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my gardening and landscaping van setup
hedge cutting gardening tree work and landscaping van setup.
This article is a summary of a YouTube video "my gardening and landscaping van setup" by Blossom Flower Delivery
Key insights about video my gardening and landscaping van setup
🚗 The Fiat Doblo, initially a car, has been converted into a van, customized with appealing wheel covers and fresh aesthetics.
📢 The van serves as a mobile advertisement for the owner's business, with contact information and services like hedge cutting, tree work, and landscaping prominently displayed on the exterior.
🛠️ A tow bar is essential for the van's functionality, allowing the owner to pull a trailer and chipper for larger jobs, with alternate methods for managing waste on smaller tasks.
🔨 Inside the van, tools and equipment are organized on two levels, with frequent unloading each night to prevent theft, hinting at the importance of security for mobile businesses.
🧰 The van contains a vast array of tools and equipment, including toolboxes specifically curated for different tasks like landscaping or maintenance, emphasizing the need for organization and preparedness.
🚧 Safety and regulatory compliance are accounted for with items like a high-vis jacket for roadside work and a conveniently located first aid kit.
💡 The presence of work lights in the van indicates preparedness for working in low-light conditions when necessary to complete the job.
🛠️ A broken door handle and the need to maintain visibility out the back window for safety while reversing illustrate the ongoing maintenance and practical challenges of using a van for business.
💼 The owner only operates the business part-time, a few days a week, which influences the size and type of vehicle used as well as considerations around investment and running costs.
👍 Despite being the owner's first vehicle and operating on limited insurance for new drivers, the van serves well for the business needs and represents a practical, versatile solution for a small mobile service business.
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Q&A
What type of vehicle did you convert into a van?
I converted a Fiat Doblo that's classed as a car into a van.
How have you organized the back of your van?
I've made two levels in the back of the van; the first level is for storing brushes, mattocks, shovels, pitchforks, and similar tools, while the other level is for toolboxes, spare parts, safety equipment, and other items.
Why don't you chip directly into the back of the van?
I don't chip directly into the back because there's a lot of glass and if a pebble or something goes through the chipper, it could smash a window. It's easier to chip onto the pavement and then shovel it into bags and put it in the back.
You mentioned that you used to have a higher shelf in the back but had to modify it. Why did you make that change?
I built the shelving higher, but I had to modify it because it was obstructing the view when reversing with a trailer, and it nearly caused an accident. I made it lower so I could see out the rearview mirror when reversing.
What do you keep on the side of your van that's always accessible?
On the side of the van, I keep my ratchet straps, equipment for changing chainsaw chains, high-vis jacket, de-icer, first aid kit, antibacterial wipes for cleaning tools and hands, and other essential items like a socket set and fire extinguisher.
What is the Ox pencil, and why do you recommend it?
The Ox pencil is a mechanical pencil that has lead which advances with a click, and features a holder and a sharpener. It's very useful for marking all day without the lead breaking or needing sharpening, unlike traditional wooden pencils.
What is your reason for not getting a bigger or better vehicle like a tipper truck for your work?
Since I only work for myself two to three days a week, I find it's not worth the cost to run and insure a bigger vehicle like a tipper truck, especially because as a new driver, my insurance rates are still quite high.