No trailer. No van. No tank. No generator. The exact rig I built into the back of my SUV, start to finish.
So they wait. They save up. They tell themselves they'll start "once they can afford the setup." And most of them never start at all — stuck behind a price tag that was never actually required.
I put my whole mobile setup into the back of a regular SUV for about $300 — and I've run my detailing business out of it ever since. No tank. No generator. It runs off the customer's water and power. Hose to their spigot, cord to their outlet, and I'm working.
The six charts I keep on my phone for jobs — dilution ratios, the detail order, pad & polish, and more. Free.
Get the free chartsThe setup in the photo up top is the one I use on real jobs. I built it for about $300 and I've booked real work out of it for over a year.
This is my real setup and what it cost me to build. What you do with it is up to you.
Basic hand tools and a drill. No fabrication or welding. If you can follow steps in order, you can build it.
That's what mine cost to build. Prices vary by where you shop and what you already own, but the part list is in the guide so you'll know before you spend.
Any SUV, wagon, or hatchback with foldable rear seats and cargo space. I show exactly how mine is built so you can adapt it to yours.
No. The rig runs off the customer's water and power — hose to their spigot, cord to their outlet. No tank, no generator to buy or haul.
It's an instant download. Buy it, and the PDF is yours right away to keep on your phone or print.
Stop waiting on a trailer you don't need. Here's the exact setup I started with.
Get the Blueprint — $38The six charts I keep on my phone for jobs — dilution ratios, the detail order, pad & polish, and more. Free.
Get the free charts