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05-11-2023, 04:59 AM
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Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Wash the RV Roof?
Do you was it? If so, how do you do this safely?
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Norton, MA
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05-11-2023, 05:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stevenapril
Do you was it? If so, how do you do this safely?
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Yes, I probably wash the roof 3 times a year and blow leaves off about 5 times a year. I have a collapsible ladder and when washing I wear water shoes which have a very slip resistant sole.
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Wayne, Cindy, & Golden Retriever Finn
2017 London Aire, 2014 CRV, Go Hokies
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05-11-2023, 05:54 AM
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Location: Apollo Beach & Key West , FL
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I wash the roof every time I wash the coach.... probably 4-5 times a year. I wax the roof and the coach 2x a year. I climb up the rear ladder and wash the roof , using a brush on a handle and a bucket of soapy water and then rinse it off... on the coach, I use a Mary Moppins pad on a pole. All get rinsed with deionized water.
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2015 F-150 toad with kayaks,bicycles and a Harley in the back
new toad 2023 Sprinter with all the toys inside
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05-11-2023, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2021
Location: Brenham, Texas
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Since our coach is under roof in storage the majority of time, I wash and wax the roof at least once a year and inspect every 6 months or before leaving on an extended trip. Having someone do this for you is good idea if you are unsure of your abilities to do it safely.
I use the coach’s ladder to get on the roof and pull my supplies up with a rope tied to a bucket taking no unnecessary chances.
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Eddie and Jomaye, Retired
2018 Newmar Ventana 4369
2021 Jeep 4 dr Wrangler
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05-11-2023, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Highland,IL.
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 I wash the roof 2 times a year- my hired man does it as he a lot younger & much more agile than I am.
Happy Trails 
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2014 Newmar Mountain Aire Diesel 4364
2009 Ram 1500 Crew cab toad
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05-11-2023, 09:18 AM
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I have a TPO roof that was almost black, after years of storage/non-use. I got up there with a pressure washer, only 1600 psi with a wide spray, and it worked beautifully to clean it. Now, 2 years later, I'm about to get up there again, but it's not nearly as bad as before. Just have to be careful not to get too close.
One pic is when halfway done, the other after finished.
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05-11-2023, 09:51 AM
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Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Mar 2023
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tap4154
I have a TPO roof that was almost black, after years of storage/non-use. I got up there with a pressure washer, only 1600 psi with a wide spray, and it worked beautifully to clean it. Now, 2 years later, I'm about to get up there again, but it's not nearly as bad as before. Just have to be careful not to get too close.
One pic is when halfway done, the other after finished.
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Wow, what a difference!
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2023 Newmar Bay Star 3014
Norton, MA
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05-11-2023, 10:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stevenapril
Wow, what a difference!
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I was actually shocked at how clean it became. I didn't use any cleaning solutions at all, or scrub brushes. Just the power washer. They recommend 2000 PSI or less.
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05-17-2023, 09:32 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Full Timers
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I do mine typically 2x/yr on my hands and knees (with knee pads). Using a bucket and hose.
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Joe & Ro
2020 Dutch Star 4328 w FL Chassis
2018 Jeep GC Limited w Ready Brute Elite towbar
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