Cabover challenge - bug removal - waxing

[Bob Nodine]

This is our first Class C and we find it challenging accessing the cabover to remove bugs and wax it with a ladder. We painted the front and rear caps on our Class A and became proficient erecting and using walk boards in the garage. Since we already had everything we needed to place a walk board over the hood of the Class C decided to try that. It worked out great and we removed the bugs and washed the cabover and then applied a coat of wax. Now to get the rest of the coach waxed.

[Judge]

I have an extension pole with a brush that I use to wash the coach. I also will spray bug cleaner on the brush and work it into the front cap to loosen and remove some of the bugs before washing.

I am a little luckier because my Super C has a large window in the front cap so I only need to wax the outer sides of the front cap and section above the windshield and I can reach those sections with a regular ladder.

I'm also done with the waxing bit...... I have full body paint and I use Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray Wax and also Turtle Wax Ceramic Car Wash. It leaves a great shine and leaves the surface very slick. If I sit my cell phone on the hood when I'm done, it will slide right off.

[waynetaylor55]

Here's a question for you guys: We got the paint/decal protectant when we bought our 28A (I know, foolish, but, hey, it's our first one!). Is it necessary to wax? I usually use a cleaner/wax on my cars. Will that strip off that expensive coating?

BTW, you guys rock!

[Judge]

Originally Posted by waynetaylor55

Here's a question for you guys: We got the paint/decal protectant when we bought our 28A (I know, foolish, but, hey, it's our first one!). Is it necessary to wax? I usually use a cleaner/wax on my cars. Will that strip off that expensive coating?

BTW, you guys rock!

Here is a good guide to follow....

https://www.prestigeautoarmor.com/ce...ng-maintenance

[Bob Denman]

I just take off my ,glasses: then I don't see nothin' that needs cleaning...

[blw2]

Originally Posted by Bob Nodine

This is our first Class C and we find it challenging accessing the cabover to remove bugs and wax it with a ladder. We painted the front and rear caps on our Class A and became proficient erecting and using walk boards in the garage. Since we already had everything we needed to place a walk board over the hood of the Class C decided to try that. It worked out great and we removed the bugs and washed the cabover and then applied a coat of wax. Now to get the rest of the coach waxed.

that garage is a very sweet set up for your rig! Sure do wish I had something like that!

On another rv forum I used to frequent, there was a guy with a huge A with a garage like that attached to his house. He used a roll around scaffold. That's what I would look into
similar to this
https://www.toolots.com/multipurpose...xoCAAMQAvD_BwE
he had it rigged up with all his supplies and could easily just roll around the RV.

That's what I would do for the sides and rear. That + your board and a ladder on the other side for the nose would make a very good set up. Actually if I had a garage, I might even think about ways to just set up a semi-permenant or even a permenant platform for the front that would just always be there when you pull in....like a mini mezzanine!

[Bob Nodine]

Originally Posted by blw2

that garage is a very sweet set up for your rig! Sure do wish I had something like that!

On another rv forum I used to frequent, there was a guy with a huge A with a garage like that attached to his house. He used a roll around scaffold. That's what I would look into
similar to this
https://www.toolots.com/multipurpose...xoCAAMQAvD_BwE
he had it rigged up with all his supplies and could easily just roll around the RV.

That's what I would do for the sides and rear. That + your board and a ladder on the other side for the nose would make a very good set up. Actually if I had a garage, I might even think about ways to just set up a semi-permenant or even a permenant platform for the front that would just always be there when you pull in....like a mini mezzanine!

I have one of those roll around scaffolds (see photo) but on a Class C it has the same problem as a ladder. The front bumper keeps you from getting close enough to the cabover to reach everything. The walk board over the hood puts you where you need to be.