Picked her up this week, custom ordered with everything I thought I'd ever want and then some...
And so it begins...
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Mikey P
Administrator
cool, a build thread.
What TM?
What TM?
I'm still deciding between the Everest 650HP and the 870... I tend to keep my units a very long time so I dont want to make the wrong decision.
Mikey P
Administrator
Are you dual wanding or regularly running over 300ft or just want to impress the girls in town?
Bob Pruitt
Member
How do you feel about rust?
Oh snap...
Rhino line the whole thing???????
Regularly, No but I have quite a few commercial accounts where I am stretched out 400 ft. I currently have a 5.9 blower and do not want to be wishing I had gone with a bigger unit.
It will be getting rhino lined or Linexed but I also knowthe floor of the van can get pretty cold when its -10 out. I'd rather take care of it now then wish I had down the road.
Everest has an aluminum frame and the 870 is going to get the same at some point. That was one of my deterrents on the 870. Definitely dont wanna have to worry about the frame rusting out.
Russ T.
Supportive Member
I talked at length with a guy from Prochem/Legends in St Pete.
I think he's been installing the Everest for a LONG time, 10 years or so.
There's a lot of heat to "spend" on those huge units.
I know he wouldn't recommend either, unless you are dual wanding MOST of the time....or using very high flow.
You will probably be dumping a lot of water into your dump tank, as the machine "spends" the heat when you set down your wand/Zipper.
I just want to see you get the right machine for you. Have you ever cleaned with the 570 or whatever Prochem's next step smaller is?
I think he's been installing the Everest for a LONG time, 10 years or so.
There's a lot of heat to "spend" on those huge units.
I know he wouldn't recommend either, unless you are dual wanding MOST of the time....or using very high flow.
You will probably be dumping a lot of water into your dump tank, as the machine "spends" the heat when you set down your wand/Zipper.
I just want to see you get the right machine for you. Have you ever cleaned with the 570 or whatever Prochem's next step smaller is?
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I would put at least 3/4" marine plywood down first.
Desk Jockey
Member
I agree with Lee, plywood then Rino.
Sweet Transit, congrats!!!
Sweet Transit, congrats!!!
Cleanworks
Moderator
I think I would do it the other way, Rhino line, then install the plywood. The Rhino liner is to protect the steel floor from chemical spills. The plywood is to help insulate it.I agree with Lee, plywood then Rino.
Sweet Transit, congrats!!!
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
If the plywood is installed correctly not an issue.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Once I ever pulled the plywood the van goes to the crusher anyway.
Cleanworks
Moderator
I would be worried about getting moisture trapped between the steel floor and the plywood. I had a ford van that happened like that. I had to reinforce the floor before I sold it. I am sure it wasn't "installed" correctly. I am just thinking that spraying the liner down over the plywood might not seal correctly at any joints and edges. Ideally, if you had the money, it would make sense to treat the floor, then treat the plywood as well.
Kevin De Medeiros
Member
I had the floor of my van linexed and then put a VanRug down.it was the best thing I could have done. It's soft so when u go in its soft on the knees and cleans up with a steam cleaning. Also seems to aid in keeping t he van warmer Durning the colder months.
Desk Jockey
Member
We normally put plywood and then coat it. A barrier between the the seats and coat 2 foot up the walls and out each door.
Never had one rust out but once they get over 100k I'm using them as trade in on something newer.
I suppose its possible but I would guess whatever little could find its way there is drying out. ???
Ive used the 570 and even had it hooked to 400 foot of hose and it left me wanting more, thats why i'm looking at the 2 big boys. The X-drive is to knew with Pembertons being 3.5 hours away i'm worried about down time. Plus I really wanted that ecoboost engine! That this is a beast. I can smoke the tires with the van being empty.I'd give the xdrive a hard look but I know you're after a monster slide in.
My original plan was to pull the factory liner and Linex it and then put the liner back down but theres a padding underneath the liner that would hold moisture so i'm not sure I want that. I was thinking marine plywood and then Linex because I was afraid the plywood would also hold moisture. But i can see having an issue if I ever get moisture trapped under the plywood. I'm planning on getting 15 years out of this van so I want to make sure I do it right.
Desk Jockey
Member
Eco boost really gives her some power! We have a pair of Transits and they are always the first trucks taken out.
Shane T
Member
I removed the OEM floor mat, had the floor and up the walls sprayed, laid down plywood, removed the insulation on the back of mat and reinstalled it. The mat cleans easily and keeps moisture off the plywood.
Line-X and spray foam so far.
Desk Jockey
Member
That will sure help with cold/heat and sound. Nice!
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Always hate to see a new machine just bolted into a new naked van, with no thought about proper preparation.
I agree... I hope to get many years out of this new unit so I'm trying to think of everything I might ever want.
Desk Jockey
Member
They are nice vehicles. I drove them both home at different times this week. So much power, room to stand in and modern styling I'm still impressed with them.
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