How To Wash and Wax an RV Like a PRO! New RV Maintenance, Tools, Products and Tips Ep. 14
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- How To Wash and Wax an RV Like a PRO!
Today's video on The Detailing Business channel I will show you my steps as a professional detailer, to wash and wax an RV in a single step! I will point out examples and the importance of checking your seals regularly, how to wash your RV roof, and when not to walk on your RV roof. In this video, I will show you the tools and products I use, so that you can wash your RV in one easy step.
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Absolutely the best RV detailing info I've seen. And I've done a lot of looking. Now I'm ready to work (but not too hard :))
Well done with pre wash inspection and gaskets review.
Awesome video from a fellow detailer!!! Keep up the great work!
Thank you for watching
Great job...great video!
This is great! We just bought an older camper that needs some love and a bath.
Absolutely great assignment, best job well done sir.
You put the detail in detailing. Best detailing vid I have seen and I have seen many. No cheesy music either so I will subscribe.
Man you’re a genius never thought of the roof of the slide outs on the inner part. Where do you operate from! Your the kind of detailed I’d want doing my bus!
Thank you. I’m located in Ohio
This might be one of the most important videos ever uploaded to TH-cam!
Wow. That’s quite a compliment. Thank you
Great video
Love the sound of falling Foam... Great video bro, Keep up the Good Work...
Thank you
How funny so do i
I’ve had several people tell me not to pressure wash a camper…. They say only use water hose. Advice on pressure, nozzle tip, etc for this. I have a 2007 Jayco Recon ZX (F36V) ToyHauler. Thanks
Great video even in 2022. Loved the prep work on seals. I did have a couple of questions. Did you do roof same as sides: Hyperwash followed by Hydro2? Also, when doing sides I saw some overshoot onto the roof. Do you just ignore or run up and rinse after that side done? Thank!
On a roof that is nasty and black, I’ll fill the foam cannon full strength with Meguiars all purpose cleaner and scrub. I may cautiously use a rotating nozzle on the pressure washer also. Then rinse and follow with the hydro 2 and rinse. The overspray is inevitable. Once Im done on the roof I don’t go back up, but I will try to overspray onto the roof from the ground to try to rinse
Good, informative video. What do you use for bug removal?
@TheDetailingBusiness Thanks for the suggestion on the HydrO2, bought from your link...did you use this on the roof as well or wash with the Meguiars Hyper Wash?
I like everything except for the turbo nozzle. Not sure what size pressure washer you're using, but I've seen a Hosty 1.9 gpm 1300psi tear up asphalt
Nice work with the pre wash inspection! I’d love to see a video on buffing and waxing an an oxidized rv and how to deal with graphics. It’s been a mystery weather or not to go over graphics or to avoid them
Oxidized RV's are tough. I've done a few and now I usually turn them down. Once they are at that point, there is very little improvement that can be done and usually the customer is expecting a miracle, which isn't possible. Buffing on graphics can be done, but it is risky.
It does take a lot but is very possible to bring back a shine. Worth the bill , and the bill is worth the job , once they pay it too. Have to have a good eye , mask, and eye protection for sure. I can show you some before and afters of what I’ve done .
I just completed a 36ft RV with heavy oxidation and was able to bring it back to life! I avoided the graphics as much as I could during my rotary step and went over all the graphics with my DA at the end. Came out great! Took forever but the customers were beyond pleased!
I restored a winnebago adventurer that had been left in the sun over ten years it was a 2001 and I restored it about three years ago. The graphics you want to avoid, if you can get replacement decals from the manufacturer do so that makes it much easier. If not you'll have to pay a print shop to make new ones. From there an eraser wheel will get the old ones off quick. You don't want to hit decals with rubbing or polishing compound but you can hand wax them.
As for restoring the gel coat use marine grade rubbing compound on a good stiff wool white wheel, at a pretty high speed. Avoid using anything but a rotary buffer, Dewalt makes the strongest one. After you will want to use marine polish (maguires makes both they come in blue bottles) and a foam pad setup. You can use a DA if you want. Don't go crazy with the speed.
Like this video mentions look at all seals check all windows especially double paned glass. You can and should use cleaner wax by hand after you polish.
On a good sized rig expect the job to take at least a weeknif younare a pro two weeks if new to doing the work. Mask off the area where you are working trust me it helps. Also faded black decals you can if you are careful and have a good spray gun setup you can use black spray paint. Remember to get a uv protecting ClearCoat over any painting that you do. For example the winnebago had a bunch of panels for storage that I repainted and bumper pieces and the black decals that looked sad I repainted. It took me months honestly, to restore that rig. Got 25k for it tho. Good luck.
What’s up brother. Thanks for this video! I got a call from a customer about cleaning their 2020 Milestone Trailer. How would you go about just washing? I’m ordering the foam cannon you have listed and was wondering if I should purchase the brush and pink stuff?
You’ll likely need a brush and definitely soap. You can use a wash and wax soap. An ounce of 2 in your foam cannon topped off with water. Something like meguiars wash and wax soap will work. The pink stuff doesn’t have a wax. Just soap
Thanks for the detailed video along with all the links to the products you used! So do you just mix the Hydro 2 and the foam wash together?
Never tried mixing them. I usually wash with hyper wash then seal with the hydro 2
Thanks for such a great video and for listening the parts needed to purchase. Are you attaching the foamer to your power washer? Sorry, that wasn’t very clear to me.
Thank you. Yep, the foam cannon attaches to you PW wand where you would put the nozzle tip
Nice method to wash the RV. Please, can you detail the steps for the washing process. What quantity of Meguiars I need to put in the foam cannon? What quantity of Hydro 2 Silica I need to put in the foam cannon? Can I combine both and apply on the same time and rinse? or, I need to apply individual and rinse every time? It's enough 1 gallon bottle for Meguiars and 0.5 litre bottle of Hydro 2 to wash a 27ft RV? Thank you very much.
The meguiars wash soap is great for breaking loose the grime but it doesn’t have a wax in it. The hydro 2 is the ultimate final wash and rinse. I don’t think you can combine the two but I’ve never tried. Usual I put one or 2 ounces of meguiars wash soap topped off with water in the foam cannon and wash and rinse. Then I follow with one or 2 ounces topped off with water of the hydro 2 in the foam cannon. Spray the foam on and rinse off quickly
Are you doing anything with the window glass before they dry
That’s a big job! Gona get an 18” brush !
How concerned does a person have to be about decals when using different types of foam and a pressure washer? What precautions should be taken? Thanks for the video?
Decals and graphics are always a concern. I’ve actually talked directly to meguiars about this topic. The main precaution is to make sure your soap is a dedicated quality car wash soap. PH balanced, non caustic, nothing that can dry and crack vinyl graphics. Most quality automotive soaps serve this purpose. Another is to be sure your not blasting the graphics with your pressure washer. Just take it easy around them and don’t get to close with the spray head. Meguiars suggested to me using a spray wax on graphics after a wash for added protection, particularly Meguiars D156 synthetic spray wax.
Does charge for the wash,plus an extra charge for the wax step?
What does a 5th wheel wash like this cost in your area?
What did u use to seal the holes? Also what kind of spraying attachment is on your hose? Thanks!
I used RTV Marine sealant. What attachment are you asking about? The foam cannon sprayer?
I have a 2019 montana high country 385BR and the outside gel coat is getting chalky what do you recommend me do to remove and restore to shiny finish?
Meguiars makes a whole line of boat and rv products. amzn.to/3RoKM6s may help of your good with a buffer
I used the sealant in this video and it left residue in certain areas, tried rewashing and it still looks bad. Any ideas how to get the streaks out, besides rubbing a wax on it and buffing it out?? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I’ve encountered this if I use it in the sun, allow it to dry before it’s fully rinsed off, or using hard water. Unfortunately I have to buff those areas out. You can try diluting it in a spray bottle and reapplying to those areas and hand buff it with a towel. It should reactivate the dried sealant
How do you apply the hydro O2? Just a spray bottle?
Great video! Do you apply the Hydro the same method as you did Hyper wash?
Thank you. Yes same process
What are you attaching to your water supply to spray water and attach the Foam Cannon to? Everything I look at says it is not to be attached to a garden hose.
The foam cannon attaches to your pressure washer wand
I see you listed the Ryobi Pressure Washer. Have you had it long? Has it held up? I'm considering buying one.
Ive had it a little over a year. No problems. Here’s a playlist of how I installed it. th-cam.com/play/PLegj8pfb6Nb1IJMPhI2Cl0B2pcrfOT_K3.html
I recently purchased 2014 coachmen trailer that was parked under pine tree for a few years. It has black spots that looks similar to mold but don't think it is. Not afraid to use elbow grease.... what would you use to remove something like this? Thx.
It’s likely something called artillery fungus. Google image the term and see if that is what yours looks like. It actually is a type of mold from trees. There are a few home remedies online using a vinegar or bleach solution. But being a detailer, I would probably start with meguiars all purpose cleaner sprayed on and let it sit for a minute but not let it dry and maybe scrub with a bug sponge in a bucket of hot water and then rinse. Let me know if those images match your situation. If not I’ll get more details from you to better diagnose the issue
I don't think it is artillery fungus as spots are not raised and don't have texture. Spots on my trailer are 1/4" diameter, plus or minus. I will try maguire soap first though. I'd take a picture of it but trailer over 2 hrs away. I have a few gray spots on old trailer that Vim removed so I will try that also.
Might try a cleaner wax also.
What kind of pole are you using for the brush head?
It’s just an extension pole I bought years ago from a truck washing supply store. You can find similar ones on Amazon
How do you get away with avoiding water spots? You obviously did not dry it in any manner than just let it air dry. Excellent walk-thru inspection of things to look for prior to the wash!
You can go to oriellys and get what is called formula 4 spray wax
Dilute it 1/10 in a spray bottle. Once vehicle is washed you can spray it and rinse off as desired within 1 seconds it should be ready and beads off and is not suppose to leave any water marks. I haven't had luck with that but does help when it comes to drying the vehicle
Here you go Sir. Here is finally the answer to your question th-cam.com/video/hW0WupZ6KtM/w-d-xo.html
Or water softener
Dry it .
One more question, would this be safe to use on automobiles or is there another product you would recommend for automobiles?
Works on automobiles as well
I have purchased both products and can you tell me what ratio do you use when you put it in the foamer or do you not dilute it and pour it straight into the foamer?
You just want an ounce or two of either product in the foam cannon and top off with water.
@@TheDetailingBusiness thanks , I do appreciate it
Imagine vacuuming that interior DJ haha take a full day just vacuuming
@@TheDetailingBusiness you'd need an industrial beast of a vac for that
@@TheDetailingBusiness loving having your videos back again anyway buddy. Keep up the good work
Are you brushing the Hydro 2 as well. Or is it a spray on, rinse off product?
Hydro 2 is spray on rinse off
Hydro application do you foam entire side and rinse quickly ?
Yes. Don’t allow it to dry before you rinse
Great video. What silicone did you use? Lock tight?
Thank you! I used some RTV silicone I had on hand
@@TheDetailingBusiness thank you
I clean RVs professionally and respect your video but don't ever use a turbo nozzle on the RV. You can easily cut a hole in the roof membrane and force water into the RV.
I’ve tried just about everything on those roofs to get them clean. As long as I’m not stupid about it, the turbo nozzle does the best without any issues. In fact, if you have a recommendation, I’d take it
Same here! And even there... Too much pressure just blows the soap off instead of really having less pressure and a better rinse!
Also the brush is too wide, its harder to control when cleaning tall RVs and tight spaces, you might end up scratching something!
@@TheDetailingBusinessdegreaser does a really good job! A more concentrated product than what you can find in strores! But be carefull to rince.the sides if you use something strong because you could compromise the paint's finish on the sides when you are rinsing the membrane!
I just bought a travel trailer without a ladder on the back, if I’m not supposed to stand on the roof how do I check seals and other stuff up there?
Best to lean an extension ladder up against the top of the camper and do what you can reach from the ladder. You can also research if your model has a walkable roof
Thank you
Do you suggest using the hyper wash before using the hydro2? Or just use one or the other?
@@TheDetailingBusiness thank you very much for the information! I really appreciate it!
I don’t see the reply about which you use first ? or just one or the other?
I got wax on the bottom metal skirt area and can’t get it off. What do you recommend?
Yeah those bottom skirts are usually a rough finish and can’t be waxed with anything that will leave a white residue. If you have all purpose cleaner you can try that, or a 50/50 alcohol/water spray and wipe with a towel. If nothing else you can try a rag in a warm bucket of water with a little dawn dish soap mixed in. Use a quick detailer spray for a little protection and no residue
@@TheDetailingBusiness awesome. I tried the dawn on the aluminum and nothing. But it did help on plastic. I’ll try what you recommend and let you know. Thank you for the response
How did you keep from half the soap drying in the sun? Was it a really cool day? How do you keep from water spots? Do you use DI water? How did you get rid of the black steaks? Did that stuff clean them off all in one shot?
1. I do one side at a time and I work quickly. 2. I just did one today in full sun and 95 degrees, but a cool day is better. 3. I collect rain water. There’s a video on my channel, “How to get spot free water”. 4. There is a black streak remover specifically for RVs however I have found meguiars super degreaser works just as well and I already have it on hand and use it for other applications. 5. The hyper wash is good, but not potent enough to remove black streaks. I always focus on the black streaks first with super degreaser and get them out of the way. They are usually on the front and on the side where gutters join. Then I move on to washing
@@TheDetailingBusiness I tried doing a 5th wheel last week in 95 degrees and it took me almost 6 hours due to heat exhaustion even though I was drinking a ton and getting back into the AC every 15 minutes. Using DI water, going two foot wide at a time and everything and I still had soap spots everywhere and had to go back another day and basically do it over again without the sun.
What did you use in the foam for on the roof? The Meguiers or Hydro2? Was there a reason you brushed to bumpout roof but not the main roof?
Typically I will start off with Meguiars Hyper wash on the roof, brush, then rinse. Then follow with the Hydro 2 then rinse. I remember having audio problems that day with my wireless mic and had to redo some shots of washing the roof. Didn't use the brush in the second take.
Ok thanks. So didn’t brush the roof?
I got the sprayer and hydro from your link last year. Finally getting around to wash it today.
Sorry. I miss read. I see you brushed. Thanks for the quick reply!!
My camper doesn’t have a ladder. I’m going to put a ladder on the back of my truck and try to climb up there. My truck bed has blown in insulation so it’s not as slippery as the ground.
Just know, if your camper doesn’t have a ladder, the roof wasn’t structurally designed to walk on
How much do you charge for something like this? I’m going to do a quote on one here in the next hour or so,, but they want the interior done also. But, how do you dry the outside without DI water?
I’ve never done rv interiors. Exterior I usually charge $10 to $15 per foot. I don’t dry RV’s. Instead I do this th-cam.com/video/hW0WupZ6KtM/w-d-xo.html
Yea, I’m in the process of locating a DI tank. We don’t get enough rain for this. I’m going to need it for long term anyway so I’ll just get one of those tanks.
Thank you for responding.
Believe it or not, a quarter inch of rain will fill that tank from empty to full since I’m using about 50 ft of gutter
is this the same as ceramic coating or it that something different.
Not the same but has the same properties but doesn’t last as long
How do you not slip on the roof? I’m nervous to try myself. I feel like I could do everything but the roof
It is dangerous. You have to be cautious, sure footed and take baby steps. Best to start from the front and work back to the ladder in section so your always on a dry surface.
@@TheDetailingBusiness thank you. Maybe I will get the courage to do this. I have a 31ft C class I live in full time. I saw you stepping on the wet parts and was impressed.
Just be safe and if your not comfortable, don’t do it
What kind of Psi do you use on RV is 1800 ok ?
I have an 3500 psi industrial pressure washer for RV’s. It’s probably a little overkill. 1800 psi will work but might take more time due to less volume off water especially when rinsing the soap off. But it is much safer than 3500 psi
Do the products you use remove pine sap?
Unfortunately no. Might try rubbing alcohol first
How much you think for wash one like that?
I charge by the foot. $10-$20 per foot depending on how detailed I go
What is your pressure washer of choice and what psi is acceptable for use? Everyone seems to have a different opinion. To be safe, I might get an electric for the cars/fifth wheel and a gas for jobs that need more muscle. I would like to get away with one if possible.
My daily detail rig has a electric 1800 psi 1.2 gallon per minute pressure washer. It’s perfect for every day detailing and my 50 gallon tank is enough to get through the day. However I do have a gas 3000 psi 4 gallon per minute that I use for the big stuff like RVs. The 1800 psi isn’t enough. So you have to weigh your options
I have a ryobi 3200 psi 2.8 gpm gas powered pressure washer and id never use an electric again. No point in having two i dont think
I agree with you. However the dilemma is, gas powered is noisy. And in the quiet neighborhoods I work in, and with everyone working from home, people get angry with the noise.
@@braidencarter6805 I bought a Westinghouse 3200. I'm glad I went with gas.
How long after you applied the silicone, did you wait to wash?
24 hours
So you don’t have to dry it? No water spots?
No water spots th-cam.com/video/hW0WupZ6KtM/w-d-xo.html
Will this removed light oxidation?
Maybe if you scrub hard enough. Oxidation likely requires a machine polisher and a compound or polish
How much do you usually charge with wash?
I charge by the foot. $10-$20 per foot depending on how detailed I go
I'm getting hired on to wash RVs for a RV dealer what are the dos and don't
Well I really don’t have any do’s and don’ts that I can think of. When you say hired by a dealer, do you mean as an employee, or as a private contractor?
How long does it take you to clean 5th wheels and travel trailers?
Depends on how detailed I go but a typical wash and wax takes about 1-2 hours on larger trailers
@@TheDetailingBusiness I work for Campers Inn RV and we are give and hour on travel trailers and 1 an a half on 5th Wheels. Those times include inside and outside detailing.
@@valiantatom7289 by yourself or with helpers?
@@TheDetailingBusiness That's the time for by ourselves. There are 3 of us, each on our own camper with those set times for the 14 to 16 foot we get 30 minutes inside and 30 minutes outside. For the 5th Wheels we get an hour inside and 30 minutes outside.
@@valiantatom7289 Wow. They don’t give you much time
Do you use both products each wash?
Depending on how dirty it is. First wash I use both, then upkeep washes I just use the hydro 2 if it’s not to dirty
Do you dry or do the windows
I go over them with glass cleaner after washing
Do you go over this with the customer?
Not totally. I usually do my inspection, and bring the customer out if I need them to make a decision on something that I found
Title says how to wash and wax like a pro. Is the hydro o2 the wax?
Technically the hydro 2 is a water activated silica sealant. However “How to wash and apply a water activated silica sealant like a pro” wasn’t getting very many views for some reason
Dunder mifflin is apart of Sabre 🙂
Your a dedicated office fan
You could tell where that caulk was missing that it wasn't done properly when manufactured. Says A LOT about that brand.
WD-40 will take off the bLack streaks left by rubber seals
Where was the waxing part?
The soap I am using is carpro hydro 2 foam. Like I explained in the video, it cleans, and leaves a durable sealant in one step. amzn.to/36YBlrL
Wash RV at local dealer 100 bucks, teach a man to wash his own RV forever 150 bucks just ordered the items !!! Thank you !!
Awesome. Good luck
Nice video. However, I would never use a brush.
Then don’t
Looks like a lot of work to own and maintain an RV. I think I'll stick to tent camping.
My tent has wheels on.it. also AC and hot water
Not really if you have basic knowledge of electric, plumbing, and general maintenance of something. Compared to boat detailing this is much better.
Or a power washer with that much force.
Anything else?
Doesn't look very cloudy or very shaded where you are
Am I the only one bothered by the fact that he started the rinse at the bottom?
"foam" doesn't clean anything
Thanks for your comment. You mean I’ve been doing it wrong for 20 years? Tell me more!!!
@@TheDetailingBusiness You have more foam than a Euro dance rave. Have you ever heard the term, "a dab will do you" A little squirt of soap will do the same job as your foam party.
Get on with it........
No way will I ever use a broom to wash my RV
Do it by hand. Every inch. And when your done, do your neighbors by hand. Then get up the next day and do it again. Repeat that every day, then let me know if your comment is still true. Not a broom by the way.
@@TheDetailingBusiness They Make a microfiber mitt type attachment I have several I use on my Semi truck.
Like this? th-cam.com/video/s-4d1Nbgsvg/w-d-xo.html
To be honest, you need more experience on washing. I know this cause I do it everyday.
Lol. Congratulations
@@TheDetailingBusiness your still green
Someone should make a video about how awesome you are at doing something that everyone can do. Still wondering why your searching “how to wash an rv” if your so awesome at it. You must be young. That’s ok. Beat up on the old guy if it makes you feel tough.