Blue Beacon Truck Washes

[merle&louise]

Have any of you ever used Blue Beacon Truck Washes to clean your bus?

http://www.bluebeacon.com/LocationIn...t/default.aspx

More and more campgrounds are discourging washing on the site pads. That doesn't leave too many places to wash your coach.

I have used a truck wash on I-20 around Dallas, and I was very satisfied with the results. They pressure washed, scrubed the tires and rims with soapy brushes, and dried the windows and windshields.

I googled truck washes and came up with Blue Beacon Truck Washes.

Has anybody tried them?

[Sid Tuls]

I have tried them twice and the bus came out dirtier than when it went in I would look for some other Truck washes that are not a chain. I would ask if they dry the whole outside and be careful of them using high pressure washers on your bus!!! I've had friends have trouble with them putting to much pressure on window seals and around vents and the next thing you have water leaks. If I were you I look in the phone book for mobile car washers or RV detailing I believe you will be happier in the long run P.S. The nickname for them is "STREAKING BEACON"

[truk4u]

Tuga,

I would never take a bus to any mechanical truck wash. Hand wash and hose rinse with no pressure washer. Sometimes you can find the mobile guys that will do it the old fashion way. May cost a little more, but it's worth it.

PS - Never, never let them get on your roof!

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Tuga, I've used Blue Beacon one time, by Erie,PA to get winter road salt off the bus.

They did a fine job with no trouble. I gave explicit instructions as to what I wanted and didn't want and they complied and provided what I thought was a good wash.

I stood right in the room with the guys and bus the whole time.

There are three Blue Beacon wash sites around OKC. I plan on trying one before the rally.


JIM

[Sid Tuls]

Jim, I'm just curious what did you have them do? I assume it was winter time-were you not concerned about the brushes and dirty buckets on the stainless steel? I was worried about them making a mess on the stainless Did they high pressure the roof?

[Kevin Erion]

"STREAKING BEACON" Never ever............................!

[GDeen]

I guess the question is, does Twin Fountains allow washing??

[HarborBus]

What does everyone use if you wash your bus yourself? Long handled brush? What kind? Old fashion wash pad? What kind?

[merle&louise]

What does everyone use if you wash your bus yourself? Long handled brush? What kind? Old fashion wash pad? What kind?

I use an extendable long handle brush with NuTone Car Wash (streak free). I have tried using pressure washers but they don't remove the road grime like soap and water and a soft bristle brush. I use a 12' extension pole & a Shurhold #960 brush. Then I squeegy the windows for a spot free finish.

It's fairly easy but time consuming. Takes about 2 hours.

My reason for the post was that I am getting lazy in my old age and I was looking for a way to clean the coach that was quick and easy.

[ajducote]

I guess the question is, does Twin Fountains allow washing??

I asked this question when I arrived. This is the answer I got.

No problem washing the front of the bus to get the bugs off.
No washing with a hose, waste to much water.
You can wash using a bucket and sponge or rag.

I used a 5 gallon bucket and a micro fiber cloth and got things pretty clean.

Now, I have observed a few people using a hose to wash their rv. So maybe the rules are not that strict. I have to believe that they expect Prevost owners to want to wash their bus.

So I guess the bottom line is, see what happens when you get here. Not a very good answer is it.