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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: charles911 on April 16, 2012, 09:10:17 pm

Title: van layout
Post by: charles911 on April 16, 2012, 09:10:17 pm

I always forget to ask this question!

Ive jst purchased a 1999 merc vito cdi and have the 2 sliding doors on the side which is good for access but my wands n pipe for dirty water cant go on brackets.

I just though id see if (seeing as most ppl on here have been at it longer than me) would be be know from exsperience which is the most effective way of having things arranged.

I have hose bags
2 porty's (will have 2 sometimes)
sebo bs36
bonnet cleaner (maybe 2 if i get a cimex or a bonnet pro)
sebo duo
maybe 2 wands
turbo blower
chems

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: Jim_77 on April 16, 2012, 11:37:39 pm

You have two friends on your side for this one.. trial and error :)

I wouldn't imagine any two carpet cleaning vans are the same, you just have to get creative and deck it out to your own personal needs ;)

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: M.Acorn on April 17, 2012, 11:48:06 am

Here is mine,just taken out the rack that was on the left,machine goes in front of the snail fan,and is held in place by a ratchet strap.Then the rotary when required is sort of strapped in front of the vac..


(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1334659611_27022012940.jpg)

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: charles911 on April 17, 2012, 12:15:08 pm

Ive got a long way to go then  ;D Looks good that!!

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: Adam P on April 23, 2012, 05:57:07 pm

haven't got any pictures of my van but can offer some advice as to how i have laid it out. first thing we did was just literally dump it all in the back and find how and when we wanted certain things, what needs to be in first, out last etc. over time we've installed a rack, then something to hold the machine perfectly in place, then something for the vac etc and it's not the best van layout imaginable, honestly think i'd win awards for it. one thing to consider is make sure the electrics aren't under chemicals like mr acorn up above has. it's too easy for a product to leak and it'll be all over that dryer

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: Jim_77 on April 23, 2012, 09:59:28 pm

Mr Acorn ;D

He's nuts!!

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: M.Acorn on April 24, 2012, 08:27:17 am

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Mr Acorn Grin

He's nuts!!

     ;D
Yeah suppose I could move that to the other side, so it's over the vac instead

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: Griffus on April 24, 2012, 08:31:24 am

That block paving could do with a good clean  ;D

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: M.Acorn on April 24, 2012, 09:07:44 am

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That block paving could do with a good clean

Should see under the scirocco,had a bad oil leak for a long time

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: Andrew Briscoe on April 24, 2012, 03:33:30 pm

When i 1st looked at pic of back of Marcs van, i was expecting to see loads of knackered pumps n vac motors  ;)   ;D

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: M.Acorn on April 24, 2012, 04:44:59 pm

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When i 1st looked at pic of back of Marcs van, i was expecting to see loads of knackered pumps n vac motors

Got a big box of those in the outside toilet, must be about 8 or so vac motors,and prob 4 or 5 pumps  ;D

Title: Re: van layout
Post by: charles911 on April 24, 2012, 07:01:41 pm

Theres also weight to think about. all heavy stuff to the front/middle (unless you have a jag in which case you can no-nail it to the back door  ;D ;D)