Working out of a Van.....

[Goldenboy]

.....is way better then working out of a box truck. Way more efficient and easier.

Golden Boy

 

[Russ T.]

True story. You can fit them in a garage too .


The Clean Machine

 

[Jim Martin]

.....is way better then working out of a box truck. Way more efficient and easier.

Golden Boy

yep....I only take the cab over out just to run fluid threw it....and keep it fresh...other then that...I much rather take the van and the 570....

you are getting up and down in that box truck all day long....I have yet to craw up in the van for anything........

 

[Royal Man]

And easier to prevent from freezing...

 

[Mike Draper]

And easier to prevent from freezing...

Really? A little tiny heater keeps my box truck from freezing. I've never froze my HX like that waldo guy has either... I think it was a $40.00 heater. I found my production and hourly profit went up significantly over my van. Everything is relative to the way you run your business i suppose.

 

[GCCLee]

Box truck guy here froze his truck and the V from what I heard.

We both know the same guy, jus not each other yet.

 

[BradFenstermaker]

Agreed! They both have their benefits.
I have been extracted apartments with a fiend for 2 days. Glad I have the Chevy over the V this week. I couldn't just use 1 park spot with box truck.

Over 70 units flooded so we are moving every 1-2 hrs for setups. Living the Dream!

 

[Dan]

I would much rather be in a box truck. Side door with steps was awesome.

 

[KevinL]

I tried to make this argument years ago when the V craze was big. The only way a box is more efficient is if you dual wand. And I can do that with my tm.

 

[Billy]

Using a big truck isn't all about efficiency, it is also in some case about looking different than all the other companies especially when you charge higher rates than average.

We do feel we are more efficient with our Big Truck than we ever was with our van but to each is own IMO.

 

[Mikey P]

Didn't enjoy my Van return what so ever.

 

[Mikey P]

I tried to make this argument years ago when the V craze was big. The only way a box is more efficient is if you dual wand. And I can do that with my tm.

You have 350 of hose on your van?

 

[Jim Martin]

Using a big truck isn't all about efficiency, it is also in some case about looking different than all the other companies especially when you charge higher rates than average.

We do feel we are more efficient with our Big Truck than we ever was with our van but to each is own IMO.

It's all about efficiency no matter what your driving....

this van carries everything that the box truck does....the box truck just carries more of it....

the van is a bit more efficient because I am not getting in and out of it all day long to grab something....

pros and cons.....

the box truck carries more hose for the big jobs....
van is a bit limited...

the box truck can turn on a dime...
you need a football field to turn the van.....

by the end of the day...getting in and out of that box truck gets old...
feet never leave the ground with the van....

that's about it....

at the end of the day...it's not about how you look that sets you apart....its about how well your do your job.....and what you drive is not a determination of your pricing.......

and if you want to make money...you better learn to be efficient...and you can make any set up efficient......

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Vans are MUCH easier to park in a crowded town.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Get a Spartan box truck, smaller and narrower. The feel of a van but the extra room of a box.

Plenty of room for Cimex's, OP machines, 175's second or large hose reel, what ever you need. Plus you don't have to bend over when in the truck.

http://www.supremecorp.com/supreme.php?page=product&body=service&product=66

 

[adamh]

Jim
Do you have a frresh water tank in your van?

 

[SamIam]

Box truck don't fit in my garage, Vans do! My gated community could get all CRAZY George on me if I left a truck parked out front in the drive way!

I guess I could move!

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[Desk Jockey]

That's understandable Sam boxes don't work for everyone and if you can't keep it warm its a pain too. A separate garage works great, plus as a bonus it gives you room for other stuff like cleaning rugs.

The long haired hippie was saying it was easier and more efficient. I think he's wrong AS USUAL.

 

[Desk Jockey]

It's all about efficiency no matter what your driving....

this van carries everything that the box truck does....the box truck just carries more of it....

the van is a bit more efficient because I am not getting in and out of it all day long to grab something....

pros and cons.....

the box truck carries more hose for the big jobs....
van is a bit limited...

the box truck can turn on a dime...
you need a football field to turn the van.....

by the end of the day...getting in and out of that box truck gets old...
feet never leave the ground with the van....

that's about it....

at the end of the day...it's not about how you look that sets you apart....its about how well your do your job.....and what you drive is not a determination of your pricing.......

and if you want to make money...you better learn to be efficient...and you can make any set up efficient......

You have nice trucks Jim. They look great!

 

[GCCLee]

You have 350 of hose on your van?

Yes : ) another 50 and I would be hard pressed to roll it lazy man style.

 

[Jim Martin]

Jim
Do you have a frresh water tank in your van?

Nope...I have no need for one...both trucks have a live fresh hose reel......

 

[adamh]

Most of the time I dont need a fresh tank but this year we have had many frozen water hook ups.

The vans are nicer. I am not sure I would go back a a box truck unless we were dual wanding everything again.

 

[Jim Martin]

we just don't have the frozen pipe problems that most have and when the homes are empty..I think I have run across 3 in over 10 years where the water was off.....and I just rescheduled them....so for us...it is not worth hauling the weight and taking up the room..........

 

[Desk Jockey]

I wish I could go without a fresh water tank, I could use the extra space but we even have fresh tanks on the water trucks just in case they run into sewage or mud.

 

[hogjowl]

I spent 7 hours working a Ryan's the other night and I found myself wishing I had a 210 waste tank and some port holes. I came outside at 1:00AM to find some bum looking over my equipment. It was 15 degrees at the time.

 

[BradFenstermaker]

That's what I miss about my Vortex. Secure everything while cleaning.

My rear setup is pretty secure. Misc equip Locked up side doors. Bulkhead keeps anybody out of front seats.

My Van is better MPG and faster transit. I have huge service area

 

[Desk Jockey]

I spent 7 hours working a Ryan's the other night and I found myself wishing I had a 210 waste tank and some port holes. I came outside at 1:00AM to find some bum looking over my equipment. It was 15 degrees at the time.

7-hours, that's a big restaurant. 210 recovery is one of the best things I like about Butlers, and the can put them in extended vans as well as the boxes.

 

[Billy]

It's all about efficiency no matter what your driving....

No argument Jim, me & you just don't agree & based on our past never will which is OK because everyone is entitled to their opinion.


You do have nice looking trucks though.

 

[ruff]

I'd say it is about efficiency, production rate, how you set your business and the image one wants to convey.

We all have different business models and as long as it works for us and we're honest with ourselves as to its advantages and disadvantages it's all good.

Nice to see you back Billy.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Well put Ofer and while I'd like to a agree I simply must be truthful.

Truth is unless you do as I say and do as I do, you're..........WRONG!