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10-11-2012, 05:38 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Santa Fe
Posts: 270
M.O.C. #11454
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washing etiquette
where do you all wash and polish the Montana's
we are on the road and stay at cg's that don't allow washing
we won't be home and even then we have to store the unit
what do people do?
Mikey
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10-11-2012, 06:51 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Mike take it to a truck wash to have it done! We had ours done in Elkhart while at the Fall Rally! Just make sure they do not put full highpower hoses on the decals!
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10-11-2012, 06:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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Mike and Diane,
When we've been on the road and needing a wash/polish we've done a couple of things. We've used the truck washes a couple of times. That works pretty well. We've also checked with the RV parks and they often let someone come in and wash your rig. We've had that done a couple of times and were satisfied with the work. Good luck, Dennis and Mary Kay
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10-11-2012, 11:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by thekennys
where do you all wash and polish the Montana's
we are on the road and stay at cg's that don't allow washing
we won't be home and even then we have to store the unit
what do people do?
Mikey
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We use a waterless product called "The Solution." It not only cleans but applies a wax coating. Easy to use.
Orv
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10-12-2012, 12:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,372
M.O.C. #8728
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I use Croftgate products. I can wash the whole rig with a gallon of water. Go to Croftgateusa.com for their products. They really work.
I have no financial interest in their company, I just believe in their cleaning products.
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10-12-2012, 01:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Livingston
Posts: 1,150
M.O.C. #12333
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However silly this is going to sound....If I see it is going to or is raining I fill a bucket up with a RV wash and wax solution and go out during the rain and wash the rig and let Mother Nature take care of the rest.....but I am definitely going to look into the CroftsgateUSA products!
Les
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10-12-2012, 03:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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Les, doen't sound silly to us as we've done the same thing.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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10-12-2012, 04:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Santa Fe
Posts: 270
M.O.C. #11454
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Got up this am and lots of good responses and thank you all.
It's raining today here on the New Mexico - Texas border, and so I plan to get out and take the brush and wash and let the rain rinse. Hope I don't catch pneumonia.
Our options are limited as we're next-door to the Camp Host. To be as politically correct as is possible, we'll use Dawn and hope that the suds don't get above my boots.
In order to dress for success, what is the proper attire for this activity @ 70 degrees, plus or minus? Nature's own? With galoshes? Is that too much? Too little? Other suggestions or experiences?
BTW, I have car insurance, extended warranties, but no bail insurance just in case. Are the MOC-ers good enough rv-ers to contribute if necessary? What is our policy? Or does anybody know what the bail amount for public decency is and do bail bondsmen take the title of the Montana as security?
Well, it's thundering again- gotta go!!!
Mikey
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10-12-2012, 05:22 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Saint Augustine
Posts: 50
M.O.C. #11321
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Good God,,,you don't want to have a wet brush sticking up in the air if you hear thunder,,,,crispy critter!!!
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10-12-2012, 05:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Livingston
Posts: 1,150
M.O.C. #12333
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by thekennys
Got up this am and lots of good responses and thank you all.
It's raining today here on the New Mexico - Texas border, and so I plan to get out and take the brush and wash and let the rain rinse. Hope I don't catch pneumonia.
Our options are limited as we're next-door to the Camp Host. To be as politically correct as is possible, we'll use Dawn and hope that the suds don't get above my boots.
In order to dress for success, what is the proper attire for this activity @ 70 degrees, plus or minus? Nature's own? With galoshes? Is that too much? Too little? Other suggestions or experiences?
BTW, I have car insurance, extended warranties, but no bail insurance just in case. Are the MOC-ers good enough rv-ers to contribute if necessary? What is our policy? Or does anybody know what the bail amount for public decency is and do bail bondsmen take the title of the Montana as security?
Well, it's thundering again- gotta go!!!
Mikey
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Mikey,
I would have to say at 70 deg a T-shirt, shorts and flip flops would work depending on your tolerance to a chill. Depending on how heavy the rain I will break out our M/C rain gear and use that.
The biggest issue with washing the rig in a campground is generally use of the water including over-spray onto somebody else's camp and/ or making a mud pit out of yours. If it's raining that kind of negates that!
If you are using Dawn remember it will strip the wax off over time if you have waxed the coach.
Just start singing while you are washing and the neighbors will probably stay away thinking that you may have issues!!!
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10-12-2012, 07:52 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Santa Fe
Posts: 270
M.O.C. #11454
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well i stayed out of the rain so no wiener roast today, but i did catch a break in the weather and went with the advice don't ask first, just do it or " get er done". Well as is the tradition in most cg that i have been in' when you start a public project it draws a crowd of looky-loo's and processionals. we all seem to love a parade.
job done for now
Mikey
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