Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: tom20001 on November 15, 2023, 08:53:27 pm
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Does anybody have one van for window and pressure washing with pressure washer mounted in van . Would appreciate a pic or 2 with layout if you have lads. Thanks in advance. I've a lwb transporter and my back is broke pulling washer in and out of van so looking for easier option
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How about ramps and an electric winch for the PW?
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How about ramps and an electric winch for the PW?
Thanks ched, have you a pic. I've a ragged old ramp that I push washer up currently. Bought a new one with hose reel attached and while it's grand it's a beast in terms of weight . Killing my back
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I used to have a transit jumbo with pressure washers and then a 300 litre tank for WFP - but in all honesty a combo set up was more hassle than its worth - its tight for space (mind you I had 2 P/W's with 1000 ltr tank) - easy to be overweight and a PITA when window cleaning only
I have it better to have dedicated P/W vans and vans for windows and gutters.
I also have extra machines like Torik for steam steaming so these now fit perfectly into a p/w van
HTH's
Darran
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I used to have a transit jumbo with pressure washers and then a 300 litre tank for WFP - but in all honesty a combo set up was more hassle than its worth - its tight for space (mind you I had 2 P/W's with 1000 ltr tank) - easy to be overweight and a PITA when window cleaning only
I have it better to have dedicated P/W vans and vans for windows and gutters.
I also have extra machines like Torik for steam steaming so these now fit perfectly into a p/w van
HTH's
Darran
Thanks Darran. Appreciate that
The way my business is set up at moment I've only one van on road and won't be getting another until end of next year. I'd like to buy crafter with more space but just don't want to do that at this moment in time. Wet day tomorrow might go at it , if I do ill post results. I currently have 2 man window set up off a 500 L tank which is set up over back axle. Was thinking of moving tank towards front and setting up washer in back. I assume if I just take wheel frame off washer I can just fix the rest into van .
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Sorry no picys, it was just an idea to overcome lifting the PW in and out.
How about a trailer with PW mounted in that? Saves 2 vehicles to tax, insurance, mot, service etc. Might only work if you have garage to keep trailer in.
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Sorry no picys, it was just an idea to overcome lifting the PW in and out.
How about a trailer with PW mounted in that? Saves 2 vehicles to tax, insurance, mot, service etc. Might only work if you have garage to keep trailer in.
I like the trailer option in fairness but storage currently a problem and my round trip to work can be 4 hours a couple of times a week so not mad on trailer for those reasons
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I used to have a transit jumbo with pressure washers and then a 300 litre tank for WFP - but in all honesty a combo set up was more hassle than its worth - its tight for space (mind you I had 2 P/W's with 1000 ltr tank) - easy to be overweight and a PITA when window cleaning only
I have it better to have dedicated P/W vans and vans for windows and gutters.
I also have extra machines like Torik for steam steaming so these now fit perfectly into a p/w van
HTH's
Darran
Thanks Darran. Appreciate that
The way my business is set up at moment I've only one van on road and won't be getting another until end of next year. I'd like to buy crafter with more space but just don't want to do that at this moment in time. Wet day tomorrow might go at it , if I do ill post results. I currently have 2 man window set up off a 500 L tank which is set up over back axle. Was thinking of moving tank towards front and setting up washer in back. I assume if I just take wheel frame off washer I can just fix the rest into van .
Might be worth bolting in some unistrut to the van floor, then bolt the PW to it, that way easy to remove if you need to service it etc.
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Yes defo remove the trolley- it depends on what the p/w is on - skid or direct to frame - I welded up a frame to take p/w’s this was bolted to the floor - allowed for quick in/out if they went wrong - layout sounds good p/w and reels y back doors - then tank with the wfp tank and reels by bulk head - access through side door
Be warned - p/w vans get filthy and wet inside