New Rig

[Doug Dahlke]

Here are some pics of my new rig. I need to figure out how to resize them without losing the focus. I'll post more when I get it hooked up to the truck with the new graphics.

[Jeff]

Congrats Doug. Cant see it that well but looks nice. Whats on it. Enjoy

[StainlessDeal]

You itchin' to put her to work?

No duh, huh!

[Doug Dahlke]

It's got an 18 HP Kohler engine, General TS 2021 pump, Baldor generator, Wayne burner, 17 gal burner tank, 10 gal gas tank. Two Rapid Reels with 300 gallon water tank. Rated at 3000 PSI @ 5 GPM. The frame is all box steel with a diamond plate deck. Dual axle with brakes on each axle. By the time I got it home yesterday I only had time to anti-freeze it and put it in the shop. I'll be putting it on the first job tomorrow or Saturday.

[One Tough Pressure]

Looks like one of these eBay Seller: nj2knox: Outdoor Power Equipment, Home Garden items on eBay.com

[usarose]

Originally Posted by Doug Dahlke

It's got an 18 HP Kohler engine, General TS 2021 pump, Baldor generator, Wayne burner, 17 gal burner tank, 10 gal gas tank. Two Rapid Reels with 300 gallon water tank. Rated at 3000 PSI @ 5 GPM. The frame is all box steel with a diamond plate deck. Dual axle with brakes on each axle. By the time I got it home yesterday I only had time to anti-freeze it and put it in the shop. I'll be putting it on the first job tomorrow or Saturday.

Doug
Really looks good - who built it up for you?
I will post pistures of my new rig when I get it next week.
Let us know how its going.
Good Luck with yours - hope you do really well with it.

Rob

[usarose]

Originally Posted by One Tough Pressure

Looks like one of these eBay Seller: nj2knox: Outdoor Power Equipment, Home Garden items on eBay.com

Alan
You really know your stuff - I will not be playing poker with you.

Rob

[Jim Carroll]

Originally Posted by usarose

Alan
You really know your stuff - I will not be playing poker with you.

Rob

this ain't his first rodeo, i thought the same as alan when i saw the pics.

[Doug Dahlke]

It is made by the same company that built the ones you see on e-bay. I first saw them there but did a search on the brand name I saw on the trailer pic and found the manufacturer. I bought it directly from them for less. I have been looking around awhile and this was the best built unit I found for the price. I was not disappointed when I went to pick it up. They will build units to your spec if you want. Good people too.

[K.J. Pressure Washing]

Looks great Doug! I love red,my old trailer was red. It's eye catching and will definately get you some work on it's looks alone. Good Luck!

[John Orr]

I almost bought a rig from the same people. Nice set-up.

[steve r]

Nice rig Doug.
I do like building mine the way i like it for me to use.I do need a little longer trailer though.I really plan on putting 2 units alike.Just thinking out loud i suppose.I always say the more water the better.Ill get with ya soon.
Thanks.
Happy Squittting.

[We Wash Concrete]

Great looking rig Doug. Seeing as you've had it a little over a month now, how do you like it? I like your shop too, I want to have one like that built by next winter. I've been keeping it covered but the shed as open ends. I also blow out the water with a compressor because I've heard the anti-freeze isn't the best on the pump - have you heard that too? Also, is that a general pump extendable wand hanging up on the wall in the shop? How in the world do you lift that thing!? I bought one and didn't even hook it up. I extended it out to 24 feet and put it right back into the box. lol. I'd get vinyl cut for the water tank too when you get it cut for the truck, but that's just me. Super nice rig.

[Doug Dahlke]

So far I've been very pleased with this rig. Did 13,000 sf of flatwork for a shopping center with it last week. That is the largest job I have done. It worked very well. Also done a few house washes and some new construction stuff. I have four new construction jobs to do tomorrow and Wednesday.

That is a 24' extension pole on the wall. I have needed to use it a couple of times and it is heavy. Just got to manhandle it up and hope you don't bust any internal organs. I have not heard anything bad about anti-freeze in the pump. Mine has had anti-freeze in it and works fine.

Thank you to everyone for the feedback.

[John Orr]

Originally Posted by Doug Dahlke

That is a 24' extension pole on the wall. I have needed to use it a couple of times and it is heavy. Just got to manhandle it up and hope you don't bust any internal organs.

I can't tell what brand of extension you have, but if you wind up needing 24' on a regular basis, Coress makes wands from aircraft-grade aluminum. Very light. In fact, you can almost raise the wand with water pressure. If you work it right, there is much less fatigue with the Coress.

Actually, I have a 48' (4 - 12' sections) that I used to use for roof cleaning (with a PitchWitch) that I remove the last 2 sections and work with the 12' to 24' wand. Running low psi (under 1000) you can use a lightweight hose that really keeps the weight down.