The cost for reliable carpet cleaning vans varies across manufacturer and age of the van. Newer vans are always preferred but can be expensive for the first time operator. There are plenty of used vans on the market but ‘buyer beware. These vans are workhorses and most likely have already seen a lot of heavy duty. Skimping on price is not recommended as this is one of the most important components of your carpet cleaning business.
The decision of which van should be made in conjunction with the type and age of the cleaning equipment it will carry. It’s usually a good idea to insure that the useful life of the van is greater than the useful life of the cleaning equipment to avoid having to move all the equipment into a new van. Many carpet cleaning equipment companies will sell their equipment pre-installed in a specific type of van. This is a good option for new businesses as it simplifies the start-up process and enables the new owner to focus on finding customers vs. configuring the van and the cleaning equipment. Also, many used vans are available with the cleaning equipment already installed. These can be a cost effective way to start your new business. However, you must be sure to evaluate the van and equipment separately to insure your getting what you need.
Typical costs for the van alone are detailed in the tables below as quoted from Edmund’s. Even if you are buying a van already equipped, you should know how the price breaks down between the van and the cleaning equipment to insure you’re getting a fair price.
GMC Savana prices:
Current GMC Savana $27,553 – $33,033
2009 GMC Savana $24,022 – $28,306
2008 GMC Savana $19,503 – $22,727
2007 GMC Savana $15,540 – $18,387
2006 GMC Savana $13,027 – $15,221
2005 GMC Savana $10,071 – $12,756
2004 GMC Savana $8,582 – $10,461
2003 GMC Savana $6,613 – $8,253
2002 GMC Savana $5,183 – $7,617
2001 GMC Savana $4,591 – $7,002
2000 GMC Savana $4,040 – $5,358
1999 GMC Savana $3,510 – $4,160
1998 GMC Savana $3,075 – $3,705
1997 GMC Savana $2,764 – $3,355
1996 GMC Savana $2,404 – $2,936
Ford E-Series Prices:
Current Ford Econoline Cargo $23,190 - $27,364
2008 Ford Econoline Cargo $16,170 - $19,555
2007 Ford Econoline Cargo $11,621 – $14,452
2006 Ford Econoline Cargo $9,328 – $11,608
2005 Ford Econoline Cargo $8,685 - $10,295
2004 Ford Econoline Cargo $7,226 – $8,545
2003 Ford Econoline Cargo $6,124 – $7,335
2002 Ford Econoline Cargo $4,974 – $5,981
2001 Ford Econoline Cargo $4,235 – $5,184
2000 Ford Econoline Cargo $3,767 - $4,658
1999 Ford Econoline Cargo $3,196 – $4,100
Dodge RAM and Sprinter Prices:
Current Dodge Sprinter $ 38,533 – $ 43,178
2008 Dodge Sprinter $ 34,255 – $ 38,239
2007 Dodge Sprinter $ 27,214 – $ 30,468
2006 Dodge Sprinter $ 18,991 – $ 22,913
2005 Dodge Sprinter $ 15,107 – $ 18,263
2004 Dodge Sprinter $ 13,249 – $ 15,630
2003 Dodge Sprinter $ 10,983 – $ 13,296
2000 Dodge Ram Van $ 2,894 – $ 3,690
1999 Dodge Ram Van $ 2,613 – $ 3,425
1998 Dodge Ram Van $ 2,273 – $ 2,849
1997 Dodge Ram Van $ 1,867 – $ 2,333
1996 Dodge Ram Van $ 1,645 – $ 2,116
1995 Dodge Ram Van $ 1,462 – $ 1,916
1994 Dodge Ram Van $ 1,343 – $ 1,929
1993 Dodge Ram Van $ 1,200 – $ 1,808
1992 Dodge Ram Van $ 1,095 – $ 1,519
1991 Dodge Ram Van $ 992 – $ 1,185
1990 Dodge Ram Van $ 897 – $ 1,018
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Great post – these numbers are right in line with what we see on our site, perhaps a little higher. But of course the quality and shape of the vehicles varies drastically, as does the equipment that is included (ie. truckmounts, etc). Great post, very interesting stuff!