Upgrading My Detailing Tow Rig - Top Star Auto Detailing

[@ocshine.detailing]

Having a relatable car attracts customers, trucks are cool but this definitely stands out amongst other detailers

[@topstardetailing]

@@ocshine.detailing yesssss! You get it my man…it’s marketing/branding and worth every penny ;)

[@BreezEvaFlowin909]

Presentation is so key people over look it sometimes. Your setup definitely gives quality vibes. Keep up the great work Jeff!

[@topstardetailing]

You get it! It’s all about marketing and building a luxury brand . Appreciate your input! 🤙🏽😎

[@markwillbanks3607]

That is one slick ride, bro! It looks great pulling that trailer.

[@topstardetailing]

@@markwillbanks3607 Thanks Mark! The full setup gets some looks when im driving it around towing the trailer.

[@BrillianceAutoSpa]

Im excited for you, brother. I'm glad you're growing 💪

[@topstardetailing]

@@BrillianceAutoSpa thanks brother! Yes, plans to expand for 2025! 🤙🏽😎

[@alexchechkin8802]

Great move. Your growth is inspiring. Im over 50 myself and trying to give professional mobile detailing a shot.

[@topstardetailing]

@@alexchechkin8802 Thanks Alex! It’s never too late my brother!

[@bigmario7065]

Congratulations on your new vehicle Jeff, proud of you bro and keep grinding, keep up the good work. Looking luxury is a good idea, I understand what you mean. 🤜🤛

[@topstardetailing]

Thanks man, appreciate the support! You get it… it’s marketing/branding for me not just a tow vehicle ;) 🤙🏽

[@josesantiago8536]

Thank you for all the videos. I have learned a lot just watching the videos.

[@topstardetailing]

@@josesantiago8536 Thanks for sharing your feedback and I appreciate your support for the channel! 🤙🏽😎

[@TouchstoneMPWD]

Congratulations on the new vehicle. As a mobile detailer with a 12ft double axle trailer. I typically use my 98 chevy 1500. But if or when it needs work, i swap out and use my Expedition. I like that flexibility to swap out vs having a van. I recommend you getting a 2nd vehicle both capable of towing your trailer. That way you're never down. I completely understand wanting to look top notch and presentable to the clients.

[@topstardetailing]

@@TouchstoneMPWD thanks brother! 12ft? Now that’s a big trailer!!! You need a bigger tow rig for pulling that big boy around! I will be adding additional mobile units and tow rigs soon ;)

[@TouchstoneMPWD]

@topstardetailing my truck tows 7k and SUV towa 8k. My trailer can carry 7k And weighs roughly 1,500 when empty. With all my gear plus trailer weight I'm pulling around 4,200lbs. My water tank when full is 2,200lbs (275 gallons). It is a pretty big rig, I haven't had to tell any clients no as of yet. And I don't do many apartment complexes. I've thought about getting a smaller trailer and water tank, but I really don't want to have to build another set up. It's taken a while to do the one I got and I'm still working on it to make more fictional. But overall I'm pleased with the set up. And mine is an open trailer not closed in so I've had to do a lot of things to make sure my stuff is secure. My main concern was sun damage to my equipment so that was first priority. I need to do a trailer video so other ppl can see. I mean I've been AMAZED at the mobile detailing engineering that I've seen from ppl. It just goes to show you can do this job without all the fancy stuff. But just some simple DIY engineering...lol .

[@Brian-xn7ns]

Great video Jeff and congrats on your new BMW! I think you made the right decision to upgrade to a newer vehicle that you will enjoy! It's great that the gas savings are making half the payment as well. For sure an emergency fund is a must for both individuals and business since we can never predict the future! By the way, I sent you a message on Facebook yesterday. Have a great day and keep grinding it out brother!

[@topstardetailing]

@@Brian-xn7ns thanks Brian! I’m loving it so far ! I’ll look for your message on FB later today when I get done working ;)

[@T-WashMD2019]

Congratulations Jeff! Nice upgrade. I have a truck F150 towing my trailer. Its been a great truck no issues. I've had it for 5 years now. Just changed changed the back brakes last month. The original fronts are still on there. 2.7 Ecoboost 2019. Keep winning brother🏆🙌

[@topstardetailing]

Thank you! I had a 2005 Ford F150 lariat was a good truck, but terrible turning radius on it

[@JhawkerZ]

Just found your channel and subbed. Great content.

[@topstardetailing]

@@JhawkerZ thanks brother! Appreciate the sub and support for the channel 🤙🏽

[@AaronPJohnston1]

Love the BMW! Looks mean! 😁

[@topstardetailing]

@@AaronPJohnston1 thanks Aaron! I’m loving it so far! Cheers 🤙🏽

[@killermobiledetailing2795]

I do a lot of high-end vehicles to have gone through 20 trucks in the last 20 years of the business and it seems like the dark colors or colors that excite people attract more business when I have black trucks and yellow trucks at a track and more customers than when I had just normal white gray red also when I advertisedon the back of the trucks or with magnetic signs, seems like it attractive more also but it’s good. Enjoy your new car. It’s always good to have a nice car so you know what you’re working for.

[@topstardetailing]

@@killermobiledetailing2795 I agree bro! I also ceramic coated mine and will do a side by side comparison with their vehicle and get alot of ceramic coating jobs from it as well.

[@ryancismesia3062]

Wouldn’t a detail van be better? Do you really need to drive and pull and trailer behind a new BMW

[@topstardetailing]

@@ryancismesia3062 do I need to? No, but it’s what I chose to market my business as a luxury brand and the combo brings me alot of high end clients with luxury vehicles. I also plan on possibly adding either a Mercedes van or another trailer this year as well.

[@screwzoo1482]

Thank you for the video Jeff 🫡🫡🫡

[@topstardetailing]

@@screwzoo1482 🤙🏽😎

[@juananddonepropertymainten2259]

It's not about liking our not liking, it's the smarter investment. I won't bash you bro I do wish you the best from one business man to another. Keep up the great work 💪

[@topstardetailing]

@@juananddonepropertymainten2259 your not seeing the bigger picture brother… it’s an investment in marketing for building a luxury brand. Trust me on this it’s worth every penny! ;)

[@juananddonepropertymainten2259]

@topstardetailing actually I do, I see what you are trying to grow. It's the image to attract the bigger Brand. You're on the right track and it shows, results will never lie brother. Just get a secondary vehicle (truck) for the days when the beamer goes down and stay actively chasing those dreams

[@topstardetailing]

@ that’s the plan my brother… I’m going to be adding a second mobile unit soon possibly a van build or 2nd trailer and tow rig ;)

[@juananddonepropertymainten2259]

Bro, it's a BMW not meant for towing a trailer on daily. You had a problem and traded it in for the same problem again. Just get a truck

[@topstardetailing]

I don’t like trucks… the other BMW X5 was a 2013 and it’s time was up, new one is under full warranty until 2027 and then I’ll get something else.

[@wlsnwilson]

Enjoy the new company vehicle.

[@topstardetailing]

@ Thank you! I’m loving it so far! 😎

[@steadyballin876]

Im a big BMW fan. Im dream car is the 7 series. I did go through what you said about the van. My 95 Astro went out but luckily I was able to find an 03 Astro and was able transfer everything in about a week. I didn’t really lose clients but it a hinder for a min. But I also have truck that I could have used just in case. I was always thought in life always have spare vehicle because you never what’s going to happen. But I ever since seeing your video it has got me thinking about the trailer idea

[@steadyballin876]

Im a big BMW fan. Im dream car is the 7 series. I did go through what you said about the van. My 95 Astro went out but luckily I was able to find an 03 Astro and was able transfer everything in about a week. I didn’t really lose clients but it a hinder for a min. But I also have truck that I could have used just in case. I was always thought in life always have spare vehicle because you never what’s going to happen. But I ever since seeing your video it has got me thinking about the trailer idea. I don’t why people talking shit. It’s car shit happens and who cars what you use. It’s your business you use the equipment that’s best for you. People need to just chill out 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mikethetraveler]

The new BMW looks sweet. What do you do to keep it clean everyday quickly? Full wash? No rinse?

[@topstardetailing]

@@mikethetraveler I do a maintenance detail on it once or twice a week along with my trailer. Gotta represent ;)

[@mikethetraveler]

@ exactly! In the beginning I couldn’t afford the car wash, and was showing up to jobs with a dirty car. Not the best look. 🤦‍♂️ Thanks for the videos! 👍

[@topstardetailing]

@@mikethetraveler can’t be a professional detailer and showing up in a dirty ride ;)

[@SinCityDetail]

I understand presenting yourself with the BMW, but not sure how that transmission can last pulling that trailer. It does look good!

[@topstardetailing]

Yeah it's marketing/branding for my business...it's fully warrantied so it only has to last me 2 years and I will get a new one when the warranty runs out in 2027 ;)

[@detailzautodetailing643]

Not only the transmission. The whole drive train gets a hit. Axles, bearings etc aren't built to tow everyday . Probably why the turbos went . I have an f150 and the trans went out at 80k so it don't even matter. Daily towing needs 2500 trucks gas or desiel

[@topstardetailing]

@ doesn’t even matter to me anymore it’s fully covered under warranty until 2027 and then I’ll trade up for something new. It’s new vehicles under warranty for me from here on out ;)

[@kamikazefireball]

After you realized the turn signals were wired backwards did you signal the opposite direction until you got it fixed? 😆

[@topstardetailing]

@@kamikazefireball I did for people behind me on the highway, but it gets complicated when you’re approaching intersections and there are also people in front of you too! It also has lane departure sensors that trigger and try to correct your steering if you try to switch lanes without signaling 🤦‍♂️ was pretty frustrating for a bit!

[@dannyboy8644]

Congratulations Jeff, your set up looks top notch. I think you are definitely making a wise decision not to keep the vehicle without a warranty. Curious, is a Lexus truck something to consider for your business? I am suggesting Lexus because of expected reliability. Just an idea. Going forward have a healthy happy prosperous new year buddy!!!

[@topstardetailing]

@@dannyboy8644 Thank You Danny! Yeah I love the new one only wish I made the switch sooner than later. I drove the Lexus SUV as well, but they were actually more expensive and less fuel efficient, but very nice and probably more reliable. I don’t plan on keeping it past the warranty on the new BMW. Appreciate you my friend and wishing you a Happy and successful New Year as well! Cheers 🤙🏽

[@dannyboy8644]

@topstardetailing thanks for your response 👍 Rooting for you in the new year 👍

[@paulsmith1102]

Nice!! I have a water tank question for ya. I see some guys putting in a small water pump to deliver water from the tank to the pressure washer. do you have that? And do you think that’s necessary? Thanks. Love the channel.!!

[@topstardetailing]

Hey Paul, Mine is gravity fed… as long as the pressure washer is lower than the water tank you should be fine. If not you might need a small pump to get it going.

[@florinvoicufv]

Good job Jeff I’ve got a X5 2006 and I’m spending a lot of money on maintenance I could get a new one with a loan and be the same spending

[@topstardetailing]

@@florinvoicufv Thank you! I would much rather be making a new car payment with warranty than maintenance payments on an older vehicle. I only wish I upgraded sooner before dumping a bunch of 💰into my 2013!

[@detailgrandma22]

Hello Im new sub here. This was great info for mobile detailers.

[@topstardetailing]

@@detailgrandma22 thank you! I really appreciate your feedback and support for the channel! 🙏

[@andyr810]

You made the right decision with getting another vehicle. AS hard as that can be; the long term investment is so beneficial.

[@andyr810]

Make sure towing doesn't void any warranties also! [I'm sure you did]

[@topstardetailing]

Yeah it’s nice having that bumper to bumper warranty for peace of mind. It’s covered til 2027 and then I will upgrade again when warranty expires.

[@topstardetailing]

@ it’s rated to tow up to 7000lbs and my 5x10 trailer is only about half that so it’s not really struggling and it doesn’t effect the warranty on it.

[@andyr810]

@@topstardetailing That's good! Happy early birthday Jeff!

[@topstardetailing]

@ thank you Andy!

[@AshleyMoreland-x2q]

Thanks for the analysis! Could you help me with something unrelated: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (mistake turkey blossom warfare blade until bachelor fall squeeze today flee guitar). What's the best way to send them to Binance?

[@topstardetailing]

@@AshleyMoreland-x2q yeah sorry Ashley I can’t help you with that… this channel is about car detailing not Binance wallets

[@DETAILSofficial]

Ditch the headache, TOYOTA

[@topstardetailing]

@@DETAILSofficial I drove one… it’s a dog, they get terrible gas mileage, the interior is super basic and I don’t care about offroad capability. I love my X5!!! Just not past the warranty ;)

[@Moh4n95]

I fully agree with you Jeff life is to short to driving boring cars 😁 like the guys from dde says it always

[@topstardetailing]

@@Moh4n95 💯 my friend! 😎

[@barrycook8116]

Not a lot people can afford cars like this. They are either driving nice cars and sacrificing retirement or sacrificing a nice car now to buy whatever they want later. Most people can afford the payment and not the car. If someone can true afford the car they would pay cash. Most people will say well I can invest it and make more money. Not true lol because most people don’t have it sitting around waiting for it to grow.

[@Moh4n95]

@barrycook8116 I don't know Jeff personally he's seems a legit person who works really hard for he's earnings and if you working a lot a hours and days why wouldn't buying something nice for yourself plus he's using the for working and it's bmw x5 that he bought not a Lamborghini urus and sure not everyone can't afford a bmw x5 but if you working hard and smart enough it's much realistic goal to achieving then buying a (Lamborghini urus) or another suv that above 100k car and paying a car cash for your business is not alwasy smart to doing.

[@topstardetailing]

@ true, but I work hard and I can afford it plus it’s a business vehicle that I use everyday for work.

[@topstardetailing]

@ well said… spot on my friend 🤙🏽

[@ViceDetail]

Random question but what type of cargos do you use for detailing?

[@topstardetailing]

@@ViceDetail I have the link listed in some of my videos underneath detailing pants

[@Alex_For_Prez]

So hear me out why not get the Mavrick ? it can do want you want and its great on gas

[@topstardetailing]

@@Alex_For_Prez they don’t have the towing capacity, and im building a luxury brand… maverick just not the right fit for what I need. Great on gas though for sure!

[@mazekop3928]

I think the X6 would ve been more fitting to you due to its appearance. More beefy sharp looking and all about it. The X5 is more like a family car with 2 kids and a dog type of suv. However i really like this gen of the x5 very much as i already said. Exactly! You only live once. Treat yourself for the hard work you do and get the cars you dream of because life is short and much elecric garbage and ugly looking is coming. Cheers Jeff!

[@topstardetailing]

@@mazekop3928 I looked at the X6s too, but they didn’t have any in stock that had the M sport package but I like those as well. I can’t stand the electric cars definitely not for me!

[@divineauto12]

Nothing wrong with getting them tax write offs towards the end of the year 🤙🏼….. great video 👍🏼

[@topstardetailing]

Exactly! It’s marketing/branding for me and fully warrantied until 2027 then I will swap it out for something new again. Appreciate your input! Cheers 🤙🏽😎

[@divineauto12]

@ I just started a detail business here in Los Angeles… well technically I haven’t started yet, but I set up my website, bought all the necessary, tools and chemicals, ordered business cards (I’m just waiting for them to arrive).. you know, the whole foundation stuff. Hoping to officially get the ball rolling this coming week… your videos help out a lot btw 👍🏼

[@topstardetailing]

@@divineauto12 that’s awesome! Smart building a strong foundation for your business! Wishing you much success my brother and excited for your new journey! Cheers 🤙🏽😎

[@AZULYORO4LIFE]

I was thinking on getting the F150 but u are right that is a good marketing And if u already put ceramic that is more presentation I drove a 03 E250 van and i put ceramic and costumer not really believed😢 But i have VW on lease😭

[@topstardetailing]

@@AZULYORO4LIFE that’s exactly what I did and it helps me sell more ceramic coatings ;)

[@AZULYORO4LIFE]

@@topstardetailing thxs Hope people in santa monica check tlacolulo car detail for any service 🙏

[@johnschiesser144]

Sorry, but cost of ownership for BMW is one of the highest. With that said, as long as you continue to work 7 days a week, you can probably afford it.

[@topstardetailing]

@@johnschiesser144 tax deductions and it’s fully covered under warranty so other than fuel and depreciation it’s not much. I will trade up once warranty expires. It’s marketing/branding for me. I will be expanding in 2025 so it’s all part of the plan. Appreciate your input! 🤙🏽

[@johnschiesser144]

As long as it's covered under warranty, you're good. It is a beautiful car.

[@topstardetailing]

@ thanks John! 💯 bumper to bumper warranty until 2027 and then I’ll trade up again ;)

[@barrycook8116]

Wouldn’t you be saving a lot more money if you just kept a vehicle and paid it off? Doesn’t trading it in constantly with a payment like throwing money away? I haven’t had a car payment in 10 years. I am thinking of how much more you can do with your money with no payment like investing for the future and or putting it back into the company. Trading in a vehicle every couple of years is wild to me. I have seen tax write offs my cpa and he says while it saves some it’s not the savings people think it justify the cost. Maybe you have another source of income coming in as well but just what I have seen.

[@topstardetailing]

@ yeah probably, but moving forward it will be only new vehicles under warranty for me. It will be a business deduction and im not dealing with maintenance repair costs anymore. I will just figure out more ways to grow, expand and make more money.

[@Luxe_express]

Congrats bro, but being honest its a huge missed opportunity, would've been a better bussines decision to have bought a black horse to pull the rig and look more bad-ass!

[@topstardetailing]

@@Luxe_express 😂 that would look badass but not ideal for highway travel

[@louie8670095]

Have 2 Rigs or 2 Vans

[@topstardetailing]

@@louie8670095 I will soon ;)

[@KingTrueReviews]

Bmw will drain your pocket never buy that car again I had 535 d I love the gas mileage 39 high way it was amazing

[@topstardetailing]

@@KingTrueReviews I love mine! Full warranty until 2027 then I’ll trade up for something new again.

[@KingTheDetailer]

Don’t be a jerk brother 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@topstardetailing]

Huh? 🤔 In what way?

[@damonsmith2718]

Get yourself another 1996 Toyota 4 Runner with 300k miles and your set..... Aside from the brakes occasionally 😂

[@topstardetailing]

@@damonsmith2718 nothing says im high end luxury brand like a 96 4 runner

[@BestInClassDetailing]

Are you losing weight?! 😜😂💪

[@topstardetailing]

@@BestInClassDetailing nah bro… im back on my training program for the winter 😎

[@BestInClassDetailing]

@@topstardetailing jk Mr Cannons 😜😂🤣👊🏼

[@VladLuxAutoDetails]

Great video as always! I got a 2000 chevy v8 with a camper...but when the time is right I'm getting cybertruck😂

[@topstardetailing]

@@VladLuxAutoDetails Thanks brother! 🙏you’ll probably be able to score a good deal… prices have been falling hard on the cybertrucks!

[@JUSTCHILLBYZAZA]

I’ve been car dealer for 18 years bmw those vehicles are killing my reputation because everybody love them, but nobody wants to pay for maintenance. if you’re looking for a good reliable German vehicle it’s Mercedes. bmw there is a joke if you’re looking for BMW service just follow any BMW 😅

[@topstardetailing]

@@JUSTCHILLBYZAZA Mercedes is just as bad and probably even a bit more expensive when the vehicle is out of warranty. People don’t buy those types of cars for reliability… that’s why I don’t think it’s smart keeping them once the warranty expires.

[@kevincastaneda9454]

Why would you get another bmw 😂😂 you’re better off getting a ford truck with a 5.0 for cheaper and would actually last

[@topstardetailing]

@@kevincastaneda9454 Because I didnt want a ford truck, I wanted a BMW X5 so that’s what I got. It’s marketing for me, im focused on building a luxury brand that attracts high end clientele with luxury vehicles. It’s fully covered under warranty until 2027 so I only need it to last a couple years and then I will trade up for a new one again or something else if I want ;)

[@AZULYORO4LIFE]

So u do a lease term? 👍🏼

[@topstardetailing]

@ no I purchased it under my business LLC as a company vehicle for work

[@MrCoiledcobra]

I have a similar set up to you with a small trailer and I pull it with a 2020 Tesla model x performance. It is amazing ! I agree that having a nice rig helps you appear to be hight end and brings the over clients

[@topstardetailing]

Right on! Does that tow ok?

[@MrCoiledcobra]

Yep it does great ! The x performance has almost 800hp so sometimes you can’t really tell you have a trailer

[@toptierdetailing1]

That’s the headache I’m scared of, i was going to get a van but I wanted something really reliable so I went ahead and got a brand new toyata Tacoma I love it so much great on gas $70 fill up

[@topstardetailing]

I drove the Tacoma… nice truck, but wasn’t the right fit for me