this might seem a dumb question, but what the heck! for the life of me, I cannot think of a way to reach and polish the front overhang of my low line Geist Pahantom. Is the roof substantial enough to lean a ladder against? (bearing in mind the angle would be really unsafe). Has anyone hit on a method for polishing this part of a motor home easily and from ground level?
I use a stout pair of steps with an extending brush , bucket of hot water and some Fenwicks motorhome cleaner it comeup a treat.Finally hose off with water, and the jobs a goodun.
My van is in great condition but its previous owner scrimped on polish, the rest of the van has come up a treat, but I really want to get at the overcab to Tcut and polish it!
The only way to get up there to Tcut and polish is by using some form of scaffolding. Some plant hire shops do light weight stands that can be positioned each side of the bonnet with a spanning walk board of suitable length, or if you have 2pr of decent steps to go each side with a strong plank would also do.
You would need to make sure all this was done on firm level ground. Its not a 5min job but would only need to be done say every few years. Its surprising how dull the front luton gets with long handled brush scrubbing to remove dirt/bugs/ twig scratches ect. Take care.
I suspected there would be no easy answer, I am on the lookout for a neighbour with a flat roof garage that I can climb on with the cab of the van nudged into the garage but as you say, safety is paramount
That's exactly what I use del boy. Works a treat and for the rest of the van I have one of those aluminium ladders that goes to a point with a rubber pad at the top. I put a a cloth pad over the rubber and it just rests on the top edge of the van
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You can all way clime on the roof of the van with an extension brush, clean the roof as well then, that's where most of the dirt collects, not to good if you suffer from vertigo.
I have a 2 peice ladder and tie a double piece of carpet underfelt on to the top of ladder and lean up against the luton, this saves any dents , also a couple of heavy concrete blocks against the ladder feet, it has worked for me up till now, if it doesnt some day I bounce twice off the driveway.
I am concerned that I might damage the glass fibre mould. Mine "Luton" (Low Profile) is not metal. I think I'll end up with two step ladders and a couple of stout pieces of scaffold board and crossed fingers!
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Topic: motor home cleaning
