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Slide Top Cleanliness
Having no slide-topper over my slides is a new experience for me. In the summer, I regularly use my coach in areas of pine needles, acorns and leaves. After reading about the importance of cleaning the slide tops prior to closing them so as not to damage the inflatable seals, I used a broom the last time out to do the deed. It was pretty difficult for me to do a decent job so I’m going to get a battery powered leaf blower to do the deed.
Anyone have a recommendation for a good lightweight one? There are so many out there with so many reviews and competing specs that it’s driving me bonkers and I want one that will actually do the job and not weigh a ton.
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31 Replies
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Oh hell Ron, just leave the slides out and drive about 80 down the road. Problem fixed!(-:
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Everything would be fine if Prevost didn’t put that lip at the edge of the slide top which can trap debris.
I try not to park under anything! If we do, I get my ladder out and clean the tops of the slides if needed.
I have a long handled micro-fiber brush type thing that I wipe the tops with. It works well and I really don’t need it often.
Safe travels,
Mark
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Dan, I would take your advice but I haven’t figured out how to start the engine yet!!
Mark, I would love to not park under trees, but there’s not too many options up here in the summer. Florida in the winter is no problem. I tried the broom thing. Really think the blower idea would be easier/better and I’d be less likely to fall off the ladder.
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Some thing like this?
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You could leave the slides in.
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Jon, We leave our slides in all of the time. Wait a minute we don’t have any slides. My Bad,
Craig
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Thank you all for not only the serious replies but also the “other” comments! That’s why I like this place. Guess I’m on my own trial & error run….could I get the slides removed and the holes patched?
Just askin……
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Even with a blower (the one pictured), you will still have to get on a ladder. You will not be able to see what you are trying to blow off of the tops.
I also bought a mirror on a extension handle. I can pull out my small 3 step ladder, extend the handle on the mirror and look on top. If it’s clean, the big ladder stays in the bay, otherwise, it’s going to be a fun morning cleaning tops!
Safe travels,
Mark
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I own a Liberty, so therefore I have my people take care of things.
Problem is I am my own people.
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Jon, I think I remember a post from you about how you were going to buy a blower to do the tops of your slides. Did you ever do it? or did your get ready crew object to being replaced? My crew won’t mind….she won’t climb the ladder…..
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I use a California Duster attached to the end of a 5 foot (or so) piece of 1″ PVC pipe with a PVC T. I slide the handle of the Duster through the T and inset a pin to prevent the Duster from spinning. Then I walk (on the ground … no ladder) along the side of the coach with the gizmo wiping off the slide top. Disassemble and stow in 30 seconds. It’s spray painted silver and looks and works like million bucks. I’ll make you one for 1/2 $ mil.
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My method is to drag out the ladder and use the Kalifornia duster.
Or just leave the bus home.
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My procedure has been to turn the key and go. Now I may have to think about a big freaking feather duster for slide care if I actually go over to the dark side…
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You asked for it. That fifth wheel trailer that has 6 slides will make you wish you stayed with a Prevost.
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Doug, I’ll take your offer. Only problem: I have a check for 600K that I’ll send you. Cash it and send me the change and I’ll pick the contraption up later.
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