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    Portable Handheld Car Vac`s.......

    I`m interested in purchasing a handheld vac to keep in the car for quick pickups before a car show, etc. I`d like one that`s powerful, but small enough to store in the trunk of the Vette without taking up too much space.

    It would also be nice to just get out the mini-vac while my wife runs into the store... (yes, I`m that anal.)

    What`s the best one?

    Where to buy?

    What`s the most powerful?

    Best price?

    Any other info you wish to share.:biggrin:
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    Bill...

    This is what I use. Perfect for what you are looking for. I have one for car shows and one down at the beach for my boat.

    It`s cordless also.

    Shark Cordless 15.6 volt

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    This one might help you Bill :http://www.properautocare.com/mevacnblhahe.html
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    Dyson

    Bought the wife a hand held Dyson and was shocked at how well it worked. It is not small as you said you were looking for nor cheap ( over $100.00 ) but its my go to portable. After using this we purchased the fullsize pet model and quit using our Oreck and gave the Kirby to Goodwill. If you are wanting a powerful cordless then check out the Dyson.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Pats300zx View Post
    Bill...

    This is what I use. Perfect for what you are looking for. I have one for car shows and one down at the beach for my boat.

    It`s cordless also.

    Shark Cordless 15.6 volt
    I`ll look into that one. I definitely want a cordless. Charge it up during the week. Stick it in the car on Friday night for the weekend shows.
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    Quote Originally Posted by zoomzoom mazda5 View Post
    I really like that vac, but I need a cordless for use when I don`t have a power source.

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul S View Post
    Bought the wife a hand held Dyson and was shocked at how well it worked. It is not small as you said you were looking for nor cheap ( over $100.00 ) but its my go to portable. After using this we purchased the fullsize pet model and quit using our Oreck and gave the Kirby to Goodwill. If you are wanting a powerful cordless then check out the Dyson.


    Paul S
    I din`t think I can do a hundred bucks!!! Sounds like a good unit though!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Luster View Post
    I really like that vac, but I need a cordless for use when I don`t have a power source.



    I din`t think I can do a hundred bucks!!! Sounds like a good unit though!
    It`s because you can`t stop feeding your PAC addiction! Don`t worry though, you`re not alone in that boat. :cursing:

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    I thought I was anal about cleaning. I leave a couple microfibers and a bottle of quick interior detailer in the truck along with a megs slide lock brush.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jokeman View Post
    I thought I was anal about cleaning. I leave a couple microfibers and a bottle of quick interior detailer in the truck along with a megs slide lock brush.
    I`m just one of these guys who can`t stand dirty floormats. My wife rubs the soles of her shoes together before she gets in the car. (by her own choice!):thumbup:
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    Target has some good looking cordless units, Black & Decker, etc. They also show a Hoover cordless that is wet/dry. THAT might be real handy. The Hoover is only available online, though.

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    I bought the dewalt portible vac a while back. It can operate on the 18V battery or plug into an outlet. I have a lot of the 18V tools anyway so i already had the batteries. dewalt DC500 - works great and its a wet/dry vac
    Here is a description for it. If you already have dewalt tools and battereis, this is a good addition.
    http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/to...productID=6220

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slik560 View Post
    Target has some good looking cordless units, Black & Decker, etc. They also show a Hoover cordless that is wet/dry. THAT might be real handy. The Hoover is only available online, though.
    I`m still looking around. I had a Hoover in the full size Ford Conversion Van that I had back in the `90`s. Best portable vac I ever had.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mustangous View Post
    I bought the dewalt portible vac a while back. It can operate on the 18V battery or plug into an outlet. I have a lot of the 18V tools anyway so i already had the batteries. dewalt DC500 - works great and its a wet/dry vac
    Here is a description for it. If you already have dewalt tools and battereis, this is a good addition.
    http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/to...productID=6220
    Yeah, I looked at the DeWalt, but it`s too big to carry around in the car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Luster View Post
    Yeah, I looked at the DeWalt, but it`s too big to carry around in the car.
    They also make the DC515K model too which is much smaller and is still a wet.dry vac
    http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/to...roductID=10654

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mustangous View Post
    They also make the DC515K model too which is much smaller and is still a wet.dry vac
    http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/to...roductID=10654
    That`s a pretty nice looking vac. I think Ace Hardware carries those locally. Maybe I`ll see if they have any in stock and take a look.
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