Truck washing (Soaps, Tips and Tricks)

I do run the k7.3 on my older machine but really like the zk1 on the new. What I’ll run from now on. Less finicky and a basically no jerking on the reel.

@GeorgeNicholson you’ll love a flow unloader. KEC has them (ZK1) on sale for like $72 right now. Just got the flyer this am. Don’t know if that’s good price or not, but cheaper than I’ve ever been able to buy a K7.
While you’re at it, get a new unloader bloc too. I’ve never seen one rust up like that. Had nightmares about it last nite, lol.

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You definitely might be right @dperez,My bad, I know this, it doesn’t kink up though. I changed it above to not further confuse folks.

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That is sweet water hose though. I run the same hose for supply hose on a couple of the trucks but in 5/8" id. Found it cheapest on Amazon

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Can I use 5/8" id on a 3/8" barb? Just clamp it down more right? Or am I just over thinking it and just do it…:smiley:

Do it! If your hose is rigid you can soften it with a heat gun then cinch it down

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You have a link for that line on Amazon?

Continental 5/8-inch x 50-feet… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U54RLU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use my band it Jr to lengthen to 150’

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I’m not following. I’m just going from my unloader to my tank, 10’ max of hose

It doesn’t have to be 5/8. 3/8 is fine or 1/2" Just any piece of decent hose will work. Just don’t get something that’s only rated down to 25 deg.

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For as much as you need just go to TSC or alike and get it George, just don’t get poly or junk garden hose. If you can get 1/2 or 5/8 appex hot/cold garden hose that’ll work to. You just need something more pliable in cold temperatures.

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I was telling Sean I run that Frontier 200 w.p. rubber hose but for my water supply. Then you asked for the link that I buy.

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I get it now. Mind been frazzled thinking of that client. Don’t want them dropping me because it’s too damn cold outside

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You need an enclosed trailer boss. Its only money man. :rofl:
I want a box truck so bad I can taste it.

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Tell them the chems don’t work below a certain temp. What I do if it’s below 50, lol.

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I tell all the guys wanting free car washes my soap is not formulated for passenger cars and it will damage their paint. Saves me everytime

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That is a Brilliant idea !!

Got a 450 I drive at work, with a lift gate, gets ■■■■ gas mileage, but it would make a hell of a platform!

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Thanks for the offer @Greenman , but I’m looking into atleast a 33,000 gvw straight truck with air brakes and a 20/ 26 ft box with a Tommy gate. Like a Kenworth T 300 with a C-6 Cat.

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Ahhh you want TRUCK, not a truck, I’m tracking now.

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Not really, But I keep obtaining more and more plunder, my 3500 dodge and 2500 GMC are getting tired lol. Glad ta see your smelling what I’m fartin though.

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