[neil 47]

 I have a vw caddy ,and have onset of rheumatoid arthritis, so i want to make life as easy as possible,

is there a  machine that will fit my van and can be run from inside . or are ramps available



or anything else that would make life easier

thanks Neil

[brianbarber]

Many options

Airflex storm
Ashbys enforcer
Solutions jaguar

Or go the whole hog, go Truckmount

Mr B

[Warren Aldridge]

I've got Anklosing Spondilitus in my lower spine so I got a full time tech to work while I sat at home and hammered marketing in order to get a second van out which I did. So now I'm a receptionist which is a lot easier on the spine.

[neil 47]

Warren that sounds like a good idea as when i have concentrated on marketing work has nearly double ,
but strangely enough i enjoy cc and getting out and about

Neil

[Russ Chadd]

VW Caddy... your going to be struggling with space so forget a TM...
Any one of the three machines mentioned in the previous post will operate on your van but just remember...

You will need to carry extra solution and vacuum hoses in order to van mount the porty, i would carry 125' at all times to be safe, unless you have a fresh water tank (minimum its going to have to be 125lt) you will need to carry a good quality hose pipe to feed a constant supply to your porty if it has auto fill.
The waste water ideally needs to be auto pumped out so your not putting your tools down every 10 mins to check the van isnt flooded due to rising water levels!

Lots of things to consider here...

Or you could simply buy a ramp... i bought my Sealey one from Ebay and it cost me £200.
I now always remove my Jag from the van, it allows me to check water levels, reduces the chances of flooding your van, keeps the machine cooler, increased performance with shorter hoses..and reduces the amount of hoses i need to carry.

Check the weights of each machine mentioned... very important

[Warren Aldridge]

You still get out and about doing quotes and things, plus sometimes you can help out but its important to work the marketing otherwise you will be stuck with one tech and one van and trust me, its very very expensive. It almost put me under getting through that phase, I've only just got the second van going and the water was literally just above my chin and rising.

Scary stuff

But if you are looking at an easier life while working yourself then invest in a truckmount. There's a reason all the boys using TM's have beer belly's 

The difference on your body is massive.

[Andrew Briscoe]

I am sure I have seen a picture on here of a Prowler in a Caddy van,
you would be limited for putting much more than the machine in though.

Andrew

[Dennis]

I am sure I have seen a picture on here of a Prowler in a Caddy van,
you would be limited for putting much more than the machine in though.

Andrew

Was it the one on Ebay?



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMTEX-PROWLER-TRUCKMOUNT-CARPET-CLEANING-MACHINE-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-NR-/271133186891

[John Kelly]

When we fitted that Prowler I was amazed that with a small tower tank behind the drivers seat he could still get a porty in the side door.

[Andy Messias]

Hi...I use a Caddy Maxi and have an Airflex Pro 600 (same size as the storm) The problem if you want to run it from the van is that theres not enough height to remove the vacuum housing without unloading the machine from the van.

[Ian Gourlay]

Neil

What machine do you have . How long a hose can it handle . I know ashbys always have claimed their twin vacs can handle 100feet . If pump not powerful enough could you bot get a bigger one and fit it to the van if it will not fit in machine. But I am sure john Martin  or Trevour Ives could advise .

Warren I like your idea maybee its my solution . I have always prefered Marketing and Sales

[brianbarber]

If your happy and can do the cleaning yourself, I would get bigger van and buy a decent second hand truck mount.
It's so much easier.......provided you have the dosh for both new van and TM


Mr B