First Trailer Job with Homemade Pressure Washing Rig.

This was our first job using the trailer I built. After completing the first job without a trailer I decided to put this 4x8 together. No more pulling out wash machine from trunk and no more untangling and pulling heavy dirty hoses. I was nervous to leave it unattended so I often checked on it to make sure we didn't spring any leaks. This customer found us on google and hired us to clean her painted driveway and clean her patio furniture. We decided not to use a surface cleaner instead Softwash the areas. The homeowner was very happy with our service and gave us 5 stars! Can't wait to do it again!

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  • @craigstackert22
    @craigstackert224 ай бұрын

    Well done! You will learn quickly with that nice setup. Just a quick tip...for outdoor furniture, after a proper dwell time and the right mix, the unwanted organics will come off with a low pressure rinse. This will save you from damaging outdoor furniture with the turbo nozzle...it is just not worth the risk using so much pressure. Outdoor furniture usually will come clean with a 1% mix and longer dwell time. Pretreat concrete with a 3% and let dwell for awhile. I usually apply the solution to concrete first then wash house and I clean concrete last. Great job!

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the advice Craig.

  • @JohnnyLally
    @JohnnyLallyАй бұрын

    101st subscriber checking in. I’m a union operating engineer that has hit a pretty big slow period at work and I’m looking at building my own rig to get some business drummed up in Michigan near our summer home. I’m really enjoying watching your new journey

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    Ай бұрын

    Hi thank you for viewing it's def a journey and lots of fun. I enjoy the build part especially since I'm not a handyman I'm happy with what I was able to do. I am a full time barber so this is all new to me. Good luck I'm here if you need any help.

  • @robertlam-qd1xb
    @robertlam-qd1xb4 ай бұрын

    Get your lady some HUK boots. Those sneakers are going to get ruined. 😅 Great video. The rig is nice and organized. Keep up the good work.

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah man thanks !

  • @AirPodsMaxx
    @AirPodsMaxx4 ай бұрын

    Nice rig. Congrats man. That bank gonna roll in

  • @carpetmagicofwilson
    @carpetmagicofwilson4 ай бұрын

    A little tip on backing the trailer, put your hand at the very bottom of the steering wheel, and if you need the trailer to go right move your hand right, same as with going left. I know going opposite throws a lot of people off. The shorter the trailer the quicker it turns.

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes def a mind trick. I also find it easy to look backwards helps my brain steer opposite. I put a wheel on the bottom of trailer jack in case I ever need to unlatch and physically spin trailer around 🤣

  • @kurtisbiggins4594
    @kurtisbiggins45943 ай бұрын

    happy for you brother....i been in lawncare 3yrs....i love it.....but i also love what you guys and girls doing too...i recently started doing alil home washing

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    3 ай бұрын

    I watch a lot of lawn care KZread vids too. I learn a lot 👷🏼‍♂️

  • @sidokarim2335
    @sidokarim23354 ай бұрын

    good job

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    🙏

  • @kevinjones1993
    @kevinjones19934 ай бұрын

    Just to let you know , you don’t use a turbo nozzle to clean that Furniture Sh is what you should be using, you are very fortunate that you didn’t destroy their furniture

  • @PRESSURE_KINGZ23
    @PRESSURE_KINGZ233 ай бұрын

    Looks good bro

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching ! Appreciate you

  • @PRESSURE_KINGZ23

    @PRESSURE_KINGZ23

    3 ай бұрын

    Get that money bro, only goes up from here bro , started my business in the back of a Honda hatchback

  • @christopherm.esparza705
    @christopherm.esparza70526 күн бұрын

    108th subscriber

  • @Fromgreentoclean
    @Fromgreentoclean4 ай бұрын

    Came out good nice work . If it was me I would of hit it with a 3% mix right of the batt then left for 15 mins and it would of come off like butter

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah man that was the original plan but the 12v pump stopped pumping. Brand new pump too. Not sure what happen but I'm sure it was user error it started working again when I git home to inspect. I actually pulled out the pump up sprayer and hit it again with exactly 3% . The high pressure ball valve also snapped on this first use. Maybe I tightened it on too hard? Already replaced it with a DN10. Check out temu they have lots of great pressure washing fittings for less.

  • @Fromgreentoclean

    @Fromgreentoclean

    4 ай бұрын

    Yea I will take a look on there for sure

  • @PoconoWashPros
    @PoconoWashPros4 ай бұрын

    on your rig that is.

  • @christiancordero4060
    @christiancordero40603 ай бұрын

    What's that aqua colored coating on the wood? It looks like good stuff .

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks, its an outdoor wood deck paint you can get in any color swatch at HD

  • @PoconoWashPros
    @PoconoWashPros4 ай бұрын

    Congrats on taking the leap of faith and getting it done. Any chance you have a rough estimate on the price for everything and a list of items used. Thanks

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    About 5k including used trailer. can be done for less. Each titan hose reel is $400 but I wanted stainless steel plus it looks more professional I think. You can get cheaper 55 gallon drum tanks on FB these were 200 each. You'll spend a lot on hoses and fittings. If I could do it again I would have got a better pressure washer. It's a Simpson 4pm. No belt or gear :(

  • @PoconoWashPros

    @PoconoWashPros

    4 ай бұрын

    @@KrakenPressureWashing That's the washer Im looking to purchase to stay on a tight budget LMAO. Which one are you eyeing up? Thanks for the response

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    @@PoconoWashPros it works well except it dosent have a bypass unloader. I didn't know what that feature was till after I bought. hopefully I can spare you the trouble by letting you know that with this washer, you have to constantly spray water or the pump will overheat whereas with a bypass unloader, you can let off the trigger and Water will bypass through a hose back to the tank.

  • @8SecSleeper

    @8SecSleeper

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@KrakenPressureWashing What makes you afraid of your pressure washer? I ask because I got a brand new, used one time, 4 gpm pressure washer for $100. I've had units like this one many times and had no issues selling them for $600 each. What's the main advantage of belt drive? I'm thinking the important thing is to have external bypass valve that dumps back into the tank while pressure isn't being used.

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    @@8SecSleeperit's a great machine. I just don't like that it doesn't have a bypass unloader but there is a work around to install one. I purchased one for about $70 haven't installed it yet. $100 you can't go wrong. The day you upgrade this could be your backup

  • @lDubstepTime
    @lDubstepTime3 ай бұрын

    Nice build, can you link me to those red latches you used to hold the surface cleaner?

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Here's Amazon I've seen them for less on TEMU 2 Pcs Shovel Mount for Roof Rack,... www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPDZQ1YY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

  • @papintoodeep
    @papintoodeep3 ай бұрын

    Nice work brother can you tell me more about the setup with the reels. Is it welded or screwed in ?

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks man. It's an aluminum dunage rack (a shelf commonly used in restaurants) cost me $40 for 4 ft length got 2. Weighs only 6 pounds and can hold 1400 pounds I drilled holes and bolted it to the side of trailer. I have a video on it. Here's the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o2eLr9KeZNqWkbQ.htmlsi=iFS5PFiIfg5BrVqI

  • @nikitax0107
    @nikitax01074 ай бұрын

    Hello

  • @juliebeans7886

    @juliebeans7886

    3 ай бұрын

    hi

  • @caseypinder6990
    @caseypinder69904 ай бұрын

    What is that aluminum piece the hose reels are sitting on?

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad ya asked. I found an aluminum dunage rack that is commonly used in restaurants. It's basically an aluminum shelf that holds 1400 pounds and only weighs 6lbs I was concerned how the welds would hold up being it's bolted to side rail of trailer but It gets support from the wheel well. I may cut of the legs or attach a custom made sigh to it. $40 for a 4 foot long piece can't go wrong. It's strong, light, rust proof looks cool and cheap. No need to cut wood or weld. Just bolt on.

  • @tvcula
    @tvcula4 ай бұрын

    good day, great job,, professional,, what do you use before washing the detergent to release the dirt,, thank you very much,, greetings from Italy

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    Greetings 👋 sodium hypochlorite aka bleach preferably 12.5 %

  • @tvcula

    @tvcula

    4 ай бұрын

    @@KrakenPressureWashingthank you, my friend, for your advice, you were healthy and had a lot of work, greetings

  • @KrakenPressureWashing
    @KrakenPressureWashing4 ай бұрын

    lol looking back not sure I can call this little 4x8 a "rig"

  • @2blacklabs
    @2blacklabs4 ай бұрын

    Where in the world did you get them hose reels, and how much?

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    They are 12 inch Titan stainless steel. I was going to go with some Walmart hose reels but these really give a professional look and will last a long time . They are sold all over the Internet for about $400 apiece. I would not recommend this to someone just starting out but for me it was a nonnegotiable to have good hose reels.

  • @brandenpatterson9936
    @brandenpatterson99364 ай бұрын

    Nice little setup man. Do you have a link to that ladder rack ? Looking to install one just like that on my 5x8 trailer

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    a.co/d/aazJBO3

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    It's nice because it has adjustment screws to tighten so you won't get any rattle

  • @brandenpatterson9936

    @brandenpatterson9936

    4 ай бұрын

    @@KrakenPressureWashing cool, thanks man

  • @christopherm.esparza705
    @christopherm.esparza70526 күн бұрын

    Nice work. Would love to talk to you. I’m considering going into the business

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    26 күн бұрын

    Hi thanks for watching. Are you in South Florida ?

  • @SunderBlue22
    @SunderBlue22Ай бұрын

    You did all that with no hot water?

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    Ай бұрын

    I guess it would be helpful but I built this on a budget plus the trailer is only 4x8. Lastly my CRV is not rated to pull anything heavier than what's already onboard.

  • @SunderBlue22

    @SunderBlue22

    Ай бұрын

    @@KrakenPressureWashing well I’m not hating. I want to specialize in concrete driveway and oil stains and it seems like hot water is a must for that. props for doing this and getting your own business going bro….

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    Ай бұрын

    I agree if I was doing commercial work store fronts, dumpsters restaurants I probably would want to use hot water but for typical residential work here in Florida. It's not necessary.. the degreaser from Southeast soft wash works very well however it's too expensive. I'm sure you can find something comparable for way less..

  • @novicenova
    @novicenova4 ай бұрын

    Awesome job. Do you have a link for the table/platform that your hose reels are mounted on?

  • @KrakenPressureWashing

    @KrakenPressureWashing

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi it's an aluminum dunage rack used in the restaurant industry. Solid it holds about 1,400 pounds and weighs like 6lb. Cost about $40 I made a video on it will prob make another as I'm new at making you tube videos and could prob do a better job video : kzread.info/dash/bejne/o2eLr9KeZNqWkbQ.htmlsi=_M4EieovK214BxN- Racks: www.webstaurantstore.com/14877/dunnage-racks.html