PRESSURE WASHING
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Topic: PRESSURE WASHING
Posted By: bc matell
Subject: PRESSURE WASHING
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2013 at 8:52pm
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My question is--- can I pressure wash the Pod?? My washer is 2000 psi or less. Thanks for the help  ------------- TV 2012 Toyota Tacoma 6 cyl Misha the Lab Loving life and living it! |
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Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2013 at 6:13am
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I would be afraid of blasting off the decorative graphics. They seem to be somewhat prone to departing on their own under various stressful circumstances. ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2013 at 9:06am
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+1 on the graphics warning, but if you're careful you should be okay. I spray mine down pretty good to get it wet, then take one of those soft microfiber brushes on a pole continually dipped in a bucket of soapy water to get rid of the film. When I'm done I'll rinse top to bottom with the pressure washer from a couple of feet out. I try to avoid hard spray on any of the gaskets too. TT |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2013 at 1:07pm
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Ditto, I use mine but fairly low pressure. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2013 at 3:37pm
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I would think if you stayed away from the window/door/hatch seals and body seams..it would be OK.. But, we just get it wet, spray with "Awesome", brush/scrub with soft RV scrubber wand, rinse. Takes about 10 minutes. Takes me longer than that to get my PW out, hooked up, and running.. ------------- |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2013 at 5:12pm
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I just use the garden hose at a low pressure and use a foam brush on an adjustable handle. I really don't want the graphics to loosen. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2013 at 5:37pm
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You know... The funny thing is... We do want the graphics to fail... 3 years and I just washed it today.. still look like new. ------------- |
Posted By: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2013 at 9:15pm
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I do the same as Goose. Works just fine for us. ------------- 2011 R-Pod 182G Hood River Edition "Ribbitt" Pod (now sold) 2000 Ford F150 5.4L V8 TV |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2013 at 9:18pm
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As usual I am with Goose, I got one of the brushes with soft and firm bristles from camping world, it has the extendable handle. I use Maguires products and low pressure water and have had good luck. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: bc matell
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2013 at 5:17pm
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Thank you all for the info. I still have not washed the Pod,it keeps raining!! ------------- TV 2012 Toyota Tacoma 6 cyl Misha the Lab Loving life and living it! |