How to build a mobile detailing setup

WINSOME WORKSHOP · 8 MIN READ
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A mobile detailing rig is a business on wheels. Every decision — the van, the water system, the power — determines how many cars you can do in a day and how many days your rig survives without a breakdown.

1. Start with the vehicle

A Transit Connect keeps costs down for a solo operator; a Sprinter or Promaster gives you standing room and space for a full water and power system. Choose for the business you want in two years, not the one you have today.

2. Water and pressure

A baffled 65–100 gallon tank, a 12V high-pressure pump, and a van-mountable pressure washer form the core. Mount the reel system near the doors so hoses deploy in seconds, not minutes.

“The best rig is the one that's working on Monday morning. Buy serviceable equipment and protect it.”

3. Power and protection

A battery system frees you from client outlets and generators. And because every hour of downtime is lost revenue, put every core unit on a Winsome Protection™ plan — if something fails, the Rapid Response Network™ gets you a replacement from the nearest certified partner.

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