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Personmark mejulie
17/7/2015 at 6:18pm
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any advice anybody got to clean the caravan this weekend does not look like it has been don for years only just bought it advice please is it plain good old soap and water and try not to disturb the seals or is there any other way instead the roof is the worst thanks


Personcheckley1973
17/7/2015 at 6:24pm
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Fenwicks caravan cleaner is excellent - Halfords sell it.

Just do not use a pressure washer on it as it damages the sealant


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PersonRay Clayton
17/7/2015 at 6:26pm
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I use washing powder then a good wax with auto glym twice a year

in between them i just give it a quick wash and leather.



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PersonAVON EAGLE
17/7/2015 at 6:37pm
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I also use washing powder - or you could use dishwasher powder/tablets.

Never had any problems


Personblueexpo97
17/7/2015 at 6:56pm
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Any decent car shampoo will do the trick.

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PersonGCMS2012
17/7/2015 at 7:06pm
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Washing powder or dishwasher tablets!!??

Tell more please???

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PersonENOCH
17/7/2015 at 7:16pm
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Fenwicks caravan cleaning products are excellent, they can be found in various stores including Boyes, Wilkinsons, Yorkshire Trading as well as online and at most caravan dealerships.


PersonVectratot
17/7/2015 at 7:53pm
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Pound land wash wax per litre. Don't ask how much is it LOL


PersonJohnnie Boy
17/7/2015 at 9:02pm
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Give it a good clean with fenwicks caravan cleaner and get a tub of silky for the stubborn black streaks.


Personromany girl
17/7/2015 at 9:52pm
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Fenwicks caravan cleaner, followed by their Bobby Dazzler rinse and protect, well worth the money as a bottle lasts a couple of seasons of regular washes if you dilute it as it says on the bottle.

I would never risk using harsh household detergents on any caravan, some of them are caustic and designed for the chemical removal of burned on food, and could penetrate the sealants or damage the rubber windowseals on a caravan perminantly.

Julia

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Personalpiner
18/7/2015 at 6:54am
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Vectratot, its a penny cheaper in the 99p shop

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Personprincesspickle2
18/7/2015 at 6:58am
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another vote for Fenwicks, we got our van last weekend and previous owner had it under a tree without its cover on so was filthy. Hubby spent last monday giving it a good brush off , followed by a wash then fenwicks bobby dazzler and it now looks amazing, even the neighbours have commented at how well its come up.


PersonGCMS2012
18/7/2015 at 9:33am
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We got the Fenwicks Bobby Dazzler too.

But noticed it's nearly the same as Auto Smarts 'Aqua Wax'......

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Personthe black fox
18/7/2015 at 11:16am
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ours had been under a tree for a few years when we bought it ,we used MUC-OFF brilliant stuff the caravans still gleaming 3 years later


Personjjgderbyshire
18/7/2015 at 3:35pm
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I buy Aldi's caravan cleaner whenever they do it. Fantastic stuff, gets rid of all stains, just make sure I rinse it off properly. I then use a normal car wash with wax incorporated. I have found the ones in French Supermarkets better than our cheaper brands.
Aldi's wash with carnauba wax is excellent.

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I use Fenwicks caravan cleaner and add a capful of Bobby Dazzler into the same bucket. Good results.

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