My Window Cleaning Van Setup - VW Transporter
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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I must say, I do have to keep a tidy van but still have everything to hand mate, plus if a customer has a look in. Hot water lets you work quicker and less chemicals all year round and a bonus in the winter. Power reel is a must for me as well, again more efficient = more money and less fatigue as I’m getting older now. Be lucky Ash 👍
Thanks. Yes, it’s good to be organised and work efficiently. When cleaning by the traditional method I would rather have a bucket of hot water rather than cold. I would love to add hot water to this system, but would the benefit outway the cost? An electric reel seems a much more viable upgrade at the moment.😃👍🏼
To be honest I went from traditional for over 20 years to WFP with all the gear because didn’t like the idea reeling hose in by hand on the smaller jobs and hot water for winter. If had to do bit by bit power reel would be first ✅ have good weekend mate
Love your hazardous trip signs, I may respectfully Knick that idea.
No problem.😜👍🏼
Hot water option will defo blow you away as much as pure water. Another level all over again. Highly recommended 👌
Really helpful video for showing how to set up your van
Thanks for your comments.😎👍🏼
Hi Ashley, thank you for another informative video. Keeps safe
Many thanks for your comments. Take care out there.😃👍🏼
Vans looking fantastic Ash. Keep up the good work. 👍
Squeaky Clean Dave Thanks! I consider myself very fortunate to be so well equipped. It’s great to have a van that really helps me get the job done in such a good way. I hope you are doing ok with the current situation etc.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Im good thanks mate. Very unusual times we are living in. 👍
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Hi.
I have been really enjoying your videos. Very informative, and honest. I come from a car restoration background, and I'm looking at a new industry to break in to. With that said, I may stick to detailing car paintwork. Love your enthusiasm for what you do. Great stuff.
Cheers
Kev
Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoy my videos and find them helpful.😃👍🏼
I though on the reels to save a few quid. Seen a guy convert the handles to a socket and then a cordless drill. Worked a treat
Interesting idea!😃👍🏼
Great set up thanks for filming it 👍 😀
skinny flip flop Thanks. I hope you find my channel useful.😃👍🏼
Great video and good to see the van in use . . .:-)
It’s really made a difference to my business.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Great to hear...
Excellent set ash up and well organised just how I would like it myself and good inspiration to all. 👍🏻
Thanks! Yes, I hope there are some good ideas there that everyone could try.😃👍🏼
Wow-Great set-up!
Thanks! It works well for me.😃👍🏼
Fantastic set up fair play to you
Thanks. It’s been a great reliable system for me.😃👍🏼
great setup and great cars. I would like that too.
Thanks. It’s really helped my business.😃👍🏼
Ash to save your back getting that washer in and out of the van you could get a small electric winch and connect it up to your leisure battery, just an an idea as they are not expensive. Enjoyed the vid cheers .M
Thanks! Not a bad idea about the winch.😃👍🏼
I’ve a 650 litre 2 man system and in the summer we’ll use over 1000 litres easily . I’m in a soft water area so it’s easy filled at lunch of a customers tap and I’m able to work the rest of the day . 650 litres without re filling I’d be out of water by 2 or half 2 probably
Yes, I want to make a video to talk about this more. I don’t have two of us working every day. And usually I will break up the day with maybe a Trad job or gutters or something. So it works well for me and my business, but yeah, I think if you are wfp all day every day with two men, you will need at least 800litres.😃👍🏼
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I’m just wfp windows - no trad , gutters or power washing . I’ve seen loads of people using much less water than me so I’d be interested to know how lol .
Looking forward to seeing Paul's Van......
It’s on the way soon.😃👍🏼
Great setup! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for commenting!😃👍🏼
Nice van very nice Ash
Thanks! It’s turned out to be a really great tool for my business.😃👍🏼
Love your content Ashley. Just wondering when there will be an update on Paul’s setup. I know he was in the process of fitting out the van but don’t think there was an update on the finished product 👍👍
Thanks! Yes, there is a video of Paul’s finished van. It should be in the Van Setups playlist or Friends of A.E.Mackintosh playlist on my channel.😃👍🏼
Good video mate, but how do you connect your pressure washer to you existing waster supply is it through those ports?
When I am pressure washing I use the customers outside tap.😃👍🏼
Nice rig
Thanks!😎👍🏼
Hi Ashley, i wonder if you or a fellow subscriber on here can diagnose my current problem? Ive got a Grippatank van mount system and for some reason it has stopped producing water from the waste outlet when filling? It fills just fine but intead of 60/40 its 100% water going straight into tank!
Probably best if you get in touch with grippatank as they will know your setup and be in the best position to help you.😉👍🏼
Another great video .
Hi ash just getting my vw transporter kitted out as we speak. Looking to take the window cleaning world by storm haha. Also would you recommend a sky vac atom I'm thinking of purchasing it as an add on service. Hope you have a great day loved your videos and knowledge from day 1. Keep it up bud
Ryan Lemmon That’s cool. I hope your plans go well! If you have room for a bigger vac with the better poles, I would recommend that. If you only plan do do occasional gutter cleaning, the atom is for you.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh which vac would you reccomend then mate?
Well it depends on your budget and your business I suppose. The Skyvac Industrial with the elite poles is the absolute ultimate gutter vac. But it will take up more room in the van.😃👍🏼
Can you fit your pressure washer along with flat surface cleaner and buffer tank/wheelie bin in there too? I’d be interested to see it all packed to the brim.
Yes it all goes in. I’ve got a decent set of ramps and a slightly smaller wheelie bin.😃👍🏼
Another great Vid, do you have a separate van for driveway cleaning as I noticed this is window and guttering cleaning only, no sky vac ect? ?
I load my pressure washer or gutter vac on top of the tank. I’ve got a good set of ramps to make loading easier.👍🏼
Is it tap water that goes into the tank and comes at as pure via the RO/DI?
No issues with pressure coming out the poles is they...
Yes, tap water is filtered on its way into the tank.👍🏼
Hello, I'm very new to this game and have zero experience in the game I'm using a pro pure clean pump, with a filter and resin system, in practice I'm running the pump at 40. what is the ideal pressure for best results and water conservation, by the way your videos are really good, informative and educational. Also I'm thinking of using a 1 foot hose with a on/off valve between my reel and pole connection to conserve water, do you think this would be ok, or would it cause problems. I hope you can help me out, your channel is outstanding and I'm delighted I've picked up so much from your videos. Thank you.
Hi Ashley. Where can I buy the same hose protectors from please
They are from Streamline, they came with my system but I’m not sure if they sell them individually. I get asked about them quite a bit.😆👍🏼
Hi, great content have you got swb or lwb van?
Thanks. It’s a short wheelbase van.👍🏼
What turbo nozzle do you prefer? 030-50? Which one precisely?
Form 20 liter buckets on the roof to 650 liter tank ✌️😄
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2 quick questions Ashley, how do supply power to the filter system? Do you plug it in when your at home, or do you have a different way of supplying it with power.
2. Whats the name of the unit you have underneath the bus for the water inlet and outlet.
Thx in advance
The van alternator also charges the battery for the pump system. I plug it into the tap when I get home to fill it with water.
What brand and model are the reels?
They’re Streamline reels that came with the system.
Great videos mate. I am new to the game and is great for me. The warning cone made me think about insurance Could i ask what insurance you suggest i have commercial insurance for the van but what do you have to protect yourself (public liability) is it a separate policy all together or a add on to the van insurance.
Cheers
Yes, you must have a public liability insurance.😃👍🏼
Hi mate, I am based in Northern Ireland and in the early stages of thinking about starting a window cleaning busses. I have lots of questions is there a better way to reach you.
aemackintosh.com/training-consultation/
You have mentioned you carry 600L of water. But realistically, for all cleaning services altogether, how much water do you use per day on average? Thanks.
It depends what I’m doing. I can only do one thing at a time. My pressure washer is a 21litre per minute machine.👍🏼
I like the big long led tights in the van were you get them..?
They were already in the van when I bought it. Pretty cool though aren’t they.😃👍🏼
Hi, can I ask what are the length of the ramps? I’ve got the same system and need to get my pressure washer up into the van so have been looking at getting some like these
Not sure now. If I remember rightly there were two sizes, I went for the longer ramps. Glad I did.👍🏼
What would you say about having hot water. Is it worth getting. 👍
Luca I have never tried it. It’s a big investment. But I know a bucket of warm water is always better than a bucket of cold. But I don’t know if it makes that much difference with pure water?😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh ok cheers.
Would you have preferred the upright tank which allows you more space
There are pros and cons to each. If I had an upright tank the reels would still have take up quite a bit of space. And the weight of the water with a full tank can make the vehicle a bit unstable. So I feellike the flat tank is better weight distribution and gives me loads of space on top, it’s just getting the equipment up there is a slight downside.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh did they advice you or totally your decision?
what are the chemicals for and if you add them to tank do you need to wash tank out after use ?
I never put chemicals in the tank. I made a video about window cleaning chemicals and what I use them for.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh nice one , i have a look thanks for reply
What payload would you need for all that equipment? Roof rack ladders, full tank, guttervac ect? Do you get through alot of fuel with that weight?
Good point. The payload of the vehicle is about 1ton. There is a bit of weight in the fit out before you even add the water. So, yeah, I had it weighed with a full tank and it wasn’t far off the payload. So I thought that by the time you add two people, the pressure washer, ladder and whatever else I might load it up with, I decided to upgrade the rear suspension. So I got shocks and springs. Made such a great difference.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh can I ask is it a T28 or T30 & what shocks did you upgrade to Ash ?
Can you recommend Van but not too expensive . Regards
Varitech Systems does have a good range of cheaper options too. Check out their website.👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Thanks . But I think about vehicle not a tools . Regards
Oh yes, plenty of cheaper van options out there if you shop around. Be sure to check the payload of the vehicle to make sure it can carry the required weight you need.😃👍🏼
Hey, how many litres does you tank hold inside the van? Id love to know.
It’s a 650litre tank. But I suppose, realistically it holds about 600 when it’s full.😃👍🏼
Where do you get your water from
I fill up at home.😃👍🏼
Where did you purchase the rubber mat Ashley?
I just got it from eBay. There are a few sellers doing different thicknesses and different grip patterns. Mine is 4mm thick and it’s pretty heavy duty.😃👍🏼
If you don't mind me asking mate how much did your set up cost you including everything pressure washer hoses poles van water tank the full works mate cheers
I’ve never added up the cost of all my equipment. And if I did, I don’t think I would want to put it on here.
Ok cheers mate just wanted a rough idea about setting one up 👍
The water fed pole installation alone is around 7k. But it’s best to get in touch with the people at Varitech to discuss your specific needs and get a quote.😃👍🏼
Ok thanks mate 👍
@@ozzyefc44 hello
Depending on you water tds reading for which set up you will need
you can make your own set up easy to do and a 3rd of the price
Do you find it an issue with only one sliding door?
I thought I might at first, but it’s ok. I have things strapped down along the side that doesn’t have a door, so it actually works well for me like that.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Thanks for taking the time to reply Ash. Good to hear your experience. I don't think twin sliding doors is essential for me tbh. Best Wishes
How much per window
It depends how big the window is.😆👍🏼
Love this system . How long does it take to fill up once empty ? Thanks
About 8 hours from completely empty, but it will depend on your water pressure.😃👍🏼
I'd stick to manual reels mate. I find electric reels breakdown alot so more problems than its worth imo
Thanks.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh you're welcome 👍 I enjoy your videos btw. I joined a window cleaning company last Christmas so been watching to get ideas from other companies in how they work and set up
Great! I’m glad you find my channel helpful. I really like these reels actually, they are so smooth and easy to operate. The only thing that annoys me slightly is the handle that sticks out. But that’s being a bit picky.😃👍🏼
Yeah I can see what you mean about the handles. But yeah I find the manual ones really light to reel in. The motorised ones are a nice break to reel in but when they break down they are so much stiffer to reel in. Expensive to get as well.
If you swapped reels around the handle would face the wall of van and eliminates them sticking out
How much was the van
The pure water setup costs around 7k to be fitted.😃👍🏼
And how much was the van and can u tell me the model
It’s a VW Transporter.😃👍🏼
650 is not enough for 2 operators unless you can pop home and top up from a static tank.
Yes, thanks for your advice before. I want to do a video to talk about this more. 800litres would have been better. But I don’t work with two people all the time and I have so many other external services too. So I usually try and mix it up with other jobs during the day so it’s not just windows. So the 600 works well for me. But yeah, you are right, 800 would be ideal for two man all day every day.😃👍🏼
Love the design of your van, can I ask how much it cost you? I got a blade going across mine with bubbles behind even though I use pole system haha
I myself would rather a much larger van such as the larger vw or m.a.n. vans.
Ian Purcell Sure. It depends on the type of work you are doing I suppose. I do a lot of domestic so I was keen on a short wheel base van for getting around the country lanes and onto right domestic driveways etc.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Each to there own obviously. I myself would rather be able to walk down the centre of the van with the equipment on either side.But that's just me,doesn't mean it's any better or worse than your van layout. Tidy worker tidy work.
youd have to have a heated garage to own this.. how expensive is that! lol.
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@@aemackintosh i mean, i didnt really think it through you could empty it for the winter.. der. lol. but still it would be pretty dang tricky if the lines burst cuz something froze. i guess you could like run a leaf blower through it in the fall. lol.
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You need to run 2 vans imo.. one for Trad and smallish jobs and one maybe just just for WFP or Just pressure washing etc .....all is tax deductable as self employed . plus the van you are not using could be used for advertising on days in you live in a suitable area where people can see it ....
That is something I have been thinking about, my business has changed a lot in the last couple of years. We will see what happens. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
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Ryan Fewster Thanks.😃👍🏼
with respect to your content i want to tell you that background music is a little annoying. Since English is not my first language i am also struggling to understand what you are saying. I am fully focused on what you are saying about the setup here but your voice was low compare to the music. Thanks for the video anyway.
Thanks for the feedback. I’m very passionate about music and try to include as much variety as I can. The type of device you are watching it on may make a difference to the sound quality.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh I had my JBL E55BT overhead headphones :) I want to thank you so much for the channel. All these valuable information is provided for free by you. I hope god gives you whatever you want in your life. I will be watching your videos step by step to learn everyday. I hope you have a good night.