Floorguy/Edward..tell us about this new TM you're getting

[Mikey P]

a 4k truckmount is a 4k truckmount.

In one month you'll make your money back so no one can bag on that. If you get 3 years out of the components, you've made the whole endeavor worthwhile.

Terje and Nick have a good idea there for sure. I'd like to hear what you expect to get out of this incoming unit that you wont get from your Nordic electric suckmop.

Please give specifics of the machine and how you think it will out perform the current rig.


and how much set up time do you expect to save per day and job?

 

[Lefty724]

Hey Mikey.

This is going to be just that. A $4k tm with a 16hp Chinese motor, HX, and 33 blower.

The only reason I went this route is for pure efficiency. I am more than happy with the power of my current Techno Viking(ETM) setup since I only run 100' 99% of the time. So if even if the 33 blower is just as strong (which I think it'll have more vacuum) I'm good with it.

The down side to the ETM is setup and tear down. Since I gave up on running 100'of power cords, I bought a generator and use it all the time now. So now to setup, I have to run hoses, start the generator, fire up the heater, then turn on the machine. It's actually not that bad.

With the new tm? I'm hoping to stack enough $$ to get me into a bigger 25/45 tm with it. Whether it takes me 1 year or 3 years, I'm OK with it. It's going to be nice to just turn a key and go. Also, I consider myself a pretty mechanical dude so repairs and maintenance will be done by myself.

Proline/CMS are my nearest suppliers, so buying new from them is pretty much out for me since they're 2.5 hrs away.

I think all in all I'll probably save 20-30 minutes per job with the new tm. Over a week/month that will definitely add up.

 

[Mikey P]

that 20 to 30 is huge emotionally. time spent not wanding/cleaning is pretty aggravating, especially when you're by yourself.


Next time you are in my area bring the ETM and the NickOmount by, Id like to see them in person.

 

[Mikey P]

Does the HX get heat from the blow too on the new unit?

 

[Lefty724]

Will do.

I'm only going to have the ETM in my van for maybe 1-2 weeks, then the tm should be here.
Hopefully I can make it up there.

 

[Lefty724]

Does the HX get heat from the blow too on the new unit?

Not sure?

I'll have to ask Terry or Nick about that.

 

[Lefty724]

Btw. Here is a pic of my current setup.

Also I run a Little Giant 2ht with a 10 gallon belly tank mounted under the van.

Don't give me crap about the wheels, I'm Mexican lol!

 

[dealtimeman]

I think the van looks clean, especially if you keep it looking that way all of the time!

 

[Lefty724]

Thanks. Yes! Always keep all of my equipment clean.

I still plan on doing a half/full wrap one day but not in a hurry.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Good looking truck......wait I'm Mexican too.

 

[Mikey P]

Looks great.

I bet you never had a person say " our last CCr did have electric cords going to his big blue box" , right?

 

[Lefty724]

Looks great.

I bet you never had a person say " our last CCr did have electric cords going to his big blue box" , right?

Hahaha!

I do mostly empty/vacation homes. The first high end residential I booked, I went out and bought the generator for the reason you just mentioned.

 

[Jeremy N]

Dang beaners and their wheels...

 

[Mikey P]

Man..calling a guy you don't know a beaner is not cool.

 

[Lefty724]

Man..calling a guy you don't know a beaner is not cool.

It's cool Mikey, stuff like that doesn't bother me lol.

 

[dealtimeman]

I think Jeremy is married with a Mexican. I think it was just a joke

 

[Desk Jockey]

Hey as a teen I had a serious investment in Crager s/s wheels & big ole N series tires. LOL

 

[Mikey P]

I'm sure it was a joke..

No biggie.. I've said worse.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I'm sure it was a joke..

No biggie.. I've said worse.

no kidding

 

[hogjowl]

What's a beaner?

Should I ask Taco?

 

[Chris A]

I like the wheels, and Im not even Mexican!

 

[Lefty724]

Ya one of my things, it might be the Mexican in me but all of my vehicles I've ever owned had aftermarket wheels and "murdered out" windows.

 

[Chris A]

Ya one of my things, it might be the Mexican in me but all of my vehicles I've ever owned had aftermarket wheels and "murdered out" windows.

I know the feeling, I have one of these just because it came from the factory like that so I knew I wouldnt mess with it. sorry for the derail...

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[Lefty724]

Here are my other cars: weekend truck:

Estimate/zip around car:

 

[Chris A]

yup, you and I have the same disease, although my van is pretty vanilla, never f really messed with it.

 

[FB7777]

Hey as a teen I had a serious investment in Crager s/s wheels & big ole N series tires. LOL

Investment ? I thought you people just jacked them and left the "victim" on milk crates or blocks?

 

[Desk Jockey]

Nope jacked up the rear of the car to squeeze the tires under it. Not to take them off. Fred who were you hanging out with as a kid? Tony Montana.

 

[BradFenstermaker]

Nice van Edward!!

Love those wheels and I am a North Georgia Redneck. Also love the Superduty, is it gas or diesel??? .

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/index.php find the room for your truck. I hang in the 99-03 7.3 rm. Great place to learn and DIY repairs if you dont' know about the board yet.

Later

 

[Lefty724]

Nice van Edward!!

Love those wheels and I am a North Georgia Redneck. Also love the Superduty, is it gas or diesel??? .

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/index.php find the room for your truck. I hang in the 99-03 7.3 rm. Great place to learn and DIY repairs if you dont' know about the board yet.

Later

The SD is a 6.0 diesel. Yes I've heard of the forum before. Nice place.

Thanks

 

[dealtimeman]

Then you know you need an egr delete if you don't have one already.