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BCooke · 08-17-2011, 08:41 AM

Fxdave. I would start with the white (40 deg) tip. Normal color for mode non commercial washers. If you do it remember: wash away from seals and caulk, never perpendicular to the surface always glancing and on aluminum siding never wash up.

Wayne M · 08-17-2011, 09:05 AM

No! But that is just my opinion. People do what they want to do and sometimes pay a higher price in the end. but the other people do the same thing and nothing ever goes wrong.

I'm working on getting someone to wash the exterior walls and caps. I have found the best solution for washing the roof, and there is only one way for "our" roof to be washed.

DW

Dano52 · 08-17-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by az bound

Been using a pressure washer for over 25 years on car, truck and RV. I don't understand what all the fear is about. Common sense and lower pressure tips will work just fine.

Do you use it to clean your radiator?

BCooke · 08-18-2011, 05:36 AM

NO. That I do not. I clean coils for refrigeration at work and if you hit it with pressurized water at the wrong angle it will bend the fins. Then in the case of refrigeration you are up there with a fin comb straightening the fins. Which never is totally right, functional, but I would not want it on a vehicle.

Steve N Sal · 08-18-2011, 05:51 AM

OH NOOOO!!! Hand wash only.

az bound · 08-18-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Danodaman

Do you use it to clean your radiator?

I do on the chassis radiator and and ac but not on the house ac units. Those are very thin and I believe are aluminum. I tried it once and had to use a fin comb to fix my mess.

ajm12 · 08-18-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne M

No! But that is just my opinion. People do what they want to do and sometimes pay a higher price in the end. but the other people do the same thing and nothing ever goes wrong.

I'm working on getting someone to wash the exterior walls and caps. I have found the best solution for washing the roof, and there is only one way for "our" roof to be washed.

DW

i agree Wayne washing is the DW job ( clothes, dishes, and MH)

tims52ford · 08-18-2011, 06:56 AM

What's wrong with washing the old fashion way, soap, water and a long handle brush. Using a pressure washer is find, if that's what you like. But, it doesn't clean the surface the way I like it.

az bound · 08-18-2011, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tims52ford

What's wrong with washing the old fashion way, soap, water and a long handle brush. Using a pressure washer is find, if that's what you like. But, it doesn't clean the surface the way I like it.

I don't believe that anyone is saying there is anything wrong soap and a brush. I use both; apply soap and water with pressure washer, scrubb with a brush and rinse it all off with the pressure washer.
Now if I can only get DW to do it for me it would be much easier but she gets scared just looking up there.

BCooke · 08-18-2011, 10:29 AM

I still look at the side of the 5er after washing, and if the weather is not to hot after cleaning with the brush sigh and get out the rag and sponge to finish cleaning. I have 3 different brushes and there are days when that is not good enough.

radioguy1 · 04-02-2024, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by az bound

Been using a pressure washer for over 25 years on car, truck and RV. I don't understand what all the fear is about. Common sense and lower pressure tips will work just fine.

Agree. Caution - Very Low PSI.
I use a Power Washer, not really considered in the Pressure Washer category. Power Cleaner - It's maximum is 550 PSI. Lo / Hi settings. 4 tip styles.
Primarily, use it for only rinsing on the body. Lo setting . I keep some nozzle distance from the siding.
Do use Hi setting on the roof of the Class A. Elbow grease and the soft brush do the cleaning.
Hi setting on the tires.

Dutch Star Don · 04-07-2024, 03:49 PM

OMG....how about a little common sense. I've used a pressure washer that could probably sever your toe off if barefoot. I certainly wouldn't spray that into the windows of my coach or on a decal.

However, I have a small Greenworks electric pressure washer from Lowes. It's about the size of a car battery. I bought a 50' small diameter hose (1/4") and added quick connects to all the fittings. When I need to wash the coach at a campground, I can place it under the coach and wash the entire thing using VERY little water and without making a muddy mess. It's very quiet and the spray pressure isn't much more than a garden hose with good water pressure. I can add a soap canon to it if needed. It's very discreet.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Greenworks-...her/5001941517

At home, I use an inexpensive Harbor Freight electric pressure washer on a dolly. I have my two deionization tanks attached to the dolly and plumbed the hosing so that I can spray regular water or switch to the deionized water. The HF pressure washer doesn't make enough pressure to damage the coach or invade critical areas. Again, it allows for the attachment of a soap cannon if desired. I have very little space on both sides of my coach, about 30", to walk and wash the coach when at home. The pressure is never too great even working that close.

Lastly, I have a gas pressure washer. I use it to scrub the patio and driveway when needed. I would never spray it on a car, RV of anything that it could rip the paint off or damage......again common sense!