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Topic: Power Wash

Posted By: DJCarey
Subject: Power Wash
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2018 at 3:25pm

I am new to the forum and a new owner of an R Pod. I have just returned from a 5,000 mile trip and I have to say, the R Pod did just fine. I have a question about washing my R Pod. I have a power washer at home, is that same to use on the R Pod? Thank you.

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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2018 at 4:04pm

I do not, I wash with a long handled brush and wash mitt. Depending upon pressure I was always concerned about forcing water entry. Lot of caulked and sealed areas on RVs. JMHO.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
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Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2018 at 6:05pm

I use a car wash brush with an extension and Meguiar's Marine RV 50 Cleaner.

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Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2018 at 6:12am

The caulking on any RV could be battered by direct spraying from a high pressure power washer. Especially the roof and seam caulking is soft and pliable. Auto's have rubber gaskets for seals.

Stick with a hose, soap bucket, and brush on a pole. I have had to use a ladder to get near the top of my trailer so I could hand scrub stains from bird bombs. And if you want to wax those areas, a ladder is the only way to reach them.

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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD)
2013 VW Touareg TDI

Posted By: DJCarey
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2018 at 8:02am

Thank you to everyone for the reply. I will definitely not be power washing the R Pod

Posted By: wthoms2000
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 9:02am

I mostly can hose spray and squeegee the mostly clean Pod. Gentle washing (and wax!) is best!

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Wil and Luz, Orange County, CA
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