jgautreau 14 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 I am going to purchase a 5X10 single axle open trailer rig, with a rapid reel hose reel, a 225 gal tank, 150' of hose, a wand, and a TUFF TNT pressure washer 4.7 gpm, 3500psi, 20hp Honda Engine with 50 hours on it for $3995. What do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RyanH 14 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 buy the rig and take it to somplace to add an extra axle as that 225 gal tank will bend it the first you drag it over a speed bump. Is it a hot washer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Degraffreed 21 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Hey Joe, Per our conversation last night. I think you should also get an extra axle installed. You will eventually have to carry water at some point. Look into getting and enclosed unit as you grow. It looks better and for security reason of your equiptment. Plus you will have a rolling bilboard. I get a majority of my call from my trailer zooming up and down the freeway. Degraffreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jgautreau 14 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Thanks guys, yes it is hot water. Can you install a second axle on such a small trailer? I may check into buying another trailer if that is the case. I thought it would be able to handle 225 gal. Thanks Degraffreed I enjoyed our chat, it was very helpful and informative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RyanH 14 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 You might be able to get a shop to move the current axle back a little to accomodate two axles. I have seen trailers this size with two. Sounds like a good setup...I"m jealous. I want hot water now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 dk34 14 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Assuming that the single axle trailer has a GVW of 3000 lbs., and the trailer weighs about 1000 lbs., you can tow up to 2000 lbs. A hot water washer weighs about 750 lbs., + reels, hose, chems, and 225 gallons of water weighs almost 1900 lbs. You can see that ithe trailer is overmatched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jgautreau 14 Report post Posted November 18, 2004 Hey guys, you can check out the pictures of the rig here on ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3851961845&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT - The machine weighs 610lbs. Anyone know what a full 225 gal tank weighs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 squirtgun 122 Report post Posted November 18, 2004 Joe, Approx. weight is 1860 pounds for a full 225 gallon tank.The machine is nice but a little on the low side for GPM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jgautreau 14 Report post Posted November 18, 2004 Yeah, I wanted 5gpm but I figured to start this would work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 squirtgun 122 Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Joe, It will get you started,you can buy a 5gpm pump ready to install for a few hundred $$$ and have what you want. Also keep in mind the location of the unit.If this is the one you are interested in ,see if you can get a BBS member that lives near the area of the unit to check it out for you.By looking at the pics it appears that everything is pretty much new and it would be a great deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Pams Pressure & Clean 64 Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Seems like a good deal.. But to echo the above.. If you intend to haul any significant amount of water you definitely need another axle and a set of electric brakes. You may find that this trailer will be relegated to hauling a 4-wheeler, lawnmower, go-kart or such and you will see yourself with a new trailer in short order. FWIW, I would estimate on a PFA or SWAG method at about $300-$500 for upgrading the current trailer, 2 new tires and wheels -$125.00 1 new axle with hubs- $130.00 1 electric brake drum kit - $100.00 1 tandem axle spring kit - $50.00 electric brake breakaway safety kit- $50.00 Labor, including wiring - $250.00 - more or less depending on your town whereas a spec build open trailer with 2 axles, brakes, and a 6x12 deck would run a tad over $1100 brand new. Cujo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RyanH 14 Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Cujo, Okay, I'm familiar with the term "SWAG" but what's PFA? I can guess that it contains the words "pure" and "assumption" but not entirely sure. Care to clue me in? You can PM it if necessary, or allude to it. SWAG just sounds really cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jgautreau 14 Report post Posted November 19, 2004 I checked with a local company and they would probably be willing to trade my single axle for a tandem axle 6X10 with me kicking in a few hundred bucks. I think that is what I will do when I have the $$$ to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Pams Pressure & Clean 64 Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Ryan, PFA= (including your more eloquent rendition) "Plucked (or pulled) From Air" (when in mixed company) or elsewhere (when around the guys) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RyanH 14 Report post Posted November 19, 2004 Ahhhh. Thanks. I always like to learn and add new things like that. I'm still tickled over FUBAR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chappy 138 Report post Posted November 20, 2004 Since someone else asked first, i dont feel so stupid for not knowing. What is FWIW SWAG FUBAR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 CCPC 26 Report post Posted November 20, 2004 FWIW = "For What Its Worth" FUBAR = "F***ed Up Beyond All Recognition" SWAG = Not sure???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Mathew Johnson 123 Report post Posted November 22, 2004 SWAG: a medical term = Scientific Wild Ass Guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am going to purchase a 5X10 single axle open trailer rig, with a rapid reel hose reel, a 225 gal tank, 150' of hose, a wand, and a TUFF TNT pressure washer 4.7 gpm, 3500psi, 20hp Honda Engine with 50 hours on it for $3995. What do you think?
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