zhamilton89 14 Report post Posted August 6, 2009 Hey everyone, I drew up some diagrams of the rig I am about to build and I just wanted to run it by everyone and see what you think. I have all of the equipment to put in it already, I am just looking to make the best and most efficient setup. The trailer in the drawing is an 8x16, the trailer I get may be bigger than this or may be a 7x16 idk yet. The trailer is the only piece of equip that I dont have yet. The work I will be doing with this rig will be all around, I want to be able to do surfaces, fleets, garages, everything. Thanks for any input you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clean Image 14 Report post Posted August 6, 2009 I love this stuff this is the fun part! I think I would make sure I had enough storage for chems. other than that, looks good. Heres one of my next rigs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhamilton89 14 Report post Posted August 6, 2009 Looks like a beefy version of one of the hydrotec systems! Good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 Zack, What type of reclaim rig are you going to be using? I think that will dictate how much vacuum hose you can run. I know that I can run up to 600 feet of vacuum hose on mine, but I have a 24 horse fury system. I actually never run more than 200 feet, but I do it on two machines for a total of 400 feet. You are welcome to look at it. Just let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhamilton89 14 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 its the sirocco pev2 system, I think it is a 202cfm rating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 Zach, put the pressure washer on the front of the trailer. The rear is the bounciest place on the trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 What Russ said you are asking for problems with it in the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 The diagram shows two pressure washers on the front of the trailer, with the Vacuum system on the back. You really need a rigid trailer to mount a machine on the back of the trailer. If youa re buying the PEV, let me know, I might be able to save you a little bit of money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhamilton89 14 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 I already picked one up, thanks for the offer Scott, but do you guys think it would work to just move the pressure washer to infront of the 200gal tank? then use the rear of the trailer for storage? The only reason I had it in the back was so I could use a shorter hose from the PW to the pressure reel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clean Image 14 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 The most important thing is to keep the trailer balanced that will prolong the life of your tires and your trailer. I would try to center that skid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick2 42 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 Where's the spot for the cooler. I think that should be more important than where you place the water tanks or any of that nonsense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 If you move the pressure washer to the front of the trailer it will have multiple benefits. You will have more weight on the tongue of the trailer, so that it will tow better. It will not be so hard on the machine from bouncing around. It will also be easier to fill the equipment. When you pull up to a pump, you will not as likely need to wait for the guy in front of you to be done, before you can pull up and fill your machines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhamilton89 14 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 you make a good point about filling up, has anyone ever rigged a central fuel system? I think a single tank for gas and a single tank for diesel would work out great if it could be made safely. And also i was thinking about a central emergency kill switch that is connected to all of the equipment, something like an emergency pump shut off at gas stations, you know a big red button on the back of the trailer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 It really would not be hard to do. A few feet of silicone hose, a couple of hose clamps and a cap should do it. You could also rig it to fill up from either side. The Kill switch is an interesting idea, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Hicks 128 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 About 10% of the total trailer weight should be on the tongue. There is a company that sells a jack stand w/a built in scale. Or go to the closest truck scale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John T 744 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 What happens with that picture if the water tanks don't have any water in them. Could the two skids possibly cause to much tongue weight on the hitch?? I'm guessing most likely not if the Tongue weight has a pretty decent high rating. If its only a 1000lb allowed tongue weight then I could see a problem. I did break my Hitch in the past but thank god for breakaway brakes and Metal crossed chains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher 102 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 What weight capacity will the axles be? Remember that you have to think about the weight of the trailer itself when doing the math. With all that equipment on the trailer and the tanks 1/2 to 3/4 full, you might overload the axles. I bent an axle already, no fun and then replacing it and a set of tires is no fun either. You might want to go with stronger axles to be safe. I bent my axle hitting either a pothole or a speed bump not going more than 20mph. I had around 6000 total pounds including the trailer at the time so it is good to have stronger axles for added safety. There was a guy here that loaded up a bobcat onto the trailer and instead of it being over the axles, he put it closer to the front of the trailer and the whole tongue of the trailer bent then broke off after bending the guy's bumper. A little more safe to have the towing package when hauling heavy trailers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Ortiz 14 Report post Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) I would re-think that rig setup. skid over front axle, then tank on rear axle for sure.but like Chris said dont go over the recomended trailer weight. you could case serious damage if a weld breaks. Edited August 9, 2009 by Joe Ortiz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhamilton89 14 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Im running a class IV hitch so I dont think tongue weight will be a problem, I just want to make sure I have the distribution right, Im going to have to do some tests before I bolt everything down. Just need to make sure the trailer tracks solid with the tanks empty and full. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
