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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Carl@Cwc on April 18, 2012, 07:25:00 pm

Title: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: Carl@Cwc on April 18, 2012, 07:25:00 pm
how are you fellas mounting your hosereels upside down inside the vans roof.
i really need to get mine done as its torture winding in bending over.
im also gonna powerdrill it up..

what fittings are you using to mount the hosereel upside down please
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: Cliff perkins on April 18, 2012, 07:54:23 pm
Im tempted to fit mine on the actual roof of my van on a swivel plate and bring it in on nights.
That way can lock van up aswell, dont like leaving my rear door open to many theifs about.
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: Dave Willis on April 18, 2012, 07:56:37 pm
Are you eight foot tall?
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: A@R WINDOWCLEANING on April 18, 2012, 07:58:06 pm
I am pants with photos on computer but i can text you a picture tomorrow of that any help .send me your number antony_platt@sky.com
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: Cliff perkins on April 18, 2012, 08:05:37 pm
Are you eight foot tall?
No but whats wrong with opening back door and standing on bumper i do that at moment to take ladders off,plus being on roof on swivel plate would be able to park anywhere as could pull hose in any direction.
Might be a complete waste of time lol ;D
I did say it was a thought
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: Carl@Cwc on April 18, 2012, 08:26:13 pm
I am pants with photos on computer but i can text you a picture tomorrow of that any help .send me your number antony_platt@sky.com

mailed you m8  ;)
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: bobplum on April 18, 2012, 08:46:16 pm
i have mine suspended from the roof,i have a peugeot partner,i used two sections of threaded bar from BQ,bent them like a hook,i used threaded because the roof support bar as pre drilled holes in them so i was able to screw them in,then bolted them either side of the roof support,i had to drill two holes next to the existing holes to get my fingers and the washers and nuts in
i have also placed a large section of wood against the tank which houses/holds the pump and controller and just above these i have placed two 22 mm pipe clips,the type plumbers use for piping,i then swing the reel backwards and insert the base of the reel into the clips,this stops it swinging and holds it place nice and tight
it makes life a lot easier when winding in
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: Carl@Cwc on April 18, 2012, 08:57:52 pm
i have mine suspended from the roof,i have a peugeot partner,i used two sections of threaded bar from BQ,bent them like a hook,i used threaded because the roof support bar as pre drilled holes in them so i was able to screw them in,then bolted them either side of the roof support,i had to drill two holes next to the existing holes to get my fingers and the washers and nuts in
i have also placed a large section of wood against the tank which houses/holds the pump and controller and just above these i have placed two 22 mm pipe clips,the type plumbers use for piping,i then swing the reel backwards and insert the base of the reel into the clips,this stops it swinging and holds it place nice and tight
it makes life a lot easier when winding in

you got any pics m8
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: SB Cleaning on April 18, 2012, 09:14:46 pm
Im tempted to fit mine on the actual roof of my van on a swivel plate and bring it in on nights.
That way can lock van up aswell, dont like leaving my rear door open to many theifs about.
fit van ports ???
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: bobplum on April 18, 2012, 09:51:18 pm
i have mine suspended from the roof,i have a peugeot partner,i used two sections of threaded bar from BQ,bent them like a hook,i used threaded because the roof support bar as pre drilled holes in them so i was able to screw them in,then bolted them either side of the roof support,i had to drill two holes next to the existing holes to get my fingers and the washers and nuts in
i have also placed a large section of wood against the tank which houses/holds the pump and controller and just above these i have placed two 22 mm pipe clips,the type plumbers use for piping,i then swing the reel backwards and insert the base of the reel into the clips,this stops it swinging and holds it place nice and tight
it makes life a lot easier when winding in

you got any pics m8



will try to do some tomorrow
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: Alex Wingrove on April 18, 2012, 09:57:05 pm
Im tempted to fit mine on the actual roof of my van on a swivel plate and bring it in on nights.
That way can lock van up aswell, dont like leaving my rear door open to many theifs about.

This made me laugh. "on the actual roof" good turn of phrase, in case of I was confused as the which roof you meant. :p

Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: Cliff perkins on June 30, 2012, 06:40:39 pm
Any1 else fitted there hose reel with ease of use in mind.with security in mind aswell being able to lock van ?
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: bobplum on June 30, 2012, 06:56:35 pm
Any1 else fitted there hose reel with ease of use in mind.with security in mind aswell being able to lock van ?

send me your email address and i will try and send a pic
mines
windowservices@btinternet.com
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: Panorama on June 30, 2012, 07:59:04 pm
Yes I have cliff, but the forum won't let me load them up
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: davids3511 on June 30, 2012, 07:59:33 pm
Im tempted to fit mine on the actual roof of my van on a swivel plate and bring it in on nights.
That way can lock van up aswell, dont like leaving my rear door open to many theifs about.
The roof won't be strong enough to support it. The reel when full of water will bow the roof downwards.
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: Panorama on June 30, 2012, 08:04:31 pm
I will try again tomorrow :) to load pics
Title: Re: hose reel in roof ( how please)
Post by: EandM on June 30, 2012, 08:49:06 pm
Tried but very difficult in a pick up  ;D