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My question is not in itself aimed at the 'repair' remit, but may equally apply should the need arise.

Just how do you clean the middle section of the caravan roof, ie that middle band approximately 2ft wide running from front to rear, satisfactorily?

Cleaning the upper rails yesterday, I began to clean the roof section, reaching as far across the roof as I could. Now I'm no shortie (apologies to anyone who talkes offence) at 6'3" and a sleeve length of 38", but there was no way that I was ever going to make it anywhere near the centre of the 'van.

The roof has accumulated a seasons deposits, including two pitches where we were sited right under trees that did not help. I would use a soft brush and warm soapy water but the brush would not give you enough purchase, similar to when you polish the car or sides of the 'van.

What is the trick of 'polishing' the entire roof? Roof boards? Soft brush as above and do as best I can?

Advice please would be appreciated

Defender

slightly stronger strength wash mix and a mop is what I use but I don't use a step ladder - I use a section of a short ordinary ladder and find I can reach easily (6ft tall).

Finish with Booby Dazzler.

 Long handled brush, you can buy them from any Caravan place, thay have a extentable handle about 6ft closed up and about 12ft extended, reach all the way across the caravan roof.

Long handled brush, you can buy them from any Caravan place, thay have a extentable handle about 6ft closed up and about 12ft extended, reach all the way across the caravan roof.

yes same here.

We got the long handle brush and its great, i can also wash the car with it, being on the short side.

Well, that seems to be fairly conclusive.......... the brush has it! \i seem to remember my salesman telling me that I could stand on the roof quite safely without fear of damage to the 'van, but being a sceptical old so and so, took this with a pinch of salt.

Many thanks for your replies

Defender

Well, that seems to be fairly conclusive.......... the brush has it! \i seem to remember my salesman telling me that I could stand on the roof quite safely without fear of damage to the 'van, but being a sceptical old so and so, took this with a pinch of salt.

me too,i did see a photo of 5 men stood on the roof of a caravan in one of baileys adverts.as you say would not like to try it.how much is a new roof including fitting???????

when we went on our last outing of the year there was a chap on his roof (seasonal pitch) it wass all green and he washed it with a scrubbing brush then polished it must say it looked good but dents were visible in the roof so no thanks especially as i am on the large side may be ok if your 6 stone but would rather stick to brush and steps!!!!

  i stand on the roof of our van to clean it i have  a piece of hard foam  2ftsquare which i put down first then a same size piece of plywood on top . i keep to the edge of the roof , it makes it easy to scrub the roof  and then hose it all off  so far i havent dinted the roof at all i  weigh12.5 stone (which seems to increase weekly ) i am used to working on ladders but i feel safer stood on the roof rather than balencing on steps or a ladder leaned against the awning rail ,it is a bit tricky though getting back  onto the ladder  , still at least the roof looks clean when i look out of the bedroom window

        phil