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skeeter · Guest

My newbie rig

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No one's here to slam you,.give advice maybe. Hypo is harsh,..and will eventually get to the metal. Acid washing isn't that harsh compared to 12.5% or even 6% hypo spilling and slashing and dripping.

I paint stuff to though,..so I'm not saying you made a bad choice. Preventing leaks instead of fixing them, and using nice big funnels when needed,..and rinse immediately with clean water anytime it spills or splashes.

You'll want a hose reel eventually,..hose takes up alot of space and ends up being a pain to uncoil and coil on a regular basis.

That rig will get the ball rolling for you though, and you will figure things out as you go. Like the ladder rack by the way.

Jeff

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Maybe I'm missing it,..but do you have a tee in your feed line somewhere that you are able to rinse the pump and hose with clean water after each job? You need one if you don't already have it in place.

Jeff

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Ok,,another thing to consider is your plumbing. From here I can't tell if it's installed rigidly or not,...but if it's tight anywhere,..like where it goes into the tank, or the battery box,...you may want to either give it some space by making bigger holes where the pipe goes in,..or adding some hose at the stress points to give it some shock absorption. The PVC will crack at the threads eventually if it does'nt have some give.

Jeff

-- Edited by Raystown Roof Cleaning Central PA 1-800-236-0322 on Thursday 27th of January 2011 08:44:34 AM

Central Iowa Roof Cleaning · Certified Cedar Shake Roof Cleaning Specialist

Jeff has offered some good advice. I must say for a start you are heading in the right direction. Looks better then my first set up. smile

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Short trailers are the hardest to back up. When I started driving trucks a guy told me "you can't back up too slowly" and I found out that was great advice for more than one reason.

skeeter · Guest

Yes i can rinse the pump by putting the nozzel in the tank and shutting off the suction from the tank. there is a seperate suction line that i put in a bucket and run water through her. I usualy clean the tank when i get home. She is only 2 weeks old, I don't have jobs lined up .

skeeter · Guest

The pump is not bolted tightly there is room for vibration, I know a hose would be better but had this stuff laying around the house . Thanks guys for your help.

skeeter · Guest

Backing up isn't that bad because i have plenty experience, been pulling trailers all my life. thanks guys

skeeter · Guest

Raystown Roof Cleaning Central PA 1-800-236-0322 wrote:

Ok,,another thing to consider is your plumbing. From here I can't tell if it's installed rigidly or not,...but if it's tight anywhere,..like where it goes into the tank, or the battery box,...you may want to either give it some space by making bigger holes where the pipe goes in,..or adding some hose at the stress points to give it some shock absorption. The PVC will crack at the threads eventually if it does'nt have some give.

Jeff
Thanks for the info Jeff, i just figured out how to reply on this board,computer knowledge is limited.

-- Edited by Raystown Roof Cleaning Central PA 1-800-236-0322 on Thursday 27th of January 2011 08:44:34 AM

skeeter · Guest

Roof Stain Removers wrote:

Short trailers are the hardest to back up. When I started driving trucks a guy told me "you can't back up too slowly" and I found out that was great advice for more than one reason.

Thanks for the info,you are right ,you can't back up to slow.

Bruce Weber · Jan 27, 2011

Skeeter,

It looks like you did your homework. I would watch backing up with that truck tool box on the tongue. If you cut a corner sharp, that tool box may hit your tow vehicle. Signs on the trailer would also look great. Good luck to you, sir.

skeeter · Guest

Bruce Weber wrote:

Skeeter,

It looks like you did your homework. I would watch backing up with that truck tool box on the tongue. If you cut a corner sharp, that tool box may hit your tow vehicle. Signs on the trailer would also look great. Good luck to you, sir.

Thanks, shes short tounged but i can handle her. Yes signs would look nice an i am working on that.

skeeter · Guest

Raystown Roof Cleaning Central PA 1-800-236-0322 wrote:

No one's here to slam you,.give advice maybe. Hypo is harsh,..and will eventually get to the metal. Acid washing isn't that harsh compared to 12.5% or even 6% hypo spilling and slashing and dripping.

I paint stuff to though,..so I'm not saying you made a bad choice. Preventing leaks instead of fixing them, and using nice big funnels when needed,..and rinse immediately with clean water anytime it spills or splashes.

You'll want a hose reel eventually,..hose takes up alot of space and ends up being a pain to uncoil and coil on a regular basis.

That rig will get the ball rolling for you though, and you will figure things out as you go. Like the ladder rack by the way.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff, the ladder rack is low and i do see the problem , eventually i plan on moving the equipment in the bed of a truck. My 2007 silverado doesn't deserve to be bathed in sh. I just don't want to mess up my truck. Thanks a million for your input.

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Great job!!! Good advice Jeff, Great inside info for a starter trailer!

gutterdog · Jan 27, 2011

I like the trailer, great for your first one and looks better than mine! Mine is very basic. Good enough for now.

SP Cleaning · Jan 27, 2011

Hey Reggie,

Looks good, and functional.
I would either loose the rear ramp or cut it down
no higher then the side rails. They are a huge sail,
and your MPG will increase after you loose it.
I took a 16' empty trailer from SC to PA with a gate
on and got 8 MPG. coming back I had a car on the
trailer with the gate off and placed under the car I had loaded.
With a loaded trailer coming back to SC I got 15MPG.
Big difference!!!
I also see you have that huge "approx" 3'x5'?? area
between your ladder rack and your rail on the trailer.
This is prime real estate for a big company sign. There are
many ways to do this. I would mount some plate steel
thick enough not to "flap" in the wind but not 1/4" either.
Then go to a company that does vehicle wraps, and have
a really professional looking 3'x5' sign made and installed.
This will be a rolling billboard, and your ROI on it will be
well worth it.

Chris

-- Edited by SP Cleaning on Thursday 27th of January 2011 11:18:03 AM

-- Edited by SP Cleaning on Wednesday 2nd of February 2011 10:10:45 AM

skeeter · Guest

Thanks guys, I have taken all info into consideration. Pulled down new logo going to rework it. The reason for the lines and dark color was a picture i downloaded to windows paint, I just threw it out there for some feedback. Nothing was in stone. I do appreciate all info. Thanks a million.

Roof Cleaning Missouri 417-230-8103 · Guest

yeppppers , that rig will get the job done.. excellent work
go get em Roof Cleaner

Dave roof cleaning

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Raystown Roof Cleaning Central PA 1-800-236-0322 wrote:

Maybe I'm missing it,..but do you have a tee in your feed line somewhere that you are able to rinse the pump and hose with clean water after each job? You need one if you don't already have it in place.

Jeff

Hey Jeff,

Can you elaborate on this at all? Man, your advice is like gold in here! Currently, I try to mix my tank with just the right amount so I run out after a job and then I fix the tank with water to rinse the pump. It's a PITA!

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