So Bob.
Lets say a guy who wants a
Prochem/Powerclean/EZ/Judson/HydrOmaster/Legends Big Gulp or any other slide in wants to have one installed in a decked out truck like you and Werner have, how would they go about having you set one up for them?
I would have the owner choose their brand of chassis. At this time time I am preferring the GMC 4500 or the Ford LCF. Working with the manufacturer’s body builder specifications
http://www.commtruck.ford.com/pdf/broch ... atalog.pdf
http://www.gmc-wseries.com/
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckBBAS/to ... tinfo.html
http://www.gmupfitter.com/publicat/2008 ... uzu_D6.pdf
From that the appropriate chassis with the correct cab to axle dimensions I then would have the truck drop shipped to the owners dealership.
I prefer to use an Intercontinental Truck Body box due to their weight and proven ability to work with small run fabricators. There is no better box made. I would then order the box to be made to fit the above mentioned ordered truck. This would be manufactured in either Conrad MT for American Customers or Coaldale AB or Langley BC for Canadian customers.
Considerations at this stage will be made for:
slide in dimensions
fluid capacities
utility requirements: o/o carpet cleaning, carpet cleaning/flood or flood truck
cold weather insulation requirement
Where would it be installed/picked up?
Local dealership truck dealership. Where I will meet owner and in-service train for a couple of days.
The entire contents of the box except slide in will be assembled in Canada off the truck and then decked to the dealership for installation to the chassis. Installation of the box is an 8 hour job start to finish including all hook ups.
What sort of warranty would they get on the custom work you performed?
5% hold back of completed box price for 1 year to cover all parts and labor for electrical or plumbing issues to be completed by a mutually agreed 3rd party
What brands of vans do you offer?
Hilly country guys should look closer at the GM because it offers and engine brake and from what I can tell Ford doesn’t offer one. I like the Fords better and its frame rail is 2 inches lower than the GM.
What are the pros and cons over a traditional cargo van set up?
Pros
Far more room well over double the cubic capacity of a standard cargo van
Ability to move your investment to another chassis if one is damaged or wears out
Increased job efficiency due to reduced set up time and easy of entrance and egress
Higher fluid capacities
Lower noise output
Larger signage
Greater vehicle longevity building on a real truck chassis
Cons
Higher purchase price
Not suitable for operations with significant cleaning technician employment turn over
Will not store in residential garages (heating provisions can easily be made for cold climates)
Will not go in underground parkades
Insurance and plates are more expensive
What if a guy just had to dual wand but wanted one of your nifty "Cleaning Condos", What 68 blower unit could you recommend at this time.
2 slide ins or maybe we could convince Les to build a TNT - 68 diesel monster
What 68 blower unit could you recommend at this time.
Look for who has the best quiet technology. Silencing and ventilation will not be an issue.
How much money down and are you working with any creditors?
Money down depends on credit prearrangement with leasing company. I can assist or we can use know carpet cleaner friendly leasing companies.
If I ordered tomorrow when would I get my Condo?
Total about 12 – 16 weeks to owner.
