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11-30-2011, 06:09 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 29
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I have never understood how a campground owner could pass up an opportunity for additional income and/or customer goodwill and not install a wash bay near the dump station. Even a nominal $5 charge would generate a significant income stream, water is not gasoline, it's cheap for the most part.
Seems a little short-sighted to me. But hey, what do I know?!
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2005 Winnebago Aspect 26A/2012 Subaru Impreza toad
Illinois! - Where the politicians make the license plates......
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11-30-2011, 06:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 48
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Just got done washing mine here at home. Power washer and a Bakers scaffolding and leaf blower.. Froze my cookies off. Ice on top. Going to put her to sleep for the winter.
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11-30-2011, 07:01 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Clovis, CA, USA
Posts: 110
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As we travel I ask at the park office and sometimes they allow it. Other times I do a sponge bath with a bucket of water.
Chuck1935 said:
"Wash it just before you leave. All issues solved !!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I've been rained on more than once within an hour of leaving home. Just enough rain to dirty up the coach.
I think I could take care of the drought in Texas.
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2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
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12-05-2011, 07:00 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 27
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Thanks to everyone who took time to respond. I have received some great suggestions on how to handle washing the Motorhome on our next travels. Some very innovative solutions.
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12-05-2011, 08:54 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,671
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One more response. I'm in Texas also and we are still under water restrictions. Now get this. We can wash our vehicles between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m., Monday and Wednesday. My only problem is finding someone who will stay out there long enough with a flashlight.
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When we returned home under those conditions I wanted the MH clean before putting it in storage. Come to the rescue, Turtle Wax Ice Detailer. Wipe on, wipe off. I was extremely happy with the results, but I did not finish in one day. The nice thing about it was I did not seem to miss any part of the four sides. It looks good. I did not do the roof. That's DW's job.
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2015 Winnebago Tour 42QD - 2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve (TOAD)
(RVM-14) It is what it is, and then it is what you make of it.
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12-06-2011, 07:24 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 214
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My winter campground in FL charges $25 if you wash your own RV with a hose. Crazy as you use about 10 cents worth of water. And the pros down there charge at least $300 for a complete wash/wax/detail. So I usually just use a bucket and sponge with my ladder to do the front when I arrive. One neighbor said they use a wet swiffer on a pole to do the sides. Might have to try that next time.
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05-17-2012, 12:28 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by golden
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Is there ANY retail outlet store for the product?
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05-17-2012, 02:31 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 44
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You can also use your extendible pole windshield brush/squeegee. Drape a wet rag on this to loosen the dirt, then dry with another towel on the brush. This works for moderate dirt and doesn't seem to bother the finish if it is waxed. My brush extends far enough that I can reach the top of the coach sides.
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Originally Posted by CJ7ole
...one neighbor said they use a wet swiffer on a pole to do the sides. Might have to try that next time.
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1999 Safari TREK 2830, FMCA 190830, Safari International chapter
1995 Safari TREK 2630, 1983 Winnebago Chieftain, 1976 Midas Mini
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05-17-2012, 03:08 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charliereed
Is there ANY retail outlet store for the product?
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I'm not aware of any.
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2004 Itasca Suncruiser 38R, W22, Ultrapower
2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited
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05-17-2012, 03:20 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 562
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I have used Blue Beacon several times. Think it is $35 for a Class A and another $12 for the application of Rain-X. I stand and watch them - they have been very cautious washing the coach. In less than 15 minutes, you are done. For the most part their work is very good and certainly cost effective and convenient.
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09 Journey 39Z
Southern Ontario
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05-18-2012, 08:51 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 39
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I think the last time I paid for washing the RV was in Mexico. Two guys, hand washed. 200 Pesos for the MH, 50 p. for the toad, IIRC. Less than $25 US with tip.
JT Kirby
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2006 32T Journey
2010 Chevy Malibu toad
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05-18-2012, 09:13 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 50
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I use a dry wash called "Solution" with excellent results. I also use "Wash and Waxall"
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05-23-2012, 04:51 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1
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Trying to get your motorhome washed has not been an easy task for years... Taking it into Blue Beacon or a Freeway truck wash is not as convenient either. Right now the only true alternative is going finding a mobile detailer. The easiest way to do it would be to go to a site like this ( Mobile rv detailing), to find a detailer almost anywhere. Everything is laid out completely for you to book your own appointments in.
Having a mobile detailer is convenient because it can get done anywhere: Storage, Home, Campground, Work, etc.
However, If you are a do it yourself person, be prepared to work some good ole elbow grease and sweat... especially if your motorhome if larger than 28'. You are in for a good treat.
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05-23-2012, 05:10 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ozarks
Posts: 6
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Some one mentioned "Bucket" bath if not too bad. Works great, but have a ladder or what I use is a window washers Fixi clamp (Unger brand) head I can put a sponge, microfiber cloth, etc. on and works great with my extender pole. See it in action at
why did I not invent this. Use it a lot though. Probably one of the most useful things to carry. Get the pole adapter when ordering as they usually don't come with them. The responder that draped a towel over his pole needs one of these, no more towels falling off in the dirt.
I also find that Turtle wax Ice Detailer is also very good. Usually only bottom half is bad, can do a quick detail in about a half an hour.
Also carry my CR Spotless for those parks that like to have all the coaches, etc. standing tall and looking good...its good for business.
Rob
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05-23-2012, 05:16 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Golden Village Palms, CA
Posts: 42
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Reading through this thread I was surprised no one mentioned using a 25 cent car wash. I have seen many in various towns that can accommodate RV's and have catwalks on one or both sides so you can reach the upper sides and spray the roof off.
I fill a bucket with soapy water and use an extend-a-brush. Then I just use the spray wash to rinse. I used one about a month ago and cost me less then 5 bucks for the RV and the toad.
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'98 Gulf Stream Sunsport 325, 7.5L Banks Power Pack, Koni FSD's, Air Bags, ReadyBrute Elite,
2000 Honda Accord
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05-23-2012, 10:27 PM
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#37
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wherever the rig is parked
Posts: 27
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Blue Beacon are generally great. $40 for basic wash on coach (30 feet) and toad. Another $8 for RainX.
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05-24-2012, 05:26 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ozarks
Posts: 6
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For what it is worth, my experience with the Truck washes, what ever brand they are...
Brushes have lost the "soft fray" on the brisles due to heavy use and will scratch.
Keep adding soap and water to buckets that have grime from previous washes in the bottom, don't empty and refill with fresh soap and water. If you ask, some get pissy.
They do OK, but beware, can scratch a nice paint job. Every time I have been to one of these, it is buff with scratch/swirl remover and re-wax. I'll stick to doing my own.
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