Backpacker Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 I just purchased a Fleetwood Bounder last month and, being a newbie, am finding out things I take for granted with a car or not so easy to take care of with a 34' motor coach that is 14' high. I am in Austin, TX but am about to travel full time in the western US and Canada. I'd like to keep my rig clean but finding a place I can fit a 14' high coach into is very difficult. Can anyone share how you find a car wash when you are on the road. Alternatively, should I, perhaps, get a power wash tool and use water at and RV park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFchap Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 No need for a power washer. I have found many parks that will allow washing. I use a telescoping soft brush with my liquid car wash in a bucket. Paul (KE5LXU), former fulltimer, now sometimer... '03 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 40E '05 Honda Odyssey Escapees, FMCA, WIT, SMART http://www.pjrider.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Blue Beacon RV wash. Is the best known, but there are other truck wash businesses with RV washing facilities. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRad Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 As already mentioned you can usually get someone to come to the RV park and wash the rig for you. If you are on the road rather than in a park there are many truck stops that have truck / RV wash bays. I've seen both self wash and employee wash situations. Getting your rig washed should not be a problem. Enjoy your RVing adventures. Dennis Trailer: Montana 5th wheel, model 3582Rl, model year 2012 Truck: Ford 450 PSD Super Duty, 2002 Crew Cab, Long bed, 4:88 rear end, last of the 7.3 engines, Automatic Transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Alice Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 No need for a power washer. I have found many parks that will allow washing. I use a telescoping soft brush with my liquid car wash in a bucket. X2 2007 Dolphin Safe-T-Plus Steering Bar Our Blog: Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avan Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Agree on the many cgs that allow washing. And often I was allowed to wash even in cgs that had NO WASHING signs posted. Some tips for those cgs. Ask in person but before you hand over your cash or CC. Tell them you won't wash on the weekends when there are lots of fellow campers there that will want to also wash. Tell them you have an auto shutoff nozzle and will primarily use the hose to wet the area and rinse but the washing will be done from a bucket with enviro friendly soap. Most private cgs will also have some kind of rack or bulletin board with business cards for various services and one service often advertised is wash/wax service. Might cost a small amount more than you think is right since the cg often gets a cut from the vendor. I frequently use Blue Beacon and they do a good job. I generally ask the mgr how old the brushes are on their hand 'broom' handles with a mention that I don't want scratches on the finish. Often they'll screw on new brushes. Learned that from a trucker in the next stall who didn't want brush marks on his fancy paint job. ThenThe puller - Wiers Towmaster (Int'l 4700LP)and pusher - 40' Travel Supreme Now 30' Winnebago Aspect TSSigns of my new life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond vet Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 If you don t want to do it yourself just watch for Blue beacon truck wash they are at most of the truck stops along the interstate highways.. Home Location Information Fleet Programs Customers RV/Motorcoach WashingRV Benefits Washout Customers Management Opportunities Employees Contact Us Gift Certificates Home : RV/Motorcoach Washing : RVMotorcoach Wash Prices Click here for printable version of the price list. Effective September 1, 2014 Pickup/ Camper Trailer Standard **Higher Pickup/Van $14.50 $16.00 Camper Trailer $24.50 $27.00 Motor Homes / Buses Motor Home- Up to 30' $28.00 $30.50 Motor Home/Coach - Over 30' $35.00 $38.50 Motor Home - St Truck Single Axle $34.00 $37.50 Motor Home - St Truck Double Axle $37.00 $40.50 Passenger Bus / Tour Bus $36.00 $39.50 Aluminum Cleaner or Brightener (Only at Customer Request) citrushine™ Brightener Aluminum Wheels $1.00 No Charge Aluminum Tanks $2.00 No Charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Definitely ask at a campground before washing. We have run into a few that say 'no' unless you stay a week or so. The reason being that if it so happened that you were only staying a day or two and another party comes in and washes and leaves in a day or two and perhaps another.....it would leave the campsite in poor condition. Some full-timers come in for only a day or two to a RV park in order to dump their tanks, refill with fresh water and wash their rig. Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo18 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Check prices before you sign up for anyone to come to your campsite and wash your vehicle. It can cost $150 - $200 per wash. If that is within your budget, fine. I much prefer Blue Beacon for $35. They do not dry your vehicle, but my experience is that whatever they use does not streak. Sometimes there is a line, but at least for me, it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhaman Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 BTW, your coach height is about 12'8" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backpacker Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks, everyone for you kind help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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