Mobile rig- Subaru Impreza

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Mobile rig guys with water tanks aboard, what complications did you encounter assembling your system?
The reason I ask is because I'm looking to fit my Subaru Impreza sedan with a 26 gallon water tank in my back seats. I am going to run the feed line from the back seats into the trunk where I will fit a pressure washer in a tray incase it leaks.
I am looking to make my business fully mobile and fit my car with a pressure washer, compressor, and an inverter to power it all. It take's me a few mins to wash a car so I figured I can get 3 washes out of 26 gal. That's about as busy as I get so it should be sufficient.
I am doing so to expand my business to those clients who live in condos, apartments, or work at corporate parks. I will advertise that I can do their cars at work or at places where water and electricity arent available.

So main question is will I need any other components to power a small electric pressure washer from my car?
 
Not anywhere near the quality and easy a pressure washer will provide on SOME neglected cars.
 
quality? not sure I agree. But for really dirty cars, I agree. May need to buy a better vehicle for this work.
 
you know... do you have a yakima rack by chance? get one of the luggage racks and put the tank in that!
 
Quality might not have been the best word to use, but the ease on wheel wells and wheels cant be compared. Also I pw the door jambs, gas tanks, and trunk jambs so going with pw. The tank would be held in place by 2 tightening wraps.
 
you PW the door jams and trunk jams? I wouldn't do that, how do keep water from coming in the car, trunk, getting in behind door panel? Sounds way to dangerous!
 
Yeah I learned from an exotic car detailer in my area that I worked with for a few weeks. He told me there are 4 nozzles for a reason. But, I spray the jambs/gas tank door with APC and agitate with boars hair brush. Then you use the tighter nozzle that comes with the PW and do it carefully to not soak the interior. Usually jambs have a "lip" with the rubber cushion to seal the car door when closed. Theres no preventing some water misting on the interior but thats what towels are for. Try it sometime it's a great end result and time saver.
 
Honestly, you best bet is to buy a skid mount thats customized to your car through rightlook (google it)
 
HD.Detailing said:
you PW the door jams and trunk jams? I wouldn't do that, how do keep water from coming in the car, trunk, getting in behind door panel? Sounds way to dangerous!
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Perfectly safe. All it takes is a little bit of common sense. (tape off speakers) and make sure you haven't already detailed the inside
 
HD.Detailing said:
you PW the door jams and trunk jams? I wouldn't do that, how do keep water from coming in the car, trunk, getting in behind door panel? Sounds way to dangerous!
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Using a PW on the door jambs saves lots if time. There are some that are horrible, and a PW is quick and easy. You don't just hold the trigger down and spray away. I use quick short spurts and very little water gets on the interior.

As for a Subaru I don't know how that would work, I have a Ram and it's hard to fit my gear sometimes
 
Dumb question, do you use the pw with the doors open to get the jams? What is the fan degree tip do you use?
 
It's really not complicated to pressure wash all jambs with doors open. With correct motion no water gets into vehicle. On trunk area I throw a movers blanket over contents just in case.Depending on weight distribution you can keep gas tank at half or less full to help keep things level. I will like to see this build.
 
allenk4 said:
What did you end up doing?
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I remained stationary and began to rent a garage at which I can do extensive details. Once the cars are detailed, I do my maintenance details at the clients home since I don't need as much stuff. I can easily load up my trunk with a pressure washer, vacuum, and basket of chemicals. Not to mention towels, brushes, etc.
 
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