Custom mobile pet grooming built right.
Designed and built in Woodland Park, Colorado. Delivered across the western U.S. The same shop and the same standards behind 300+ commercial mobile builds, applied to pet grooming rigs that hold up to thousands of services.
What we build
Four configurations sized to your route and your service plan. Every build customized to your specs, not assembled from a template.
Bath-Only Mobile
14ft trailer or van. Single tub, basic dryer, lighter equipment. High-volume bath-focused service.
Standard Grooming
16-18ft Ford E-450 cutaway. Hydraulic tub, dryer, dual A/C, water heater. Most common.
Premium / Dual-Tub
20-22ft. Two tubs for tandem grooming, two dryers, full stainless interior, premium climate.
Vet / Specialty
Custom layout for veterinary clinic integration or specialty grooming (show breeds, cats).
What comes standard on every build
Every truck includes the infrastructure for quality grooming on the road from day one. Properly sized for working all day, every day.
Pricing by build profile
Real 2025-2026 quote pricing. Send specs for your exact quote within 24 hours.
Bath-Only Mobile
- Single tub, basic dryer
- 5 kW generator
- 40 gal fresh / 50 gal grey
- Single rooftop A/C
- Basic stainless interior
Standard Grooming
- Hydraulic tub plus table
- K-9 II high-velocity dryer
- 7-10 kW Cummins Onan
- 50 gal fresh / 75 gal grey
- Dual rooftop A/C
- Tankless water heater
Premium / Dual-Tub
- Two tubs, two dryers
- 12 kW Cummins Onan
- 60 gal fresh / 90 gal grey
- Full stainless interior
- Premium climate (3 A/C)
- Recirculating shampoo
Vet / Specialty
- Practice-branded integration
- Climate-controlled cage area
- Record-keeping station
- Hydraulic lift gate
- Vet-grade sanitation
Zion vs the big specialty builders
Honest comparison with Wag'n Tails and Hanvey. Same standards, faster timeline, 25-35% less.
| Wag'n Tails | Hanvey | Zion Pet Mobiles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (van) | ~$103,000 | ~$101,999 | $75,000 |
| Build timeline | 16-26 weeks | 12-20 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
| Customer-specific layout | Template-based | Template-based | Custom every build |
| Western U.S. delivery | Extra shipping | Extra shipping | Included from CO |
| Documentation packet | Available | Available | Included standard |
| Rush builds available | No | No | Yes, 4 weeks |
| Bring your own chassis | No | No | Yes, save $30-45K |
Who we build for
We have built or quoted pet mobiles for six customer profiles. The build adjusts to your operation.
Solo Groomer Going Mobile
Coming from a salon. Most common customer. 16-18ft Ford E-450 build around $75K-$95K.
Multi-Truck Operator
Adding truck 2, 3, or 4. Fleet-consistent builds. Same specs across units.
Salon Owner Adding Mobile
Existing salon expanding to capture at-home customers. Mobile is the premium tier of your brand.
Vet Practice
Practice adding mobile grooming. Branded to the practice. Integrated record-keeping.
Bath-Only Operator
Volume bath service. Smaller rig, lower price, higher daily throughput. $55K-$75K.
Specialty Groomer
Cat grooming, show breeds, senior pets. Custom equipment for niche service.
Where we deliver
From our Woodland Park, Colorado shop. Door-to-door delivery included within service area.
- Colorado HQ
- Wyoming 4-6 hr drive
- Montana 8-12 hr drive
- Arizona 10-12 hr drive
- Nebraska 6-8 hr drive
- California 14-18 hr drive
Outside service area: +$1,500 to $4,500 for long-haul.
How a build works
Refined over 300+ deliveries.
Frequently asked questions
$75K to $130K for a new fully-equipped van or cutaway. $55K to $95K for a trailer. Full breakdown by builder.
6-8 weeks standard. 8-12 weeks for custom or premium. Wag'n Tails and Hanvey run 12-26 weeks. Week-by-week timeline.
7 kW for standard solo grooming. 10 kW for dual-tub. 5 kW for bath-only. Full sizing guide.
50 gal fresh / 75 gal grey covers 5-7 dogs/day. High-volume needs 60-75 fresh. Water sizing guide.
Most states don't require it. CT, MD, NJ, NYC do. NDGAA or IPG are voluntary. Certification guide.
Yes. Saves $30K to $45K. About 1 in 5 customers does this. Have a commercial mechanic verify first.
Solo grosses $120K to $185K in year 2 with 25-40% net margin. Revenue breakdown.
5 policies, $2.5K to $5.5K/year. Commercial auto, general liability, professional, CCC, equipment. Insurance breakdown.
Ready to start your build?
Tell us your route plan and service capacity. Quote back within 24 hours.
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We design and build custom food trucks and trailers compliant with the regulations on this page. From a single phone call to keys-in-hand in 6 to 8 weeks for most builds.
Built in Woodland Park, Colorado. Delivered to operators in CO, AZ, NE, MT, and WY.