shelving mine at Christmas holidays I'm definitely gonna look for those tilt bins you have in the back

@thomasnagy 6 жыл бұрын

i think you can get them on ebay from memory. worth a look, as there is usually some second hand ones floating about.

@robertasjonevicius8944 4 жыл бұрын

Top on your league my man you are.

@rafaeldantas823 6 жыл бұрын

Very good video Tomas thanks👍

@watchviewer 6 жыл бұрын

Really well laid out.

@sahiska 4 жыл бұрын

I’m like..the most basic girl, know nothing about cars or vans..but maaan, did i enjoy this video! Nice job

@garethfox6537 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Tomas thanks very much, given me so many ideas to play with in the works van. Next request is any chance you can do something showing your tools, power tools testing equipment. Looking for ideas to what I'll be needing to have on the van Chears

@asef698 6 жыл бұрын

garethf fox do u want to be tom?

@garethfox6537 6 жыл бұрын

ashley sefton Not at all just trying to get ideas on tools sparkys carry on a day to day. I’m doing my level 2 part p course and starting to work as a maintenance guy for a building company after Christmas.

@ianstevens3581 6 жыл бұрын

garethf fox Good luck !

@johnmoxley9161 6 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT SET UP!!

@neilfrancis9634 6 жыл бұрын

That is one tidy van right there 👌🏻

@mrbadger9920 6 жыл бұрын

I have a small transit connect van which is racked out and have find myself forgetting that there is not much space for larger items when I am trying to get a drum of swa in at the wholesalers car park. I have a eberspacher handwash in the back which comes in handy occasionally. The thing I think you may be missing is a small inverter to give yourself a charging point.

@propman1823 4 жыл бұрын

this van is amazing

@frankieobrien3264 6 жыл бұрын

Impressive video Thomas. Very well organised! I have one of those portable LED lights as well, well worth 22 quid from Screwfix I have to say, excellent bit of kit in dark confined spaces. (Electrical Improver from South East London I am... I'll be far happier once my NVQ and AM2 is completed). Thanks for all the video uploads, they're interesting to watch and to a fair extent educational also in terms of how you explain the work you're carrying out as an experienced Spark. It's brilliant to see Sparks who genuinely take some pride in the work they do as oppose to poor quality cowbow work, not rare unfortunately!

@masterblaster20006 5 жыл бұрын

I've got the same light too, only I found mine after it had been left behind on a local garage forcourt. Didn't take long to find a charger for it! Ha ha

@joshuasturt4242 6 жыл бұрын

I've never been a fan of people making vans sporty like transits with the strips and things like that. But great video really interesting

@darren0405 6 жыл бұрын

The locker was used by BT Openreach the power and sponge was for your laptop you had to lock away on site and charge at the same time

@--JohnDoe 6 жыл бұрын

Very organized.

@harveysmith100 6 жыл бұрын

First comment is for all the lads with work vans. There are teams, who move around and just target tradesmen's vans. The value of tools and equipment is so high now. Certain area's are hot spots. Holiday Inn Heathrow. 4 times I have had my van broken into there. I know Sky and a few other large companies put there guys up there so I wanted to let people know. Ford locks are bad due to skeleton keys being widely for sale on the net which open any van.

@iwtommo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up

@jackrobertson1234567 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome van set up

@richardjones5534 6 жыл бұрын

You mentioned a work bench, the keter collapsable work bench is the best I know of they have vids on KZfaq

@J11DNO 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, big Clive let us know about your channel, look forward to going through the other videos!

@MagnetechSolidSolutions 6 жыл бұрын

I had a VW caddy, found I was climbing over to get things from the back. Have now an 07 rear wheel transit L3H2 and it's just too big for a sparky. Every day is struggle getting in and out of it with its high rear floor So I 've ordered the same van but crew cabbed and front wheel drive for the extra inner height of around 7 inches. See how that goes.

@nivea123 6 жыл бұрын

wow cool video, thanks for sharing!

@mattlatham87 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old vid and the guy is talking about securing the van. You can still get into these vans in under 5 seconds even with the factory deadlock activated.