Mike Hughes
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What type of setup do you use?
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Scott Stone
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I was confused what to put. I have both a trailer and a flatbed truck. I put down the trailer, because that is the unit I use al of the time, but the flatbed is the unit that my crew uses. Just did not want the poll to skewed too much.
Scott
Scott
dartonviper
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Open looking for enclosed
Right now I have an open trailer and love it, but the weather conditions make me want an enclosed. I sub off some guys earlier this season and they had a 26' box truck. I hated it! It's way too easy to just throw your stuff in and run. If you need to run someplace you had to wind up all the hoses first.
Right now I have an open trailer and love it, but the weather conditions make me want an enclosed. I sub off some guys earlier this season and they had a 26' box truck. I hated it! It's way too easy to just throw your stuff in and run. If you need to run someplace you had to wind up all the hoses first.
Clean County
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I use my Dodge dually pickup and an enclosed trailer to keep my things out of the nasty weather and safe from the bad guys in less of course if they steel my trailer which in turn would get them shot!
gordon mahrle
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We have 10' GMC box trucks- perfect for us- each has wash unit, 225 gallon tank, hose reels and a little room to spare. When we first started we had trailers but they were a little more difficult getting in peoples driveways and the weather here in Michigan calls for our equipment to be enclosed.
We have washers mounted on each of the duallies and a portable in the smaller truck as well as smaller washers on wheels on the trailer. Also water tanks for each truck and trailer.
(open trailers)
As for weather and security all of our equipment is kept at an inside storage facility.
(open trailers)
As for weather and security all of our equipment is kept at an inside storage facility.
Fleet Washer
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We put our washing equipment in the back of trucks. The trailers are reserved for water recovery and treatment.
Fleetwasher
Fleetwasher
Greg Rentschler
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All of our washing equipment is in a 16 ' enclosed while all of our sealing/sanding equipment is enclosed in a e250 cargo van. I find this setup to be ideal... If all we are doing for the day is washing we pull the trailer with the van. If we are cleaning AND sealing we pull the trailer with our Dodge Ram and send the van off to seal/complete jobs. We also have a hose and reel setup in the van so if we need both units to be cleaning we just toss in the portables.
Greg
Greg
Walt Graner
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I hate trailers!
The only draw back with flat bed is when truck goes down. But I love my truck,
turns on a dime, gets great milage and no light, brake, etc problems.
The only draw back with flat bed is when truck goes down. But I love my truck,
turns on a dime, gets great milage and no light, brake, etc problems.
Aplus
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Greg,
I really like your idea with the van and trailer setup. With my trailer setup, I have to keep both the washing and sealing equipment in it, so it can be a little tight. However, with folding ladders, and hooks on the ceiling, we keep it fairly organized. I hate having to take things out to get to other stuff.
Yeah I know that trailers can be a hassle, but I never have to worry about a vehicle going down and not being able to get out on the road. My own personal vehicles all have hitches and can be used to tow the trailer in a pinch.
Tony
I really like your idea with the van and trailer setup. With my trailer setup, I have to keep both the washing and sealing equipment in it, so it can be a little tight. However, with folding ladders, and hooks on the ceiling, we keep it fairly organized. I hate having to take things out to get to other stuff.
Yeah I know that trailers can be a hassle, but I never have to worry about a vehicle going down and not being able to get out on the road. My own personal vehicles all have hitches and can be used to tow the trailer in a pinch.
Tony
Richard R.
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Mike,
I voted open trailer but, in no way do I think it is the smartest route to go. The weather really destroys my equipement. I don't have a cover port or garage available to cover it up.
I do however, like the convenience of working directly from over the top of the trailer instead of out of a Van or closed trailer. I've done both and I don't like the inconvenience of it being closed up.
Eventually I plan to build a cover for the trailer if I can make it in a way that I can still get to the equipment without completely closing it up.
Richard R.
I voted open trailer but, in no way do I think it is the smartest route to go. The weather really destroys my equipement. I don't have a cover port or garage available to cover it up.
I do however, like the convenience of working directly from over the top of the trailer instead of out of a Van or closed trailer. I've done both and I don't like the inconvenience of it being closed up.
Eventually I plan to build a cover for the trailer if I can make it in a way that I can still get to the equipment without completely closing it up.
Richard R.
Here's what we use...
(2) 94 Ford Vans w/ Air Tight Dividers 1/2 way (Made of diamond plate and plexi).... the vans have roof airs, inverters, small fridges and microwaves... Hitches, Ladder Racks ... setup for staining in the rear... (No smells up-front) -- Good for 3-4 man crew
(2) 6x12 Enclosed trailers w/ladder racks - set up for washing/stripping... each has landa hot water washer, hose reels, generator, air compressor, cob blaster... etc.....
(2) 95 Mitsubishi Fuso Dumps with Aluminum Beds... we use these like pick-ups.... They have hitches to pull either trailer, Electric Covers to cover the load with a flip of the switch... (Not completely water tight - but close) Excellent mileage... Great for hauling materials, supplies, plowing snow (9' fisher plows), firewood, etc.... I love these trucks!! Each Only good for 3 passengers.
(1) Converted GMC 4903 Tour Bus with hitch.... We use this as a Traveling Hotel... For those far-away projects.... Normally pull a job trailer or tow a Chevy Blazer... (or boat if there's fishin' anywhere close....) Sleeps 6, Seats 12.
(1) 96 Chevy Blazer 4X4 w/hitch & 7' myers p/a plow... Use this every now and then to tow a job trailer.... Good for plowing residential driveways...
(1) 87 Ford F250 4X4 Extended cab - w/ hitch, contractors cap and ladder racks-- Use this mostly as a plow truck (8 1/2' myers p/a).... Available if we need it for p-washing. Good for up to 5 passengers.
Don F.
PS.. It's all for sale for the right price...... (Package only)
(2) 94 Ford Vans w/ Air Tight Dividers 1/2 way (Made of diamond plate and plexi).... the vans have roof airs, inverters, small fridges and microwaves... Hitches, Ladder Racks ... setup for staining in the rear... (No smells up-front) -- Good for 3-4 man crew
(2) 6x12 Enclosed trailers w/ladder racks - set up for washing/stripping... each has landa hot water washer, hose reels, generator, air compressor, cob blaster... etc.....
(2) 95 Mitsubishi Fuso Dumps with Aluminum Beds... we use these like pick-ups.... They have hitches to pull either trailer, Electric Covers to cover the load with a flip of the switch... (Not completely water tight - but close) Excellent mileage... Great for hauling materials, supplies, plowing snow (9' fisher plows), firewood, etc.... I love these trucks!! Each Only good for 3 passengers.
(1) Converted GMC 4903 Tour Bus with hitch.... We use this as a Traveling Hotel... For those far-away projects.... Normally pull a job trailer or tow a Chevy Blazer... (or boat if there's fishin' anywhere close....) Sleeps 6, Seats 12.
(1) 96 Chevy Blazer 4X4 w/hitch & 7' myers p/a plow... Use this every now and then to tow a job trailer.... Good for plowing residential driveways...
(1) 87 Ford F250 4X4 Extended cab - w/ hitch, contractors cap and ladder racks-- Use this mostly as a plow truck (8 1/2' myers p/a).... Available if we need it for p-washing. Good for up to 5 passengers.
Don F.
PS.. It's all for sale for the right price...... (Package only)
Mike Hughes
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Richard,
I solved that problem by renting a garage to keep my trailer in. But not before I let it sit outdoors for a whole year first.........so, things are rusted, etc. But now its great........no further damage will occur to it..........and I can now keep anything I want on the trailer without fear of it being stolen, because the whole thing is locked up.
Also, this past winter, I seriously cut down on the amount of times I had to winterize the units............most nights in late fall and late winter the inside of the garage didnt get down below freezing even though it was not heated.
I solved that problem by renting a garage to keep my trailer in. But not before I let it sit outdoors for a whole year first.........so, things are rusted, etc. But now its great........no further damage will occur to it..........and I can now keep anything I want on the trailer without fear of it being stolen, because the whole thing is locked up.
Also, this past winter, I seriously cut down on the amount of times I had to winterize the units............most nights in late fall and late winter the inside of the garage didnt get down below freezing even though it was not heated.
Dave Olson
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Hi MIke,
We have our equipment mounted on 2-1/2 ton chassis.
If I entered the url correctly you should be able to see a recent picture. http://www.tps-inc.com/red-and-wht-013_10a.jpg
Each unit can carry 1000 gallons of water. We use LP heaters in the back so we do not need to winterize. We store both trucks inside all year around.
Dave Olson
We have our equipment mounted on 2-1/2 ton chassis.
If I entered the url correctly you should be able to see a recent picture. http://www.tps-inc.com/red-and-wht-013_10a.jpg
Each unit can carry 1000 gallons of water. We use LP heaters in the back so we do not need to winterize. We store both trucks inside all year around.
Dave Olson
Dave Olson
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Yes Dan you were right. We had a ad blocker on both our computers. Got it changed on Peg's computer, but still working on mine!
Good to be able to read and post again!
Dave Olson
Good to be able to read and post again!
Dave Olson