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05-27-2019, 10:19 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Sugar camp
Posts: 104
M.O.C. #23908
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Washing a rv
Washed my new 3120 for the second time today and boy is it tall. I was using my rv brush with extension (Walmart brand) that I have used for years on other trailers. I'm 6'4" and can barely hit the rain gutter. What's everyone using?
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05-27-2019, 10:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 811
M.O.C. #21158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CMDSGTMJR
Washed my new 3120 for the second time today and boy is it tall. I was using my rv brush with extension (Walmart brand) that I have used for years on other trailers. I'm 6'4" and can barely hit the rain gutter. What's everyone using?
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I use a Shure line paint roller extension handle I bought at Lowe's. It was a bit expensive, I think $15 or $20 but it adjust from 4' to almost 9' and is quite sturdy. I love it.
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Jim B
2017 Lariat F-350 FX4, CC, SB, 6.7 PSD 4WD
2018 MONTY 3731FL, at our private winter site in GA
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05-27-2019, 11:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,710
M.O.C. #7992
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DebNJim B
I use a Shure line paint roller extension handle I bought at Lowe's. It was a bit expensive, I think $15 or $20 but it adjust from 4' to almost 9' and is quite sturdy. I love it.
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Being barely 5'7"That's a great idea I need to try. Have the roller extension handle. Be easier than hauling out the step ladder. Thanks for the idea.
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2006 3000RK
2009 Ram 2500
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05-27-2019, 11:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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I wise company named Wishy Washey here is Lake Havasu City.
Another one of the jobs I once did that my check book does now.
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Wayne and Ann Moore
2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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05-27-2019, 01:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DebNJim B
I use a Shure line paint roller extension handle I bought at Lowe's. It was a bit expensive, I think $15 or $20 but it adjust from 4' to almost 9' and is quite sturdy. I love it.
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we use a similar product, works great.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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05-27-2019, 02:57 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Appling
Posts: 185
M.O.C. #20840
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I've been washing and waxing our 5'er and will continue to do so until physically unable which I hope will be a long time from now, but, I'm curious if anyone has used Blue Beacon Truck Wash. They're typically located next to a Pilot/FJ/Love's truck stop and in addition to cleaning semi's also do RV's. I have one within 30 miles of the S&B and called to acquire pricing. I was quoted a $1 per linear foot price which I questioned as it seemed extremely inexpensive and the young lady I was speaking with checked and confirmed with the "Boss", yep, $1 per foot. Curious if anyone has used them and the overall results...good, bad, or ugly?
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Wayne & Karen
2017 3791RD, MORryde SRE4000 w/ X Factor
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, LB, PSD, DRW, 4WD, Curt Q24
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05-27-2019, 03:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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As long as they don't damage the decals that is just plain cheap.
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05-27-2019, 03:14 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Appling
Posts: 185
M.O.C. #20840
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I watched a YouTube video on Blue Beacon by some independent RV folks who filmed the process which appeared to be thorough as a team of perhaps 4-6 workers cleaned the RV (except the roof). They seemed to be pleased with the work but I always like to trust, and verify.
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Wayne & Karen
2017 3791RD, MORryde SRE4000 w/ X Factor
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, LB, PSD, DRW, 4WD, Curt Q24
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05-27-2019, 03:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We use a mobile service in Florida wash and detail including roof 75.00 here at our S&B in Ohio our dealer charges 4.00 a foot wash only no roof.The 3402 is 40 feet long. It only gets washed in Florida.
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05-27-2019, 03:25 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Appling
Posts: 185
M.O.C. #20840
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Upon purchase of our 3791 the Dealership we purchased from failed to adequately wash the RV including the roof even though it was on our punch-out list. After raising some Cain they suggested I take the RV home, hire someone to wash and wax, and send them the bill. After I forced them to put in writing I did just that and hired someone to come to the S&B. The bill of $250 was payed promptly.
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Wayne & Karen
2017 3791RD, MORryde SRE4000 w/ X Factor
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, LB, PSD, DRW, 4WD, Curt Q24
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05-27-2019, 03:58 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Kamiah
Posts: 334
M.O.C. #14438
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Blue Beacon! I think it was $70 for trailer and truck last time I was there. Included Rainx protectant.
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Ron&Sue
2017 Montana 3720RL Legacy
14' Ram 3500 DRW
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06-02-2019, 02:51 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tifton
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #21975
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We have used the Blue Beacon here in Tifton GA and the cost is $63.00 for both our 3400RL and our truck including the RainX coating
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06-02-2019, 02:52 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Cedar Park
Posts: 135
M.O.C. #17531
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Doing a complete wash and wax by hand is a killer. Don't know how much longer I will be able to do it. Takes a few days. When I am finished, it's almost an EMS situation. Whew!
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Jack & Rebecca
2015 Montana High Country
2006 Ford F250 SWB, 4X4, 6.0 diesel
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06-02-2019, 04:06 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,976
M.O.C. #20477
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Just rinse it off and wipe dry once or twice year unless I get off on unpaved muddy roads. Wax once a year but do it over several days just biting off a little each day.
How often do you wash and wax your house?
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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06-02-2019, 04:33 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Lynchburg
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #22950
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I used Blue Beacon for my motorhome and had good results.
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06-02-2019, 04:34 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Humboldt
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #22879
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saber707
Doing a complete wash and wax by hand is a killer. Don't know how much longer I will be able to do it. Takes a few days. When I am finished, it's almost an EMS situation. Whew!
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Just finished hand washing and waxing our 3791. 13hours from start to finish. Whew.
Joe
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06-02-2019, 07:35 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Omaha
Posts: 256
M.O.C. #17319
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I bought my extension from CW. It will easily rach the roof from all sides and my Rv is 13'7". Just don't buy the brush that screws on, get the one that the extension slides into with a catch that fits into a hole in the brush. The screw-on type brush will unthread when pushing on the right side.
Where we witner in Texas it's $200 to wash the sides and an additional $175 if they wash the roof. I paid to have the walls washed once and they broke the flapper in the exhaust fan. They washed a neighbor's RV once and ruined a circuit board in his Fridge by squirting water into the upper vent. They're just trying to do a good job and sometimes too good.
As long as I can do it, I'm going to wash my own.
Washed mine before our return trip home this year, the first day down the road someone puked diesel type black stuff in a few places. Desperate to clean it without scrubbing, my wife volunteered her swiffer. After the pad got black, replaced the swiffer sheet and it did an amazing job. Think I'll try that oftener.
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06-02-2019, 09:01 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Lake Havasu City
Posts: 93
M.O.C. #20488
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waynemoore
I wise company named Wishy Washey here is Lake Havasu City.
Another one of the jobs I once did that my check book does now.
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I can not seem to find Wishy Washey in LHC. Where are they located or what is their phone number. Mine is in desperate need of a good wash and I can no longer do it
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Odd Job Al
2012 Montana Mountaineer 295RKD
2006 Dodge Megacab 2500 5.9 Diesel
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06-02-2019, 09:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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I use a fiberglass paint pull that extends to 20' if I need it to but it works great!
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails
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06-03-2019, 06:03 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Gibsonton
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #22999
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whutfles
I bought my extension from CW. It will easily rach the roof from all sides and my Rv is 13'7". Just don't buy the brush that screws on, get the one that the extension slides into with a catch that fits into a hole in the brush. The screw-on type brush will unthread when pushing on the right side.
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I use a fiberglass extension pole as well and also had an issue with the brush trying to unscrew from the pole so I put a 1" screw in the plastic part of the brush at an angle to go into the screws...... no more unscrewing.
Greg
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