This is what I carry to work.

justin30513

justin30513

Mobile Detailing Services
Posted this on another site by request. Hope you all don't mind.

This is what I carry with me everyday. My brother is using my RIGID Shop Vac right now. Also, all of my bulk supplies (Gallon Jugs) are kept in my storage building that I rent and also do some cars in. I've just purchase some side steel boxes for my truck bed to hold everything. Right now I worry about my stuff.....theft and rain....when I park it somewhere.


 Please ask questions if you have them!
100_0913.jpg

I use my Meg's bags to keep my G100 and EDGE pads in. These stay in the truck's cab.
100_0914.jpg

This 5 buck caddy was one of the BEST things I've ever purchased from Wally World!
100_0915.jpg

100_0916.jpg

100_0919.jpg

100_0922.jpg

100_0921.jpg

Not pictured is my tank and pressure washer. When I get my steel boxes, I'm gonna mount them to the bed with a new hose reel.
100_0923.jpg

100_0924.jpg
​
 
Looks good.
I SO NEED TO SELL my trailer and get a pickup....Or at least a van.
I am using the SUV and wasting too much gas to pull the trailer. Now my wife is stuck cramming the kids in the Grand AM.


EDIT....On the orange bucket...the blue thing holding your bottles....is that from wal mart? I seen them there, but thought the pockets were smaller.......
 
I'm getting some side boxes to keep my stuff secure in. They are white steel but I'm gonna have them painted to match my truck. Then I'm gonna mount my pressure washer and tank on the bed.
 
Nice setup. That's how I did it before I got my trailer, although like TexasTB, I kind of want to go back to just the truck to save the gas of towing!
 
Plus, isn't it hard to get around in tight place like parking lots with a trailer?

I wish I had used our old minivan instead of selling it. Side doors on each side would be awesome!
 
I like those Meguiars bags :) I use a Ralph Lauren and some other bag that I picked up at a thrift store. They don't hold their shape very well though. Those bags of yours look like they would hold their shape nicely.
I'm a big fan of just using a truck. Right now I use an older s10 with a short bed. Carry generator, 50 gallon tank, hose reel and hose for non pressure washer, pressure washer and hose, vacuum, PC, steamer, Rotary, 50-100 towels and pad, at least 8 gallons of chemicals, small water pump, extra 50 ft of hose for emergency refills, bucket, step stool, small air compressor (no spare tire lol), 50 ft of electric cord, small tool box and other misc crap. I have room to add more if I wanted.
If you mount the big equipment and chain it down too that should keep it pretty safe. Each area is different though. In 16 years (knock on wood), I haven't had any problems. I always expect my vacuum or some chemicals to get snatched when I'm in Walmart looking around. So far nothing.

Tight spaces is a problem I ran into often when I had my F150 with 8ft bed. Never had a desire to have a trailer but their are a few places I go that I couldn't if I had one.
 
GregCavi said:
Looks Excellent!

Where did you get that hose and reel?

Greg
Click to expand...

Home Depot....35.00.....well, well worth it. 50 feet too.
Same for the power cord and reel....30.00....can't live without it.
 
justin30513 said:
Home Depot....35.00.....well, well worth it. 50 feet too.
Same for the power cord and reel....30.00....can't live without it.
Click to expand...
'

Excellent. Im heading of to college soon but plan to bring most of my arsonel. I will definatly pickup a couple of the handy items you have listed.

Greg
 
What year is your truck? 4x4?
Can you tell me the weight rating on it?
Can you tell I am asking alot of questions?
Do you mind?
Want me to stop?
Will I?
I will.......
 
TexasTB said:
What year is your truck? 4x4?
Can you tell me the weight rating on it?
Can you tell I am asking alot of questions?
Do you mind?
Want me to stop?
Will I?
I will.......
Click to expand...

It's a 2003 EDGE 4x2 Tremor Edition.
Rated to haul 1250...tow 4000.
It's the 3.0 not the 4.0 and I'm getting 21 MPG all day long...loaded or not.

No you're not.
No I don't.
No.
Proably not.

LOL!
 
HAHA, Just checking.

I probably need to get something a bit more hefty, since I have a 65 gallon water tank.


BTW...that blue bottle holder on your bucket.....where did you get yours?
 
justin30513 said:
I'm getting some side boxes to keep my stuff secure in. They are white steel but I'm gonna have them painted to match my truck. Then I'm gonna mount my pressure washer and tank on the bed.
Click to expand...


Where did you get the blue tote for the bucket? I know you said at walmart but in what section?
 
runnerbl said:
Where did you get the blue tote for the bucket? I know you said at walmart but in what section?
Click to expand...

In the automotive section. Where the detailing brushes and mitts are.
 
TexasTB said:
HAHA, Just checking.

I probably need to get something a bit more hefty, since I have a 65 gallon water tank.


BTW...that blue bottle holder on your bucket.....where did you get yours?
Click to expand...

Chris, I did not know if you knew the weight of water. It weighs 7 1/2 lbs
per gallon. 65 gallons would weigh 487.5 lbs.
 
belcherm58 said:
Chris, I did not know if you knew the weight of water. It weighs 7 1/2 lbs
per gallon. 65 gallons would weigh 487.5 lbs.
Click to expand...


Thought it weighed 8lbs?

I was saying I may need someting a bit more stronger. With the weight of the water, generator, washer, chemicals, and other equipment, it would be pushing the envelope on the weight issue.
 
TexasTB said:
Thought it weighed 8lbs?

I was saying I may need someting a bit more stronger. With the weight of the water, generator, washer, chemicals, and other equipment, it would be pushing the envelope on the weight issue.
Click to expand...


I checked and it weighs 8.34 lbs per gallon. I use to have a bunch of
aquariums and that was a weight that a sales person at a pet shop told
me to use to know how much weight you were looking at. I did not know
how much other equipment you were wanting to haul. I thought maybe
I could help you with trying to know what weight you were looking at.
So I guess we both learned something. Hope your business is still booming!
 
belcherm58 said:
I checked and it weighs 8.34 lbs per gallon. I use to have a bunch of
aquariums and that was a weight that a sales person at a pet shop told
me to use to know how much weight you were looking at. I did not know
how much other equipment you were wanting to haul. I thought maybe
I could help you with trying to know what weight you were looking at.
So I guess we both learned something. Hope your business is still booming!
Click to expand...


Thanks!:D
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top