Shop or do-it-myself?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by leaper, Sep 9, 2012.

  1. snowman01

    snowman01 Road Train Member

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    I just use a hand broom I bought to sweep the truck out. I've never needed an airgun but I have nothing against them if that is what you want. Easy way to blow up an air mattress if you happen to be laid over next to a beach!
     
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  3. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    The airblow hose I bought, you just disconnect the seat's airline and plug the hoses into the T and wrench back down. Ensure you use the air hose when the truck is turned off and you've bled the pressure down to about 60 PSI.
     
  4. A21CAV

    A21CAV Road Train Member

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    Patty, I have one of those made by Stanley and to say that it sucks is both an understatement AND an overstatement. Swift will not reimburse for something like that.
    Frank
     
  5. snowman01

    snowman01 Road Train Member

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    I've never had much luck with a portable vacuum cleaner and I've tried several types. None seemed to get the dirt out or pick up well. I use a hand broom and clean the floor with something like Fantastic and spray the carpet once a week with carpet cleaner. Seems to work ok for me with a minimum of work. Need to keep up on it. Sitting at a customer will always find me sweeping the floor and wiping off the dash to kill time
     
  6. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    The main thing with the 12V vacuum is to make sure it is fully charged before you use it.

    I got one last week. When I first tried it it had very little suction. After charging it for about 6 hours it worked fine.
    It runs off the battery only. Plugging it in with a low battery will not get full power to the motor - the plug is simply for charging the battery.
     
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  7. MicaBay

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    What brand? The plug in 12 v blows dust all oover the cab... POS canister with no filter...
     
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