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Old 11-02-2005, 11:23 PM   #1
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I was joking around with my girlfriend about creative marketing ideas and it turned into success.
I run a painting business and i dont like vans so i bought i nice half ton. i also dont like caps on trucks so i needed something to hold my tools where they wouldnt get wet.
I decided to build myself a trailer, but not just any trailer. i got a frame complete with axels and wheels but not heavy heavy duty, just a utility trailer. i built a scaled down mini house on the frame complete with shingles roof, fascia boards, trim, siding boards and a front door. it turned out great and looked just like a scaled down house.
being i run a painting company i painted just like any exterior job and it looked even better. then i labeled the crap out of it with my company logo and slogans. every way you look from the road, when i am towing this thing you can see my compony logos and contact information. also it is a mobile showcase of my work.
i keep it parked on my jobsites and it gives me a workstation and advertising on every jobsite. there is a mailbox by the door that i keep packed full of brochures and people walking by always grab one.
it started as a joke but has now become a huge advertising success. i generate so many leads because it is a mobile billboard and every one loves it. it is a mall kiosk that goes everywhere with me and it houses all my equiptment and tools.

tell me what you think or try it out

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Old 11-02-2005, 11:45 PM   #2
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Very Cool. I bet you get noticed a lot for having that.

Any danger when you get up to high speeds? I mean... if I built the thing the roof would probably fall off if I hit 70 MPH.
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Old 11-02-2005, 11:48 PM   #3
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nothing yet its pretty solid i had a little help from a carpenter i know
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Old 11-03-2005, 01:24 AM   #4
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let'ssee some pics, it sounds great. Rich
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Old 11-03-2005, 06:48 AM   #5
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A picture is worth a 1000 words.
Post a pic already!!!
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Pics!
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Old 11-03-2005, 01:20 PM   #7
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I have to agree. Lets see some pictures of this thing!
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yea, pics indeed.

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Photos!!
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