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Kelly 
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 Topic: trailer or vanPosted: 07/July/2008 at 8:39pm |
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just wandering what most of you portable users out are working out of. i have been looking for a good used van without much luck. I have thought about purchasing s 6x10 enclosed trailer and pulling it with my honda ridgeline pickup. any recommendation or feedback on either, and since most carpet cleaners work out of vans, would I still be percieved as professional pulling a trailer.
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Ed Valentine
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Posted: 08/July/2008 at 8:26am |
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Kelly;
I would recommend that you contact Ed Coon (KY) who has a terrific set up using a trailer. He can share alot of his ideas and the pro's & Con's.
He has a beautiful set up! I'm sure it would be a very worthwhile call!!!
Ed Valentine
cross-american corp.
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Kelly
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Posted: 08/July/2008 at 9:25am |
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do yo know how i can get ed's phone # or do you have it.
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Ed Valentine
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Posted: 08/July/2008 at 9:41am |
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Ooops!
Guess that would help: 859-948-9608
Please mention that we said hello.
The very best;
Ed Valentine
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JR Harvey
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Posted: 21/July/2008 at 5:07pm |
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Hello,
Really depends on what your work is. Van is the best of course but in some situations a trailer would be a great option as far as cost goes.
As long as your not doing condo's and apartments then a trailer is ok but if you are going after those accounts, then a trailer really will not work at all.
My 2 cents.
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medicman
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Posted: 23/July/2008 at 11:48am |
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I've seen some trailer set-ups that look very good. I've never thought any less of anyone who chooses to use a trailer. I think they look just as professional as a van, as long as you decal it up. (just my thoughts) |
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duckcountry
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Posted: 23/July/2008 at 3:26pm |
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The nice thing about them is the flexibility you get with being able use your vehicle like a family vehicle and just leave the trailer at home. One vehicle, two uses.
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Are you in a high paying business or are you just a self employed low paid grunt who thinks this business provides dignity?
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medicman
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Posted: 23/July/2008 at 5:48pm |
 Very good point, duck...
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Refined
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Posted: 11/August/2008 at 9:32pm |
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Only issue I can think of is getting in a tight turn spot in a trailer. Not hard to do but I would think it would not be worth the effort.
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cmaster
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Posted: 11/August/2008 at 10:11pm |
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Some driveways are not long enough for a trailer and vehicle
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medicman
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Posted: 12/August/2008 at 9:15pm |
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On short drive-ways, pull curb-side, pull an extra 50ft of hose, and crank ur pressure down a bit, problem solved. |
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Posted: 12/August/2008 at 10:26pm |
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I think they are using portables.
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