spindrift Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Looking for the best vacuum with a power head. Needs to be small as well. Any recommendations? 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velos Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 My previous vacuum gave up the ghost. I was hesitant to get a bag-less vacuum but got a Shark - Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Bagless Upright Vacuum at Costco last year. I LOVE IT. It is light weight, cleans really well, is easy to empty, works great on carpet and bare floors and has a furniture brush and a crevice tool. The best feature especially for small spaces like an RV is the swivel flexibility to get under furniture and around corners. We have a closet across the front of our fiver and it fits easily in the middle. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/shark-navigator-lift-away-deluxe-bagless-upright-vacuum-blue/7775211.p?id=1219289493190&skuId=7775211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 If you have a central vac system consider going to a vac store or the internet for a long household vac hose with 120v AC power head. We have been using this setup for 4 years and are very pleased with the powerful beater bar head. Not cheap, I think it was ~$300 but worth it. Greg Greg & Judy Bahnmiller Class of 2007 2014 F350 2007 HitchHiker Champagne Both sold 2/19, settled in Foley, AL after 12 years on the road http://bahnmilleradventure.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeomelia Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 We got our powerhead at a flea market cheap and use it with a small shopvac 1999 Dodge QuadCab Diesel 2005 DesertFox 28KS The toy is the wife's sewing machines 1992 Dodge Roadtrek 190 Versitile "...traveled the same road as many..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted July 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I just found the vacuum thread! Thanks everyone. 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 We have used a $29 Dirt Devil upright we bought at Wally World for 5 years now. Works great and stores easily. Your mileage may vary! Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdognTimber Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I use a dyson stick at home, love it for the power and small size. Because we don't full time yet, I didn't want a wall recharging unit, no matter how small. I too purchased the cheap dirtdevil, on sale for $20 bucks at wally world....works just great! Home is where you park your heart, or your tires for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accumack Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 We have the Dyson I believe it is the dc35 works great! 2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarxen Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 We love the Sharp Rocket, small, upright powerful vacuum. To empty, just unsnap the bottom of the hand unit. Can compact to just the hand held unit. We were so impressed, we brought one for the house. - Jim & Nancy Jim & Nancy Newmar Mountain Air Love to travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDR3116 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I just purchased a bagless Dirt Devil Lite.(at Target) It is the perfect size for vacuuming alongside the bed, under the dinnette booth and store it right behind the passenger seat of the motorhome. Stands up nicely between the seatbelt holder and the window . Can't believe how much crud it got out of the carpet. I really like it so far. Pat DeJong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 We've been using a Dyson DC44 for more than 2 years and love it. We have a central vac which was decent but getting the hose out was a pain if all you wanted to do was clean up a small area. The Dyson has good power and now there's even one with an electrically powered head instead of the suction-powered one we have. Yes, it's a rechargeable but it has more than enough capacity to clean the entire MH from one end to the other on a single charge. I picks up an amazing amount of stuff. Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 We have a Dyson DC 42 pet for the house, and it beat the heck out of our Hoover. Then in looking for a smaller vacuum for the 28.5 foot 5th wheel, we bought a Shark Rocket. Our Dyson is less than six months old so we tested the Shark against it. We vacuumed one square yard of our carpet with our Dyson. Then not expecting much, we went over it with the Shark and we were, frankly, shocked at how much more it picked up the Dyson missed! It can hang in minimal space, important in an RV. It has a no bag bucket that is tiny. It needs to be emptied a lot. That's a good thing. We got our refurbished by Shark and it was like new. Here's their page. Very versatile as you'll see by the video on the page: http://direct.sharkclean.com/products/shark-rocket-nls-vacuum-hv300/2/microsite/shark-rocket-nls-vacuum/ They can be had used cheap: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shark-HV300-Rocket-Ultra-Light-Upright-Vacuum/281748780428?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D32687%26meid%3Dc116afffdbe040df904481d6e8174094%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D221845199196 Or refurbed and new for cheap: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2053587.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xshark+rocket.TRS0&_nkw=shark+rocket&_sacat=0 I have the model HV 301, can't say how good the others are. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 We have a Dyson DC 42 pet for the house, and it beat the heck out of our Hoover. Then in looking for a smaller vacuum for the 28.5 foot 5th wheel, we bought a Shark Rocket. Our Dyson is less than six months old so we tested the Shark against it. We vacuumed one square yard of our carpet with our Dyson. Then not expecting much, we went over it with the Shark and we were, frankly, shocked at how much more it picked up the Dyson missed! It can hang in minimal space, important in an RV. It has a no bag bucket that is tiny. It needs to be emptied a lot. That's a good thing. We got our refurbished by Shark and it was like new. Here's their page. Very versatile as you'll see by the video on the page: http://direct.sharkclean.com/products/shark-rocket-nls-vacuum-hv300/2/microsite/shark-rocket-nls-vacuum/ They can be had used cheap: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shark-HV300-Rocket-Ultra-Light-Upright-Vacuum/281748780428?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D32687%26meid%3Dc116afffdbe040df904481d6e8174094%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D221845199196 Or refurbed and new for cheap: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2053587.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xshark+rocket.TRS0&_nkw=shark+rocket&_sacat=0 I have the model HV 301, can't say how good the others are. Wouldn't want the corded model if that's what you have. If our DC44 dies I'll replace it with the newer more powerful version, but we won't give up having a cordless. JMO Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 The Dyson Wiewless has worked well for us. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Joel, DC42: http://www.dysoncanada.ca/en-CA/Vacuums/Upright/DC42.aspx The Rocket can be seen in the link above. All are corded. We looked at the Dyson cordless and found it went only 10 minutes on a charge. No cordless for a main vacuum for us. We do have a neat Ryobi 18volt we use inside for quick pickups. But with two dogs that shed lots, we need power and as longer run times as needed. The Shark beat the full size Dyson. Both uprights, the Shark is compact and similar to the Dyson cordless in some ways, but corded. We got the Dyson factory refurbed with the Dyson 6 month refurb warranty for $199.99 on eBay. The Sharks also factory refurb from Choxi for $99.99 with only a 90day warranty, both worked out better than expected. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerracer Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 We've found this Shark Canister works very well and stores in the corner of the forward wardrobe below the hanging shirts. http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Around-Portable-Vacuum-NP319E/dp/B007FYW9DK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1439313110&sr=8-3&keywords=shark+canister+vacuum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill&Cindy Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 X2 on the Dyson DC 35. We have plenty of power and time to vac a 36ft 5er. We will probably purchase the same when this one dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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