Wife thinks I'm nuts...

[suprz]

I just got done cleaning the underside of my RV hood. It was dirty and I didnt like the way it looked so I washed it and waxed it... Cleaned everything else under there too..

[pnichols]

sprint99 wrote:
Underside of hood is done at least once a year. As well as removing the wheel covers and washing the inside of those as well- so while I am at it then that is a good time to clean all the brake dust and gunk from the wheels. I've also been known to completely hand wash (bucket/rag) the interior too.

Our rig also travels with a stocked container with wash, wax, towels, etc. The exterior will get at least on wax job every season.

It's my way (not taking anything away from anyone else) of showing my appreciation and pride in owning our MH and the joy we have taking it out on our journeys. That's all the payback I need for doing those things. That and knowing how our dealer beamed in excitement when we traded our last unit in on how clean and well taken care of it was. DW and I feel we got a trade-in value well worth the extra time it takes to take care of what we have.

What was even cooler was seeing people looking at our trade-in and inquiring on purchase while we were still at the dealership doing the paperwork on delivery for our new one! lol

Way to go on keeping your rig clean!!

How often did/do you pull up the radio antenna and clean the sections that are normally pushed down inside whenever the antenna isn't extended all the way?

I do the above periodically on our Class C ... plus clean the inside of the cover for the fresh water fill port. 😉

[sprint99]

Underside of hood is done at least once a year. As well as removing the wheel covers and washing the inside of those as well- so while I am at it then that is a good time to clean all the brake dust and gunk from the wheels. I've also been known to completely hand wash (bucket/rag) the interior too.

Our rig also travels with a stocked container with wash, wax, towels, etc. The exterior will get at least on wax job every season.

It's my way (not taking anything away from anyone else) of showing my appreciation and pride in owning our MH and the joy we have taking it out on our journeys. That's all the payback I need for doing those things. That and knowing how our dealer beamed in excitement when we traded our last unit in on how clean and well taken care of it was. DW and I feel we got a trade-in value well worth the extra time it takes to take care of what we have.

What was even cooler was seeing people looking at our trade-in and inquiring on purchase while we were still at the dealership doing the paperwork on delivery for our new one! lol

[Bordercollie]

Some people take great pains to maintain a vehicle in new condition. I wish I had better perfectionist genes. I build and fly scale model planes but don't let perfectionism bog me down like it used to do, but that's me.

[paddykernahan]

I spent $130,000 for a MH.
Keeping the engine bay clean is something I want to do.
I autocross a Miata and do the same to the engine compartment.
At every event there will always be someone that compliments me on how clean a 25 year old car is.

Both the Miata and MH are hobbies, I will take the extra time to keep them clean.

[bobndot]

suprz wrote:
Wife thinks I'm nuts...

Don't let her away with thinking that about you. Have your therapist call her and straighten her out ! :B

[ernie1]

Absolutely agree with all the other guys that clean their engines. I have never, ever not gotten top dollar from usually the first potential buyer who would exclaim "wow that's clean, you must take good care of this". If you are kooky enough to keep a clean engine you must be passionate about taking care of the rest. And I am.

[Gjac]

Maybe your wife is really saying that you spend all your time waxing the RV hood but won't wax the house floor or furniture.

[klutchdust]

I power wash all my vehicles, off road vehicles and even the trailer when I'm finished with them. A light spray on engines then let them run for 5 minutes till they warm up.

As far as water getting into electrical connections: If you drive in the rain, drive through puddles, water sprays into your engine compartment. i have yet to have an electrical issue.
Now, I don't use an open water hose and douse the wires but washing with a light spray after a little simple green is nice.

Sold my 08 Jk a few months ago, removed all carpets and seats and power washed the seats and using compressed air blew them dry, sat in the sun for a week and looked brand new.
New owner was very impressed, I got top dollar and my '19 Jl Rubicon sits in my garage.

[HadEnough]

You know, my old ex father-in-law once tried to turn a garden hose on one of my engines. I sent him packing. LOL do you guys really take a garden hose to your engine compartment?

I can’t even imagine what that would do to your electrical connections.

[blownstang01]

I do this too, short of the waxing part. I do use silicone like the dealers use and spray all the rubber etc. to make it look pretty.

[pnichols]

Some of you guys are way too lax and sloppy regarding maintenance of your RVs.

The day before yesterday I removed the engine battery on our Class C motorhome and completely cleaned the tray it sits in. I'm sure glad that the DW didn't find out that I was "wasting my time" doing that. :S

[suprz]

I want to spray down the radiator too. I know road grime etc can decrease the cooling efficiency of the AC condenser and the radiator. Not sure How To do the radiator though.. Maybe a wand that I can use to spray from the inside out?

[VA-Apraisr]

I'm one of those "nuts" too. Have always washed my engine compartment several times a year, but, got into the habit young with hotrod vehicles and my later years with Dodge Viper, Saleen Extreme and supercharged Jeep. Just like seeing any potential leaks/issues early and yes, does help upon resale. Careful around the fuse boxes but otherwise a good spraying does wonders.

[Lwiddis]

X2, gbopp.