Hi Linda. Good question. Start with the roof and around the skylights. Then the rear and front (including gas locker and around the window seals) followed by the sides including window seals and wheels last of all. Depending on where your van is park (not under trees) the roof may only need cleaning twice a year. If under tree at least 4 times for the roof. Hope this helps. Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil. Just ordered one of the brushes from you link. I've been looking at these brushes for ages and I saw them for sale in our local garden centre £8.99 😮 I was thinking that it will be ideal for the sky window at the front of the caravan and also for the plastic gutter below and above the front windows. Thanks for sharing Paul and Sarah
Hi Paul. Hope all is well. The rad brush can be used for all sorts of cleaning. The thin long brush I showed is great for round the front window. I tend to use it on Coachman's the most due to the front logo gutter getting blocked very easily. Many Thanks Phil🙂👍
Great video. Do you by any chance have a link for the noodle mop that you use or the manufacturers name. I have had a look on Amazon but the one that you have in the video looks a far better quality the ones on there.
Hi Chris. The one I have is an amazon mop. I replaced the handle with an old caravan brush handle. I have put a link to the one I bought. Mop = amzn.to/3WjRRtG Hope this helps. Phil🙂👍
Good video, I’m in the process of “cleaning” and doing up a 20 year old caravan I’ve tried a few of the branded caravan cleaners which don’t seem to do as good on an old van as they do on the new ones….. I recommend the elbow grease, I use the stuff in the tub “ mild abrasive” however what would you recommend for cleaning the awning rail trims ? Mine are supposed to be light grey but are currently black with grime etc the elbow grease “mild abrasive” is cleaning it but I don’t want to remove surrounding paintwork. Have you come across anything that would do the trick ?
Hi Steve. Thanks for watching. In answer to your question. I would use a awning channel cleaning brush. I would dip it in silky and use this. Just take care you don't go at it too hard. Here 2 links of brushes I use. Hope they help you. Thanks Phil👍🙂. amzn.to/4cCSmF hamzn.to/3VF2uY6
Hi great tips we've got radiator brush can see it going into Keiths man cave😂. Hes of to get some elbow greese at 10am. Going clean caravan later ready for our trip nxt week. Thankyou. X
Thanks Alison & Keith. You can't beat a Man cave, I have one and it stops me from getting under Juliet's Feet😂. Love using elbow grease and its so cheap too. Our van has had its post winter clean. Away very soon so it will get another wash before we go. Have a lovely time when you are away. P&J🙂👍
Thanks for the video and the recommendation. I've seen "Elbow Grease" before - possibly in B&M? I'll look out for that. Thinking.... whoever gets your current caravan one day will get one really well maintained van 👌
Hello Phil, we have just been out in our caravan for the first time this year, I was cleaning the outside with a product called muck off it’s a pink type of stuff, works well, but is there anything that will stop the dreadful green mouldy stuff from coming back after every winter in storage, many thanks. 👍.
Hi BB. Hope you had a great time. I have not tried anything yet. I do believe some folk on FaceBook have been using 'Wet N Forget'. They say it works but I have concerns regarding whether it could harm the Windows? The other option is fit a full cover. If I get more info I'll put it in a update video. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Phil🙂👍
@@lostweekendscaravan cheers Phil, I’ve been told the diamond bright is good, but it’s not cheap, you still have to clean it, but it makes it easier to clean ???, just watch your piper heights video, looks like you polished that dance floor good and proper 😀.
Yes Diamond Bright is very but very expensive. I am sticking with my full cover. Polish the floor for 2 songs only, then I limped off as my Bloody Knee was killing me Old age and dry rot).😂😉
Great post. With some really helpful tips. Already ordered my radiator brushes, I’ve got two solo panels. One on the caravan and one on the camper van. Always found it difficult to get right underneath. Thanks for the tip. 😁👍
Hi Barry. The rad brush really does work and worth £4. You may have to use it several times at first but it will solve a great issue. many thanks Phil🙂👍
Hi Phil, A nice dry day for those external cleaning jobs. Will have to have a go at cleaning the off white plastics. Gail has some ideas 🤔. Thanks for the tips, Cheers, Rob 😀
Just came across your channel. Can I ask is the Elbow Grease ok to use on the front panel? Our front panel is very yellow would this or a different product be better? Thanks
Hi David I cannot recommend using it on the front and rear. I am not of the make of your van but some vans have an off white finish. If they are dull I do have video coming out in a couple of weeks. Thanks Phil 👍🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan Thanks for the reply. Have you any suggestions for a problem we have just discovered. We have Swift Challenger 442 and the panel above the 3 front windows that has the Swift logo on the panoramic window has got water in it. No water is coming into the caravan and I have been quoted about £1000 to replace with £800 for the panel and £200 labour. Any ideas? Thanks
Hi David. I am guessing you are talking about the front sun roof. It sounds like the seal is the issue. This is a common issue with Swifts. Before 2018 they were not sealed enough, after 2018 they over sealed them which can cause the sunroof to crack. £2000 is sadly quite cheap I have heard of quotes from £2500. There is no fix other than replacement. I am guessing you are out of warranty. Sorry I cannot offer a cheaper solution. Phil🙂
The radiator brush is a great idea. I use snow foam on the roof , it has a citrus pre wash in which lifts the grime. What’s your thoughts on the Wet & Forget.
Hi TT. Some snow foams can be very effective as a pre soak. I have to say I have never used Wet & Forget. My concern is over time it may effect the soft plastics on the windows, but I could be wrong. I have not read about any long term tests of it hence me not using it. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Don't use a sponge, dirt magnets leading to scratches, use a wash mitt, a noodle one will be good, the same at the blue brush. after you have cleaned the yellow of the trims to a nice white you could use some protectant to stop the yellowing coming back so quick, something like autoglym vinyl and rubber care or bumper gel as both have uv protected ingrediants. what is a good tip to add is that if you have the van flat then it would be better to tip the front up a bit to allow water to run of the rear, the rare as the front of vans generally have more moulding and windows so rear is easier. nice little vid
Hi Ste. Noodles are a great idea. I use noodle pads on a pole. I find a sponge and hand brushes better for the roof even more so when they are minging. Many Thanks Phil:)
Hi Ken. Sorry I didn't put it on I didn't think anyone would be interested but glad you are. mp-innovent.co.uk/p/slip-stop-type-c-for-caravans Thanks Phil👍🙂
Hi SM. I carry both pink suff and silky as well but for plastic I find that Elbow Grease works and takes less effort plus its cheaper. Thanks for watching. Phil🙂👍
Sunday mornings would be dull without your weekly videos. Thanks for the tips.
Hi Norman. Thanks for a lovely comment. I am trying to cover more practical subjects at present. I hope I can keep you glued. Thanks again Phil👍🙂
Thanks Phil for the tips. Especially the elbow grease for the plastics. Thanks for sharing 👍
No problem Paul. It works really well. Thanks for watching. Phil🙂👍
Hi, great video and some great tips there. I will certainly be using a few of them - thanks
Thanks Paul. Glad they are of use and thanks for watching. Phil👍🙂
Very good
Thanks Colin. All the best Phil🙂👍
Excellent tips.
What order would you suggest to do the cleaning - top , sides, windows & then locker detail??
Hi Linda. Good question. Start with the roof and around the skylights. Then the rear and front (including gas locker and around the window seals) followed by the sides including window seals and wheels last of all. Depending on where your van is park (not under trees) the roof may only need cleaning twice a year. If under tree at least 4 times for the roof.
Hope this helps. Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil. Just ordered one of the brushes from you link. I've been looking at these brushes for ages and I saw them for sale in our local garden centre £8.99 😮 I was thinking that it will be ideal for the sky window at the front of the caravan and also for the plastic gutter below and above the front windows. Thanks for sharing Paul and Sarah
Hi Paul. Hope all is well. The rad brush can be used for all sorts of cleaning. The thin long brush I showed is great for round the front window. I tend to use it on Coachman's the most due to the front logo gutter getting blocked very easily. Many Thanks Phil🙂👍
Great video. Do you by any chance have a link for the noodle mop that you use or the manufacturers name. I have had a look on Amazon but the one that you have in the video looks a far better quality the ones on there.
Hi Chris. The one I have is an amazon mop. I replaced the handle with an old caravan brush handle. I have put a link to the one I bought.
Mop = amzn.to/3WjRRtG
Hope this helps. Phil🙂👍
Thanks Phil, I’ll get one ordered.
Good stuff is elbow grease, try their paste tub on plastics too, slightly abrasive so be careful but wow it does the job.
Hi Ant. Thanks for that. I will check it out. Cheers Phil🙂👍
Good video, I’m in the process of “cleaning” and doing up a 20 year old caravan I’ve tried a few of the branded caravan cleaners which don’t seem to do as good on an old van as they do on the new ones….. I recommend the elbow grease, I use the stuff in the tub “ mild abrasive” however what would you recommend for cleaning the awning rail trims ? Mine are supposed to be light grey but are currently black with grime etc the elbow grease “mild abrasive” is cleaning it but I don’t want to remove surrounding paintwork. Have you come across anything that would do the trick ?
Hi Steve. Thanks for watching. In answer to your question. I would use a awning channel cleaning brush. I would dip it in silky and use this. Just take care you don't go at it too hard. Here 2 links of brushes I use.
Hope they help you. Thanks Phil👍🙂.
amzn.to/4cCSmF
hamzn.to/3VF2uY6
Hi great tips we've got radiator brush can see it going into Keiths man cave😂. Hes of to get some elbow greese at 10am. Going clean caravan later ready for our trip nxt week. Thankyou. X
Thanks Alison & Keith. You can't beat a Man cave, I have one and it stops me from getting under Juliet's Feet😂. Love using elbow grease and its so cheap too. Our van has had its post winter clean. Away very soon so it will get another wash before we go. Have a lovely time when you are away. P&J🙂👍
Thanks for the video and the recommendation. I've seen "Elbow Grease" before - possibly in B&M?
I'll look out for that.
Thinking.... whoever gets your current caravan one day will get one really well maintained van 👌
Hi Martin. Thanks we do get asked sometimes if the Van is brand New. They get a shock when I tell them how old it is. many Thanks Phil👍🙂
Hello Phil, we have just been out in our caravan for the first time this year, I was cleaning the outside with a product called muck off it’s a pink type of stuff, works well, but is there anything that will stop the dreadful green mouldy stuff from coming back after every winter in storage, many thanks. 👍.
Hi BB. Hope you had a great time. I have not tried anything yet. I do believe some folk on FaceBook have been using 'Wet N Forget'. They say it works but I have concerns regarding whether it could harm the Windows? The other option is fit a full cover. If I get more info I'll put it in a update video. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Phil🙂👍
@@lostweekendscaravan cheers Phil, I’ve been told the diamond bright is good, but it’s not cheap, you still have to clean it, but it makes it easier to clean ???, just watch your piper heights video, looks like you polished that dance floor good and proper 😀.
Yes Diamond Bright is very but very expensive. I am sticking with my full cover. Polish the floor for 2 songs only, then I limped off as my Bloody Knee was killing me Old age and dry rot).😂😉
Great post. With some really helpful tips. Already ordered my radiator brushes, I’ve got two solo panels. One on the caravan and one on the camper van. Always found it difficult to get right underneath. Thanks for the tip. 😁👍
Hi Barry. The rad brush really does work and worth £4. You may have to use it several times at first but it will solve a great issue. many thanks Phil🙂👍
Hi Phil, A nice dry day for those external cleaning jobs. Will have to have a go at cleaning the off white plastics. Gail has some ideas 🤔. Thanks for the tips, Cheers, Rob 😀
Hi Rob n Gail. Yes we have had some great weather weekends recently. Elbow grease does a great job. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Nice set of kit Phil, cleaning the caravan is very satisfying 👍
Hi Colin. Thanks I have a tool for everything and know how to use them😂😂. Thanks again Phil👍🙂
Just came across your channel. Can I ask is the Elbow Grease ok to use on the front panel? Our front panel is very yellow would this or a different product be better? Thanks
Hi David I cannot recommend using it on the front and rear. I am not of the make of your van but some vans have an off white finish. If they are dull I do have video coming out in a couple of weeks. Thanks Phil 👍🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan Thanks for the reply. Have you any suggestions for a problem we have just discovered. We have Swift Challenger 442 and the panel above the 3 front windows that has the Swift logo on the panoramic window has got water in it. No water is coming into the caravan and I have been quoted about £1000 to replace with £800 for the panel and £200 labour. Any ideas? Thanks
Hi David. I am guessing you are talking about the front sun roof. It sounds like the seal is the issue. This is a common issue with Swifts. Before 2018 they were not sealed enough, after 2018 they over sealed them which can cause the sunroof to crack. £2000 is sadly quite cheap I have heard of quotes from £2500. There is no fix other than replacement. I am guessing you are out of warranty. Sorry I cannot offer a cheaper solution. Phil🙂
@@lostweekendscaravan I have sadly been quoted similar amounts by other people. Thanks for your input
Some great tips, thanks for sharing
Thanks mark. Glad you liked them. Phil 👍🙂
The radiator brush is a great idea. I use snow foam on the roof , it has a citrus pre wash in which lifts the grime. What’s your thoughts on the Wet & Forget.
Hi TT. Some snow foams can be very effective as a pre soak. I have to say I have never used Wet & Forget. My concern is over time it may effect the soft plastics on the windows, but I could be wrong. I have not read about any long term tests of it hence me not using it. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Don't use a sponge, dirt magnets leading to scratches, use a wash mitt, a noodle one will be good, the same at the blue brush.
after you have cleaned the yellow of the trims to a nice white you could use some protectant to stop the yellowing coming back so quick, something like autoglym vinyl and rubber care or bumper gel as both have uv protected ingrediants.
what is a good tip to add is that if you have the van flat then it would be better to tip the front up a bit to allow water to run of the rear, the rare as the front of vans generally have more moulding and windows so rear is easier.
nice little vid
Hi Ste. Noodles are a great idea. I use noodle pads on a pole. I find a sponge and hand brushes better for the roof even more so when they are minging. Many Thanks Phil:)
Some great tips there thanks Phil. Will definitely get one of those radiator brushes for under the solar panel. Cheers Terry
Hi Terry. They do work. Thanks for watching Phil👍🙂
Some good tips there, I'm going to have to stop watching your videos, every time I watch one it costs me money😀
Hi Retro. Sorry😬. I am glad you liked the tips this week. Lock your wallet away next weekend is a How To Video. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil
Could you please provide a link for the info on the Slip Stop
Thanks Ken
Hi Ken. Sorry I didn't put it on I didn't think anyone would be interested but glad you are. mp-innovent.co.uk/p/slip-stop-type-c-for-caravans
Thanks Phil👍🙂
Top tips. I seen people using the pink stuff cream on the lockers too.
Hi SM. I carry both pink suff and silky as well but for plastic I find that Elbow Grease works and takes less effort plus its cheaper. Thanks for watching. Phil🙂👍
@@lostweekendscaravanCheers, i love the elbow grease stuff. :) will try it.
Hi, where is your cleaning company based please?
Hi John. I am in Lancashire. Many Thanks Phil👍🙂