alan0043 Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Hi Everyone, How do you clean your windshield safely ? This is one job that I don't look forward it. I always like to start a trip with a clean windshield. Do you use a step ladder ? Do you stand on the frame of the truck ? Is your hood open ? If you clean the windshield from a step ladder, how do you get the middle of the windshield ? When cleaning the windshield I also like the clean the rubber on the wipers. The older that I am getting, I don't feel comfortable standing on the truck frame, plus there is not mush more for your feet. So how do you do it ? What equipment ( ladder or something else ) do you use ? Anyone have a picture or too. How about a video ? I want to feel safe doing this job. Thank you for any input, Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouserl41 Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 I have an extending handle windshield cleaning tool, sponge on one side squeegee on the other. A bucket of warm soapy water and it's done in a couple of minutes for our Class A MH. Get them from an RV store or a truck stop. BnB 2009 Monaco Cayman DP 38' bnbrv.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisvr Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 A brush with long handle, a bucket of soapy water and a water hose. "It is better to have more truck than you need than to need more truck than you have" 2001 Volvo 660, Cummins 400 ISX, Eaton 3 Peddle Auto Shift 2014 Fuzion 40' Toyhauler 2015 Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 X2. A brush on a long handle. I don’t climb on ladders anymore. 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 I stand on the frame and then the top of the engine to reach everything. Just be sure to step on the metal not any plastic. Brad Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Open hood. Climb up and stand on engine. Gregg did a video on this a while back. I can't find it now... Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief916 Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, Brad & Jacolyn said: I stand on the frame and then the top of the engine to reach everything. Just be sure to step on the metal not any plastic. Brad I agree but I always have a hand wrapped around the frame just to steady myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 I do the same thing every other trucker in North America does. Use the long handle squeegee at the fuel island, and grumble about the streaks I left. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Open the hood and climb up as Brad suggested before we leave a campsite. Now during fuel ups on the road, I use the long handles at the station and complain about the streaks as well. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 On my MH i used a three step ladder, until one day i was reaching out to just get that last little bit of the windshield and one leg of that cheap ladder collapsed and sent me to the ground! My arm was black and blue for a month and to this day i still have the goose egg on my elbow to remind me to keep my feet on the ground and use a long handle squeege! 2004 Freightliner m2 106 2015 DRV lx450 Fullhouse 2019 Indian Springfield 2014 Yamaha 950 V-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Long handled scrubber/squeegee. I'm not allowed on ladders (sez the bride) unless a second adult is nearby, after my tumble in the shop, and a trip to the emergency room. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 Howdy All, Open the Hood, stand on frame and clean, when using one of those long handled brushes I do the best I can and then cuss at my self about being to lazy to open the Hood, and do it properly. Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemergary Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 Open the hood -stand on frame-motor or anything. There's no plastic on my Pete and noting to hurt. You can also stand on step and hang onto mirror with one hand and clean with other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 13 hours ago, Darryl&Rita said: I do the same thing every other trucker in North America does. Use the long handle squeegee at the fuel island, and grumble about the streaks I left. BEFORE you grab the long handle squeegee at any truck stop, GLOVE UP! I've yet to see one long handle that didn't have grease smeared on it. PS: after fueling at a truck stop, you DO know to pull your rig forward enough so the next trucker can get to the pump, right? Once you've done that, then you can go inside to finish up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 I carry my own long handle windshield cleaning brush with squeegee attached . Almost ever station owned unit seems to be a bit too well worn . But , something is better than nothing . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 Just do it like this Swift driver, NOT! 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Open hood and stand on tire and frame. Then I can check for leaks and top up windshield washer also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Hi Everyone, Thank you for the ideas. When you get into your late 60's ( 68/69 ) do you really want to climb on the frame or engine. There isn't much room for your feet on the frame. Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 hour ago, alan0043 said: Hi Everyone, Thank you for the ideas. When you get into your late 60's ( 68/69 ) do you really want to climb on the frame or engine. There isn't much room for your feet on the frame. Al Howdy Al, I will be 71 in 3 months luckily I am still in pretty good shape but to really get the windshield on the Pete, clean you have to get up to it the only way you can do that is stand on the frame. yes you can do a half arsed job with a long handled brush but that won’t get behind the wipers or into the corners. Like most things you have to be careful and think about what your doing. Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemergary Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 13 hours ago, alan0043 said: Hi Everyone, Thank you for the ideas. When you get into your late 60's ( 68/69 ) do you really want to climb on the frame or engine. There isn't much room for your feet on the frame. Al My next birthday will be 69. Had a fatal heart attack 4 yrs. ago and God wants me around awile. Open heart surgery this past may. Got a hernia surgery next week and hope I'll get a chance to race my snowmobile this winter. Was on my roof today adjusting my tv antenna after some snow melted today. Yes I am a little shaky but still love life thru a clean windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GlennWest Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 I am 62 and still climb beams at work. Cleaning a windshield on top of my motor is a lot safer. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 A real easy way to get a quick clean is turn the wipers on high and hit it with garden hose. Don't need a nozzle just thumb it. There use to be a short hose at most every fuel island. Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 Buy a cab over. Tilt cab until windshield is accessible from the ground. Wash window with bug sponge and squeegee. Commence Truckin'. Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 2 hours ago, beyerjf said: Buy a cab over. Tilt cab until windshield is accessible from the ground. Wash window with bug sponge and squeegee. Commence Truckin'. Missed a step... REMOVE coffee mug from dash BEFORE tilting cab... Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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