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Pool dolly cart

Posted by Kevin Humphreys on December 20, 2010 at 9:49pm in Pool Service Topics

I just want to recommend the use of a pool dolly cart, I have been seeing them on the back of other trucks for sometime now and thought about getting one. Well, we did about 3 months back and have never regretted it, they save your back, save you time and pay for themselves in the time saved in getting around your route quicker. Instead of carry all your gear in and out of each yard you just un hitch the cart which takes seconds and your on your way with every thing you need to perform service. Anyway if you're doing a route without one I recommend seriously thinking about getting one.

Who else uses a cart?

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  • Jeremy Hine December 23, 2010 at 11:01am

    yeah, what he said.

     

    -Jeremy

    Florida Leisure Pool & Spa

    Chris Cavanaugh said:

    I've seen you mention this several times, you need to sit down and talk to your supplier and show him the numbers.  They are not going to want to lose your business, if they won't do anything find another distribution.  I live in KY and all of my suppliers are 2 to 4 hours away and I make them all compete for my business.  If I need a part I look it up on optimus get the price, look it up on Horizon check the price then give SCP or Superior the chance to beat it and 9 times out of 10 they will.
  • Chris Cavanaugh December 23, 2010 at 8:54am
    I've seen you mention this several times, you need to sit down and talk to your supplier and show him the numbers.  They are not going to want to lose your business, if they won't do anything find another distribution.  I live in KY and all of my suppliers are 2 to 4 hours away and I make them all compete for my business.  If I need a part I look it up on optimus get the price, look it up on Horizon check the price then give SCP or Superior the chance to beat it and 9 times out of 10 they will.  

    Luke Norris said:
    Where I buy from in distribution.  You can buy it online like amazon.com for $500 less.  I am being very serious!

    Scott Tarr said:
    It's retail that marks things up 100%.  Depending on where you live the markup is significantly smaller.  For example, in a state like Florida, distribution is lucky to have a markup of 10-15%.  I see dealers (retailers) always beating up distribution and then marking up everything 100%.  You would be surprised how low distribution is forced to be to compete in the marketplace.  With competition from other distributors and the internet, markups are significantly lower than you might think.

    Luke Norris said:
    So you can use it with a hammerhead or powervac? How much are these? Says available through distrubtion. But if I ask they'll tac on an additon 100% to the price just for asking.

    Luke
  • Don Parish December 23, 2010 at 7:44am
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  • Scott Tarr December 22, 2010 at 8:21pm
    Have you mentioned that to your distributor to see if they will work with you?  I know I try to help my service guys compete in their markets.
  • Scott Tarr December 21, 2010 at 10:53pm
    It's retail that marks things up 100%.  Depending on where you live the markup is significantly smaller.  For example, in a state like Florida, distribution is lucky to have a markup of 10-15%.  I see dealers (retailers) always beating up distribution and then marking up everything 100%.  You would be surprised how low distribution is forced to be to compete in the marketplace.  With competition from other distributors and the internet, markups are significantly lower than you might think.

    Luke Norris said:
    So you can use it with a hammerhead or powervac? How much are these? Says available through distrubtion. But if I ask they'll tac on an additon 100% to the price just for asking.

    Luke
  • David Penton December 21, 2010 at 10:37pm

    Yes, Tom does make a HammerHead model, and he can customize just about anything that you want! 

     

    I'm by no means trying to cut out distribution, BUT I'd recommend giving him a call direct.  I don't know if he can sell direct, BUT you can talk to him about all the "customization" that he has available...

     

    I am fortunate that he is local, and so I just run down to his shop and have him "upgrade" my cart whenever I need to.

     

    He's a great guy, and has done just about everything you can imagine to these carts for guys...

     

    Since he is local, I see tons of custom variations of his carts all over the local roads.

     

    Good luck.

    Luke Norris said:

    So you can use it with a hammerhead or powervac? How much are these? Says available through distrubtion. But if I ask they'll tac on an additon 100% to the price just for asking.

    Luke
  • Scott Heusser December 21, 2010 at 1:50pm

    I've seen them, but never used one.

  • Bruce Wettstein December 21, 2010 at 9:13am

    Here's a link if anyone is interested:  http://www.tdula.com

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  • David Penton December 21, 2010 at 8:44am

    I buy carts for all my guys...

     

    Out here we use a local builder who makes the Dula Cart.

     

    I HIGHLY recommend that you step up and get the Stainless version, NOT the powder-coated steel version!  The SS models last almost indefinitely.  They will need occasional maintenance like re-welding a seam every so often (maybe once every 3 - 4 years), but beyond that they just last.  I have one unit that is over 9 years old and still going strong.

     

    The great thing about the Dula Cart is that he has an incredible clip which attaches the unit to the truck.  You use your foot to release the cart from the clip, so you don't have to bend over to remove the cart, or to re-attach it to the truck.

     

    It is an invaluable tool, and saves considerably on time!  1 trip in, and 1 trip out is all you need to do 99% of what you are required to do for a routine service visit.

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