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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: cameron on September 10, 2006, 08:47:56 am

Title: Truck mount in trailer
Post by: cameron on September 10, 2006, 08:47:56 am

Hi all,
I'm thinking of taking my truckmount out of my van and fitting it into a trailer instead. Has anyone successfully used a  trailer system on a regular basis, past or present, that could advise what type of trailer is best, ie two or four wheels? Does it have to be braked? Tips on security? Best size? etc
Obviously towing a trailer can be a pain at times but  as I dont do carpet cleaning everyday I would rather put up with this  than buy another van and then shell out for tax, insurance, mot.
Are there any other disadvantages I should consider?
Any input would be appreciated.

cheers
Cameron

Title: Re: Truck mount in trailer
Post by: David_Annable on September 10, 2006, 09:52:15 am

Hi

Security wise it becomes a lot easier to steal.

Will the movement of the trailer affect the TM, the suspension on a van must be lot better than a small trailer.

Have you looked into the cost involved?

Dave

PS I dont think its a bad idea.

Title: Re: Truck mount in trailer
Post by: John Kelly on September 10, 2006, 10:13:12 am

Sell it and buy a Prowler. You can then take it in and out of the van when needed.

Title: Re: Truck mount in trailer
Post by: CATMAN on September 11, 2006, 06:39:42 am

Cameron,

Leave it in the van. We have a truckmount in a trailer.

We got stopped at a weigh bridge, being pulled by a MWB Transit. 1/2 a ton over the vans pulling weight.  If we get stopped again its a five grand fine

Now we have to use a LWB transit, not good for some jobs.

Regards

CATMAN

Title: Re: Truck mount in trailer
Post by: Adam Young on September 11, 2006, 12:32:57 pm

John,

Who makes/supplies the prowler?

Thanks,

Adam.

Title: Re: Truck mount in trailer
Post by: martin19842 on September 11, 2006, 12:45:03 pm

hi there

john kelly does them, look at their website

regards

martin

Title: Re: Truck mount in trailer
Post by: mark_roberts on September 11, 2006, 04:20:36 pm

Parking would be a nightmare.  Not for me but Chemspec have a demo TM in a trailer.  Think its a Ifor williams trailer.

Mark

Title: Re: Truck mount in trailer
Post by: carpetclean on September 12, 2006, 03:05:38 pm

http://www.teritowel.com/_graphics/car3.jpg

Title: Re: Truck mount in trailer
Post by: Jeremy on September 13, 2006, 06:31:29 pm

The worst thing I ever did was have a custome trailer made. Wish I'd bought a bigger van and had the thing installed