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bjoyce said
05:52 PM Feb 18, 2012
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 said
06:13 PM Feb 18, 2012
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
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HemiMan said
07:44 PM Feb 18, 2012
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HemiMan said
07:47 PM Feb 18, 2012
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HemiMan said
07:58 PM Feb 18, 2012
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Terry and Jo said
01:04 AM Feb 19, 2012
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 said
01:10 AM Feb 19, 2012
Terry and Jo wrote:
Well, with this one, I don't really have an answer.
Eh, err, uhm, ... Thanks.... I think?
53 Merc said
01:23 AM Feb 19, 2012
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 said
04:19 AM Feb 19, 2012
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!
Phil
Jim Dean said
05:15 AM Feb 19, 2012
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 said
02:58 AM Feb 20, 2012
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 said
12:41 AM Feb 21, 2012
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 said
08:58 PM Feb 21, 2012
Why are all his posts blank?
Terry and Jo said
09:18 PM Feb 21, 2012
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 said
12:34 AM Feb 22, 2012
Trolling or spam?
Terry and Jo said
12:51 AM Feb 22, 2012
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.
-- Edited by HemiMan on Tuesday 21st of February 2012 07:53:12 AM
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.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Saturday 18th of February 2012 05:56:28 PM
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
-- Edited by HemiMan on Tuesday 21st of February 2012 07:53:51 AM
-- Edited by HemiMan on Tuesday 21st of February 2012 07:54:14 AM
-- Edited by HemiMan on Tuesday 21st of February 2012 07:54:34 AM
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
Eh, err, uhm, ... Thanks.... I think?
Only problem, you gotta rewax every couple of months. That Awesome really cleans.
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!
Phil
It is a lengthy story, Mike. But, he deleted most of his posts himself.
Terry
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