Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravans and Caravanning
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: How often do you wash your van?
Page:  1  2  3 Post Reply Post New Topic
25/3/2010 at 10:31am
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View Rune Caster's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rune Caster Reply   Quote Rune Caster Quote  
Joined: 20/1/2010

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1568

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by tnb1 on 25/3/2010

... and I haven't washed mine because its p***ing down....

paul





Best time to wash it - extra long rinsing


25/3/2010 at 10:45am
 Location: Maidstone - Kent
 Outfit: None Entered
View TKMAXX's Profile View Profile   Reply to TKMAXX Reply   Quote TKMAXX Quote  
Joined: 12/8/2009

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   342

Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 5
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Didnt get time to wash mine before it got put away for the winter but intending to do it sometime soon. Although it is in storage, there is a coldwarer tap and pipe in one corner where you can take the van and wash it. Great facilitly and one of the reasons I chose this site to store as like many others, I would never ever get the van on my drive.

-------------
Enjoying caravanning, realising what an expensive hobby it is and spending the family’s inheritance before they can get their hands on it!


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

25/3/2010 at 10:57am
 Location: Livingston Scotland
 Outfit: Hartford XL 2008 + Lunar Zenith 5 2006
View arkaig's Profile View Profile   Reply to arkaig Reply   Quote arkaig Quote  
Joined: 24/2/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   375
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Washed our newly acquired 2006 van for the second time at the weekend there. The roof looked like it hadn't been done in ages, I shredded my fingers getting at the green slime build up under the skylight edges. The guttering was also full of green slime. Back of a tea spoon shoved into the sponge sorted that out.  Sparkling like new! Then it rained. :-( !! Took me hours too.


25/3/2010 at 11:50am
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Nissan X-Trail & Bailey Ranger
View Viggo's Profile View Profile   Reply to Viggo Reply   Quote Viggo Quote  
Joined: 23/3/2007

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1303

Site Reviews Total: 15
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Wash it once and then use a good caravan polish, especially on the front. Then all you need do is give it a wipe over. I've used Care-avan and been pleased with the results.

-------------
* You never know where you're going 'til you get there...


25/3/2010 at 12:05pm
 Location: Polesworth Warwickshire
 Outfit: Bailey Unicorn III Valencia (LR Disco)
View D S B's Profile View Profile   Reply to D S B Reply   Quote D S B Quote  
Joined: 06/8/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4700

Site Reviews Total: 26
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

This thread is making me feel guilty.  We can't easily do ours at home.  Be careful for those who suggest taking it to a do it yourself car wash.  Putting on the soap is OK, but later stages often involves using a power spray.  With conventional build caravan you need to be extremely careful that the power of the spray doesn't ruin the sealant/ cause water ingress.  With the Bailey alu-tech, I suspect you have to be careful not to knock the bits of flimsy trim from off the shell of the van!!!

-------------
David


Advertisement

Handiworld


25/3/2010 at 1:28pm
 Location: Burntwood
 Outfit:  Grand Cherokee Sterling Eccles Ruby
View SusieSu's Profile View Profile   Reply to SusieSu Reply   Quote SusieSu Quote  
Joined: 16/8/2009

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   210

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi David - I have the same problem as you ! If you go back a page and look for what gazmister123 has recommeded - thats what I'm going to do - sounds just the job!!
Susie


27/3/2010 at 8:34pm
 Location: Burntwood
 Outfit:  Grand Cherokee Sterling Eccles Ruby
View SusieSu's Profile View Profile   Reply to SusieSu Reply   Quote SusieSu Quote  
Joined: 16/8/2009

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   210

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by gazmister123 on 24/3/2010

We take a 25 litre water carrier or you could take an aquaroll up to the caravan storage and we also have one of those garden pressure sprayers with a lance on the end for rinsing off., We wash it with hot water taken from home and fenwicks caravan cleaner and rinse it with bobby dazzler in the garden sprayer thing and works wonders.





Did exactly this today !! I now have a fabulously sparkly clean caravan. Soooo pleased. Thank you for your advice!
Sue


27/3/2010 at 9:10pm
 Location: Freckleton Nr Preston
 Outfit: Autotrail Apache 700
View Sproz's Profile View Profile   Reply to Sproz Reply   Quote Sproz Quote  
Joined: 14/6/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1209

Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I cannot be doing with the green stuff and black streaks!!! I've just brought mine home after the over winter period for a good clean and polish, if i polish it properly the muck will run off saving time next round, sometimes you see vans that have never been cleaned in years out on the road and wonder what sort of people own them, also a clean van adds extra value!



27/3/2010 at 9:17pm
 Location: kent
 Outfit: Lunar Solar 465
View cherl889's Profile View Profile   Reply to cherl889 Reply   Quote cherl889 Quote  
Joined: 13/11/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   234

Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Mark washes ours every week if he can and if not every fortnight.

-------------
Mark & Cheryl


27/3/2010 at 9:23pm
 Location: Freckleton Nr Preston
 Outfit: Autotrail Apache 700
View Sproz's Profile View Profile   Reply to Sproz Reply   Quote Sproz Quote  
Joined: 14/6/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1209

Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by cherl889 on 27/3/2010
Mark washes ours every week if he can and if not every fortnight.
Does he need some weekend work????? I'm sure a van washer could be as lucrative as a window cleaner???!!!!


Advertisement

Handiworld


28/3/2010 at 8:51pm
 Location: kent
 Outfit: Lunar Solar 465
View cherl889's Profile View Profile   Reply to cherl889 Reply   Quote cherl889 Quote  
Joined: 13/11/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   234

Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Lol he dreads the very thought of streaks or the slightest bit of dirt. He hates seeing caravans unloved with a green roof. You should have seen him in the snow......yes at one point (when it was clearing) he went out but only to wipe it over! He is just the same with the jeep. Maybe your onto something there! Ive just asked him and he said "yes what a great idea. If you want it washing bring it over for a charge of course".

-------------
Mark & Cheryl


28/3/2010 at 9:22pm
 Location: Somerset
 Outfit: Kon-tiki 615
View dahlia duo's Profile View Profile   Reply to dahlia duo Reply   Quote dahlia duo Quote  
Joined: 03/1/2010

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   35

Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 1  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 7
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Also like to see van clean before going to a site. just got back from our first outing of the year, and had to go straight to a jet wash just after picking up the van. HAD A BIT OF TROUBLE  The ground where we park it was very wet had the car wheels spining. mud all over the van and even on the roof of the car. a rite old mess.

                                              Mark



-------------
   WHERE DOES YOUR SUN SHINE



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2  3

Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














5338 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder