In my previous post I discussed the preliminary planning of my Transit production van build out, before receiving the van, and the benefits of laying that early ground work. Even after receiving the van, the unexpected WILL happen and there will be obstacles to navigate, including how to deal with setbacks, picking the right partners and making sure you proceed in a logical order. Here are some of the things that I was thinking about during this early phase of the build, wha

In my previous post I talked about my experience with production vans over time. My previous production van, a low-roof Mercedes Metris, served me well for years, but I found myself starting to struggle with space limitations. When planning a new production van build based on a Ford Transit High Roof, in order to accommodate more kit, I had to navigate two main obstacles, space and weight . Here are some of the things I was considering, and some of the decisions I ultimate

I love production van videos. It's a quiet obsession. I probably scour Youtube and Instagram every other day in search of new content. If there's a production truck tour, grip van build out, or trailer show and tell video I've probably seen it. "Production Vans and Grip Trucks" is one of my favourite Facebook groups. I look at other people's gear lists all the time. I find it fascinating the eccentricities people have for organizing their stuff, and deciding with the lim