RX20 vs RV360

Discussion in 'VLM / OP / Encapsulation' started by aspenedelen, Oct 9, 2008.

  1. aspenedelen Active Member

    Member Since:
    Mar 21, 2006
    Message Count:
    2,149
    Location:
    South Dakota
    Ratings Received:
    +276 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Anthony Edelen
    Business Location:
    United States
    Anyone have both of these and use them on a regular basis? I would like to know the main differences why someone would choose the RX vs RV360 and vice vesa. Thanks,
  2. TWIMAO New Member

    Member Since:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Message Count:
    478
    Location:
    NC
    Ratings Received:
    +83 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Tom Wilson
    Business Location:
    United States
    good question. I would be interested in knowing the same.
  3. johntalley Elite Member

    Member Since:
    Jun 19, 2008
    Message Count:
    1,678
    Location:
    federal Way,Wa 98003
    Ratings Received:
    +92 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    John Talley
    I have never used .. But would like some info as well ??
  4. aspenedelen Active Member

    Member Since:
    Mar 21, 2006
    Message Count:
    2,149
    Location:
    South Dakota
    Ratings Received:
    +276 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Anthony Edelen
    Business Location:
    United States
    I take it no one here knows the difference btw. the two machines and why you would use one instead of the other?
  5. Brutus New Member

    Member Since:
    Sep 28, 2008
    Message Count:
    10
    Location:
    Dorset, England
    Ratings Received:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Daryl Tonks
    Hi
    over here it seems that the people who have used them say
    that the rx20 is the better machine, more robust will stand up to larger
    commercial work and can be a bit big for domestic.
    The rv360 is not as strong and more suited for domestic work not really up to large commercial.

    Regards

    Daryl
  6. breezer New Member

    Member Since:
    Jan 12, 2008
    Message Count:
    20
    Location:
    Gulf Breeze ,Florida
    Ratings Received:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Kelvin Magee
    I use the rv360 on both commercial & residential. Would not trade it. Saves time for me over a wand & does a much better job. Funny thing is I bought it in early 07. Tried it one time & did not like it. So I let it sit for a year before I took it out again. I guess I jus got use to it & it has been my sidekick ever since. Customers luv it & what a time saver.
  7. RC Eden Carpet Cleaning New Member

    Member Since:
    May 26, 2008
    Message Count:
    774
    Location:
    Bellevue, Wa (Greater Seattle Area)/Spokane, Washi
    Ratings Received:
    +82 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Rich Eden
    I have both machines.

    I use the 360 for trashed residential, probably 5 times a week.
    I use the RX-20 for trashed commercial probably 2 times a week.

    I really like both machines and will continue to have them on my vans but sometimes you just can't beat the efficiency of a glided wand and a skilled operator... ok well sorta skilled :biggrin:
  8. Elwood J New Member

    Member Since:
    Nov 9, 2006
    Message Count:
    175
    Location:
    Sedro-Woolley, WA
    Ratings Received:
    +6 / 0 / -0
    I can speak only on the RX20, We at one time used this machine or the Original Roto Vac on every residentual job. I had 3 of each. We wanded the edges and RXed or Roto Vaced the rest because the agitation could not bre beat. In the past 5 years I have gone back to better cleaning chemistry, the glided wand and a rotary brush machine if I need extra aggitation. Some still swear by them especialy since they also have been fitted with glides for faster drying times.

    A few of my buds have the rv360 and like it alot

    Yesterday at our swap meet there was 2 RX20's, 1 roto vac and a rv360 there for sale.
  9. Bluevictory New Member

    Member Since:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Message Count:
    64
    Location:
    logan, utah
    Ratings Received:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    alan weatherston
    Business Location:
    United States
    i have not used the rx but the weght alone scares me 50? pounds i have the 360 and use it on the worst apartment carpets it only weighs about 20 however i have found that unless you have some experience overwetting can happen
    rarely use it in resid. it takes longer bcus you have to get the edges and corners with a wand anyway.
  10. TheEyeball Well-Known Member

    Member Since:
    May 17, 2008
    Message Count:
    6,548
    Location:
    Indianapolis
    Ratings Received:
    +2,239 / 1 / -2
    Real Name:
    Ross Trittipo
    Business Location:
    United States
    The 360 weighs 39 lbs. The design of the machine is meant to reduce dry time. The only way I can think of "overwetting" the carpet is if you don't plug your vacuum hose onto the machine.
  11. kingjoelking Active Member

    Member Since:
    Mar 26, 2008
    Message Count:
    1,218
    Location:
    AZ
    Ratings Received:
    +287 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Joel Riggs
    Business Location:
    United States
    I use the RV 360. The over wetting heis talkng about i beliwvw is based on the fact that they send them out with 1.5 jets. If used with a truck mount and 500 PSi that is too much. Dropped down to the 1.0 jets and it dry's much faster, I will not use the Rv on commercial. But i use it on all Residential work. It provides awesome results and happy customers.
  12. Nick P Active Member

    Member Since:
    Sep 30, 2008
    Message Count:
    1,368
    Location:
    Florida
    Ratings Received:
    +166 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Nick Palumbo
    Business Location:
    United States
    Rv360

    I have the rv360 with greenglides on it.It runs smooth, and it really works well on both commerical and residential for me.
    Nick :AddEmoticons0423:
  13. Steve Bohnert New Member

    Member Since:
    Sep 29, 2008
    Message Count:
    23
    Ratings Received:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Steve Bohnert
    I started off and still have my rotary brush with bucket . It has never failed me going on 20 years. I have an rx20 and it is also very good but does take more work. I have since gone with a rotary with bucket and two sprayers in front . This with a glided wand can not be beat. Easier and much faster.
  14. larpy New Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Message Count:
    414
    Location:
    Colorado
    Ratings Received:
    +75 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Chris
    Business Location:
    United States

    Explain the advantages of the glides to me. I just purchased a Rotovac 360 and was looking at glides today and was told by Interlink that buying glides for the 360 was pointless because they have factory teflon "glides" already on them. Also Nick what jet and psi do you run? Thanks in advance for any info.
  15. dryguy New Member

    Member Since:
    Jan 9, 2007
    Message Count:
    231
    Location:
    MO
    Ratings Received:
    +15 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    glenn martin
    Business Location:
    United States
    rv360

    I have the rv360 and love it. Carpet does dry faster. Mine came with stainless sloted glides.
  16. floorguy_724 Active Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 21, 2008
    Message Count:
    2,822
    Location:
    Salad Bowl, Cali
    Ratings Received:
    +319 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
    Business Location:
    United States
    Great thread man! Have been wondering the same thing for a while!
  17. Mr Bill New Member

    Member Since:
    Apr 6, 2007
    Message Count:
    138
    Location:
    Brick, New Jersey
    Ratings Received:
    +14 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Bill Vincelli
    Business Location:
    United States
    I have the RV360 and love it, Mine has the stainless slotted glides as well.

    I am very interested to hear about the green glides for this machine I didn't know they were made. I would definitely be interested in buying them.
  18. agrota New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 6, 2008
    Message Count:
    164
    Location:
    Las Vegas
    Ratings Received:
    +16 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Allen Grota
    Business Location:
    United States
    I tried a 360 at my supplier's place...I hated it! I typically use a 175 to scrub but then have to extract with a wand...I really would like to hear from anyone who had a regular Rotovac and then went to the 360. Isn't it easier "wanding" forward and back with the old style than swinging the 360 side to side? The carpet I was on was just glued down (no pad) and it dragged big time.
  19. Pat Carroll Member

    Member Since:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Message Count:
    707
    Location:
    MN
    Ratings Received:
    +116 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Patrick Carroll
    Business Location:
    United States
    I have the rx20 and love it. I tried the roto360 at a cad and was not impressed. It bounced all over the place on commercial glue down, no matter who was trying it out. I'm sure it would be fine for aprtments and houses but I don't see me going out to buy one just for that.
  20. Mile High Ron New Member

    Member Since:
    Jan 12, 2010
    Message Count:
    216
    Location:
    Denver
    Ratings Received:
    +30 / 0 / -0
    Real Name:
    Ron Dick
    Business Location:
    United States
    Hey Allen
    What I have found out and it would be with rx or 360 is you have to give it time. Every thing at first you tend not to like. I use the rx every where
    and would not clean with out it. I remember the first TM I got I hated the first day or so but again would not clean with out it now. I would like to try a 360 for smaller areas.

Share This Page

Users found this page by searching for:

  1. rv360 carpet