Open utility trailer mobile set up??

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What are the cons and pros of this set up compare to a cargo van set up?

The reason I ask is because I have always wonder what happens when you got an open trailer detail set up with your pressure washer, power generator, water pump, and maybe an air compressor in it and it starts raining. All that machinery can get mess up by getting wet am i correct?

What would be consider a good open trailer set up?
 
In response just to the open trailer in general. I used to operate a landscaping business utilizing an open trailer to carry all my equipment. It never failed that I would be traveling to a jobsite and pick up the shady characters following me then waiting when I got started to do the pass and grab. I ended up having to come up with a way to keep the trailer secured to the tow vehicle and each piece of equipment secured to another and the trailer. At times I felt as though it took me longer to lock and unlock that it did to do the job. Oh and they would post lookouts when I would be on the backside of property.

Sum it up....out of site is out of mind. My 2 cents
 
Definitely enclosed but for 15 grand for a car buff trailer, you could get a pretty nice van set up.
 
If you want to have a personal vehicle as well, with a van, you now have 2 car payments, 2 vehicle registrations, 2 vehicle insurance bills, double the gas bill and double the vehicle maintenance. CarBuffs builds every trailer specific for each customer and only uses top of the line commercial equipment.....bottom line....you get what you pay for!!!
 
Well thank guys for the information here but I really dont know what to tell you guys since I am having a problem here at home
 
carbuffer said:
If you want to have a personal vehicle as well, with a van, you now have 2 car payments, 2 vehicle registrations, 2 vehicle insurance bills, double the gas bill and double the vehicle maintenance. CarBuffs builds every trailer specific for each customer and only uses top of the line commercial equipment.....bottom line....you get what you pay for!!!
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What would a full rig run?!?!? Having it loaded with pressure washing system, water tank, filtration system, air compressor, generator, shelving made specific for detailing products, and ladder racks? + anything else I forgot....... just curious on the custom price for that - oh yeah - plus to completely wrap it?!?!!? Toss a price out there man - really curious.


Top of the line everything by the way.
 
B&B Tennessee said:
What would a full rig run?!?!? Having it loaded with pressure washing system, water tank, filtration system, air compressor, generator, shelving made specific for detailing products, and ladder racks? + anything else I forgot....... just curious on the custom price for that - oh yeah - plus to completely wrap it?!?!!? Toss a price out there man - really curious.


Top of the line everything by the way.
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Anthony your looking at 12-15 LARGE.....I looked I called I laughed I hung up!
 
dad07 said:
Anthony your looking at 12-15 LARGE.....I looked I called I laughed I hung up!
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If Im not mistaken.... a trailer is what - maybe 1500?

Top of the line everything else - maybe 4000 to 5000

so looking at doing it yourself for around at the very most maybe 6500 before a 2500 wrap...... so at the MOST, 9000 doing it yourself right.... sound about right?!??! But could probably do all this for way cheaper like 6000 I would imagine - or even 4000 if buying good used equipment. HMMMM , curious what this salesman would say?
 
B&B Tennessee said:
If Im not mistaken.... a trailer is what - maybe 1500?

Top of the line everything else - maybe 4000 to 5000

so looking at doing it yourself for around at the very most maybe 6500 before a 2500 wrap...... so at the MOST, 9000 doing it yourself right.... sound about right?!??! But could probably do all this for way cheaper like 6000 I would imagine - or even 4000 if buying good used equipment. HMMMM , curious what this salesman would say?
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Thats what i was thinking myself!
 
A closure one yea open one goes for $500 a 5x8

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I don't think there are any pros to having an open trailer except maybe the cost is cheaper.
 
I will be happy to answer every ones questions. Sorry for the delayed response, we have 4 systems in production right now so we are a bit busy. First off I am the owner of the company and we sell top of the line systems. There are only a few of us out there including Rightlook.com that sell the type of system we provide.

You get what you pay for!! You can build a system with a basic trailer and home depot grade equipment and have it break down and need to be repaired or replaced in 8 months (that equipment is not meant to be used multiple times a day 5-6 days a week) or get a custom built trailer with all commercial grade Honda equipment and have it work perfect for 5- 8 years with general maintenance. A custom built trailer for each customer with diamond plate floors and doors is $3800 OUR COST....a honda comercial grade pressure cleaner $1600 OUR COST....to wrap a trailer with 3M material that will have a 3 year warranty....$2500 OUR COST not to mention all the other equipment and misc items you receive. And yes because we are a business, we do charge for our guys to assemble the system. All systems also need to be shipped to the customer as well.

Here is a list of what you get with our Enclosed Platinum Package for $16,900 shipped to your door.

5x10 Enclosed Trailer
· Trailer Color Choice
· Front Diamond Plate Exterior Bug & Rock Guard
· Diamond Plate Floor Deck
· Diamond Plated Interior Cargo Doors
· Diamond Plate Tongue Storage Box
· 2400 PSI Commercial Honda Pressure Washer
· Attached Hose Reel
· Heavy Duty Spray Gun
· 50 Ft. of Heavy Duty High Pressure Hose
· 125 Gallon Water Tank
· 3500 Watt Honda Generator
· Air Compressor (6 gal.) & 50' Hose
· Hoover Central Vac & 30' Hose
· 50 Ft. Extension Cord
· 50 Ft. Garden Hose
· 4' Step Ladder
· Custom 3 Shelf Cabinet for Storage
· 2-Spray Bottle Rods
· 2-Bottle Holders
· Professional Installation of all Hoses, Fittings &
Hardware

· DETAIL STARTER KIT
20+ Gallons of Chemicals!
40 Spray & Applicator Bottles!
85 Towels!
6 Brushes!

· MARKETING KIT
12 T Shirts!
1000 Business Cards!
500 Invoices!
Custom Trailer Graphics!

· TRAINING KIT
250 page Training Manual & 3 Part Training DVD


So, if there are any other questions, please ask and I"ll be happy to answer them.
 
I can't speak for detailers running open trailer systems, or pulling the enclosed trailer.

But, I can speak as to why I went with a van. Main reason, equipment is protected and enclosed. Secondly, it's all together. No hooking, and unhooking a trailer up. I can just pull my van right into my shop at the end of the day and park it. Third, much easier to maneuver a van, rather than a trailer. Fourth, you take up less space. It's easier to park a van somewhere than to fit your truck, plus your enclosed trailer.

Those reasons alone were enough for me to go with the van. Plus, IMO you can get it all done cheaper in the long run with a van. I kinda went all out with my van...but you can get an inspectable van cheap.

I paid $1200 for my van, $1500 for body work, probably close to $2000 for equipment. Plus some other miscellaneous along the way. But, if you take out the body work, and not go so high end on the equipment (maybe used instead of brand new)...you could probably do it for around $3000. Will it be the most professional setup...probably not. Will it be functional...most likely. :xyxthumbs:
 
I agree. If you can the van option is the way to go. For me a trailer is the way to go. Way too many people around here are crooks, will take your stuff and not think twice about it if you turn your head for a second. I like the Idea of being able to just drop a trailer, put a lock on the tounge and call it good. Right now working out of the back of my truck, I have to load and unload which gets old fast after a long day.

I would love to wrap my trailer when I get one, but with all the criminal activity around here it would be stupid to for the area I'm in ATM. Just another guys 2 cents
 
carbuffer said:
I will be happy to answer every ones questions. Sorry for the delayed response, we have 4 systems in production right now so we are a bit busy. First off I am the owner of the company and we sell top of the line systems. There are only a few of us out there including Rightlook.com that sell the type of system we provide.

You get what you pay for!! You can build a system with a basic trailer and home depot grade equipment and have it break down and need to be repaired or replaced in 8 months (that equipment is not meant to be used multiple times a day 5-6 days a week) or get a custom built trailer with all commercial grade Honda equipment and have it work perfect for 5- 8 years with general maintenance. A custom built trailer for each customer with diamond plate floors and doors is $3800 OUR COST....a honda comercial grade pressure cleaner $1600 OUR COST....to wrap a trailer with 3M material that will have a 3 year warranty....$2500 OUR COST not to mention all the other equipment and misc items you receive. And yes because we are a business, we do charge for our guys to assemble the system. All systems also need to be shipped to the customer as well.

Here is a list of what you get with our Enclosed Platinum Package for $16,900 shipped to your door.

5x10 Enclosed Trailer
· Trailer Color Choice
· Front Diamond Plate Exterior Bug & Rock Guard
· Diamond Plate Floor Deck
· Diamond Plated Interior Cargo Doors

· 2400 PSI Commercial Honda Pressure Washer
· Attached Hose Reel
· Heavy Duty Spray Gun
· 50 Ft. of Heavy Duty High Pressure Hose
· 125 Gallon Water Tank
· 3500 Watt Honda Generator
· Air Compressor (6 gal.) & 50' Hose
· Hoover Central Vac & 30' Hose



· Custom 3 Shelf Cabinet for Storage
· 2-Spray Bottle Rods
· 2-Bottle Holders
· Professional Installation of all Hoses, Fittings &
Hardware





So, if there are any other questions, please ask and I"ll be happy to answer them.
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How much for everything left in your quote? I deleted what wouldn't be needed.
 
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