Wash for 5er

[mykahts]

Hello All,

My fifth wheel left Texas this afternoon to be delivered to me by Monday. Since I don't have a dually yet, it will be parked for awhile. Given the number of hours that it would take from Tx to Vegas, I'm sure it will probably need a good wash. What's your recommendation on getting it washed? If you've done it yourself, please share good products you've used. If you hired someone, please share if they came to your location and how much such service costs.

Thanks!

[mykahts]

Thanks all! I don't mind paying extra for someone to come out. I think it's also a good idea to get my own for just incase. I'd like to learn as much as I can about my 5er and how to take care of it.

[GPG52_]

Hi MYKAHTS
That would be wash only and remember it is when they are already in the park (Tropical Palm RV Resort) doing other coach vs. a special trip in for one unit.

Also Blue Beacon, Ontario did a wash and spray wax on our 37ft 5er and F250 TV for less than $80.00 CND. We have used them on several occasions and were very happy. Not like a hand wash but close enough. GPG

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[missourijan]

New or used rig, don't use water. We have used Wash Wax All by Aero Cosmetics since day one. We bought our rig off the lot so it probably got a couple of baths with Dawn at the dealership. This product is easy, spray on, wipe off with microfiber mop head that is on a long pole. Look at their website, it was originally invented for airplanes. When it rains, it just beads up. I have no connection with the company, just really like this easy to use product, no ladders or long hours spent waxing. The initial kit is about $240, but well worth it.

[artguys]

You have a Blue Beacon in Vegas...very reasonable and do quality work. I've seen some on this site complain about them, but you can monitor the wash and if you so choose a wax and inspecting what is done while it's being worked on.

[mykahts]

GPG52! wrote:
Eeeek I would never use any dish soap on an RV with decals.
Yes it does work wonders but dish soaps have de-greasing agents.
These same agents will get under any decals and over time will compromise the decals glue, decals will then start to curl etc.
My recommendations is same as CenTex, use a truck wash such as Blue Beacon.
Our experience in Florida on mobile wash have been excellent and cost lest than $100.00 if they are already in the park.
Hope this helps... GPG

Wow! Less than $100? Is that wash and wax? Thanks for your post.

[mykahts]

netjam wrote:
If its in Vegas there are dozens of mobile wash companies.

Yes, I'm in Vegas. Do you have anyone specific that you've used and recommend? Thanks.

[GPG52_]

Eeeek I would never use any dish soap on an RV with decals.
Yes it does work wonders but dish soaps have de-greasing agents.
These same agents will get under any decals and over time will compromise the decals glue, decals will then start to curl etc.
My recommendations is same as CenTex, use a truck wash such as Blue Beacon.
Our experience in Florida on mobile wash have been excellent and cost lest than $100.00 if they are already in the park.
Hope this helps... GPG

[mykahts]

Thanks all... My castle arrived last night around 7 pm PST. With everything we had to do to clear the pathway, moving stuff in, along with my excitement, I'm sore and couldn't sleep. I thought I'd read. 🙂

[CenTex]

I have had mine washed at the truck wash a few times.

[Swamp_Man]

tsetsaf wrote:
First wash use dawn dish soap. It will get the crud off. Immediately follow it with Meguiars top of line boat wax. From that point on use Mequiars auto wash soap. Re-wax every 6 months. We have a 44' and it takes me 2 hours to wash and wax the entire thing.

Get a painters pole and standard foam floor mop head. With a bucket of soap wash the entire rig; scrub a section top to bottom and rinse with water. Move steadily around the rig. Should take 20 min. Once back at the beginning use a lightly damped towel wrapped over the mop head to dry. Once back around working top to bottom apply the wax to the mop and mop it on, it can be applied in sun and allowed to dry. Go all the way around again. Finally use the same procedure as drying to wipe the wax off.

You can break the job into two days. I have even left the wax to be wiped off the next day.

What brand and type wax are you using?

[tsetsaf]

First wash use dawn dish soap. It will get the crud off. Immediately follow it with Meguiars top of line boat wax. From that point on use Mequiars auto wash soap. Re-wax every 6 months. We have a 44' and it takes me 2 hours to wash and wax the entire thing.

Get a painters pole and standard foam floor mop head. With a bucket of soap wash the entire rig; scrub a section top to bottom and rinse with water. Move steadily around the rig. Should take 20 min. Once back at the beginning use a lightly damped towel wrapped over the mop head to dry. Once back around working top to bottom apply the wax to the mop and mop it on, it can be applied in sun and allowed to dry. Go all the way around again. Finally use the same procedure as drying to wipe the wax off.

You can break the job into two days. I have even left the wax to be wiped off the next day.

[lillyputz]

Just wondering, did you do a walk through, before excepting the 5th wheel.

Lillyputz

[Charlie_D_]

If it is being delivered by dealer it is his responsibility to clean.

[netjam]

If its in Vegas there are dozens of mobile wash companies.