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09-05-2013, 08:01 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Brand: Crossroads
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 669
THOR #124
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Cleaning
Seems like I'm getting to dislike scrubbing and cleaning all the bug guts off the front of the camper and front of the truck more all the time!
We put on about 1300 mi. each way on the last trip. Coming home through SD and MN. was the worst. Temperature was up in the high 90s to 100, and it seem like the bugs were out with a vengeance. All intent on committing suicide on the front of my rig, and I think most if not all achieved their goal.
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09-05-2013, 09:22 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 35.3
State: Texas
Posts: 22
THOR #218
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Lloyd,
Don't know if you've had the pleasure of experiencing our "Love Bugs" down here in Texas, but when they swarm (usually May & September), they can cover the front of the RV and TV. If left on, their little dead bodies are acidic and will eat the paint off. Hard as the dickens to get off, too!!!
Paul
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2018 Thor Miramar 35.3
2012 Jeep Liberty
5 Star Tuner, Blue Ox, Towtector
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09-05-2013, 10:12 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Brand: Crossroads
Model: Zinger ZT26BL
State: North Carolina
Posts: 445
THOR #91
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aw the love bugs just love your rv isn't that just so sweet. (mental note to self stay out of Texas during love bug season).
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09-06-2013, 12:38 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Brand: Crossroads
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 669
THOR #124
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Hey Paul, good to hear from you.
No, I haven't had the pleasure? of experiencing your TX. love bugs. In fact I've never heard of them.
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09-06-2013, 08:09 PM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Former Daybreak Owner
State: Nevada
Posts: 52
THOR #360
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Would have thought that there would not be that many left. I thought I had collected and washed off at least 90% of their population in the 9 months we stayed down in Crockett, TX. Went for several weeks where if I drove one one of vehicles, I had to wash the front end daily. Did't develop much of a love for lady bugs or the mosquitoes either.
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09-06-2013, 08:38 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Crossroads
Model: CF32BL
State: Mississippi
Posts: 1,030
THOR #121
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Hey Lloyd Hoover will send you some if you want. I now use a bug sponge with Joy and that will take them off fairly easy. Used to use Bounce
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2008 CrossRoads CF32Bl pushing a 2007 Dodge 2500
Traveling with Hoover, Rainbow and Sunshine
The wonder Schnauzers
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09-06-2013, 09:08 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Brand: Crossroads
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 669
THOR #124
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fhenn
Hey Lloyd Hoover will send you some if you want. I now use a bug sponge with Joy and that will take them off fairly easy. Used to use Bounce
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Frank, it's about time you came out of hiding. What have you been up to? Got the new Redwood ordered?
What's Hoover going to send me, a bug sponge with joy, (who)?
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09-07-2013, 12:44 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Crossroads
Model: CF32BL
State: Mississippi
Posts: 1,030
THOR #121
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Nope had the Cruiser out all last week going to keep it. Why would I want to go through all of that braking in period on a new unit. It looks as if CrossRoads is not the only one having quality problems. Hoover says he will put some of those love bugs in a jar for you, and get some liquid Joy to give to you the next time we see you
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Frank and Janet Henn
2008 CrossRoads CF32Bl pushing a 2007 Dodge 2500
Traveling with Hoover, Rainbow and Sunshine
The wonder Schnauzers
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11-22-2013, 04:42 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2011 Four Winds 28Z
State: Michigan
Posts: 1,273
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I did hear a tip that before leaving on a trip to spray PAM on the front grille area. It is supposed to keep bugs from sticking - or at least as much.
I have not tried it, but I'd try anything like this once...
I am sure you would not want to apply it to the windshield though.
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11-22-2013, 01:07 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Crossroads
Model: CF32BL
State: Mississippi
Posts: 1,030
THOR #121
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Our big rig will spray on food grade Silcone
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Frank and Janet Henn
2008 CrossRoads CF32Bl pushing a 2007 Dodge 2500
Traveling with Hoover, Rainbow and Sunshine
The wonder Schnauzers
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11-22-2013, 01:48 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Brand: Crossroads
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 669
THOR #124
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I remember years ago of spraying pam on the front of our tt. I did it once, never again. The front end looked like it had been in a dust bowl.
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11-22-2013, 02:19 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Crossroads
Model: 335SS
State: Texas
Posts: 12
THOR #104
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I use damp fabric softener sheets. It does a good job of taking the bugs off. I also use it on the front of my truck. Be sure and rinse the area or wipe it with a damp cloth so as not to leave any residue.
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College Station, TX
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12-11-2013, 02:24 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Crossroads
Model: 37' fifthwheel
State: Connecticut
Posts: 24
THOR #470
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love bugs
Quote:
Originally Posted by anaro
aw the love bugs just love your rv isn't that just so sweet. (mental note to self stay out of Texas during love bug season).
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Stay out of Florida too! I try to wait until the morning and wet them before sun letting them soften, or if i can a rainy night then are nice and soft. I also wax the nose a few times a year. Hope it helps with a pain in the butt job.
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