Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Bruder just got sutlied.
Need some truckmount advice.
- Thread starter Arnold & Renae
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dgardner
Moderator
Martinized?
Arnold & Renae
Member
Ok Marty. Thank you very much. You are a fountain of information. A direct drive unit is not an option. We currently have a butler, which works great, but arnold does not want to go that route this time around. We do not have to run two hoses since we have another van just wanted to check the option. We are thinking that the heat in the van will not be a problem because the diesel does not run as hot as the gasoline. Regarding slide in units, is the only reason you do not recommend them for theft reason, or are there other reasons? We do not typically work in high crime areas, so as of yet that has not been a problem for us. Our Promaster is like the Sprinter. Knowing this information do you still not recommend for us the Chief II D? Is there another non direct drive unit you would recommend?
Renae
Renae
hogjowl
Idiot™
No! I will not recommend any other slide in. If security is not a concern, and if you are correct about the diesel being cooler, then the Chief II-D is perfect for you.
Captain America
Member
Simple is better IMO
Easy to work on....
Larger the engine 30-35 hp. and larger the blower..4.5 at least...greater the vacuum
Heat is half the cleaning power....kero and propane are more heat than heat exchangers.....
Some used truckmounts are easily upgraded with larger engine and external propane, kero heat.....
Cap
Easy to work on....
Larger the engine 30-35 hp. and larger the blower..4.5 at least...greater the vacuum
Heat is half the cleaning power....kero and propane are more heat than heat exchangers.....
Some used truckmounts are easily upgraded with larger engine and external propane, kero heat.....
Cap
Arnold & Renae
Member
Northwestern PA. Jim Pemberton is closest to us. Nearest TCS is over 11 hours. We are very mechanical.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
At least talk to Pembertons. They may have other good options for you.
Mikey P
Administrator
Heat is half the pie?
hogjowl
Idiot™
Oh wow! Let me tell you. You've probably got one of the best distributors in your area. If I lived that close to Pembertons, I'd seriously go talk to them.
Arnold & Renae
Member
We have been talking to Jim. He has been incredibly helpful. The El Diablo and the Saphire are his favorite. Just want to make sure that we are buying the best unit for us. The Saphire 570 is quite a bit more money than the TCS. This is fine if it's that much better of a machine. We were definitely looking at the Saohire. We will talk with Jim again tomorrow.
Heat is definitely being taken into consideration.
Just got off work. Pretty sure I worked harder not smarter tonight.
Really appreciating your guys' help on this.
Heat is definitely being taken into consideration.
Just got off work. Pretty sure I worked harder not smarter tonight.
Really appreciating your guys' help on this.
hogjowl
Idiot™
I have a Master Blend dist 12 miles from me and I'd buy a El Diablo in a second if I thought I could trust them like I trustJim.
Arnold & Renae
Member
We looked at the El Diablo. The main concern was that it is air cooled not liquid cooled. And after talking with you about the heat in the van, the El Diablo is a gas powered motor with diesel burner.
Does anyone have an El Diablo? How long do they typically last?
Does anyone have an El Diablo? How long do they typically last?
Get a diesel Apex. . Things have changed since Marty started out in the 50's..
Good god did you guys see that post? No, way in hell I would read all that.. Probably just some pig farmer mumbo-jumbo.!
hogjowl
Idiot™
Good point about the air cooled engine. I've never owned a liquid cooled engine.
mirf
Supportive Member
I have the apex diesel and it is a great unit.
dgardner
Moderator
Renae, keep us updated when you make a decision!
Larry Cobb
Member
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Perhaps not acceptable in Texas, but works superbly every day in Kentucky. :-)
You know i'd be putting an 870 in that bad boy, but thats just me. All the heat and suck you could ever want. But id definitely make sure Jim was on board with whatever you decide on. Either way I can't wait to see what you get.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Not acceptable in Alabama either.
ruff
Member
Wow, not acceptable in Texas and Alabama.
That's as good an endorsement as it gets!
That's as good an endorsement as it gets!
Desk Jockey
Member
I'd trust Jim Pemberton's advice.
Mikey P
Administrator
You really can't go wrong with any of the units you mentioned..
Pick a color and start a new thread asking Mark what his favorite rinse is..
Pick a color and start a new thread asking Mark what his favorite rinse is..
Mark Saiger
Mr Happy!
ruff
Member
Blue.
Mark Saiger
Mr Happy!
I have no problem with them...
Even rarely have needed tech support...
And I carry everything including the kitchen sink some days
