Under Pressure AZ 14 Report post Posted April 3, 2007 I will most likely have a tandem trailer with all the goodies. At first I was looing at an S10 Blazer type vehicle, but was told to get something beefier like a chevy 1500/2500. What do you guys use? and what are your opinions? D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Anthony G 14 Report post Posted April 3, 2007 Just remember that if you carry a water tank then the bigger the better applies. Also make sure that trailer has brakes on at least one axle if not both. I currently use a Ford F-350 with the diesel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 We Wash Concrete 64 Report post Posted April 3, 2007 I would go with the strongest you can find and definatly a v8. You'll soon add more and more and you don't want to put to much of a strain on your truck. That's what I'm running into now. I have a Nissan Frontier crew cab that does great but when I add a water tank I'll be too close to my weight limit. As soon as it sells I'll be getting a new Tundra 5.7 liter with a 10,800 tow limit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Jeff 232 Report post Posted April 3, 2007 What size tandem and are you talking open or enclosed trailer?? S10 way to small. Enclosed you would need at least a 2500. I pulled a enclosed with a ram 1500 , had to replace tranny and you could feel the strain. Open you can get awy with a V8 1500, as long as you're not carrying a lot of water all the time Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Under Pressure AZ 14 Report post Posted April 3, 2007 it's going to be an open trailer. about 325g tank. not sure at this point how fast it depletes so I can't say if it will be full all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 detailbarn 14 Report post Posted April 3, 2007 I'm the odd one out , I have a 4' x 10' enclosed with my machine , 90 gallon water tank , hose reels , surface cleaner , extend a wand and chemicals and I tow with a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. To me bigger was not better , compact and efficient was better. I get better mileage even compared to a diesel and it's much easier to get into tight job site's , very low impact on the neighborhood when I'm there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Barry M 73 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 If i could have a do-over I would get a 3/4 ton instead of my 1/2 ton, of course I had the truck before I knew I was going to be a PWer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Figure that a trailer with a 325 gallon tank will weigh in close to 6000 lbs. with a hot machine. 325 gallon tank 3250 lbs. hot washer 800 lbs. Chemicals 150 lbs. (Minimum) Trailer 1500 lbs. Hoses 175 lbs Hose reels 50 lbs. Miscellaneous 100 lbs. total 5980 lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Under Pressure AZ 14 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 Hey Scott, I see you are in Mesa. What is the name of your company if you have one? I am definetly going to go for a F150 or 1500 now. Thanks for the help! Derek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tmrrptr 164 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 I think you will find the F-150 a lot stronger than the 1500. On all the construction sites Ford is #1. The supers run GM's. Nothin comes even close to an F-250/350 w 6.0 litre ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 chilibob 14 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 I have an open dual axle trailer and pull it with either a F-250 or Dodge 3500. The F-250 is a 3/4 ton truck and the Dodge 3500 is a 1 ton truck. You will definitely need the electric brakes on the trailer for those quick stops at unexpected times. Barry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted April 4, 2007 A Mind for Detail. We do most of the governments, High end fleets and some restaurants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Under Pressure AZ 14 Report post Posted April 5, 2007 Well, I just got an 07 F-150 XLT 5.8 FFV last night. Had to say goodbye to my 04 Honda Accord with all the goodies like NAV, leather etc. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I will most likely have a tandem trailer with all the goodies.
At first I was looing at an S10 Blazer type vehicle, but was told to get something beefier like a chevy 1500/2500.
What do you guys use? and what are your opinions?
D
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