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Doc Mark · 10-06-2007, 06:02 AM

Does anyone have a suggestion for what type/brand of brush to use to wash the RV?

Obviously I don't want scratches in the finish, and I need a brush head that will screw on to a pole to reach the top of the coach.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Mark

Doc Mark · 10-06-2007, 06:02 AM

Does anyone have a suggestion for what type/brand of brush to use to wash the RV?

Obviously I don't want scratches in the finish, and I need a brush head that will screw on to a pole to reach the top of the coach.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Mark

Pusherman · 10-06-2007, 06:27 AM

My coach manufacturer (Winnie) does not recommend using a brush on the full body paint as it may scratch the clear coat over time.

I purchased a washing tool on a retractable pole at Camping World which has a replaceable soft washing head. Works great!

Swobbit bonnet.

Note the extending pole is sold separately, as is replacement bonnets.

Route 66 · 10-06-2007, 11:26 AM

Don!

Go to the head of the class.

I have been looking for something just like this!

Doc, highline uses a flat mop type washing tool.

Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to obtain the source of said mop.

MonacoMama · 10-06-2007, 11:31 AM

Can I jump in here ...and suggest looking at this stuff... Is this the flat mop you may be speaking of?

She has spent time at Newmar and Monaco...
also known as Mary Moppins

MonacoMama · 10-06-2007, 11:48 AM

By the way guys...you will still need a ladder with the Swobbit handle...it only extends to 6 feet

Route 66 · 10-06-2007, 12:00 PM

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Only Bob will.

Route 66 · 10-06-2007, 12:04 PM

Don, how does the head attach to the pole?

The picture of the pole attachment end is not clear.

Like most folks, I have several types of poles.

Pusherman · 10-06-2007, 02:59 PM

I purchased the Swobbit head with the pole at the same time. The head (with the soft wrap on it) has an articulating connect which allows motion in two axis, 360 degrees. Pole is retractable for storage. Allows me to get most everywhere. I don't need a ladder to reach even the highest parts of the coach. I recommend purchasing the Swobbit head with the specified pole, as it works as a system.

I just washed my coach today, and it works great! I highly recommend this Swobbit head and the extendable pole. It is long enough for me to reach the highest parts of my coach.

P.S. Gotta buy a bucket which is wide enough to dunk the Swobbit head into it. Keep it very wet for washing. I use Turtle Wax Car Wash stuff. Then a rinse with my Mr. Clean deionize rinse machine (available at Wally World for about $15. Cartridges are good for about 2-3 washes (refills are about $6).

Shiny shiny coach afterwards, with no water spots. Happy happy.

Ray,IN · 10-06-2007, 05:58 PM

I use a 12" wide yellow bristled brush I bought at a RV show in Miami about 3 years ago. The brush has two angles with very soft feathered bristles. I bought a fiberglass extendable handle that extends 12'. The combo works very well. I will buy a replacement brush when I can find one with the quality of mine. I've seen several but every one so far you can see the brush head through the bristles, my old one has the bristles thick enough that you must spread them to see the plastic head.

Doc Mark · 10-07-2007, 03:47 AM

Wow - what great information!

FYI - the Mary Moppins system uses threaded-end extensible handles, and they are pricey. Lowes carries a line of extensible painting poles (Wooster-Sherlock) that use the screw-in end, adjust in 6" increments, range in size from 2-4 feet to 6-12 feet (or longer) sizes, and cost about 1/2 of the MM poles.

I've used the small pole for years as a awning extend/retract tool as I have a hard time gripping that skinny little gray rod that the coach manufacturers include.

ZZZZAAATTTT - that was the sound of me slipping into stealth mode Dirk, I'll be sleuthing the High Line techs on Monday.

Pusherman · 10-07-2007, 05:00 AM

The swobbit pole is not threaded. It snaps on with a pin to hold it in place. The pole retracts using the same pin-type lock.

My problem with the threaded poles and brushes is that the pole always comes loose in the brush while using it. Not so with the swobbit pole.

Sixpack98 · 01-04-2008, 04:46 PM

I use the swobbit on the painted body and it works great. I think a brush would probably do a better job at removing grime but don't want to scratch the paint. I use a brush on the roof to get me down on the ground faster.