Working in the great outdoors always has it’s challenges, but winter just ramps things up! At American Caddy Vac, we know what it is like to work in cold weather, rain, snow, and ice. We’ve designed a number of standard and optional features to take a bit of the edge off in cold weather.
First, think storage. Every American Caddy Vac is designed with storage in mind. In cold weather that can make a huge difference! There is room to include extra items for the crew, like gloves, coats, hats, snow gear. There’s room for tire chains. There’s room for items you may use to keep your air lines from freezing, like pool noodles! Room for heaters, blankets, drop cloths… anything that may make a cold job a little more friendly.
Next, think access. In cold weather you need to be able to easily drain your air tank at the end of the job, and add some methyl hydrate to avoid condensation building in the tank and icing up. You need access to change to your winter compressor oil. You need to be able to access all the components in your Caddy Vac that may be adversely affected by freezing weather. And we have designed every American Caddy Vac with access in mind. Our customers who have used other rigs in the past always comment about how much better it is to perform maintenance (in winter or any other time!) when all the components are accessible.
Some options that also make winter work nicer on the Caddy Vac include:
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- Electric hose reel. Just grab a towell and wrap it around your air hose while the electric hose reel brings the line to you! It will be clean and dry when it is reeled in.
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- Automatic Bag Door. No need to climb up on top of the unit to get those doors open. This feature is convenient and a real safety plus for your crew!
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- Hydraulic Assisted Ladder Rack. Again, a real safety and convenience gain.
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- Stainless Steel Construction. Sure, it costs more, but especially in cold, wet environments where harsh chemicals are used regularly on the roads, a stainless steel unit will stand up to the realities of winter!
American Caddy Vac is all about solutions! We work in the cold and snow too. Give us a call and we can talk about building a unit for your business that will stand up to the elements, and save wear and tear on your crews. You’ll sleep better at night knowing that your cleaning unit is the best on the market, and will get you and your crew through the hazards of winter!
