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charles


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We are leaving, July 1, for an extended cruise, abt 4-5 months.
I understand that most parks and St. National and private frown on washing the RV.
How does one keep it clean? Should I haul hose, long handle brushes, nozzle and the like, if so where may they be used?

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CCC

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igotjam


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You are correct ...most parks frown on rv washing. I only wash mine about twice a year, usually at a coin truck wash. Occasionaly a park will allow it...then a hose and sponge, I use the 25' garden hose in my trailer.

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There are some parks that will let you wash.At those parks I use my water hose and a long handled brush I carry along with a bucket of soapy water just like anywhere.At parks that have a policy against it I use disposible towels and a spray bottle to just wipe it down.This will work unless you have been in real muddy conditions.I always ask and explain how I will do it.Have not been turned down yet.There are waterless cleaners available but are somewhat expensive.

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There are some parks that will allow washing, but most don't. We're not too anal about it and generally get to wash it every 3 or 4 months.

We always keep our eyes open for commercial truck washes at truck stops. They do an excellent job inexpensively. Blue Beacon is a particularly good chain and we stop whenever we see one. For our truck and 36' fiver the cost is under $40.

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We found out that if you're an Escapee member, you can wash the RV in any of their parks.

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Agree with Racerguy and Fred. We are camp hosting right now so we can give it a good bath. But like Fred we are not too anal about it. Usually you can give it a spot wash with no problems.



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Many private parks allow local mobile RV wash services to come into the park. I have used one and got a great wash of a 40 foot rig for $40.

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charles


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Big thanks to all for the input.
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Racerguy


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Wow George,I want that guys name.Everywhere I have been the mobile wash trucks were $2.00 to $2.50 per foot.You got a great deal.

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Ditto...$2/ft is the cheapest I ever got.

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