Motorhome cleaning

AliChiv
AliChiv Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited June 2017 in Parts & Accessories #1

Hi we have a 8m motorhome and want to invest in a portable pressure washer to clean the van...Can anyone recommend one that has a large water capacity, long armed cleaning tools to reach the roof and a good cleaning product. Thanks

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  • young thomas
    young thomas Club Member Posts: 11,357 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited June 2017 #2

    general concensus is NOT to use a pressure washer on a coachbuilt MH, they are far more delicate that a metal bodied car or panel van.

    rubber seals can lose their 'waterproofness' and other joints can be jeopardised by sloppy over use of a powerful jet.

    a lightweight washing brush, either attached to a hose or used with a bucket of water, is far kinder and just as efficient.

    by all means, rinse the van with a (non pressured) hose but i wouldnt use one for washing...

  • peegeenine
    peegeenine Forum Participant Posts: 548
    edited June 2017 #3

    Agree with BB, wouldn't go anywhere near a MH with a pressure washer. A soft extendable brush is best for the big bits and a sponge for the awkward bits. Those micro fibre sponges are good too.

  • crusader
    crusader Forum Participant Posts: 299
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    edited June 2017 #4

    I totally agree dont use a pressure washer, a hose with a jet gun setting is just a s effective

  • peedee
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    edited June 2017 #5

    Definitely don't use a pressure washer. I use a long handled soft brush and >these< products.

    peedee

  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2017 #6

    What surprised me was the sight of a pressure washer in use in the wash bay of one very large motorhome dealership.

    Personally I would use one on a low setting but with extreme caution keeping well away from joins, seals, windows and decals.  Whether the dealership took that much care I don't know.

  • TonyIshUK
    TonyIshUK Forum Participant Posts: 296
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    edited June 2017 #7

    I use Fenwick Mhome cleaner sprayed on with a hose foamer, let it sit a few minutes then wash with a long handle brush or sponge.

    I start with roof then one side at a time. 

    Then polish and wax using a non silicone marine product 

    or if feeling lazy, a quick rinse and wipe using Fenwick Bobby Dazzler.

    rgds

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