Boat/RV mounted pressure-wash system

Abstract

A boat or recreational vehicle (RV) mounted pressure washing system fully plumbed and integrated electrically with the boat or RV, and located remotely there within according to user's preferred mounting location such as the bilge, engine compartment or a supply cabinet. The system provides the user with a high pressure supply of water for washing, rinsing, etc. by means of a pump, water reservoir and fully retractably high pressure hose, to which a nozzle of choice may be quickly attached or removed when not in use. The pressure hose is of significant length to provide for the pressure washing of the entire vehicle and surrounding areas by the user, whereby when not in use is fully retractable into the boat or RV for storage.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 255,519 filed on Sep. 26, 2002. The disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to a pressurized washing system. More particularly, this invention relates to a boat-mounted pressurized washing system for permanent installation and full integration into a boat or recreational vehicle for the purposes of washing the same and surrounding areas by delivering water expelled under high-pressure. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Pressurized washing systems are relatively common. It is well known that the washing efficiency of a liquid such as water increases when delivered to the desired object to be washed under a higher pressure stream rather than at lower pressures. One common application and desired use for a pressurized-washing means is in the area of washing boats or recreational veh...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] Another object of the present invention to provide a pressure washing system which can be fully integrated and hard wired into a boat's generator or shore-power supply, eliminating the need for extension cords or alternative power means.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide for an easily storable supply of hose, long enough to allow the user to wash all aspects of the boat or vehicle, eliminating the burden of coiling and storing lengthy hoses.

[0012] A further object of the present invention is to provide an easily accessible location on the boat or RV to access the remotely stowed hose supply, and having a quick-connector means for attachment of a spray nozzle thereto.

[0013] Finally it is an object of the present invention to provide a fully integrated pressure washing system which can easily be incorporated into both newly manufactured vehicles, and retrofitted into older, existing boats or RV's, without sacrificing a significant amount of space there within.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, due to the weight of the enclosed components comprising the washing unit, i.e. battery, pump and motor unit, as well as the hoses, water supply means, and various nozzles, the system is rather heavy and burdensome to transport long distances.

Furthermore, the length of hose incorporated with these portable systems is limited to the small amount of storage space provided within the unit, often requiring the operator to frequently move the pressure-washing system from area to area when washing a large boat or RV.

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