Truck Mounts: Slide-in vs. Van Powered

The introduction of truck mount carpet cleaning equipment dramatically changed the dynamics of running a carpet cleaning business. With these tools, a small or start-up business can offer ‘steam extraction’ or carpet steam cleaning services on par with the big boys. The focus now shifts back to the customer and who can provide the best service for the best price from the initial phone call to the completion of a job well done. These truck mount carpet cleaners (although most are mounted into carpet cleaning vans) come in two distinct configurations…slide-ins and van powered or direct drive. Let’s take a look at the differences between these two types and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

SLIDE_IN TRUCK MOUNTS
Slide-in truck mounts are so called due to their ability to ‘slide’ into a regular cargo van or box truck and bolt to the floor of the vehicle. They come with their own power [more]

Box Truck or Cargo Van?

What is a Box Truck?
A box truck is a vehicle usually ranging in size from 14 to 24 feet that carries a separate cargo area i.e. box, that sits atop the chassis or truck frame. The cargo area is separate from the cab and usually there is no access from the cab to the cargo area. The cargo area is accessible via a rear garage-type door that rolls up. The most common use for these trucks is as moving vans, rental trucks e.g. Ryder or U-Haul and for appliance or furniture delivery.

Box trucks are made by a wide range of companies. GMC, Freightliner, International, Isuzu, Ford, Nissan are only a partial list of manufacturers. They’re also available in diesel or gas models so the decision to consider a box truck will take a considerable amount of homework. However, once your homework is done, there are a plethora of sites on [more]