Dream/best setup

[Mr Brightside]

If you were starting over and had enough cash to build any truck setup you wanted to be an owner operator again and build a new biz what would it be

I’m thinking maybe a Hugh roof transit ecoboost extended with the steam action stealth 2 with a 59 blower

or an aerotech Xt with all the upgrades

then sometimes I think I just want a small setup with a Mercedes metris and a 370

 

[Cleanworks]

If you were starting over and had enough cash to build any truck setup you wanted to be an owner operator again and build a new biz what would it be

I’m thinking maybe a Hugh roof transit economist extended with the steam action stealth 2 with a 59 blower

or an aerotech Xt with all the upgrades

then sometimes I think I just want a small setup with a Mercedes metris and a 370

Where I live, the metris and 370 makes the most sense. If I was going to start over again, I'd move somewhere where I never need a portable and don't worry about parking. I'd buy a high heat butler, hydramaster or cleanco.

 

[Nomad74]

I’m really happy with my setup. I don’t think I would do anything different.

 

[Mr Brightside]

I’m really happy with my setup. I don’t think I would do anything different.

What do you have?
pictures?

 

[Mr Brightside]

If you were starting over and had enough cash to build any truck setup you wanted to be an owner operator again and build a new biz what would it be

I’m thinking maybe a Hugh roof transit ecoboost extended with the steam action stealth 2 with a 59 blower

or an aerotech Xt with all the upgrades

then sometimes I think I just want a small setup with a Mercedes metris and a 370

Where I live, the metris and 370 makes the most sense. If I was going to start over again, I'd move somewhere where I never need a portable and don't worry about parking. I'd buy a high heat butler, hydramaster or cleanco.

i have a cds would be my dream setup except I wish it had more suction and higher psi abilities

 

[Doug Cox]

As Damon said, I like my 570. Very few problems. Low maintenance. Dependable. As far as a vehicle, I will be looking for a van in the next year or so.
I may just buy a newer used setup and sell mine.

 

[Mr Brightside]

I have the Everest 650 it’s amazing but sometimes I don’t love my box van
Not sure what I would want

 

[Cleanworks]

i have a cds would be my dream setup except I wish it had more suction and higher psi abilities

I believe all of the newer direct drive units have enhanced heat, vacuum and are capable of 1000-1200 psi. Not sure why you would need more than that.

 

[Mr Brightside]

I want similar power to the Everest
The heat on my cds is actually amazing
The vacuum is fine

 

[Mr Brightside]

The only thing about the direct drives is you are limited to the Chevy/gmc basically

 

[The Great Oz]

If you like the CDS and want a high roof Transit the X-drive is worth consideration. We had an early production model for testing and our guys didn't want to give it back. It doesn't look like any buyers are letting them go due to horror stories and they leave a lot of room for multi-tasking.

If GM continues to let quality slip it will make our transition to the X-drive easier.

 

[Mikey P]

Extra tall transit with my 370 in a garage that would fit it...

 

[BIG WOOD]

aerotech Xt

 

[Mr Brightside]

If you like the CDS and want a high roof Transit the X-drive is worth consideration. We had an early production model for testing and our guys didn't want to give it back. It doesn't look like any buyers are letting them go due to horror stories and they leave a lot of room for multi-tasking.

If GM continues to let quality slip it will make our transition to the X-drive easier.

So do you feel that they’ve worked most of the bugs out I’ve heard some pretty bad things also and I’m not sure if Hydramaster’s customer service is what it used to be

 

[Mr Brightside]

Extra tall transit with my 370 in a garage that would fit it...

Haven’t you ran in Aerotek at 650 and your 370

What do you honestly say that you would pick the 370 and why

 

[Mr Brightside]

aerotech Xt

What has your experience been like with Aerotech have you ever ran or owned a 650

 

[BIG WOOD]

What has your experience been like with Aerotech have you ever ran or owned a 650

No experience in the Aerotech. I just love the low box on the NPR and too big is better than too small

And I currently have about 1100hrs on my 650hp that I bought new.

 

[Trip Moses]

I’d like an 870 in one of those Gorilla Transits.

 

[hogjowl]

It doesn't look like any buyers are letting them go due to horror stories and they leave a lot of room for multi-tasking.

Explain to me what you’re saying here. Explain it REALLY SLOWLY.

 

[FB7777]

Butler high heat unit

 

[ronbeatty]

if you are looking for a no drama unit, buy the Aerotech.

 

[Cleanworks]

if you are looking for a no drama unit, buy the Aerotech. View attachment 101931 View attachment 101932

The only drama is when you pull up in front of the house and give the lady a heart attack, thinking it's the moving company already.

 

[sassyotto]

yah, AeroTech overkill for my customers. Prochem Performers were a line I enjoyed using. Loved that Nissan engine. Apex was a nice machine too.

But if your talking about current models, Id still buy the Titan 575 any day of the week.

 

[hogjowl]

I’d buy whatever is local.
If I had a local.

 

[ruff]

Am I the only one here that feels that this Disney unit, should have at least one red light at the very right side?

It just ain't right

 

[Mikey P]

Am I the only one here that feels that this Disney unit, should have at least one red light at the very right side?

It just ain't right


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the smoke is getting to you

 

[Mikey P]

Haven’t you ran in Aerotek at 650 and your 370

What do you honestly say that you would pick the 370 and why

For my single operator, dry, rancher climate it's more than enough.

 

[Hack Attack]

I'd buy my high roof transit again, the 2-3 driveways a year it doesn't access are either porty jobs or someone elses

I'd love a kubota diesel truckmount.. but no nada rocking horse poo

 

[Mr Brightside]

I’d like an 870 in one of those Gorilla Transits.

Do you think the new 870 would suck as good as the aerotech

 

[Mr Brightside]

Can any truckmount mechanic work on an aerotech