We can build the perfect power wash trailer
for your pressure cleaning business!
Universal Trailer is a Southern California-based builder of custom pressure washing trailers. We sell pressure wash trailers and other commercial-grade equipment to customers in Oxnard, California and surrounding areas. We have solutions for pressure washing businesses that are just starting out, growing enterprises that are rapidly expanding, and everyone in between.
Power washing trailers built in the U.S.A.
Our power wash trailers are made locally in Southern California. For more than 40 years, pressure washing businesses in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Ventura County have relied on our durable commercial pressure washing equipment to meet their business demands. We are an authorized dealer for several reputable brands, including:
- Hotsy
- Alkota
- Optima Steamer
- All American Cleaning Systems
- American Water Works
Choosing a pressure washer for your business
Most people who provide pressure washing services have at some point used equipment that was designed for small-scale personal use. Personal pressure washers generally require you to set aside several hours to clean a single driveway, deck, or building exterior. When entering into the business of providing pressure washing services, the amount of time you spend on each job will determine how quickly you will be able to make money. Upgrading to a commercial-grade pressure washer will allow you to save time and complete jobs more thoroughly and efficiently. Some Oxnard, California pressure washing businesses upgrade by adding a truck-mounted pressure washer while others upgrade to a pressure washer trailer. Each type of equipment has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
Truck-mounted pressure washers
Oxnard power washing professionals often upgrade by purchasing a truck-mounted pressure washer. Truck-mounted equipment has the advantage of lower upfront costs compared to purchasing a pressure wash trailer. However, when it’s time to buy more equipment, a business that has truck-mounted equipment will have higher expansion costs. Businesses that have truck-mounted equipment must first buy another work truck. Then the business will have the option of installing additional truck-mounted equipment or purchasing a pressure wash trailer that can be hitched to the new work truck.
Businesses that own truck-mounted equipment have larger financial losses in the event of equipment theft. Because truck-mounted pressure washers cannot be easily removed from a work truck, a business loses both the vehicle and the equipment if thieves are able to steal the truck that has the equipment attached.
An Oxnard pressure washing business that uses truck-mounted equipment can also lose income if the vehicle requires maintenance or repair. If the truck to which pressure washing equipment is attached suddenly breaks down, the equipment can’t be removed and attached to a backup vehicle. Both the truck and the mounted equipment would be required to go to an auto shop or be serviced onsite. As a result, the business would be unable to use the equipment on jobs during the truck’s downtime. Businesses can plan to have scheduled maintenance performed on their vehicle after hours or on days when there are no appointments. However, if an auto shop keeps the truck longer than planned, the business may be required to cancel or reschedule upcoming jobs.
Truck-mounted pressure washing equipment offers less flexibility than a pressure washing trailer. A small business that plans to use a truck for multiple purposes will likely face more limitations if the truck has a mounted pressure washer. Commercial pressure washing equipment is bulky and leaves less storage space when mounted to a truck. If a pressure washing professional wants to use the truck for leisure outside of business hours, the pro would have to drive the truck around town with the equipment conspicuously attached.
Commercial-grade pressure washing trailers
Costs associated with business expansion are generally lower for businesses that use a pressure washing trailer. Adding another trailer generally costs less than purchasing an additional truck and mounting the necessary pressure washing equipment to it. Businesses that expand by adding another pressure wash trailer may purchase, borrow, or formally lease an additional vehicle and attach the second trailer on days when the business has simultaneous appointments.
Pressure washing trailers expose business owners to less risk if a thief targets the equipment. Moreover, pressure wash trailers are less likely to be stolen because the trailer must be attached to a getaway vehicle before the trailer can be moved. Oxnard businesses can personalize their pressure washing trailer for advertising purposes and further deters theft.
Using a pressure washing trailer allows the business to keep customer appointments even if the business’ work truck breaks down. Trailers can be unhitched from the vehicle that requires repair or maintenance and hitched to a backup vehicle.
Pressure washing jobs do not always have a convenient water source. Arriving onsite for a job with a pressure washing trailer allows businesses to bring their own water source. Power wash trailers are small and mobile enough to be positioned nearly anywhere on the property thus making it easier to clean surfaces that do not have an adjacent water connection.
perfect pressure washer trailer!
Boosting cleaning power with a power wash trailer
Power washing trailers include a heating element that supplies hot water to add cleaning power. High-pressure water heated to an extremely hot temperature allows surfaces to be cleaned more thoroughly in less time. Many power washers also include a steam function. Steaming sanitizes surfaces that are less suitable for being soaked with large quantities of water.
The addition of a detergent reservoir on a pressure wash trailer can make commercial-grade equipment more effective at cleaning even in the absence of a hot water supply. Combined with detergent, cold water can cut through grime faster and remove dirt from hard surfaces faster than when using cold water alone. There are several different types of cleaning agents pressure washing professionals can use to upgrade their equipment’s cleaning power.
Pressure washer trailers in Oxnard, California and surrounding areas
Businesses across Southern California utilize our customized pressure washer and power washer trailers. In addition to selling pressure washing equipment and trailers locally, we also ship commercial-grade equipment to the contiguous 48 states. We invite businesses in Alaska and Hawaii to contact us to receive a quote. Call or reach out to us online to learn how our equipment can take your Oxnard pressure washing business to the next level.
