Two Stories Media offers the 1-Ton G&E Production Van as a compact yet fully equipped grip and electric vehicle for small to mid-size productions. It is designed to meet the demands of commercials, branded content, interviews, and independent film shoots. As a result, this van delivers the essential grip, lighting, and electrical support your crew needs in one efficient package.
At Two Stories Media, we offer the 1-Ton G&E Production Van as part of our gear rentals program. This page covers everything you need to know about this package, including the included equipment, production applications, workflow tips, and frequently asked questions.
1-Ton G&E Production Van Product Overview
The 1-Ton G&E Production Van is the entry-level package in our production van lineup, offering a streamlined selection of professional grip, electric, and rigging gear. Specifically, it is built around a secure, organized vehicle with labeled shelving and tie-downs. This allows your crew to locate and deploy equipment quickly on set. Furthermore, the van is stocked with frames, rags, stands, nets, flags, rigging hardware, and electrical distribution. These supplies cover approximately 95% of typical production needs.
Therefore, this package is ideal for productions that need reliable G&E support without a larger truck. For example, the 1-Ton van works well for single-camera setups, small crew shoots, and corporate video. It also suits any project where efficiency and fast turnaround matter. In addition, the Tommy Gate liftgate enables fast load-ins. The client-friendly layout keeps your production moving.
Key Equipment Included
The 1-Ton package includes 6×6 frames with ears and corners, 6x diffusion and grid fabrics, 8×8 frames with rags, double riser combos, beefy babies, roller stands, low boy combos, C-stands, baby C-stands, 4×4 floppies, open frames, nets, flags, solids, rigging clamps, gobo heads, safety cables, apple boxes, sandbags, shot bags, furniture blankets, stingers in multiple lengths, quad boxes, cube taps, dimmers, gaffer tape, paper tape, expendables, and a complete utility kit with jumper cables, tow straps, tarps, traffic cones, and a first aid kit.
Why Productions Choose the 1-Ton G&E Van
Production teams choose the 1-Ton G&E van because it provides professional-grade grip and electric support at a great value. At $350 per day, it is the most accessible option in our van rental lineup. Consequently, it is a smart choice for productions that need reliable gear without overextending their budget. Moreover, the organized layout ensures fast setup and strike. This is especially valuable on tight shooting schedules and single-day productions.
The 1-Ton van is also popular for location-based shoots where space is limited. Its smaller footprint allows it to fit in tighter parking areas and residential streets. Despite this compact size, it still delivers the essential tools your crew needs. When combined with an expert crew member, the van becomes a self-contained grip and electric department. It is ready to support your shoot from load-in to wrap.
Production Resources and Workflow Tips
For interview setups, the 1-Ton van provides all the stands, modifiers, and rigging hardware you need to build a clean, professional lighting setup. Use the C-stands and combo stands to position your key, fill, and backlight. Then, deploy 4×4 floppies or solids to control spill and shape your light. Additionally, the included nets and silks allow for precise exposure control without swapping fixtures.
For run-and-gun or multi-location shoots, the organized layout of the 1-Ton van ensures quick access to the gear you need between setups. In particular, the labeled shelving and secure tie-downs keep everything in place during transit. This reduces setup time at each new location. Pair the van with lights from our G&E production van rentals page for a complete grip and lighting package.
1-Ton G&E Production Van FAQ
What is the 1-Ton G&E Production Van?
The 1-Ton G&E Production Van is a compact, fully equipped grip and electric vehicle offered by Two Stories Media. It includes professional stands, modifiers, rigging, electrical distribution, and expendables. In short, it has everything a small to mid-size production needs for efficient on-set support.
What gear is included in the 1-Ton package?
The 1-Ton package includes C-stands, combo stands, baby stands, 6×6 and 8×8 frames with rags, and 4×4 floppies. It also contains nets, flags, rigging clamps, gobo heads, apple boxes, sandbags, stingers, and a full expendables kit. Lighting fixtures can be added separately.
Can I rent the 1-Ton G&E van in Tampa?
Yes. Two Stories Media offers the 1-Ton G&E Production Van for rent in Tampa Bay and throughout Florida. Each rental is prepped, tested, and organized for quick deployment on set. We also offer video production services and full crew support.
How much does it cost to rent the 1-Ton G&E van?
The 1-Ton G&E Production Van rents for $350 per day. Multi-day and weekly rates are available. Contact our team for a custom quote based on your production schedule and gear needs.
What types of productions is the 1-Ton van best for?
The 1-Ton van is ideal for commercials, branded content, corporate video, interviews, and corporate event recaps. Similarly, it works well for independent film shoots that need grip and electric support without a 2-Ton truck. As a result, it is a popular choice for single-camera setups and small crew productions across Tampa Bay.
Rent the 1-Ton G&E Production Van in Tampa
If you are planning a production that calls for professional grip and electric support, the 1-Ton G&E Production Van is available through Two Stories Media’s rental program. We serve productions across Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Orlando, and throughout Florida. Simply contact our team with your project dates and requirements. From there, we will help you build the right G&E package for your shoot.