Anyone recommend a small yet powerful shop vac?

[NorcalZ71]

I kind of want to get a smaller shop vac just for doing vehicles and such. My dad has pretty much the biggest roll around version you can get, but its cumbersome and the hose is not very long nor very good for reaching inside the car. I need something with a lot of flexible hose, smaller in size and pretty good on price.



Any thoughts?



Thanks

[samhian]

I need something compact too that`s not to expensive.

[ZaneO]

Craftsman 5 gallon 5 hp (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00917775000)

[gnahc79]

I love my Ridgid (Home Depot) shop vac. I have the 9gal and have no problems heaving it around in my trunk with the rest of my gear. The Ridgid comes in 4, 6, 9, and 12 for the wet/dry vac.

[NavindraLR]

home depot has one made my rigid... i think its a 5 gallon, 5hp as well, portable.. compact.. wet/dry.. works wonders... its the one i have... if i find the link ill add it to this post

[Woob]

Anyone if these small 6 gallon or less vacs have the ability to do blowing too?

[gnahc79]

yes

http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/6-Gallon-Vac/index.htm

[wifehatescar]

Ridgid 5 hp, 4 gal $70

[gnahc79]

the 4 gal has a different design than the others. The 6gal runs for ~$40. I think I paid $50 for my 9.

[NorcalZ71]

Man, one hour and a ton of responses. I`ll have to check those out thanks for the input guys. :)

[SilverLexus]

"I love my Ridgid (Home Depot) shop vac. "



ditto on that...I have the 5.5 hp. Great lift power and quality build.