What's the best way to get the rig and pickup washed? We've arrived here in southern FL for the winter and will be in Moore Haven (near Lake Okechobee) for two weeks then parked in Fort Myers for 3 months. Googling RV wash Fort Myers reveals truck wash places and a couple of RV service centers. Our plans are to get washed on the way to Fort Myers so we're clean for the winter.
I know that others have recommended a chain called Blue something but wondered if a dedicated RV service center will be more likely to not use chemicals that will damage the paint or fiberglass.
Other than looking for a place that uses brushes rather than just pressure washing which I imagine does a better job with less likelihood of paint damage…is there anything else I should make sure gets done (or not done)? I seem to remember asking for no acid wash if one went to a truck wash place but as this will be our first wash figured I would check.
Thanks.
Lucky Mike said
04:19 PM Nov 6, 2012
Blue Beacon is the name of the Chain......
no Acid Always....
Brush wash is great and I always look at the brushes if using a truck wash....they tend to throw them on the ground and they pick up grease from Tractor trailers
I would think an Rv dealer would give a better wash.....there is not 4 tractors behind you they are rushing to get to....
I also tend to look for private detail companies they pay close attention to the rig......cost more but worth the 1 a year exspense of using them
53 Merc said
04:24 PM Nov 6, 2012
Go to the park office and ask if a private detailer left a card. Betcha there will be several, and odds are the office has seen some of the work and will have a recommendation. We had ours detailed in Fredrichsburg Texas. Shiniest rig I ever saw. The guy started at the top and worked his way down to the wheels. Excellent work and he charged 3 dollars a foot. I was VERY pleased.
Technomadia said
08:49 PM Nov 6, 2012
I wait for a good rainshower and get out with a brush on a pole and do regular washings myself. It's actually quite fun, and the park's can't complain because I'm not using their water :).
Otherwise, we've occasionally hired professional detailing crews to come out when RV Parks permit it to do thorough cleanings.
- Cherie
MarkS said
07:17 AM Nov 7, 2012
I swear by Blue Beacon. They consistently do the best job for the money. I've had my truck washed all over the country and dollar for dollar they do the best. I still have them cover my wheels and wash them separately. Whatever they use can still take the shine off.
Trabuco said
02:41 AM Nov 8, 2012
So far I've washed mine myself. Start with the roof and then move to the right side. As I finish the first side the wife comes behind me and starts he drying process. We work our way around the rig this way. Takes us about an hour to an hour and a half depending on the detail level.
Of course you have to find a park that will allow you to do it. I always ask and so far no problem.
Hdrider said
07:20 AM Nov 8, 2012
We have washed our own for the most part but I do like to have a mobile wash come around at least 1 time a year for a good wash.
Delaine and Lindy said
05:36 AM Nov 10, 2012
Go to the RV parks office and ask who washes RV's, every RV park I have been in always has locals who wash RV's, and for sure in Florida. Happy Trails...
Neil and Connie said
03:04 AM Nov 11, 2012
Thanks all. I'll give the park an email and see if they have some folks who will come in and do the job while we're parked or perhaps I'll just go ahead and do it myself since we'll be there for 3 1/2 months.
JayKim-no regrets said
05:52 PM Nov 15, 2012
We just washed ours, first time since purchase (in august) Jay used a pressure washer on low pressure and we bought a gallon of soap from camping world, with the $10 water fee from the famcamp, I think it took maybe 2 hours and cost $14.00. Of course it rained the next day and the nice shiny front windows brought the birds in for 'target practise', but it's not that hard to DIY :) huggs Kim x
What's the best way to get the rig and pickup washed? We've arrived here in southern FL for the winter and will be in Moore Haven (near Lake Okechobee) for two weeks then parked in Fort Myers for 3 months. Googling RV wash Fort Myers reveals truck wash places and a couple of RV service centers. Our plans are to get washed on the way to Fort Myers so we're clean for the winter.
I know that others have recommended a chain called Blue something but wondered if a dedicated RV service center will be more likely to not use chemicals that will damage the paint or fiberglass.
Other than looking for a place that uses brushes rather than just pressure washing which I imagine does a better job with less likelihood of paint damage…is there anything else I should make sure gets done (or not done)? I seem to remember asking for no acid wash if one went to a truck wash place but as this will be our first wash figured I would check.
Thanks.
no Acid Always....
Brush wash is great and I always look at the brushes if using a truck wash....they tend to throw them on the ground and they pick up grease from Tractor trailers
I would think an Rv dealer would give a better wash.....there is not 4 tractors behind you they are rushing to get to....
I also tend to look for private detail companies they pay close attention to the rig......cost more but worth the 1 a year exspense of using them
Otherwise, we've occasionally hired professional detailing crews to come out when RV Parks permit it to do thorough cleanings.
- Cherie
Of course you have to find a park that will allow you to do it. I always ask and so far no problem.
We have washed our own for the most part but I do like to have a mobile wash come around at least 1 time a year for a good wash.
huggs Kim x