Mobile hose and fittings van

Farmers, contractors, earthmoving and truck operators, workshops and tradies who need a hose fast.

You mark up hose and fittings, and charge a call-out fee or labour for fitting. Regular farm and fleet customers bring repeat work.

• Mechanical know-how
• Knowing hose types and pressure ratings
• Reliable, quick customer service

• Public liability and product liability insurance, as a failed hose can cause injury or damage
• Make sure hoses and fittings suit the pressure, temperature and fluid, and check relevant Australian Standards
• Gas hoses (such as LPG) may involve licensed work, check your state's licensing body
• Check your state's rules for vehicle fit-out and carrying equipment
• Stock and crimping equipment tie up cash, so start with the fast-moving sizes

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $80,000, depending on the van, your crimping equipment and how much hose and fittings stock you carry. Stock ties up cash, so it helps to start with the fast-moving sizes.

Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on how many farms, contractors and workshops you serve, your hours and your pricing. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Look into public liability and product liability insurance, as a failed hose can cause injury or damage. Check relevant Australian Standards, whether gas hoses such as LPG involve licensed work in your state, and your state's rules for vehicle fit-out.