R-pod Owners Forum : roof cleaning http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : roof cleaning Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 02:44:32 +0000 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:55:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14879 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ roof cleaning : Different question I had the dreaded... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=149706#149706 Author: Winterpod
Subject: 14879
Posted: 03 Oct 2022 at 10:55am

Different question I had the dreaded front corner lamination yesterday while on the road. I still have 3or4 hours traveling to get home. It’s all highway. I can’t do the repairs where I am at.Do you think I can secure it enough with duct tape to limp on down the road.thanks for any support ]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:55:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=149706#149706 roof cleaning : RPod 196 2021. Owner since 09/2021.Going... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=149705#149705 Author: ciprob
Subject: 14879
Posted: 03 Oct 2022 at 10:28am

RPod 196  2021.   Owner since 09/2021.
Going to clean roof with dawn and hose down.
Bought a Werner scaffolding set to get up 5 feet to access top without stepping on roof.  I'm 72 and don't want to ladder it to get on.  I'll update after the cleaning day. Thanks for the forum.  
]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:28:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=149705#149705 roof cleaning : Camco's RV roof cleaner works... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=148267#148267 Author: Mooree
Subject: 14879
Posted: 29 May 2022 at 7:05am

Camco's RV roof cleaner works much better than any other cleaner/oil conditioner. It does a great job of removing substances that normally stick to the roof, like tree sap, dirt, bird droppings, etc. This product includes both a cleaner and a protectant, which is a feature that I love. It avoids the hassle of trying to find a protectant after purchasing a cleaner.]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 07:05:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=148267#148267 roof cleaning : Thanks. I will try these products... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144737#144737 Author: Hunter
Subject: 14879
Posted: 21 Aug 2021 at 7:42am

  Thanks. I will try these products . My concern is that I do not want to damage the rood material and cannot find what they recommend to clean with. ]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:42:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144737#144737 roof cleaning : Originally posted by Hunteranyone... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144729#144729 Author: Colt
Subject: 14879
Posted: 19 Aug 2021 at 6:08pm

Originally posted by Hunter

anyone have a suggestion for a good product to clean roof on 2021 rpod 196. I wondered about using a pressure washer?


I used Mold Armor House wash bought at Ace Hardware and a long handled brush.  I thought it did a good job and I didn't worry about pressure damaging anything.


]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:08:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144729#144729 roof cleaning : I just clean the sides with a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144728#144728 Author: JR
Subject: 14879
Posted: 19 Aug 2021 at 4:20pm

I just clean the sides with a product called ProtectAll and it seems to do the job and as far as the roof I have 4 - 100 watt flexible solar panels mounted on the roof so I just hose them off with water.  Seems to do the job for me.  Hope this helps.]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:20:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144728#144728 roof cleaning : Yes I was going to swap the switch... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144727#144727 Author: Hunter
Subject: 14879
Posted: 19 Aug 2021 at 4:13pm

  Yes I was going to swap the switch and order a new one for 125.00. You saved me this. Thank YOU again . When YOU clean the top of the camper is there any product you us that you like?]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:13:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144727#144727 roof cleaning : Glad to pass on some information... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144725#144725 Author: JR
Subject: 14879
Posted: 19 Aug 2021 at 3:33pm

Glad to pass on some information that I learned the hard way...you know by replacing the switch and now I have 2 switches that work.  Glad it worked for you.]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:33:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144725#144725 roof cleaning : Well your suggestion worked. I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144724#144724 Author: Hunter
Subject: 14879
Posted: 19 Aug 2021 at 3:27pm

   Well your suggestion worked. I checked the inverter in the storage bay and turned it on. I then went to the switch and turned it on and the recepticals are now hot when I am off shore power.  Thank YOU so very much !! I had not thought about seeing if the inverter was on because of the light on the switch inside the camper thinking it was on and the switch was not working. Feel kind of silly but am very grateful for the help. Hunter]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:27:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144724#144724 roof cleaning : Thanks Jay . I had decided to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144721#144721 Author: Hunter
Subject: 14879
Posted: 19 Aug 2021 at 8:38am

  Thanks Jay . I had decided to do exactly what you suggested as I had never checked to see if the actual inverter is turned on. Plan to do this today. Will let you know what I find. I appreciate your helping me to think this through.  Couches RV nation did not give me a very thought orientation to the camper and I have found myself slowly figuring out and learning about allot here. ]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:38:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144721#144721 roof cleaning : Hunter, go to the inverter itself... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144709#144709 Author: JR
Subject: 14879
Posted: 18 Aug 2021 at 11:39am

Hunter,  go to the inverter itself and make sure that if there is an on/off switch on the inverter that it is in the on position.  Using the remote switch by the bed will only work if the switch on the inverter is also on.  Hope this helps.]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:39:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144709#144709 roof cleaning : I have not seen a separate control... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144702#144702 Author: Hunter
Subject: 14879
Posted: 18 Aug 2021 at 8:21am

  I have not seen a separate control panel for the inverter where the switches are for the pump, water heater. There is a panel that indicates when the batteries are charging with different settings but no control there. However there is and on and off switch beside the bed that is connected to the inverter. I pulled it apart and know it is connected but does not seem to switch it on and off. I am not sure what position is on an off  because the light is on always on the switch. However none of the recepticals are hot so I assume this means the inverter is not turned on. I appreciate your thoughts on the matter. I am going to order another switch and swap it out and see if this helps. ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:21:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144702#144702 roof cleaning : Is there a remote control panel... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144701#144701 Author: JR
Subject: 14879
Posted: 18 Aug 2021 at 7:09am

Is there a remote control panel for the inverter operation and readouts maybe mounted on the wall near the other electrical switches like the water pump and level indicators for the black, gray and fresh water tanks?  If that is the case the inverter's off/on switch should be left in the on position and then you control the operation of the inverter from the remote controller, like turning it off and on.  Hope this makes sense and it works of you.]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:09:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144701#144701 roof cleaning : Thank you Jay. I think you have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144688#144688 Author: Hunter
Subject: 14879
Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 8:56pm

 Thank you Jay. I think you have answered my question. It is an inverter and it is in the front storage passthrough. There is an on off switch which I do not think is working. I guess it is in the off position . This is a 2021 -196. and does have a solar system. So the problem is in the switch which apparently was broken when I bought the camper. Thanks again. ]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:56:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144688#144688 roof cleaning : If you are talking about the "thing"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144684#144684 Author: JR
Subject: 14879
Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 6:29pm

If you are talking about the "thing" that is in the WFCO breaker box it is a converter not an inverter.  If you have a newer Rpod that has an installed "solar system" an inverter should be wired in the system from the factory then I am not familiar with the setup, but I would suggest looking for an off/on switch for the inverter which should energize the outlets.  An inverter should not constantly be energized because it will use up a lot of energy from the batteries if left on all the time.  Hope this helps.]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:29:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144684#144684 roof cleaning : Thanks for the input and suggestions... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144681#144681 Author: Hunter
Subject: 14879
Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 4:33pm

   Thanks for the input and suggestions for the roof. I also walk around on mine and while there is some give I have not seen any damage. Just don't get up on it when wet! 
  On another subject I still have not been able to figure out what my 1000 watt inverter is doing on the camper. When off shore power none of the 110 plugs are hot. I know what an inverter does and use one with an extra battery for my cpap but do not understand what the inverter is powering on the camper. The fans and lights and water pump are on battery power dc and  the frig,hot water, and heater run off propane?
]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:33:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144681#144681 roof cleaning : I have walked on mine for 10 years... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144679#144679 Author: jato
Subject: 14879
Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 3:24pm

I have walked on mine for 10 years w/o incident.  Use a good pair of clean tennis shoes that have good grip.  Most of the roof I can reach via a ladder on either side.  Make sure the surface is dry that you are walking on and be careful, otherwise if that isn't your cup of tea than use an extension ladder and lean it against the side of your 195.  You should be able to clean/reach most if not the entire roof with that method.
]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:24:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144679#144679 roof cleaning : I would be careful using a power... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144678#144678 Author: jato
Subject: 14879
Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 3:20pm

I would be careful using a power washer around your dicor areas (around your A/C, vent stack, and antenna) so as not to cut a hole or force water down an area that has already been compromised due to sun and weather conditions.

If you are looking for quick and easy the following is not for you but I have done this 1x/year since taking ownership of my 177 ten plus years ago.  I use clay bar and spray a simple soap solution (dawn works great) in front of the circular motions when using the clay bar.  It will take care of oxidation and simple road grime and the like.  If you have something more difficult to remove such as tree sap then I would preclean that with a product that will remove it with ease such as a road tar and bug gel remover.

It takes me a good two hours to clay bar the entire 177.  I then finish it up with a coat of MeGuiars ultimate or ceramic wax.  The results are worth it, a baby butt smooth finish and glossy finish that is showroom appearance. 
]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:20:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144678#144678 roof cleaning : I need to clean the roof on my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144677#144677 Author: Lisa Paul Jennings
Subject: 14879
Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 3:12pm

I need to clean the roof on my new 195 but I am reluctant to walk on it even though there is a ladder to access the roof.  Anybody have advice?]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:12:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144677#144677 roof cleaning : anyone have a suggestion for a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144673#144673 Author: Hunter
Subject: 14879
Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 1:09pm

anyone have a suggestion for a good product to clean roof on 2021 rpod 196. I wondered about using a pressure washer?]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:09:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14879&PID=144673#144673