Vehicles for mobile detailing ?

[wiseguys]

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I think the new Honda Element would make a great vehicle. The doors on the side are great and it's a cheap ride and gets good gas. The only thing is that it can't pull much weight (1500lbs). So you couldn't pull a boat or anything like that.

[Hemin8r]

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I would eventually like to get purchase a van. If I have to go to the customer than this is my Detailing rig.

[wiseguys]

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I use a 2004 Chevy Silverado with a Utility bed. It works great other than the gas milage. I just got the trailer and it's for my Meguiars products supply company.

That set-up is amazing. Nice touch on the wheels BTW. How much did that trailer set you back? I'm probably doing the trailer route, but most likely just a 10'.

[wiseguys]

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Here's my detailing vehicle:



(sorry I couldn't figure out how to get it larger)

anyways, I'm looking to trade it in, it's kinda tough to fit everything from a 12' by 12' tent, steam cleaner, vacuum hoses buckets and all my equipment and product.

Any suggestions on what to get. I'm trying to not go into too much debt by getting it, and am looking to get some type of wagon like a passat wagon or Subaru Outback. More space, but not too expensive and not ridiculous on the gas mileage. Does this sound like a reasonable option? I'd love to hear any comments or suggestions.

You may just consider a trailer. It's the most convenient. You can haul it with what your driving now and you can get a brand new trailer for about $2k. You wouldn't need a huge one. It's like having a mini garage to wheel around and it's free advertising once you put a logo on it.
Moving billboard!

[jarred767]

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Here's my detailing vehicle:



(sorry I couldn't figure out how to get it larger)

anyways, I'm looking to trade it in, it's kinda tough to fit everything from a 12' by 12' tent, steam cleaner, vacuum hoses buckets and all my equipment and product.

Any suggestions on what to get. I'm trying to not go into too much debt by getting it, and am looking to get some type of wagon like a passat wagon or Subaru Outback. More space, but not too expensive and not ridiculous on the gas mileage. Does this sound like a reasonable option? I'd love to hear any comments or suggestions.

[dave_DTCC]

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This what I use.

[monteith]

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I've used both trailers and pick ups. Trailer is a great way to haul everything around so at the end of the day you can put it in the garage for safe keeping. The bed of the truck is easy and compact for tight parking spots, but always worried about theft at night. I have a Dodge 1ton dually and carry 230 gal tank with a pressure washer, gen, vac, plus all the goodies for detailing. Cheapest is to start with truck mount though.

[WrightDetail]

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Van all the way! I strugled with the truck route, and the van is sooooooo much better!

Looks great...

I plan on capping the truck
Then if biz does well, will then move up to van.

[Nick Chapman]

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Van all the way! I strugled with the truck route, and the van is sooooooo much better!

[WrightDetail]

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Looking at a Chevy Colorado and then getting a topper for it.

Scratch the Colorado= test drove it and it sux.

2008 Silverado Half Ton Crew Cab, nearly almost every option but sunroof and leather heated seats

Almost 7k in rebates also made my head turn...

[Stevens Detailing]

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First of all Congrats on the new website....took a peek, looks great.

Second, nice looking vehicle and trailer...

Thank you very much!! Best of luck to you in finding what works for you.

[WrightDetail]

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Looking at a Chevy Colorado and then getting a topper for it.

[onawrxhigh]

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I use my F-150 pickup with cap. I put everything I need in the bed tie it down to keep it from moving and off I go.



Andrew

[WrightDetail]

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I use a 2004 Chevy Silverado with a Utility bed. It works great other than the gas milage. I just got the trailer and it's for my Meguiars products supply company.

First of all Congrats on the new website....took a peek, looks great.

Second, nice looking vehicle and trailer...

[CarbonBlack]

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This is my detailing vehicle, (dead serious)!



I put a five gallon bucket on the floor infront of me.
I have underseat storage
I have a rear basket for stuff.

just a suggestion