Getting back up and running!

[SRI Cleaning]

Hi Guys,
I have posted a while back that I am looking to get back into the business on a part time basis to start but I am finally ready to do it!

Picked up a Thermal Wave 2 in pretty good shape. It was frozen but I am having Jon Don replace the heat exchangers and rebuild the pump and they think that I should be good to go!

For now my partner and I are mounting it in a 6x12 dual axle trailer. I know I know everyone hates working in trailers but for now it will have to do. I have a couple of trucks that I use for my daily job and my partner has one as well so we have plenty of tow trucks. If it works out as a business then we will most likely upgrade to a box truck in a year or two.

In the meantime can anyone recommend a fuel tank that can mount on the trailer tongue and be dot approved?
Thanks guys! I look forward to rejoining the discussions!
Anthony

 

[Desk Jockey]

I'd call these guys and see if they have one.

https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/fuel-cells

 

[hogjowl]

Are you handy with video?

 

[SRI Cleaning]

I'd call these guys and see if they have one.

https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/fuel-cells

Good idea!

 

[SRI Cleaning]

Are you handy with video?

What do you mean?

 

[hogjowl]

Nothing really. I'm just hoping you aren't, is all.

 

[Captain Morgan]

That's a big machine for getting back in on a part time basis. (depends on what your business model is focusing on I guess)
You must have gotten a killer deal?

Can I ask where did you found the machine?

I'm trying to get back in part time too but I need to get better/newer equipment too, just like you.

Thanks,
Captain Morgan

 

[dealtimeman]

Always get the biggest unit you can afford.

Buy the second machine the first time.

 

[Bob Savage]

Hi Guys,
I have posted a while back that I am looking to get back into the business on a part time basis to start but I am finally ready to do it!

Picked up a Thermal Wave 2 in pretty good shape. It was frozen but I am having Jon Don replace the heat exchangers and rebuild the pump and they think that I should be good to go!

For now my partner and I are mounting it in a 6x12 dual axle trailer. I know I know everyone hates working in trailers but for now it will have to do. I have a couple of trucks that I use for my daily job and my partner has one as well so we have plenty of tow trucks. If it works out as a business then we will most likely upgrade to a box truck in a year or two.

In the meantime can anyone recommend a fuel tank that can mount on the trailer tongue and be dot approved?
Thanks guys! I look forward to rejoining the discussions!
Anthony

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/tow-...-tongue-aux-fuel-tank-i-need-suggestions.html

How do you plan to heat inside in the PA winters, especially if you are out working and the trailer has to sit for a while?

 

[SRI Cleaning]

That's a big machine for getting back in on a part time basis. (depends on what your business model is focusing on I guess)
You must have gotten a killer deal?

Can I ask where did you found the machine?

I'm trying to get back in part time too but I need to get better/newer equipment too, just like you.

Thanks,
Captain Morgan

Yeah we did get a killer deal on the machine. I was looking for something smaller but found this on craigslist. A mechanic bought the van at auction and the machine was in it. He didn't know anything about it so he let it freeze solid last winter.

 

[SRI Cleaning]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/tow-...-tongue-aux-fuel-tank-i-need-suggestions.html

How do you plan to heat inside in the PA winters, especially if you are out working and the trailer has to sit for a while?

I found that link while doing a search as well but it doesn't seem like that one tank that he had is available anymore. I'm surprised that I haven't been able to find something with a google search.

When I was in the business years ago I set up a small space heater for when we had it parked. I will probably do the same. We insulated the ceiling so that should help. AS far as when on jobs, I'm not sure yet. Possibly a propane heater if we are going to be away from home for long without the truckmount running.