Best type of vehicle for mobile detailing?

**KyleP** · 10-13-2013, 05:50 PM

In mobile detailing (mainly for semis, rvs, some aircraft) what are the best options for transporting everything in a mobile power wash, detail business? I was thinking a simple work van can transport the water tank and everything else my partner thinks we need a trailer and I'm told by a trucking company they recommended a small truck (like a uhaul)

Thoughts?

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**Brace1** · 10-13-2013, 06:04 PM

I would think a van is ideal. A small trailer for tank and possibly generator would leave more space inside the van for chemicals and supplies.

**Znig22** · 10-13-2013, 06:15 PM

Chevrolet express 2500 or 3500 with a 6.0 engine and a 4l80e tranny. The long ones (155") wheel base will allow for 2 300 gallon water tanks and your needed equipment and a short (135") wheel base will take 1 300 gallon tank and your needed equipment. Cheap to work on and parts can be found anywhere! 2004 or newer.....

**rustytruck** · 10-13-2013, 06:23 PM

Most of the power washer companies in my area use box trucks.

**KyleP** · 10-13-2013, 06:41 PM

Really appreciate the responses! Thanks

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**crober53** · 10-13-2013, 06:46 PM

I actually just got an older S-10 I'm deciding on what to do with it. However, the bed will have a roll up cover with supplies. Will be repainted black and new wheels tires and lift (shocks in rear and torsion in front 2.5" lift). Already has a good 4.3 v6 in it so I can two a small trailer. Then have a 150 gallon tank, pressure washer, generator, extractor, shop lights, etc in the trailer. Small jobs take the truck if they supply a water source. Big jobs hook up and go.

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**crober53** · 10-13-2013, 06:47 PM

Forgot to add... I'll have 2500 total on truck costs and my trailer only cost $950 for a 6x8 enclosed black with side door.

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**Vegas Transplant** · 10-13-2013, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by KyleP

In mobile detailing (mainly for semis, rvs, some aircraft) what are the best options for transporting everything in a mobile power wash, detail business? I was thinking a simple work van can transport the water tank and everything else my partner thinks we need a trailer and I'm told by a trucking company they recommended a small truck (like a uhaul)

Thoughts?

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Are you planning to utilize a "Hotsy" type PW?
Does the trucking company require rolling ladders/platforms per insurance regs?

**VAS** · 10-13-2013, 10:22 PM

I like these little transit connect cargo vans I see running around. You sound like you might be working on bigger vehicles than I though, so you might need a big van/ enclosed trailer and a bigger truck. I'm setting up my mobile unit right now which is a reg cab/ 6.5' bed pick up. Planning on using a California air tool quiet 10 gallon compressor, 55 gallon drum tank, and mightyforce 1800 pressure washer.

**sweatthedetails** · 10-13-2013, 11:15 PM

Look no further then the Ford Transit Connect. I'm convinced this is the best vehicle for a mobile detailer and will be the next vehicle I buy. Lots of room, two sliding doors, great gas mileage, small enough to get in and out of anywhere.

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