P1000 Drain Holes?

[Plumber101010]

Decided to wash it for the first time (useless endeavor) and noticed water puddling on the floorboards.

I was a bit shocked there were no drain holes in the floor boards that I have seen on many other models including of course, my Massimo

Having to sweep the water out is not what I envisioned so I am thinking of taking my drill and popping some holes thru the floor.

Is there any reason I shouldn't do this?

 

[Admin]

 

[BlueCollarGuy7007]

Decided to wash it for the first time (useless endeavor) and noticed water puddling on the floorboards.

I was a bit shocked there were no drain holes in the floor boards that I have seen on many other models including of course, my Massimo

Having to sweep the water out is not what I envisioned so I am thinking of taking my drill and popping some holes thru the floor.

Is there any reason I shouldn't do this?

As you may know there are items that travel from the front to the engine area underneath the floor board such as the radiator coolant lines, air filter duct & wiring. Would remove floor & look first if that is really what you want to. As w/ anytime you need to drill a hole -know what is behind what you are drilling.
Now like you I spray mine out w/ a water hose, heck I spray down the entire cab area. It is designed to handle being wet but @ any rate it dry's out pretty quick in this climate so has not been an issue. Good luck & be careful not to drill into the previously mentioned if you decide to do so

 

[Plumber101010]

Check twice and drill once huh? Got it!

 

[Eltobgi]

I also thought about doing the same for the rear seating floor area because it trapped water as well, but... Changed my mind! By parking with the front slightly elevated it helps.

 

[joeymt33]

I wash and then take it for a ride to dry it out. I turn clockwise and counter clockwise to send the water out to the sides.

 

[joeymt33]

Accelerate hard and brake hard too will help get water out of all the little nooks and crannies and off the roof.

 

[Plumber101010]

I wash and then take it for a ride to dry it out. I turn clockwise and counter clockwise to send the water out to the sides.

And get it dirty again!??! LOL

 

[joeymt33]

Well, I do drive it on a concrete drive way. But I don't care much about it being showroom clean, I just get the big pieces off and then see what SuperClean does after that.

I drove it around so it doesn't leak water in my garage floor. For some reason, I don't like that.

 

[Jbird]

You could wash it then blow the floorboards out with an air hose.

 

[Plumber101010]

One other question, I got aftermarket metal skid plates and he sent the OEM plastic ones. It's at the curb waiting to be picked up for Trash. I've learned over the years that keeping that kind of stuff just takes up room and I can't imagine a situation I would ever use it. Can anyone else?

 

[Plumber101010]

While I'm at it, I don't like the aftermarket bench seats that go in the bed because they stick up too high and I'm afraid my grandchildren will fall out of it.

I just want a nice long seat cushion that they can sit on in the back. Has anybody come across such an animal that's the exact same width as the bed maybe a black leather?

I'm sure I can Google some out of the box type things and come across it but just wondering if anybody's crossed that bridge already and has a perfect solution?

 

[Plumber101010]

You could wash it then blow the floorboards out with an air hose.

I'm using a pressure washer and I basically did the same thing with water. I drove it up on a couple of truck ramps and that helped immensely!!! Actually it worked perfectly.

But still think I should drill a couple of big three-quarter inch holes and put a rubber plug in it

 

[BlueCollarGuy7007]

One other question, I got aftermarket metal skid plates and he sent the OEM plastic ones. It's at the curb waiting to be picked up for Trash. I've learned over the years that keeping that kind of stuff just takes up room and I can't imagine a situation I would ever use it. Can anyone else?

Smart man. I too have learned more shelves only mean more stuff & no matter how big you build your shop you fill it w/"stuff". Or your wife will..... take your pic.

 

[Plumber101010]

Smart man. I too have learned more shelves only mean more stuff & no matter how big you build your shop you fill it w/"stuff". Or your wife will..... take your pic.

ROFLMAO!

 

[DRAGFOOT]

I grab my stihl leaf blower to dry mine off, works surprisingly well!

 

[Plumber101010]

I grab my stihl leaf blower to dry mine off, works surprisingly well!

EXCELLENT idea! Especially since I have a cordless one

But taking it for a drive worked well too.

 

[Delton]

Accelerate hard and brake hard too will help get water out of all the little nooks and crannies and off the roof.

That is also how you get it to pop wheelies lmao. That's my excuse from now on.....I'm just dewatering my roof! Thanks for the new alibi Joey

 

[JACKAL]

One other question, I got aftermarket metal skid plates and he sent the OEM plastic ones. It's at the curb waiting to be picked up for Trash. I've learned over the years that keeping that kind of stuff just takes up room and I can't imagine a situation I would ever use it. Can anyone else?

I used my OEM skid plate to make dash plates for my rocker switches. That material, you can score it with a utility knife and it breaks clean like plexiglass, also being plastic easy to work with. Other than that there is no need to hang onto it.

 

[Tweedy306]

I just use my back pack blower to dry my machine off after washing

 

[CumminsPusher]

I also thought about doing the same for the rear seating floor area because it trapped water as well, but... Changed my mind! By parking with the front slightly elevated it helps.

That's a good idea I've had problems getting that out too I'll try it!