Bug remover for the front of my fifth wheel. - RV-Dreams Community Forum

HemiMan · RV-Dreams Community Member

Bug remover for the front of my fifth wheel.

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

Get the front wet and keep it wet for a few minutes before scrubbing and it will go faster. We normally use the RV Gel Cleaner and a soft washing brush intended to wash cars and RVs. We have bought the soft washing brushes at Wal-Mart and Camping World. Yesterday it rained after we got setup in a new campground so I waited ten minutes and scrubbed the new bugs off with just the rain water.

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Workinrvers · RV-Dreams Family Member

best thing I have ever used are bounce dryer sheets. Wet the sheet down and wipe the bugs off. This method is quick and easy, not sure if you could attach the dryer sheet to a brush or sponge mop but you could try.

Phil

-- Edited by Workinrvers on Saturday 18th of February 2012 06:15:05 PM

HemiMan · RV-Dreams Community Member

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HemiMan · RV-Dreams Community Member

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Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Well, with this one, I don't really have an answer. So far, we've not gotten enough bugs on the front of ours to have to worry about it. We are "static" full-timers in that we are living in ours until we retire in a few years.

You might check out SOITC's website (Suite Owners International Travel Club) and see what the Suites owners there have used for cleaning them off. If I remember correctly, some have even suggested certain cleaning products to help remove them.

Terry

HemiMan · RV-Dreams Community Member

Terry and Jo wrote:
Well, with this one, I don't really have an answer.

Eh, err, uhm, ... Thanks.... I think?

53 Merc · RV-Dreams Family Member

I just got an RV brush from Wally World. I use Awesome Cleaner from Dollar Tree (yes, it's gotta be Dollar Tree) and depending on the amount of bugs, I may or may not use it full strength. If bad, I spray the front of the fifth wheel and quickly scrub with the brush. If not too bad, I mix RV Gel Cleaner (the pink stuff) and a generous dollop of Awsome Cleaner in a 2 gallon bucket, mix well with water and then scrub till they are all gone. You would be surprised how quickly the bugs melt off the rig.
Only problem, you gotta rewax every couple of months. That Awesome really cleans.

Workinrvers · RV-Dreams Family Member

Workinrvers, what a neat solution. Thanks for posting this tip. Have you found those dryer sheets to be safe on your paint / clearcoat / fiberglass / gelcoat?

No problems so far and have used this method for 5 years now on my Montana. I usually do the bugs and then follow up with a good wash using a car wash soap. It does not take hardly any effort at all using the dryer sheets, the bugs usually wipe right off plus it smells good too! biggrin

Phil

Jim Dean · RV-Dreams Family Member

You could possibly go to Home Depot or Lowes and purchase a painter's pole that will extend to the length you need. I had my 5th wheel done professionally and that is what he used. Now that I am on the road that is what I use and it works perfectly for me. In my neck of the woods the Wally Worlds sell a round disk that a microfiber bonnet attached it. Included in the kit is a scrubber that would help clean the bugs from the front cap. The suggestions above are really good. I am going to try the dryer sheet one myself. I have used Totally Awesome but it is very strong product. If you choose to use it I would dilute it per the instructions because it will remove the wax.

RickandJanice · RV-Dreams Family Member

I found a fiberglass telescoping pole for semi tractor / trailers at Flying J. Works great and end fits standard broom / car wash brushes. Pole extends further than I need it and remains pretty firm when extended. Just attached a extra soft wash mitt to the end of the pole. As for making bugs easy to remove, I use Eagle Nano Wax. You can find it as most auto supply stores like Auto Zone or Advance Auto. After removing the bugs, apply after every 2-3 washes and most bugs will wash of with just fresh water, some may require some elbow grease but no soap or remover require if you keep up with using the Nano Wax regularly. This wax also is a spray liquid that requires very little polishing so can also wrap a towel around the wash mitt / pole and apply and polish from the ground.

Delaine and Lindy · RV-Dreams Family Member

I tried the dryer sheets, yes they work. However they did stain the white trim. I don't use them any longer. I also have a telescoping pole they I got from the Freightliner dealership work great and light weight. I agree a good wax is the best. But if your in Florida there is lots of morning dew and take a brush and they will come off fairly easy. Happy Trails......

MikeH · RV-Dreams Family Member

Why are all his posts blank?

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

MikeH wrote:
Why are all his posts blank?

It is a lengthy story, Mike. But, he deleted most of his posts himself.

Terry

Alie and Jims Carrilite · RV-Dreams Family Member

Trolling or spam?

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Not at liberty to discuss here. Since the original poster is gone, I am closing this thread. Enough information from other participants would be sufficient enough answers to what was the original question of the thread.

Terry