I've had my eclipse since December and had no problems.I've ran 175ft of hose from it with great results in drying times.Cleancraft don't recommend more that 125ft of hose but I was just playing about.I have ran it from the van a couple of times on small jobs rather than taking it off the van.I would recommend you get a demo from someone your profile does not state where you are but I'm sure there will be someone near you who could help.