Accelerated van roof hose mount

[daniel@procarpet]

I saw a video of Duane demonstrating his hose reel mount. Looks pretty neat and would save a lot of space. Anyone using this?

 

[daniel@procarpet]

 

[idreadnought]

I concur, it does look like a simply thing that really would save lots of space.

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Didn't Duane and his reel buddy get castrated recently?

 

[daniel@procarpet]

The reel is only 200 feet and you can get taller more narrow version reels that naturally save space but with the mount he is advertising there would not be much space left from the floor to the reel. So with the taller 49" reel mounting t0 the floor probably would be best. Then just mount some holders from the ceilng to store broom or rakes etc. Any way to get in contact with him?

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Try NASA.

 

[Jim Martin]

In a standard van I can not see any reason to bother doing this..I looked at the space I have between the top of my reel and the ceiling of the van and all I am going to get under it is a few rakes.......

Might as well just hook the light weight rakes up top and forget it..............in a sprinter it would be an entire different story........

 

[Ralph Pastorelli]

Duane who? I didn't think he still made truckmounts or equipment because nobody ever talks about his anymore.

 

[hogjowl]

Every now and then you'll see some porty owner that has "discovered" him.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Too much work with too little to gain in a standard van. You'd be better off mounting it to a box frame and keeping it on the ground. Have a welder make it up for you and it could give you room for small tools or small items.

 

[Zee]

Just the fact that you have to deal with him....should deter you.

 

[FB7777]

The primary gain in space is mentioned in the beginning of the video. Because the mounting brackets are on the ceiling instead of the floor , it can be mounted closed to the side wall with a net gain of 5 inches of floor space

 

[Jim Martin]

not on mine...I would still be in the same place just upside down because I would still be up against the wheel well...............

 

[hogjowl]

Nobody seems to worry about the roof framing being able to withstand the weight over the years.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Doofus don't mount it to the actual roof! Build an a frame out of square tube or angle iron. Gawwwd!

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Duane has been interesting since I first met him.

Genius on one hand, great ideas and designs.

Disappointment on the other hand, missed opportunities and sales due to his spotty attention span.

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Daniel if you really want to give the idea a go, deal with a local welder.

 

[Danny Strickland]

How many here have dealt with Duane as a customer?

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Duane has been a customer of mine.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Met him at MF in Nashville.

Nice guy but have never bought from doodaddy.

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Very nice guy.




Horrible businessman.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I've been to several of his shops over the years, last time about 6 years ago. One time in '99 Jason was with me, we were hoping to get one or two of his machines. Duane's helper was there and Jason talked with him in Spanish for an hour or so while we waited for Duane. He said the workweek never got started until Wednesday.

 

[Ralph Pastorelli]

Met him in Pensacola winter fest and used his pre spray until it didn't work once and look weird. Then everyone was saying he mixed his stuff in a wheelbarrow..

 

[Zee]

I have experience with his "business".... Yikes.

 

[dgardner]

My money is on Duane - if anyone can find Bigfoot it's him!

 

[hogjowl]

I have, danny.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I have, danny.

He is the big foot or he will find the big foot?

 

[Spurlington]

Be nice to mount a reel on the outside of the back door .. just like the spare tires were on the conversion vans years ago .. you could even put a cover over it !!

Im thinkin having telescopic legs for when you open the door - you could drop 2 legs for support !!

 

[Don336]

How many here have dealt with Duane as a customer?

I have and it wasn't a good experience at all. Full of hot air and false promises. Save your time and money.

 

[Doug Cox]

Like marriages, after you've been through a few, you have to start looking at yourself as the problem.