OK - I tried to hold off on posting this as long as possible. I need some insight / feedback / guidance / mentoring regarding a trailer build I am working on. This includes purchasing a new hot water machine , 12v system, hose reels , plumbing ,etc
*Disclaimer - because I know someone is thinking ājust use the search featureā. 95% of the time I use this forum I am not logged in. My read time is substantially higher than what is shown. Just feel like I had to say that
My research which has come from reading forums, facebook groups, videos, and conversations with local distributors has become something like an obsession. It has become extremely time consuming and I find it taking up most of my day for well over a month.
What We Offer ( I live in PA )
House Washing , Roof Washing, Residential Surface Washing
Equipment I Currently Have
Pressure Pro Cold Water 4gpm 3700 Belt Drive
Simpson Cold Water 3.5gpm 4000 psi Direct Drive
14ā Dual Axle Trailer (just bought one that was used, 2 yrs old)
275 Gallon Water Crate
This sounds embarrassing but every job we did I would lift all of the hoses and guns and chemicals and machines into the back of my pickup truck. This was very labor intensive and took a ton of time. Not to mention, it just isnāt very professional. This is why I decided to go with a trailer setup.
Anywayā¦ I have spoken to several different distributors who sell different types of machines. Some can build out trailers as well. Some people have quoted me $2000 for labor while others have quoted me around $700. I currently have a lot of time of my hands and want to build it myself.
With that being said I am seeking feedback on a couple of things:
1 - Is there anyone out there who would be willing to talk with me about what equipment they would recommend ? Where I should buy it from?
2 - Is there anyone who would be willing to āconsultā on mapping out the trailer build with equipment / layout?
3 - What is a reasonable cost of labor to have it built by someone else? (Keep in mind I am more than capable of actually building it and have time to do it just need some confirmation from someone with more experience)
Last thing - My budget is approx $8,000
Thanks in advance