Ms"B"Haven
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We're in the process of loading the motor home for our full-time lifestyle. DH has a power washer ($100 size - light duty) that he thought he should keep in the motor home, but now he thinks he probably doesn't need to take it. We have a 40' diesel pusher and a CRV.
He just bought it a couple of months ago. Should he keep it or sell it? Your comments please. Thanks.
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BuckBarker
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If you have room, I say keep it.
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sneakers145
CT
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I'd keep it. Would make it easier for washing the MH, no?
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2oldman
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As with all things, how much room does it take and how often will you use it? They can be rented.
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Finally Fulltiming
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Most CG's don't allow RV washing in any form.
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Mont G&J
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If you plan on spending any time near the ocean or gulf coast I think you would find it quite handy to have along.
I just purchased a Snap-On washer at Costco to take along. Jack
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Finally Fulltiming
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OK, where do y'all with washers use them? The OP is going fulltime.
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firedude
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I thought about this and have found over the last 7 years most places I've stayed, workamped and others don't allow their use. I know some do, but in my case I've found it would have sat in the basement unused taking up space. Most I know with a MH occasionally use a truck wash or something similar for thorough cleaning, rinsing off salt moisture etc. If you think you'll have places with water and allow their use then sure, but I personally have found they are not very readily available (such as parks and campgrounds). some places where you own your own lot it is acceptable like where I am for my winter anchor point. Only one time in the last 7 years besides my anchor point has allowed such and in fact encouraged it as the park owners preferred the RV's looking nice. I guess these are some things I'd consider.
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Bumpyroad
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keep it, see how much use you get out of it, sell it if not needed.
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Monty-Rob
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I have read and also practice this as well. I use just a gentle shower setting on my hose nozzle for washing my truck and now new fifth wheel. I worry about all that extra water power. I know you can set it to low pressure...if so why not a hose?
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