Rick2 42 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 I got tired of keeping my wet hoses inside my enclosed trailer so I made a way of mounting two reels on the inside of the truck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Rick, do you think that reel will hold up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Actually I put them on towards the end of last season. My neighbor had put them in the trash so they were well used. I haven't had any trouble since last year and this season has been very busy so far. They are being used 2 or 3 times each day. Each hold 100 feet of HP hose. They keep my new trailer very dry. That was a problem with my last trailer. When I would roll up the hoses I would always get a good amount of water and dirt on the floor of the trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 zhamilton89 14 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 just wondering, what size trailer are you running? And is there anyway to solve the water in the trailer problem aside from placing the reels elsewhere? And arent you afraid of them getting stolen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 John Orr 206 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Try connecting the two ends of the hose...no more leaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Richard 17 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 Line X your tailer floor and 12"s up. No way of getting away from water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 just wondering, what size trailer are you running? And is there anyway to solve the water in the trailer problem aside from placing the reels elsewhere? And arent you afraid of them getting stolen? I guess if I put more time into it I could solve the water in the trailer problem but this way does keep the trailer much cleaner. Besides, that area behind the truck's wheel wells doesn't get used for much. I'm not really worried about them being stolen, most of the public wouldn't have a need for these types of hoses. Also I live in a decent area so I'm not too worried about things being stolen. Althoe they did get my Jet Skis a few years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Rick2 42 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 Line X your tailer floor and 12"s up. No way of getting away from water. I hope I don't sound stupid but what's Line X? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) Spray on bedliner. Btw, have you tried using shut off valves for the ends of your hoses? I use them and it avoids the problem. Also...use a rag while reeling the hoses, it gets the brunt of the dirt off as you roll em on. Rod!~ Edited June 22, 2009 by Beth n Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 I just started on a quest to bedline the vans as they are getting trashed. Did the first one last week. I wanna see how it holds up to solvents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Richard 17 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 Ken. Which one Brand did you go with?? I've had Zylene and teluline spill. We did a test with MEK (methol ethel keytone) used for disolveing line paint. Nothing. Not even a blemish to the finish. I've got a spot where water has crept in behind at a high traffic (side door) area. Up against the moulding. Overall. One of the smarter investments I've made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 Richard, I went with the Herculiner. It feels hard as nails. I was also concerned about solvent spills as the product is solvent based and it mentions on the can that repairs can be made at any time. If it can bond to itself then that means the Acetone (Zylene or whatever) chemically changes the surface. All said and done it cost me $110, 2 hours to prep and clean and an afternoon to apply product. You can see there is already crap on it after a week. I've tried scraping an area with a flat head screw driver and the stuff won't budge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Richard 17 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 I did a self applied "Rino Liner" to a pick up 6 or 7 years ago. It had to be redone again the next year. That being said, hopefully you have better success & it holds the test of time. I'll try to ask again in a year or so. Sure does make it look better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I got tired of keeping my wet hoses inside my enclosed trailer so I made a way of mounting two reels on the inside of the truck.
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