Bugs of the front cap.

[Scott_85]

How do you gets bugs of the front cap? I scrubbed and scrubbed and tried a wet dryer sheet but nothing seemed to work. The bugs came off but there are stains from there guts.

[xaugievike]

I carry a rinseless wash and clean the cap after a travel day. No complaints at any CG's I've been at. I think if I hauled out a hose and started spraying it'd be a problem. But it's just a bucket and long handled squeegee.

[Scott_85]

Tom&Dee wrote:
You can also use the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser too.

Finally had a chance to clean the camper today. I used the dollar general version of the eraser and it worked out great super easy. Thank you for the tip.

[D___M]

Veebyes wrote:
Likewise. Never had a CG say NO to debugging the front cap. No different really than a class A doing his windshield.

I never had a problem doing it either, until today. I arrived at Camp Hatteras about two hours ago and before I hooked up my water line and gave the front a quick spritz to get the bugs of. I had my squeegee and I wetted the front windshield. Probably used a gallon if that. Next thing I know, Security was right there telling me it isn't allowed. I have been coming here for years and this is the first time I was denied. Oh, well.

[Mocoondo]

Adolf's Meat Tenderizer mixed in water. Use a sponge and the bugs will roll right off.

[soos]

regular hand sanitizer works great.

[Ron3rd]

One of the handiest little devices I've bought is called a "Bug Remover" from CW. It looks sort of like a squeegee with a red handle but has what looks like a scouring pad on the head. It's very soft and won't scratch. I apply liquid wax to it and scrub away. Works great and the handle, about 24", gives you some leverage and makes the job easier.

[zebcokid]

Pick up a can of Goof Off wipes..the operative word is wipes...This stuff works magic on black streaks on my fiberglass TT…they disappear quick and with zero elbow grease...effortless! I follow up with some soapy water to remove any residual Goof Off...Try it...you won’t use anything else.

[Veebyes]

Likewise. Never had a CG say NO to debugging the front cap. No different really than a class A doing his windshield.

[crabbin_cabin]

"Bug-Off" does a wonderful job on the toughest bugs and tar - a Thetford product if I remember rightly.

[Duck]

Scott_85 wrote:

Duck wrote:
I make it a point to wash the bugs off the front cap as part of my setup procedure when we arrive at a CG. I just use water and a brush. Always wax the front cap before leaving on a trip.
Don

That would be a good idea but every campground I've been to does not allow washing.

Never had one turn me down for only washing the front cap with bugs.
Don

[djsamuel]

I applied Turtle Wax Ice to my trailer. Just took a trip this past weekend here in Florida. The love bugs were easily removable with a wet paper towel. Ice lasts a year on our cars, so I'll see how it does on the travel trailer.

[Veebyes]

John S. wrote:
I use hot water thru the Aquahot when on the road. At home I hit it with spray nine. The bugs melt off and I just put a new coat of wax on. Takes less time then scrubbing.

Be very very careful with products like Spray Nine. They are acidic. Great for removing bugs but not good at all reacting with metals like aluminium or galvanised screws & wood.

[Cecilt]

I remove bugs after arrival at campground. Either use a Quick Detail Spray or the Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover depending on how bad they are. Don't use water. Just spray and wipe. Might need to use some elbow grease but it beats letting bug guts bake in the sun on your cap. Wax front cap every month or so is key to easy removal.

[StewB]

anyone try this from SeaFoam? All their other product are great.

BugBeGone