p.mcclure wrote:
We all know washing the RV is a pain. Have any of you used either a portable water softener or deionizer for the final rinse to eliminate the need to dry the thing after the wash? Does it really work to prevent the spots? Which of the two (deionizer or water softener) works best? What brand do you recommend?
p.mcclure,
Yes, I've used the Costco CR Spotless Dionized water washing system for a few years now. If you live in a hard water area, and you do your own motor home, car, boat etc, washings, this system is a life saver. We used to live in San Diego County and, the water there was pretty hard. My CR system would last maybe around 4-5 RV washings and an additional 4-5 pickup truck washings before the water would begin to leave spots.
Now, we live in Lake Havasu City AZ where the water here might as well be BRICKS and, my new CR system has lasted only 2 RV washings, 6 Jeep washings and 2 truck washings and, it's now showing water spots. CR is based in San Diego and, has a pretty good plan for replenishing the resin that get's contaminated with the use of Hard water. You need to call them for details.
But, suffice to say, as you well know, washing with regular hard water, rinsing the coach, and then trying to dry THE WHOLE THING before any water spots start to take effect, especially IN THE SUN, is one pain in the A$$, FOR SURE!!!!!!!
While this CR system can be a bit costly to initially purchase, the reduced human effort and physical relief encountered by just rinsing a monster sized coach and WALKING AWAY, DRIPPING WET, IS PRICELESS!!!!! I'd recommend it in a heartbeat.
Scott
https://www.costco.com/CR-SPOTLESS-De-ionizing-Spotless-Water-System.product.11751987.html
