Looking for another van

[FB7777]

Yeah, direct drives don't make CO.

So … is it your contention that simply because you operate a running van and are in proximity you are over exposed to CO poisoning?


what about every UPS Amazon delivery driver, city commuter , city dweller , machine operator etc?

I suppose every mailman should either file for disability or drive electric vehicles


I would contend that driving around with an enclosed slide in machine inside a van and driving around without a partition could contribute to an excessive amount carbon monoxide exposure but….

running Butlers ain’t the same as a soot filled Lime green red head rust bucket mount


stick to your chemical EXpertise brOkeWell …. Cause you are making my buffoon comment all the more valid


stop sucking CO fumes old man

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Too close proximity to either tailpipe for extended periods would have that effect. you'd only know with a detector.

I think "rustbuckets" are a new England thing, rare in Kentucky.

 

[Nomad74]

Considering this.

Carpet Cleaning Van Truckmount - auto parts - by owner - vehicle...

2005 Chevy express wh blue line thermal wave truckmount carpet cleaning. Comes wh hoses and wands. This is a steal! Auto reels, fresh water tank all the extras to start or expand buisness Call...

stockton.craigslist.org

 

[hogjowl]

Is that all you can afford?

 

[Trip Moses]

Yeah, direct drives don't make CO.

Colorado?

 

[Cleanworks]

Considering this.

Carpet Cleaning Van Truckmount - auto parts - by owner - vehicle...

2005 Chevy express wh blue line thermal wave truckmount carpet cleaning. Comes wh hoses and wands. This is a steal! Auto reels, fresh water tank all the extras to start or expand buisness Call...

stockton.craigslist.org

All comes down to miles and hours.

 

[Nomad74]

All comes down to miles and hours.

He hasn’t responded

 

[Cleanworks]

He hasn’t responded

I was looking at a 2005 with an Everest. $17,900. Under 3500 hours, just worried the van is too old. It's in another province. Don't want to fly out just to find it's a piece of crap. Not much for sale around me.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I was looking at a 2005 with an Everest. $17,900. Under 3500 hours, just worried the van is too old. It's in another province. Don't want to fly out just to find it's a piece of crap. Not much for sale around me.

Have him take pictures with it up on a lift. Pass on it if it all rust.

 

[Cleanworks]

Have him take pictures with it up on a lift. Pass on it if it all rust.

He already admitted it has a little rust. I'm looking for something more around a 2010 or newer. Contemplating making a downpayment on a new one but hard to justify the cost at my age. Have about $25,000 kicking around loose without touching my savings. I'm sure if I'm patient, I can find something.

 

[Nomad74]

What you guys think of this baby. I like the look of this van. The Bridgepoint Lancer... Not so much. I used to have a Lancer. It wasn't a bad truckmount.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I know an 83 year old owner operator from eastern Tennessee who is finally going to hang up his wand.

He has the first Everest that used the Nissan engine and it is in a 2006 van. His stuff is always ultra clean and well maintained.

You can always see if @Lee Stockwell might be able to arrange to see it.

They might know each other.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I'd love an excuse to go to east TN. Still 300+ miles, but beautiful in the fall.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I'd love an excuse to go to east TN. Still 300+ miles, but beautiful in the fall.

Richard Flatt is worth the trip.

I’ve known him since the 80s. The guy has integrity, intelligence, dry humor, and humility in equal proportion

 

[Nomad74]

I know an 83 year old owner operator from eastern Tennessee who is finally going to hang up his wand.

He has the first Everest that used the Nissan engine and it is in a 2006 van. His stuff is always ultra clean and well maintained.

You can always see if @Lee Stockwell might be able to arrange to see it.

They might know each other.

PM me his number. I’ll shoot him a call.

 

[Nomad74]

anyone that buys a high mile/high hour direct drive is an idiot
Unless of course they're looking for another POS to park in the yard next to the other two

Idiot

..L.T.A.

Well, My idiot ass made an offer on this. I'm sure he'll turn me down. But I'm factoring in myself putting in a new engine.

Butler Carpet cleaning Van | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Butler Carpet cleaning Van with 281000 miles machine has 2300 hours. Everything runs good.</p>

www.ebay.com

 

[Mikey P]

Well, My idiot ass made an offer on this. I'm sure he'll turn me down. But I'm factoring in myself putting in a new engine.

Butler Carpet cleaning Van | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Butler Carpet cleaning Van with 281000 miles machine has 2300 hours. Everything runs good.</p>

www.ebay.com

If and when, new guy realizes that there is more money and less piss working as a runner at Walmart, what will you do the van?

 

[Nomad74]

If and when, new guy realizes that there is more money and less piss working as a runner at Walmart, what will you do the van?

I have a friend in Guerneville that likes yard art.

 

[Dolly Llama]

Well, My idiot ass made an offer on this. I'm sure he'll turn me down. But I'm factoring in myself putting in a new engine.

Butler Carpet cleaning Van | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Butler Carpet cleaning Van with 281000 miles machine has 2300 hours. Everything runs good.</p>

www.ebay.com

I sincerely wish you well


..l.t.a.

 

[BIG WOOD]

DAMON, did you call Jim about that Everest?

 

[Nomad74]

Im going too. I retracted my offer on that Butler. Too many unknowns.

 

[roro]

Richard Flatt is worth the trip. The guy has integrity, intelligence, dry humor, and humility in equal proportion

Guess he wouldn't qualify for this board then.

 

[Nomad74]

@Papa John , do you know this guy?

Chevrolet 3500 Express van with mounted carpet cleaning equipment -...

2001 Chevrolet 3500 Express van with mounted carpet cleaning equipment. Carpet cleaning equipment. Nissan 4 cylinder engine. 470 hours of operational use on machine. Asking $23,500 for the van and...

sfbay.craigslist.org

 

[Desk Jockey]

That's really low hours on an old unit.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Over 20yrs old and under 500hrs? Bs

 

[Lee Stockwell]

The hour gauge failed years ago

 

[FredC]

doesn't appear to have much use on it

 

[Nomad74]

doesn't appear to have much use on it

The powder coating is a good tell tail. It looks to be pretty nice.

 

[Nomad74]

Oh man guys, have seen the new Aero Tech DDS? I may need to get one of those.

Aero Tech DDS Stainless Steel Truck Mount w/Front End Kit

Meet the Aero Tech stainless steel Direct Drive System (DDS) Truck Mount. Engineered from the ground up to deliver maximum heat and vacuum pressure for cleaner, dryer carpet. The DDS is built to last longer, need less maintenance and repair, all while producing the best results for your customers.

www.jondon.com

 

[Desk Jockey]

Oh man guys, have seen the new Aero Tech DDS? I may need to get one of those.

Aero Tech DDS Stainless Steel Truck Mount w/Front End Kit

Meet the Aero Tech stainless steel Direct Drive System (DDS) Truck Mount. Engineered from the ground up to deliver maximum heat and vacuum pressure for cleaner, dryer carpet. The DDS is built to last longer, need less maintenance and repair, all while producing the best results for your customers.

www.jondon.com

Looks pretty nice!