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12-17-2020, 02:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Watertown NY USA
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I never wash my coach unless it's raining. Mother Nature put it on there so she can help take it off. When I'm done washing and rinsing my coach I pull it into my pole barn and wipe the coach dry. I use a long handled soft brush to apply the soap with.
Lynn
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2002 Fleetwood Storm 30H on Workhorse P32 chassis 8.1 gas.
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12-17-2020, 04:18 PM
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#16
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 322
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mg2016
One additional suggestion, put a "T" on your water spigot and run a separate hose for rinsing. I wash the motorhome in sections, wash and rinse with normal water followed by a rinse with simple chuck water. No spots
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thanks for the procedure tip! will try that once I get my simple chuck
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2002 Newmar Mountain Aire 4097 ISL400 Cummins on a Spartan chassis
Filters: FS1022 (fuel/water separator), LF9009 (oil), WF2071 (coolant)
Toad: 2011 Fiesta on an American Tow Dolly
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12-17-2020, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Watertown NY USA
Posts: 6,515
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mg2016
I have the simple chuck water system and have been very pleased with it. The refill cylinders are expensive but overall the system is worth it. My water is hard and leaves white spots if you didn't wipe dry. This system eliminates the need for wiping dry.
Not a fan of pressure washers, they are very hard on the finish. Suggest a 5 gal bucket and a brush on a pole. I believe the same company offers a washing "kit" which I also purchased.
One additional suggestion, put a "T" on your water spigot and run a separate hose for rinsing. I wash the motorhome in sections, wash and rinse with normal water followed by a rinse with simple chuck water. No spots
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What is "Chuck Water"?
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2002 Fleetwood Storm 30H on Workhorse P32 chassis 8.1 gas.
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12-17-2020, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 167
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Simple Chuck De-Ionizer For sale on Amazon for $ 399. Perfect for washing you RV and leaving no water spots. Mine is sitting in the garage here in Florida waiting for the next wash. Unfortunately, our rig is at freightliner with a broken fan. Ughhh
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2020 Ventana 4037
2016 Jeep Wrangler 75th
Days Camped, Never enough
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12-17-2020, 05:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
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I use a foam cannon ( a good foam wash - Chemical Guys Honey wash) with a 1900 psi pressure washer.
I think I got the washer at Lowe’s for $99
I wash a 1/4 at a time in the shade. When the sun moves I do the other side.
I rinse with distilled water and a low power portable power wash 350 PSI (Walmart brand)
I don’t dry, it dries spotless.
Last time I used 20 gallons of distilled water for a final rinse.
I rinse first with my well water. Then distilled
I wax it twice a summer. Last wax in Sept.
Between washes I use Aerocosmetics waterless wash. It works great and leaves a little wax with each wash.
Distilled water is cheaper than using a deionizer. I think.
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2020 Winnebago Horizon 42Q (XCL chassis)
2022 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited
99 Storm 30H, 04 Southwind 32 VS, 07 Ellipse 40FD
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12-17-2020, 05:32 PM
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Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: St Petersburg, FLORIDA
Posts: 93
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X3 for the Ryobi. Mine is a 1600 psi model, small compact size and stores easily.
I also use:
foam cannon
Chemical Guys Soap
Lambs wool wash pad with 12' collapsible extension pole
High quality Microfiber cloths
Ryobi battery operated leaf blower to blow away water droplets
Rejex
Harbor Freight Dual Action polisher/buffer
Soap and water for tires and wheels
Mike
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Mike, Minnette & Molly (breed Teddy Bear)
2020 Allegro Bus 37AP, 2019 New Aire 3341 (Traded), 2019 Ford Explorer Sport 4X4,
AF1, Retired Navy 1964-1994
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12-17-2020, 07:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 807
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I haven’t done this bi-pass yet to my CR Spotless system but I had having more hoses out to use then necessary. I use filtered water just to rinse.
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2010 Dutch Aire 4317
2014 Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
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12-17-2020, 10:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Middle GA
Posts: 361
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I use one for applying soap and rinsing but still use a long handle brush in between. I don't get too close when rinsing with a high pressure tip. Soaping uses a low pressure tip.
I also use it to apply a bleach solution to the underside of the awning, brush it, apply again, roll it up for an hour or two, then unroll and rinse with a high pressure tip.
I have used it to clean the rubber roof, using a wider angle/lower pressure tip, but it is a hassle to manage the hose when the washer unit is down on the concrete. Again, a brush still has to be used.
I just replaced my 20+ year old pressure washer with this one.
It was on sale, has a higher quality pump than the more common ones, MADE IN THE USA, and I have many uses for a pressure washer. My old one had already had the pump rebuilt once and was starting to have problems (I believe with the "unloader" valve) again.
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George and Linda
-2021 Newmar CS 3927 toy toter
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12-17-2020, 11:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Metamora, MI
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Living in the woods, the RV gets the worst of that with tree limbs, leaves, insects, etc that are hard on the RV, especially the roof. The power wash makes very quick work of getting 95% off.
I have several commercial duty ones that can damage paint, fiberglass, rubber etc. But that's when one isn't careful.
1) pick a broad power washer tip if the material is soft
2) Clean the hose so if it touches the RV sidewall, then no scratches
3) Startup the power washer and give it a spray to ensure the motor doesn't cut out (cold engine) and you remembered to turn the water source on. Saves trips up and down the ladder.
4) Very carefully climb the ladder with the hose
5) Once ontop of the roof, always be conscious of your footing and position and handhold BEFORE pulling the trigger on the washer. Use footwear that has some tread so that they don't hydroplane on the watered roof.
6) Start with the tip away from the RV before pulling the trigger. The built up pressure in the hose can do immediate damage on initial triggering. Know that the washer wand will push your arm / body backwards.
7) once you are spraying, then guide the tip to the surface ALWAYS moving across the surface. Change the distance closer for strong materials, further for delicate.
8) Don't spray near the roof AC units because the water blast will go under the seals and get water into the roof.
9) Don't rely on the power washer to get the final finish perfect. Soap and a brush does a better job for that without damaging the finish.
10) You can rinse with one of the spot free systems to conserve the treated water. Just don't let the surface dry in between powerwashing and rinsing.
My favorite tool is the power washer. Saves an incredible amount of time when you have a lot of vehicles and live in the woods. Used carefully with gained experience, no reason to not use one for cleaning an RV.
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2002 Newmar Mountain Aire Limited 4370 w/ Spartan K2 and Cummins 500hp
ASE Master Certified (a long.....time ago...)
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12-18-2020, 06:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: UP Michigan
Posts: 437
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I use a electric 2200 psig washer and a foam cannon to apply suds only then use a 18" wide wash mop on a aluminum pole then I use a garden hose to rinse as I have very good water but still blow dry using a Dewalt electric blower and wipe dry.
Thanks and will look at your spot free product idea..
Also the foam blaster cut my wash time down a lot.
Still looking for a good foam garden hose blaster but have not found one yet or know of one so I do not have to drag out the pressure washer.
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2009 Allstar 4188 mid-spartan 400
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12-18-2020, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Texas Boomers Club
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: North Texas
Posts: 2,121
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I have a gas pressure washer from Northern Tool. I got it because it has 5 different tips that vary the spray from something like 15° to 40°, and the pressure can be adjusted.
Between those 2 adjustments you can safely pressure wash most anything - assuming you don't do something crazy like use the 15° tip from 1' away, unless you really are trying to drill a hole. (By the way, it does a great job of doing that in the dirt when you are fixing a sprinkler valve or taking out the root of a tree. )
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2014 Tiffin Allegro Bus 37AP
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12-18-2020, 10:03 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 322
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thanks all for all the great washing tips! am looking forward to giving it a try soon!
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2002 Newmar Mountain Aire 4097 ISL400 Cummins on a Spartan chassis
Filters: FS1022 (fuel/water separator), LF9009 (oil), WF2071 (coolant)
Toad: 2011 Fiesta on an American Tow Dolly
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12-18-2020, 10:20 AM
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#27
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Spring Branch, TX
Posts: 2,987
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I have the Simple Chuck and like it a lot. The cost of refills has gone up over the years but It does save a ton of work by eliminating drying.
The last time I washed (Sept) I got a Ryobi electric pressure washer and foam cannon attachments. Wow, what was I waiting for on this. Adding this has saved even more work and improved the cleaning at the same time.
This is definitely the way to go. I can totally clean my 38' RV in under 3 hours no problem.
And the Ryobi has worked great on the back deck, the sidewalk, etc. It's fairly low pressure and has been easy to use. 10 years ago the Toro gas pressure washer was nothing but a headache of engine issues and too high pressure for most jobs.
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2017 Winnebago Adventurer 37F
2016 Lincoln MKX Toad
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12-18-2020, 11:42 AM
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#28
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,460
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If you buy a pressure washer from a big box store you're gonna buy another one in the future. Invest in something decent that actually has parts availability. I have the predecessor to this thing:
https://www.arnorthamerica.com/produ...r-washer/ar610
Absolutely bulletproof. Had it for 15 years now. Had a Husky that lasted for about 18 months before it crapped out, "customer service" sent me a pricy re-build kit. It never worked worth a damn after that. I took it back to HD and loaded all the pieces in a cart and put a "don't buy Husky POS" sign on it.
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