My Trailer

Another thing you can look at getting is a water pump. I have the same set up as you have. I used the eye bolts that you have then strapped the tank down. I drilled four holes and secured the pump right behind the tank, and ran a 4 foot hose from the pump to the tank. Then I have a regular water hose coming from the other side of the pump that pulls about as much as pressure as a house faucet. The pump does not need much power to run, so I bought a 700 amp power inverter and that gets me all the water I need. The power inverter is also strong enough to run your PC on. I have a small pressure washer, but don't always need it. The good thing about doing it this way is I don't ever need that generator I spent $500.00 on. You will find jobs that a pressure wash is a must, but most of the jobs I do are not dirty enough for me to use mine. Using this system was an easy way for me to get started and didn't cost that much money. The pump you get from $65 to $200 depending on how much pressure you want. The power inverter was around $75. I have my power inverter wired to my battery and located behind the driver seat of my truck. I only have to take my generator on a job that where I have to run my shop-vac which is to strong for the power inv. For light jobs I just use a small hand held vac. Maybe some of this will be useful.
 
Ok...so now I need some pump info. :yes: To get regular water pressure, like from an exterior faucet, which one will I need. I have no idea about them, so insight would be good.
 
Do a search on water pumps for transfer just make sure it's self-priming. That way when you let the nozzle go the pump will automatically cut off. I got mine on clearence at Grainger. There are lots of companies that sell them just look around until you see a price thats reasonable.
 
May just stick with a PW and let it gravity feed......
Been told that I will drain my tank rather quick with a garden hose vs. a PW
 
Gravity feed will work just fine...just make sure you dont let your water level get too low. You'll burn your pump.
 
So I picked up a pressure washer today. :eat:
Went to Big Lots first..I knew they had pressure washers there, but could not remember the price. So I go in, look around...cannot find any..all sold out. :censored: I turned to walk out, and I seen a homeless, little pressure washer looking at me. I walked over to it and noticed something. All the pieces were in a plastic bag......and it was missing the wand. So I wheel it up to the Customer Servive counter, and ask about it. They said some old lady bought it, but it was too heavy, and she returned it. Never used it. I said ok, and wheel it back to where it was, to check it over. I found the wand on the top of af a shelf. No gas was put into the tank. It still had a tiny bit of oil from the factory..like they all do. And the air was out of both tires. So I walk back up and tell them that the lady must have used it. The tires were flat, and there was oil in the engine....LMAO......I wanted to see what they would say. I got it for $200 out the door...LOL Karcher model...5hp Honda motor....2400 PSI

I stopped by Lowes, and they have THE SAME EXACT ONE, just with a different color frame, and different name. SAME MOTOR AND PUMP....$398. So I'd say I got a decent deal. Even if the washer is a Remanufactured one, which it says its new....And they said I can return it anytime if there is a problem.

I picked up a 50ft pressure washer hose rell with the extra money I saved....AND had enought to eat lunch.. :eat: :eat: ...LOL

Now it would stop raining so I can mount it all to the trailer.... :censored:
 
NICE!! next time im needing a new peice of equipment I will let you buy it for me, being you are the deal hunter!

Greg
 
TexasTB said:
So I picked up a pressure washer today. :eat:
Went to Big Lots first..I knew they had pressure washers there, but could not remember the price. So I go in, look around...cannot find any..all sold out. :censored: I turned to walk out, and I seen a homeless, little pressure washer looking at me. I walked over to it and noticed something. All the pieces were in a plastic bag......and it was missing the wand. So I wheel it up to the Customer Servive counter, and ask about it. They said some old lady bought it, but it was too heavy, and she returned it. Never used it. I said ok, and wheel it back to where it was, to check it over. I found the wand on the top of af a shelf. No gas was put into the tank. It still had a tiny bit of oil from the factory..like they all do. And the air was out of both tires. So I walk back up and tell them that the lady must have used it. The tires were flat, and there was oil in the engine....LMAO......I wanted to see what they would say. I got it for $200 out the door...LOL Karcher model...5hp Honda motor....2400 PSI



I stopped by Lowes, and they have THE SAME EXACT ONE, just with a different color frame, and different name. SAME MOTOR AND PUMP....$398. So I'd say I got a decent deal. Even if the washer is a Remanufactured one, which it says its new....And they said I can return it anytime if there is a problem.

I picked up a 50ft pressure washer hose rell with the extra money I saved....AND had enought to eat lunch.. :eat: :eat: ...LOL

Now it would stop raining so I can mount it all to the trailer.... :censored:
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Sweet deal!!! I didn't even think Big Lots had gas powered pressure washers, LOL...
 
Nice buy! I was in there last week and was shocked by some of the detailing supplies that they carried. Looks like you are almost ready to go.
 
That was a steal Tex.....I hope that lady is ok...I was watching CNN today and heard about a store rage in a Texas Big Lots :fear:
..."A man rips power washer out of ladies hand and gags her and covered her with merchandise...lady is doing fine..."

Glad you found a washer...you should be good to go soon...

Al
 
I just hope he doesn't get charged with assault for beating her with garage door sections!! :no: :no:

Great find, Chris!!! :bigups
 
norahcrv said:
I just hope he doesn't get charged with assault for beating her with garage door sections!! :no: :no:

Great find, Chris!!! :bigups
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I guess we have a few jokesters around.....huh Norah :rofl
JK with you
 
here is a pic of it......
http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=166
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I'll be pulling the motor and pump off the frame and mounting it on the trailer itself.
 
Remember you cannot let it run idle for more than a couple of minutes without opening the gun.Failing to do so will cause the pump to heat up and pump failure will happen sooner.
Also,with direct drive machines you should use the shortest length of hose from the tank to machine.Direct drive are meant to be force fed not actually pull the water.Keep the rubber feet on it when you mount it to the trailer as well.I have seen them left off and the fatigue eventually causes the engine/pump housing to crack.
 
Already pulled it off the frame. Rubber mounts will be mounted to dampen vibration. The hose from the tank to the washer will be no more than 2 1/2 feet, if that. I just hope it will be able to suck the water without problems. I did raise the tank 4 extra inches.
 
TexasTB said:
. I just hope it will be able to suck the water without problems. I did raise the tank 4 extra inches.
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I think youll be fine...i have a similar set-up except my tank is in the bed of my truck....the pressure will be reduced when its not force-fed, but that wont matter because your washer is 2400 psi which is more than enuff..
 
Squirtgun said:
Also,with direct drive machines you should use the shortest length of hose from the tank to machine..
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good point...i use a 10 ft hose that you can get in the camping section in walmart....i also saw a 6 ft hose which would be better for you at ace hardware
 
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