I'm doing the build out this weekend to be ready for Monday's job. A standard PU truck just isn't enough for all we do and after seeing a few pictures of Eric's rig (Liberty Soft Wash) I had a few more ideas. I'll be mounting both hose reels on top of one of the side boxes and just have two tanks in the back.
I won't be using a "skid" at all. I'm going to devote one of the boxes to hold my residential pumps as well as my commercial RBP pump. I'll run it so that we can just hook a water line to the truck and be able to boost pressure or shoot a mix. I'll put two batteries in another box as well as an the off/on switches for all of the pumps.
I "stole" this truck........$6,000 with 66,000 miles. F-350 with a lift gate (need for my kids school stuff), rack included as well as a rear spot light and new tires. Everything else I found was near 200K miles or just too much money to turn over to employees......just need to wrap it with our signature green after the build.
I'm also implementing a daily "Safety Log" which will need to be filled out completely for every job to get the bonus we will be paying out. This way everything will be documented. From the pre-job walk around to the hose coiling. I figure it will add 10 minutes to each job but will ensure accountability.
I'm currently interviewing for a new sales person and my goal is to go after more commercial accounts as well. Residential is great and I love the people we deal with but commercial accounts are just better all the way around.
waxman18324 said
Jan 14, 2015
Doug,
Please keep us posted on the progress.
Hank
Brandon Vaughn said
Jan 15, 2015
Looks like a fun project!
Chris Mozick said
Jan 15, 2015
Nice truck
Liberty SoftWash said
Jan 15, 2015
Looks like a fun build. Take pics as you go though it.
Patrick G said
Jan 15, 2015
Good luck with the truck..........
Art O said
May 9, 2015
So how did the truck turn out Doug?
waxman18324 said
May 10, 2015
Yes, I would be interested in seeing the truck as well.
Hank
Liberty SoftWash said
May 10, 2015
I think he sold it and selling flowers along the road.
Fred W said
May 10, 2015
Roof Cleaning PA wrote:
I think he sold it and selling flowers along the road.
No.....I'm selling Roof Shampoo......:}
The build is actually great but we are staying booked out 6 weeks so I just don't have time to get a wrap. Also we were swamped and my garden hose reel pooped out so the truck is a mess for the pictures I took today.......
I put my RBP pump and my 12 V pump in one of the compartments with separate valves to switch from mix to water.....works awesome.
In fact I just bought another RBP pump that is sitting on the floor beside me because this one is about 6 months old and that is about when they take a dive. Everything is set up to easily swap out on the go. My battery is in another compartment along with a charger because I have not had the time to hard-wire to the truck.
I have two 55 gallon drums near the cab. One for SH and one for my mix. I will be putting in another tank because sometimes we will shoot the roof and do a house wash at the same time but can't use the same mix.
Maverick Contracting said
May 10, 2015
Roof Cleaning PA wrote:
I think he sold it and selling flowers along the road.
I'm going with bags of oranges or crawfish!
Liberty SoftWash said
May 10, 2015
LOL! Looks great.
Art O said
May 10, 2015
Doug you should turn that truck into an Alum. Flat bed next winter. I think it would make a mint cleaning rig
http://www.atp4you.net/All-Aluminum-Flatbeds.html
Some times you can find them used on Craigs
Fred W said
May 10, 2015
Then I would need to add boxes.......that I already have. I was considering a flatbed and just adding over and under boxes. In the end I found this deal and could not pass on it. The liftgate has also been a great asset......just wish I had time to wrap it.
ginty said
Jun 11, 2015
A LIKE THE SET UP DOUG NICE
Andy Hinson said
Jun 11, 2015
What is the black box mounted to the wall behind RBP?
Fred W said
Jun 11, 2015
There isn't anything black mounted behind the RBP Pump.....just the valve assembly I built. To the side there are two black things. One is my 12V pump and the other is the accumulator for the 12v pump.
It really is pretty slick and easy to operate. Allows us to do residential and commercial....roof or house wash or anything else we want.
Andy Hinson said
Jun 12, 2015
Im using my RBP pulling from a 55gallon tank and cannot maintain pressure. Any Suggestions
Fred W said
Jun 13, 2015
Do you have a leak anywhere?
Feel free to call me and I can walk you through a few things I've found.
waxman18324 said
Jun 13, 2015
Andy,
Do you have a photo of how you have it plumbed?
Hank
Fred W said
Jun 13, 2015
waxman18324 wrote:
Andy,
Do you have a photo of how you have it plumbed?
Hank
++++1
John Aloisio said
Jun 13, 2015
Check the connections, but also make sure your power source is enough. We have run into issues with old house and not enough amperage per circuit. I bought and inverter/generator for one my trucks and it works awesome. It is only the size of a igloo cooler and has plenty of power. No more surges.
That looks like a 14 gauge wire. You might want to change that out to 12 gauge. Also use all 12 gauge or better extension cords.
Fred W said
Jun 13, 2015
Andy, Are yo getting any flow at all or just a restricted flow?
One of the problems you may have, that could be very costly, is your valve assembly. Smart idea but wont hold up to the CH. If just one of the fittings is allowing air it could be the cause of your problems.
The costly part is if the RBP pump runs dry it will ruin it.
Andy Hinson said
Jun 13, 2015
It does fine with water pressure but when pulling from tank it's powerful at first then quickly dies down. It's like it cant pull enough from the tank. Ill make sure valve on tank is clear
Fred W said
Jun 13, 2015
You just nailed the reason.....It works fine with water pressure because it is not "drawing" it is simply "boosting".
In order for it to draw it must have a sealed connection to the tank. Think of it this way....stick a straw into a cup and suck the water in. Works great.......now put a hole in the straw.......
Andy Hinson said
Jun 13, 2015
It seems some thing was also restricting the valve leaving the tank. I will change my plumbing to a more permanent fitting. Thanks everyboby for great suggestions.
ginty said
Jul 8, 2015
Does the RBP have a little bleed screw or priming screw .they usualy have a o ring on them that allows air in. The pump runs and the mix just bubbles in hose .
a changed my plastic prime screws out for metal bolts with dowdy washers .works a treat now .a dont prime the pump that way now .a use the out feed just pour it in there and push hose on .to output on pump .
I'm doing the build out this weekend to be ready for Monday's job. A standard PU truck just isn't enough for all we do and after seeing a few pictures of Eric's rig (Liberty Soft Wash) I had a few more ideas. I'll be mounting both hose reels on top of one of the side boxes and just have two tanks in the back.
I won't be using a "skid" at all. I'm going to devote one of the boxes to hold my residential pumps as well as my commercial RBP pump. I'll run it so that we can just hook a water line to the truck and be able to boost pressure or shoot a mix. I'll put two batteries in another box as well as an the off/on switches for all of the pumps.
I "stole" this truck........$6,000 with 66,000 miles. F-350 with a lift gate (need for my kids school stuff), rack included as well as a rear spot light and new tires. Everything else I found was near 200K miles or just too much money to turn over to employees......just need to wrap it with our signature green after the build.
I'm also implementing a daily "Safety Log" which will need to be filled out completely for every job to get the bonus we will be paying out. This way everything will be documented. From the pre-job walk around to the hose coiling. I figure it will add 10 minutes to each job but will ensure accountability.
I'm currently interviewing for a new sales person and my goal is to go after more commercial accounts as well. Residential is great and I love the people we deal with but commercial accounts are just better all the way around.
Please keep us posted on the progress.
Hank
Looks like a fun project!
Hank
No.....I'm selling Roof Shampoo......:}
The build is actually great but we are staying booked out 6 weeks so I just don't have time to get a wrap.
Also we were swamped and my garden hose reel pooped out so the truck is a mess for the pictures I took today.......
I put my RBP pump and my 12 V pump in one of the compartments with separate valves to switch from mix to water.....works awesome.
In fact I just bought another RBP pump that is sitting on the floor beside me because this one is about 6 months old and that is about when they take a dive. Everything is set up to easily swap out on the go. My battery is in another compartment along with a charger because I have not had the time to hard-wire to the truck.
I have two 55 gallon drums near the cab. One for SH and one for my mix. I will be putting in another tank because sometimes we will shoot the roof and do a house wash at the same time but can't use the same mix.
I'm going with bags of oranges or crawfish!
Doug you should turn that truck into an Alum. Flat bed next winter. I think it would make a mint cleaning rig
http://www.atp4you.net/All-Aluminum-Flatbeds.html
Some times you can find them used on Craigs
It really is pretty slick and easy to operate. Allows us to do residential and commercial....roof or house wash or anything else we want.
Feel free to call me and I can walk you through a few things I've found.
Do you have a photo of how you have it plumbed?
Hank
++++1
Check the connections, but also make sure your power source is enough. We have run into issues with old house and not enough amperage per circuit. I bought and inverter/generator for one my trucks and it works awesome. It is only the size of a igloo cooler and has plenty of power. No more surges.
One of the problems you may have, that could be very costly, is your valve assembly. Smart idea but wont hold up to the CH. If just one of the fittings is allowing air it could be the cause of your problems.
The costly part is if the RBP pump runs dry it will ruin it.
In order for it to draw it must have a sealed connection to the tank. Think of it this way....stick a straw into a cup and suck the water in. Works great.......now put a hole in the straw.......
It seems some thing was also restricting the valve leaving the tank. I will change my plumbing to a more permanent fitting. Thanks everyboby for great suggestions.