Hey Gang - first time poster long time lurker.
I’m finally getting in the game officially this spring and I’ve got a few options for my transport. Looking for some advice.
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I currently lease a Honda pilot and my lease is up in October. Instead of investing in a vehicle now I was considering a trailer to tow with this vehicle - I intend on offering window cleaning TRAD + WFP , pressure washing, and soft washing services. I’m looking at a cargo trailer between 3 - 5 k plus all the equipment for another 5-7k. I don’t love the trailer because of security reasons. Ladders can strap to roof rack on SUV. The vehicle is new, 2019, and I think branded with a branded trailer would be a slick little rig for the first year. This will also continue to double as my personal vehicle for kids - it has tons of room in the back as well.
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I have the opportunity to purchase a 2008 diesel Chev 3500 ambulance that’s been gutted and was going to be a camper conversiob my employer and I would get a great deal, and could also probably finance it to keep money invested in equipment initially. It’s high miles - 208000 - but mechanically sound.
Pros. It’s insulated, secure, solid AF, set up for solar, high GVWR, big towing capacity, could mount RO/DI system inside, would fit water tanks, bench seat for kids, and all other equipment easily - it’s cheap ish (10k) with handshake finance options that would free up capital for equipment.
Cons. It’s an ambulance. Is that weird? Even with a slick wrap - is this just a downright bad idea? I’m targeting high end demographic and I’m struggling with logistics vs. Overall aesthetics. High mileage and potential issues down the road.
