Ford Transit size tank ?

[Fation]

Hey Fellas,

I own a shop in NY and will be offering mobile car washes and wash/wax jobs to customers that do paint correction jobs at my shop for maintenance.
Im on the market for a ford transit connect as it seems like the best bet for a business with the amount of miles i will be doing going from place to place. I was wondering if anyone has any experience or an idea of what size or what kind of water tank would fit in there ?

thank you for viewing and I hope someone can pitch in an give me some ideas. I've been researching on tanks but not too much luck

 

[allenk4]

1,200-1,600 pound load capacity, so that shouldn't be an issue

 

[Fation]

1,200-1,600 pound load capacity, so that shouldn't be an issue

thats what im thinking, Im looking to see what size. Having trouble finding a good water tank size online. all i see is the 275 gallon water tanks which i believe will be too big. I currently own one so i will test it once i buy vehicle.

 

[allenk4]

I would think purchasing a tank that is as small as possible will help with gas mileage and handling of the vehicle.

1,000 pounds of water sloshing around could be a problem

Have you done an estimation of how many gallons of water you are currently using per vehicle?

 

[Scott@IncrediblyDetailed]

What type of work will you be doing?

Rinsless washes or traditional? If you're doing tradition you can do 2-4 cars depending on size with 70-100 gallons of water. If you are just doing wheels and such with the water then it will obviously last you a lot longer.

I'm in the process of buying an F-150 for being mobile, I would like a van but unfortunately need a truck or other things as well. I'm doing with a 70ish gallon tank. My focus with the mobile truck is maintenance washes, interiors and non-correction details.

 

[Dogfather]

I would think purchasing a tank that is as small as possible will help with gas mileage and handling of the vehicle.

1,000 pounds of water sloshing around could be a problem

Have you done an estimation of how many gallons of water you are currently using per vehicle?

Yes. Keep in mind water is about 8.3 lbs. per gallon.

 

[Klasse Act]

I don't own a detailing business but I do drive a Transit Connect almost everyday at work, the first gen version, and its a great vehicle. I don't have to load it up too much with weight but I can tell you that in true mixed driving and sitting in Chicago rush hour traffic for a good bit my mileage is anywhere from 23-29 mpg depending upon weather.

One thing to keep in mind is the tires, you must use XL rated tires as its 36 psi for the front and 49 psi in the rear. When I started working there 2.5 yrs ago I noticed the TPMS light on and the tires has a max psi of 45, so they needed to be replaced with the correct ones. Right now Continental and Michelin are the only 2 mfg's that offer the correct tire for it in OEM sized tires/wheel size.

We change our oil every 10K without an issue, these things just run and run, keep up the maintenence and you'll be good to go:thumbup:

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[Fation]

I would think purchasing a tank that is as small as possible will help with gas mileage and handling of the vehicle.

1,000 pounds of water sloshing around could be a problem

Have you done an estimation of how many gallons of water you are currently using per vehicle?

I was thinking even if I have a 275 gallon tank in there (if it fits) I don't necessarily need it to always be full.
Based on the research i did with the measurements of the tank and what the cargo space specs are on the transit It should fit with plenty of spare room.

 

[Fation]

What type of work will you be doing?

Rinsless washes or traditional? If you're doing tradition you can do 2-4 cars depending on size with 70-100 gallons of water. If you are just doing wheels and such with the water then it will obviously last you a lot longer.

I'm in the process of buying an F-150 for being mobile, I would like a van but unfortunately need a truck or other things as well. I'm doing with a 70ish gallon tank. My focus with the mobile truck is maintenance washes, interiors and non-correction details.

Sticking to traditional full foam washes with pressure washer. My customers often have days where they all gather up together for a barbecue or to hand out and I usually go over and spend that time washing all of their cars. The tank ideally would have to be able to fit enough water to do about 10 cars a day.

 

[Fation]

I don't own a detailing business but I do drive a Transit Connect almost everyday at work, the first gen version, and its a great vehicle. I don't have to load it up too much with weight but I can tell you that in true mixed driving and sitting in Chicago rush hour traffic for a good bit my mileage is anywhere from 23-29 mpg depending upon weather.

One thing to keep in mind is the tires, you must use XL rated tires as its 36 psi for the front and 49 psi in the rear. When I started working there 2.5 yrs ago I noticed the TPMS light on and the tires has a max psi of 45, so they needed to be replaced with the correct ones. Right now Continental and Michelin are the only 2 mfg's that offer the correct tire for it in OEM sized tires/wheel size.

We change our oil every 10K without an issue, these things just run and run, keep up the maintenence and you'll be good to go:thumbup:

Sent from my SPH-M930 using Tapatalk 2

That is great to hear. the one I am picking up actually has the continentals. The owner agreed to $9500 with 82k miles. The car is the second year model (2011). I think it a fairly nice deal.

 

[Cosmin]

i have 2 transit , one has 25 gal tank , second 70 gal tank , the one with 70 , the max i go was 50 gal water. and in the 25 i keep around 20
if you do parking lots a lot than go with big size, if not onr and clients water works so a smaller tank.