We just returned from a 4,150+ mile 8 state, 19 day trip from Tucson to Yellowstone/Grand Teton NP's. Our 24' Nexus Phantom at 101" wide and with 7' of interior head room throughout the coach has one of the largest bug catchers {cabover} to be found anywhere... we love the room but removing the bugs and road debris after a serious trip can bes an equally serious PITA!
Like somebody famous once said "Mission accomplished!" :S
Now as to how...
I start with a bucket of standard car wash soapy water and a long handled soft bristle brush. Agressively spray the cabover and commence scrubbing with the brush working small sections at a time and then another very aggressive rinse or two. This by no means gets any more than about half of them so now it is time for my not so secret weapon... "Bug Slide"
Having left the cabover wet I use a step ladder to get me close enough to generously spray on the BS, let it soak for 60 seconds and then using a soft cloth {loose knit} scrub pad begin scrubbing the little buggers off. A circular motion without excessive pressure seems to work well.
Working in thirds I was able to get them all and leave a decent shine behind which greatly reduces future bug sticks, in about 45 minutes start to finish. You can get Bug Slide on Amazon, I buy a half a gallon every year and just refill the handy spray bottles. Was introduced to it at a bike show and had such good luck with it on the bikes I started using it on the coach.
Cleaning the rest of the coach and trailer were straightforward enough, more bucket and brush, rinse it off and a wipe down with a microfiber towel and after 2 hours{including the dreaded cabover} I am ready to take it out and get it dirty all over again.
:B
Like somebody famous once said "Mission accomplished!" :S
Now as to how...
I start with a bucket of standard car wash soapy water and a long handled soft bristle brush. Agressively spray the cabover and commence scrubbing with the brush working small sections at a time and then another very aggressive rinse or two. This by no means gets any more than about half of them so now it is time for my not so secret weapon... "Bug Slide"
Having left the cabover wet I use a step ladder to get me close enough to generously spray on the BS, let it soak for 60 seconds and then using a soft cloth {loose knit} scrub pad begin scrubbing the little buggers off. A circular motion without excessive pressure seems to work well.
Working in thirds I was able to get them all and leave a decent shine behind which greatly reduces future bug sticks, in about 45 minutes start to finish. You can get Bug Slide on Amazon, I buy a half a gallon every year and just refill the handy spray bottles. Was introduced to it at a bike show and had such good luck with it on the bikes I started using it on the coach.
Cleaning the rest of the coach and trailer were straightforward enough, more bucket and brush, rinse it off and a wipe down with a microfiber towel and after 2 hours{including the dreaded cabover} I am ready to take it out and get it dirty all over again.
:B
