Thread: TMF's "Baddest" Truck Mount & Set up on the Planet! TMF Custom Carpet Cleaning Builds now Available!

I started it a few weeks before May 2010 Connections. After returning from Connections I am inspired to build the baddest truck mount and set up on the planet. Kind of like Orange County Choppers meets Carpet Cleaning. Hope you like it!

TMF is now offering custom truck mount builds catered to your needs. Please contact me at 1-757-486-3532 or via pm or email...roballen@truckmountforums.com .


I will be using a diesel fired Masterblend El Diablo. Now as to why I didn't choose an Aerotech or Vortex;

No space for my diverse services
I'm not a fan of direct drives
Repairs are difficult
Parts are expensive
Gas guzzlers

And MOST of all I am DONE with over engineered Heat Exchanger units. I don't want my vacuum restricted to create heat,I don't want lots of solenoids and tons of propitiatory parts. All of this leads to costly repairs, frequent downtime and unhappy customers.



This is just a few reasons why I am headed in the direction of this build. Overall I feel when I am done I will save 30k and have more room,have many more features,be more efficient and look better.

TMF is now offering custom truck mount builds catered to your needs. Please contact me at 1-757-486-3532.

1st I searched for a one owner box truck with low miles. I found 2002 Ford Box Truck w/26,000 miles. I prefer a used truck and new machines to save depreciation,insurance and tax's. It must be low miles and in mint condition as this one was. Like I mentioned earlier I also opted with the Masterblend El Diablo because after extensive tests at Industry Connections I found it to be a 15k machine that performed like a 25k machine. Loads of heat and suction in a small package that cannot be beat. With no heat exchangers,solenoids,sensors and over engineering I will have reduced operating costs coupled with little to no downtime. This machine cannot be beat for performance and price imho!


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Teaser Vid ;




NIGHT & DAY







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Other pics;

Here is a picture of my first box truck project. Before and after. (Note:I am showing it loaded with water damage equip,without water damage equip there is a lot of room)

BEFORE




AFTER



Here is the only pic of it w/out water damage equip (excuse the ugly mug)

Door is done! Now it's time to move onto clean,prep,paint and stain.

Check back often. I'll be adding pics as we progress.

Door installed.
Clean and seal the walls

Hose reels just came in...

(2) 200ft electric vacuum reels
(2) 200ft solution reels
(1) 200ft fresh water reel

OK I am back from Connections and an extended vacation/golf trip. TMF was well represented,we won the Connections Golf Tournament!

The trip really inspired me. I am shifting this build from a company truck to a show truck. I am going to go all out and any suggestions appreciated. I want it to be the "baddest" tm and set up on the planet.

Now back to the build pictorial;

Sealed the floor to make it water tight. Then I installed marine grade carpet.

OK I figured if we are going to attempt to build the "baddest" set up on the planet we would need some "bling". So I went to pick up some real diamond plate instead of the green paint theme of my present company. I had no idea how much it was but knew we needed the best available. WOW! Diamond plate looks great but it is pricey. Then it can cost 20 bucks for each cut because it has to be sheared (if you hand cut it then it will "blue out" from heat).

But to start I wanted a stainless steel catch pan to keep the marine carpet pristine...







Installation I can do myself. Here is a sample pic of Seth putting it into position for us.



2 Seth's is a scary thing


This stuff is beautiful...


David doing the finish work,notice the cut detail!

are you going to put a portable!

Originally Posted by locko-fabara

are you going to put a portable!

Yes I will have a portable in there too...

Here are the reels installed



Notice the "live" solution reel



400 ft Supra-Flex vacuum hose and 400 ft of GY solution hose



100 Gallon Fresh Water Tank with built in chemical shelf

Looking good so far ... can't wait to see more pics :-)

VERY NICE Rob!!!! Looks like its going to be a very clean and nice set-up.. Makes me want to get another box truck..
Can't wait to see when its all done!!
Frank

If gas goes through the roof. Would you go all electric?

You can make a bad a$$ electric with great power and heat.

What are the plans for the fuel tank for the TM?

[QUOTE=Richard Baldwin;105921]Only 100 gallon for a big honkin truck like that? Im surprised!
IF you want the ultimate truckmount, for 80k and you could just get a premade Aerotech or Vortex unit all assembled, installed and ready to go!

Richard I feel water tank size has a point of diminishing returns. Here is why;

Bulky and space robbers.
Heavy and wear out vehicles components prematurely.
I use 200' "live" continuous fill water inlet lines
And they are ugly imho.

Stanley Steemer doesn't even run fresh water tanks in our area.

Now as to why I didn't choose an Aerotech or Vortex;

No space for my diverse services
I'm not a fan of direct drives
Repairs are difficult
Parts are expensive
Gas guzzlers

And MOST of all I am DONE with over engineered Heat Exchanger units. I don't want my vacuum restricted to create heat,I don't want lots of solenoids and tons of propitiatory parts. All of this leads to costly repairs, frequent downtime and unhappy customers.



This is just a few reasons why I am headed in the direction of this build. Overall I feel when I am done I will save 30k and have more room,have many more features,be more efficient and look better.

Wrapped live solution lead...



Boom swivel install...



200' of "live" solution line



Don't forget overhead lights...