About to buy the VX5000/VM3000 Vapor Cleaner opinions?

**Hoytman** · 08-12-2012, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Garry Dean

Really? I didnt even know you owned one... Should I buy the VX5000?

I knew it Garry. You have another pm.

**Woob** · 08-12-2012, 08:04 PM

Had my VX5000 for awhile now, great product! And there is a very easy way to reinforce the hose on it via Greg Nichols design. ATD does give you training and a loaner if you have enough volume to justify the extra service.

**C. Charles Hahn** · 08-12-2012, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Garry Dean

Really? I didnt even know you owned one... Should I buy the VX5000?

Depends on what you`ll be using it for... I debated between the VX5000 and Dupray for a while, ultimately the Dupray won out due to it being continuous fill and having higher pressure output. Although I do find myself taking advantage of both features quite a bit, I think the VX5000 is a solid choice if the Dupray is outside your budget.

**Paul Sparks** · 08-12-2012, 08:35 PM

I`ve had my vx5000 for a 8-9 months and it has done everything I expected it to do without any problems. I have also thought about installing the hose cover that Greg Nichols made and has posted about when I have the time.

**silvermesa** · 08-14-2012, 06:24 PM

Thank you all who responded so far with the results of their steamers reliability!

Still interested in others thoughts about there own steamers reliability. Feel free to reply!! This could be really cool to have long term reliability results that could be shared with the group!

Also interested in anyone with experience with Renny Doyle`s steamer as well.

Thank You!

**Jpostal** · 08-14-2012, 11:05 PM

I had the VX5000 and it was great. The attachments were better suited to auto detailing than my new machine. My one complaint is that the pressure did seem to be a little weak. Not having the continuous fill feature was never a problem if you filled the machine before each use...I cant imagine burning through an entire tank of water on one car.

**Accumulator** · 08-15-2012, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by JPostal

.. Not having the continuous fill feature was never a problem if you filled the machine before each use...I cant imagine burning through an entire tank of water on one car.

Whereas I, OTOH, run through a full tank quite often (and my 1500C holds a lot of water) and appreciate the continuous fill. My other steamer doesn`t have it, and it`s a hassle for me.

**C. Charles Hahn** · 08-15-2012, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Accumulator

Whereas I, OTOH, run through a full tank quite often (and my 1500C holds a lot of water) and appreciate the continuous fill. My other steamer doesn`t have it, and it`s a hassle for me.

Same here. I sometimes run through a couple full tanks on a car, though my Dupray doesn`t hold anywhere near as much water as the 1500C.

It all depends on how you use it/what you use it for, how much crud needs to be removed, etc.

**Accumulator** · 08-16-2012, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by C. Charles Hahn

It all depends on how you use it/what you use it for, how much crud needs to be removed, etc.

Exactly :xyxthumbs

Much as I`m always touting my Daimer, there are times when my "lesser" steamer is just right for a certain job. Really hard to predict what somebody *else* is gonna like/need so all we can do is point out our varying experiences so people can make the best choice.

It`s not some right/wrong kind of thing, other than getting something reliable, safe, and effective for the intended use...but then again, that *can* be a right/wrong situation, thinking how my cheap steamers scalded me but good when they broke and how a unit that simply won`t do the intended job is pretty much worthless.