Just signed the paperwork for my new Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 extended high top. *Im having a new sapphire 870SS put in it. First linex of Tampa is doing the entire 14 foot cargo area including the walls and ceiling. *Then a high performance hot rod shop is installing a fuel tank under the van for the 870SS. Im also having a raised mount made so I can put my electric hose reel over the wheel well. *It will probably be 2 weeks before I'm finished. *I'll post pics or a video when I'm done.
New Sprinter and 870SS
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knoxclean
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Thats a big investment when your cleaning 4 rm's and a hall for $99. http://www.paylesssteamcleaning.com/specials.html Do you do a very high volume? Just curious.
Yep that's right. I run 2 trucks and my father runs 1 truck in another county. We do zero advertising now and keep the 3 trucks full 6 days a week. We're happy with our small profit margins. We just have to go out there and do more work than the average CC. All of our work comes from repeat customers or referrals. The last truck I bought was a 2008 pro 1200 high vac that was white magics conections show truck with every option. I like to get a new truck about every 4 years
SamIam
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Congratz keep up the good work.
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Chris
I haven't made my mind up yet. I might keep our oldest truck as a back up for our other 3. It a 2007 hydramaster 4.8 cds
I haven't made my mind up yet. I might keep our oldest truck as a back up for our other 3. It a 2007 hydramaster 4.8 cds
The cargo area is just over 14 feet long and is 6 ft 5inch high. If you ever stand inside a empty one you'll be surprised how much room there is.
Conrats! That's gonna be one badazz rig when its done.
Should last a lot longer than 4 years too.
I'm really interested in seeing how it turns out cuz I recently bought a couple long boy high top sprinters (used).
As soon as I get off my lazy butt I'm gonna install a gas tank and a truckmount too.
Keep us posted
Should last a lot longer than 4 years too.
I'm really interested in seeing how it turns out cuz I recently bought a couple long boy high top sprinters (used).
As soon as I get off my lazy butt I'm gonna install a gas tank and a truckmount too.
Keep us posted
Clean Response
Member
Wow this sounds like a great project to follow. I would love you to take pictures of it at each step/stage for us to see
Yeah your probably gonna want to keep that rig longer than 4 years so the depreciation doesn't kill ya, a set-up like that should hold together for a long time. Hell my Chevy van/CDS is getting on 5 years old and I figure on keeping her together at least another 5.
Desk Jockey
Member
Congrats!
While I don't like the looks of the Sprinters, that still going to be a very nice setup for you. I'd love to hear how the 870 does for you, that looks to be a beast!
While I don't like the looks of the Sprinters, that still going to be a very nice setup for you. I'd love to hear how the 870 does for you, that looks to be a beast!
Lance Golden
Member
There is NOTHING not to love about the 870ss. Great machine for me, so far!
All said and done, I am glad I traded in my ThermalWave. (I had minimal issues with it) Ran great.
Congrats !!!
All said and done, I am glad I traded in my ThermalWave. (I had minimal issues with it) Ran great.
Congrats !!!
Lance Golden
Member
George,
$3,800. Had a radiator leak... The wet seals on the cat pump leaked, enough to drain out the water box overnight. The difference in repairs and inconvenience of waiting on a sale.. were enough for me, to take it... I could handle the issues... no big deal... I also needed the tax benefits... My truck is about paid for, I bought the trailer...
$3,800. Had a radiator leak... The wet seals on the cat pump leaked, enough to drain out the water box overnight. The difference in repairs and inconvenience of waiting on a sale.. were enough for me, to take it... I could handle the issues... no big deal... I also needed the tax benefits... My truck is about paid for, I bought the trailer...
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The custom electric hose reels are getting Line-x tomorrow along with the van. Trying to decide placement of the reels. Remember the 120 gallon waiste tank will be on drivers side and the 120 fresh tank on the passenger side. The 870 will face out the side door. I have enough room to place all 3 on the drivers side but I don't think that will be smart for wait distribution. Fresh tank and reel on passenger or reel and waiste tank on drivers side. Its a 300 foot vac and pressure reels. Opinions please.
Yeah I would agree with Kieth on that I wouldn't put all 3 on the one side.
KevinL
Supportive Member
Is there no room to mount the hose reels next to the machine? That's the ideal setup. Pull off the hose you need and hook it up.
handdi
Supportive Member
do your self a favor and get a back up camera installed and also check out the side view camereas also
Kevin
I've been pulling them from the back for the last 17 years. I back into the driveway and run the hoses right into the house. I put my filter next to the hose reel.
Randy
I've definitely put a back up camera on the top of my priority list.
I've been pulling them from the back for the last 17 years. I back into the driveway and run the hoses right into the house. I put my filter next to the hose reel.
Randy
I've definitely put a back up camera on the top of my priority list.
