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Old 10-20-09, 10:18   #13 (permalink)
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Re: Mobile Rig?

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very interesting replies...going to consider a smaller scale vehicle now. Thanks.
Consider what exactly it is that you need to bring. Generally I carry two 5-Gallon buckets, one with my DA inside and spray bottles hooked along the edge, another with a stack of pads and more spray bottles hooked along the edge. A shop vac. My rotary, my Meguiar's bag which is filled with most of my go-to products (pro clay, M16, M80, M105, M205, Odor Eliminator) some hand applicators and some brushes. Bigger brushes get thrown in, a full package of folded MF's and a handful of odd disposable rags for metal and wiping up messes. I will throw in a few more things if I know/suspect they may be necessary. All of that can fit can easily fit into a medium-large trunk.

If you need a water reclamation system, a water tank, your own electricty source, a steamer, an extractor and an ozone generator then you may actually need a Dodge Sprinter or some type of van. What kind of mobile business, exactly, do you run? One like mine or one like the one I later mentioned?
 
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Old 10-20-09, 01:23   #14 (permalink)
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Re: Mobile Rig?

Well,
I'd like to offer the full gammut of detailing. Such as steam-vac'ing interiors and engine detailing, power washing for sure, but i'm really diggin' the ONR solution. I would like to show up to a company's parking lot, set up and go w/out having to plug anything into a wall or spigot

A sprinter might be overkill, i'm kinda thinking of an HHR Panel version. They have rubber molding on the rear section and no back seats.
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I have a 2002 GMC Denali with 22" wheels. I also have a 5X8 trailer with 150 gal water tank, Generator, and power washer. I like my mobile rig except for the 12mpg on the Denali...but it turns heads.
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