Looking for a small, DEPENDABLE pressure washer

[FIRE UP]

Gents,
I've had a Karcher, very small, about the size of an over filled football pressure washer for about 10 or more years and, it finally gave up the ghost yesterday. I really liked it because, it was powerful enough to handle the smaller jobs I used it for and, the really nice part, it fit in my shore power compartment. But, it's gone to the grave yard for pressure washers and, I'm on the hunt for a new one. I just use it for washing the coach while on the road and, small rinse jobs when the Jeep gets muddy which, ain't often, I HATE MUD.

In the short time I've been researching, it seems that the majority of smaller electric pressure washers are a sort of stand-up type, maybe with little wheels. Well, that's all well and good for someone that's gonna store it someplace where it will fit in a garage, cabinet etc. But, I want SMALL. My Karcher was about 8" or 10" high by about 5"-7" thick by about 12" - 13" long. When researching just about anything, I always try and read reviews, if they're available. The one small one I've found so far, has mixed reviews. I'm not really fond of mixed reviews. I'd like to see all positive although that can be hard.

Anyway, if anyone's got one they either recently purchased or, have had for a while that's been dependable, with no issues, and, small enough to fit in the average sized compartment in an RV, I'd like to see it. I appreciate any help here.
Scott

[ThePowells]

Scott, Gander at this stuff....
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/powe...er-425386.html

[ramn4ver]

I have this.but they might be discontinued.

Campbell Hausfeld 1350-PSI 1.3-GPM Electric Pressure Washer

[lwmcguire]

My Snap On has survived several years

[FIRE UP]

I surely want to thank all of you for your suggestions. I figured there'd be some good suggestions for sure. I'm leaning towards the Ryobi. Everyone's got a version, Lowes, Home Depot, Harbor Freight, and more. The Ryobi's small shoebox size and somewhat good reviews are causing me to lean that way. We'll see. Thanks again.
Scott

[mobilemike]

I have the Ryobi from Home Depot. I just got it about 3 months ago and have used it a handful of times. It works well, is compact, and has three nozzles. I uses it for the light work of washing inside of boats where my larger gas pressure washer is just too powerful. I like it.

[Dutch Star Don]

Here is what I did. I took the Karcher from Harbor Freight and stripped it down to just the pump, which ended up being the size of a football. I then mounted it under the hood in a dead area behind the driver's side headlights. I routed a water connection down to the bottom edge of the motor home and used a 50' hose that could reach the entire coach. The little Karcher came with a 25' power cord that I snaked down the frame rail to an outlet in a storage bay.

[FIRE UP]

Well Gang,
Once again, I most certainly appreciate any and all responses and suggestions. The house water softener needed some salt so, we zoomed down to our local Lowes for some. While there, we tripped on over to the pressure washer isle. I looked at the available smaller electric ones and, within about 1 minute, I had one in my cart. It's kind-a ironic. In the pics below, you'll see my new "Greenworks" 1700 psi pressure washer. It's not the most powerful thing in the world but, it wasn't bought to steam clean cruise ship engines, just do little jobs like Don does, and that's to rinse the M/H when out and about. In the one pic, my hand is in front of it so you can get a real idea of the size of the unit.
Scott

On edit: Sorry for the crooked pics, I took them with my phone and may have held the phone in a different position for the pics. You get the point.

[Waiter21]

I bought a small cheep one years ago, its still kicking. After I finish using it (once every few months) I drain it, then spray silicon spray in the water intake, turn it on for a second or to to get the silicon into the pump section.

I spray silicon spray on all the o-rings, connectors, etc before storage, and again when re-assembling for use.

[Bikinjim]

I use the Ryobi from Home Depot. I like the small size and it’s standard wand quick disconnect fitting that allows connection of most attachments. I use a soap foam cannon attachment with it to wash my motorhome and cars which makes for a fast and easy washing. The pressure washer has been reliable in my 15 or so uses.

[TexasTom]

Originally Posted by FIRE UP

Well Gang,
Once again, I most certainly appreciate any and all responses and suggestions. The house water softener needed some salt so, we zoomed down to our local Lowes for some. While there, we tripped on over to the pressure washer isle. I looked at the available smaller electric ones and, within about 1 minute, I had one in my cart. It's kind-a ironic. In the pics below, you'll see my new "Greenworks" 1700 psi pressure washer. It's not the most powerful thing in the world but, it wasn't bought to steam clean cruise ship engines, just do little jobs like Don does, and that's to rinse the M/H when out and about. In the one pic, my hand is in front of it so you can get a real idea of the size of the unit.
Scott

On edit: Sorry for the crooked pics, I took them with my phone and may have held the phone in a different position for the pics. You get the point.

I have used one of these for 5 rears. Still works fine

[1361]

I use a worx battery operated power washer. It's small, light weight, portable and super easy to use. It doesn't have super high pressure, but it works great for cleaning things up. I know the OP already got a new one. But for others who might be considering this, its worth giving it a look. It can draw from a bucket with a hose. You can also use a bottle that hooks to the handle. Think 2 liter soda pop bottle. No dragging a hose around for quick little clean ups. I like mine and would buy it again.

[GBDTN]

Originally Posted by FIRE UP

Well Gang,
Once again, I most certainly appreciate any and all responses and suggestions. The house water softener needed some salt so, we zoomed down to our local Lowes for some. While there, we tripped on over to the pressure washer isle. I looked at the available smaller electric ones and, within about 1 minute, I had one in my cart. It's kind-a ironic. In the pics below, you'll see my new "Greenworks" 1700 psi pressure washer. It's not the most powerful thing in the world but, it wasn't bought to steam clean cruise ship engines, just do little jobs like Don does, and that's to rinse the M/H when out and about. In the one pic, my hand is in front of it so you can get a real idea of the size of the unit.
Scott

On edit: Sorry for the crooked pics, I took them with my phone and may have held the phone in a different position for the pics. You get the point.

Is your hand really that BIG! How about a follow up on a rainy day. How does it do?