Cleaning top of slideout
I've recently downsized to a one slideout 5th wheel. When camping I've always used a ladder to clean off the leaves and small branches before retracting the slides. I usually just climb up on the la...
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dryfly wrote:
Hey guys, I need a favor please. In no way did I try to be contentious regarding slide toppers when I started this thread. Before arguments lead to this thread being "closed" I ask you to please indulge me in the fact that I don't want to use slide toppers. I have nothing personally against anyone that makes that choice, but for the sake of discussion, I'm simply asking for alternatives.
Now, several of the solutions like making a PVC water wand, and the idea of using a device to move across the top of the slide are things I have been tossing around. I was thinking along the lines of getting a 30" push broom, remove the handle, and add some wheels for it to glide on the top of the slide. It could easily be pulled from side to side.
A lot of this may sound crazy, but I just find it enjoyable to look for solutions to different problems.
I just don't see any real easy way to clean off the top of a slide out, you either have to get on top of the fifth wheel , or some way to scrape it off from the ground. I would think a leaf blower ,and being on top of the fifth wheel or using a ladder would be the best choice. I know rver's carry a small battery operated leaf blower to blow off their mats.
Here again, I have had fifth wheels without the toppers, and my present one with, and IMO they solve more problems then they create . Yes that are a bit spendy,, but you have no desire for them it appears . Good luck with your pursuit .
