Truck wash

[Hoser123]

2018 37rb; Has anyone ever used a truck wash on a class a RV?

[mountainsam]

Originally Posted by Hoser123

2018 37rb; Has anyone ever used a truck wash on a class a RV?

I have never owned a Class A but I have seen many Class As in truck washes.

[hudson0231]

I use Blue Beacon Truck Wash after every trip before for i put it in my warehouse, Haven't had any problems i do have the Rain-X applied as well.$30.00

[saddlesore]

Yup have used several, just have to be careful that they do not regurgitate their waste water as you do not want the chemicals used for cleaning engines and undercarriage .
I have found several truck washes that wash by hand with a minimal use of high pressure wands and no harsh chemicals.
But in a pinch have used the Blue Beacons..AKA Streaking Beacons .

[JamieGeek]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKRT_05WipU

[revjeffrey]

That is so Crazy,,, I never knew about this type of wash, are they all over the US? Thanks 4 posting video!

[mountainsam]

Look around truck stops near industrial areas. Semi's need cleaning so they are around most everywhere.

[JamieGeek]

Originally Posted by revjeffrey

That is so Crazy,,, I never knew about this type of wash, are they all over the US? Thanks 4 posting video!

Here is a map:
Location Map

I only learned about them (from that video above) late this summer. Haven't stopped so I don't have any experience with them (almost did on our last trip but it was out of the way).

[Greg84]

I’ve used Blue Beacon many times. The price is right.

Word of caution though, I would wait a few days after a rain or a snow to go through a truck wash. If you don’t the brushes may be filled with dirt and road grime from the truck in front of you which will leave scratches on your MH.

[Hoser123]

Thanks for the video. That was really helpful.

[gauthig]

Most truck stops have washes and they all seem to do RVs. I would stay away from the automated brush units as they do get small rocks that scratch your nice paint job or gelcoat.

When I go up The Cajon pass to go home I stop at little sisters as they hand wash and do the roof which is extremely important of you don't want steaks on the side. They charge $1.50 per foot. They also towel dry.

One downside to truck washes, they tend to back up and plan to be in line for 30 minutes to an hour.

[croused]

Originally Posted by JamieGeek

Here is a map:
Location Map

I only learned about them (from that video above) late this summer. Haven't stopped so I don't have any experience with them (almost did on our last trip but it was out of the way).

Jamie, the one in Dexter is very convenient, I go there after every trip...cheap gas nearby.

[Mike in AZ]

Thanks for the info and video on Blue Beacon. There’s one reasonably close to us in Phoenix, I will retry them out!

[Mr Sunshine]

One of the rigs at our central Florida fall rally had some bad streaks on just the top of the driver side of his Axis, which he attributed to a truck wash in Wildwood, FL. The assumption was that there must have been some solvent left in the system from washing the last truck, that left streaks in the finish on just that one side.

The updated report is that he had a detailer wax and buff his coach, and all the streaks disappeared.

[Dbadger777]

Left Michigan in a snow storm. By the time we got to Georgia, at rest stops people were commenting on how much salt was on our RV and toad. I asked a trucker if he thought I should take the rv threw a truck wash. He said I definitely should and gave me a brochure with the location of every “Blue Beacon” truck wash in the U.S. searched this forum for some validation, and found this thread. As always, Thanks!

[Bob Denman]

Originally Posted by Hoser123

Thanks for the video. That was really helpful.

I agree!

http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1548632566

[The Gritz Carlton]

I've used Blue Beacon for years with commercial trucks. I also take coach through them after every trip. They do a great job. Just make sure you tell them to limit the pressure around windows and vents, etc. They mostly will brush wash it and hose rinse if you ask. Great job for only $35. There are other "brands" of truck wash companies but I've never used any of them. Blue Beacon wrote the book on it.


Added comments...saw a post earlier that mentioned "brushes". I would never go through a truck wash with brushes...too many little things hanging off motorhomes for that. The Blue Beacons I speak of are hand washes with long wands, etc. You drive in and sit as they hand wash/spray the vehicle. IMO, never go through a "brush system" with a motorhome.

[gnach]

Originally Posted by gauthig

Most truck stops have washes and they all seem to do RVs. I would stay away from the automated brush units as they do get small rocks that scratch your nice paint job or gelcoat.

When I go up The Cajon pass to go home I stop at little sisters as they hand wash and do the roof which is extremely important of you don't want steaks on the side. They charge $1.50 per foot. They also towel dry.

One downside to truck washes, they tend to back up and plan to be in line for 30 minutes to an hour.

2x for Little Sisters but in Thousand Palms on Varner Rd off the I-10 West at Bob Hope. I'm stopping there coming from Quartzsite. I do get the the Rain finish for $15. They do a great job.

[gnach]

Originally Posted by gnach

2x for Little Sisters but in Thousand Palms on Varner Rd off the I-10 West at Bob Hope. I'm stopping there coming from Quartzsite. I do get the the Rain finish for $15. They do a great job.

edit: I just saw they have one in Eloy, AZ.

[blw2]

I had read on a different forum about tipping them for better service.

The first time I went through a blue beacon....about half way through the wash I was invited inside to pay. At that point I'd only been waved into the bay so I had not been give an opportunity yet....so I got out & went inside the office with the guy that seemed to be the manager or lead guy that was asking what sort of services I wanted, leading me in, etc...anyway went inside to pay, then I slipped the lead guy a tip...maybe $20, I don't really remember.... he must have yelled out something because I noticed a remarkable uptick in the vigor those guys were using scrubbing & washing, and yelling little "whoops" cheering each other on, etc.....