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06-15-2014, 09:18 PM
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Cleaning the two side awnings
Until now all my rigs awnings were able to be lowered and washed with a long handled brush with soap and water. Now with my RL I have to wash the under side and rinse and then my wife hits the retract button countless times and I wash the top edge as it is rolled up...6 to 8 inches at a time and then I have to rinse everything again. There has to be an better way without going up on the roof. Is there a way to make the awnings kneel down for cleaning or am I to continue as first mentioned?
Thanks in advance.
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Jay and Linda
2013 36RL
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06-15-2014, 09:26 PM
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I wash mine the same way you do on the bottom, on the top I clean as far as I can reach, then retract to roll up what has been cleaned and then clean what I can reach... until I'm done.
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06-16-2014, 02:39 AM
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I mix some Simple Green into a pump up sprayer & spray liberally on underside as DW rolls them up, let set for 30 minutes or so & rinse, seems to work well for me. Also use same procedure on the roof (except the rolling up).
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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06-16-2014, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin' texans
I mix some Simple Green into a pump up sprayer & spray liberally on underside as DW rolls them up, let set for 30 minutes or so & rinse, seems to work well for me. Also use same procedure on the roof (except the rolling up).
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Danny,
Does the Simple Green do a good job cleaning the roof? I have been trying to decide what to use on the roof.
Guy
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2012 RW36RL,DualA/C,KodiakDiskBrakes,TrailAir Tri-Glide,GY_G614's,Roadmaster Comfort Ride Slipper Spring Suspension
2011Dodge3500Laramie,CrewCab,4x4,SRW,Michelins, LongBed,6.7LCTD,3.73,PullRiteSuper5th20.5KHitch, BlueOxBedsaver
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06-16-2014, 04:15 PM
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Guy
It's worked well for me, just don't scrub or rinse to quickly, let it set on for a while. Works well on the bugs on the nose also, same procedure.
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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06-16-2014, 06:06 PM
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All the rubber roof companies say to use Spick and span. I have used S&S and it works great on the roof, never used it on the awnings, always use a boat top cleaner.
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2014 F-350 4x4 crew cab, SRW, 6.7, 3.55's, 18K PullRite
2014 Redwood black and Gold 38RL, king slide in slide, 5.5 Onan
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06-16-2014, 06:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin' texans
I mix some Simple Green into a pump up sprayer & spray liberally on underside as DW rolls them up, let set for 30 minutes or so & rinse, seems to work well for me. Also use same procedure on the roof (except the rolling up).
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That's a great idea. Wish I had thought of it.
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2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff
2013 36FL
Cindy and Tom, Toby and Kasey (our Berner and Newfie)
Oh...I forgot the five kids.
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06-16-2014, 07:09 PM
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I'm due for cleaning the roof and Awning in the next few weeks. Thanks for the heads up!
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2014 Redwood 38BR, Fulltiming
2013 Ford F-350 CCSB 6.7L 4x4 SRW, B&W Companion Hitch, Air Bags
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