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Here in New Mexico, we get wind, lots of wind. In the rare case we actually get rain, most times it's a brief lite shower, mixed with the dust in the wind and it makes a mess. My 5th wheel, and boat, as well as our vehicles need baths, but what a pain to hook up, go to the car wash and spend big bucks to clean. I want a pressure washer for this type of use, keep my motors clean too. I see an electric one on TV, but we all know the infomercials are usually junk, or are they ? I don't need a super pressure gas model. What do you guys use, or suggest ? Soap applicator would be nice, maybe other attachments for ?
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Garden hose, brush, mitts and a bucket or two. Soap as well.
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Reread.... 5th wheel, 13'5" tall, 42' long, semi tractor tow unit. It's cheaper to buy the pressure washer, than scaffolding, and faster.
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Reread.... 5th wheel, 13'5" tall, 42' long, semi tractor tow unit. It's cheaper to buy the pressure washer, than scaffolding, and faster. Long handled brush, I've done my camper this way for years. Pressure washers in general are not good for siding and campers, people tend to angle up and get water under the siding edges, not good.
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Reread.... 5th wheel, 13'5" tall, 42' long, semi tractor tow unit. It's cheaper to buy the pressure washer, than scaffolding, and faster. Saw 5th wheel, didn't see it was a semi tow unit or dimensions. Still not a fan of "pressure" especially with windows, seams or engines involved.
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Don't buy junk and for god's sake don't get an electric.
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Reread.... 5th wheel, 13'5" tall, 42' long, semi tractor tow unit. It's cheaper to buy the pressure washer, than scaffolding, and faster. Long handled brush, I've done my camper this way for years. Pressure washers in general are not good for siding and campers, people tend to angle up and get water under the siding edges, not good. I should have added extension pole for the brush.
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Don't tell joe
But gasoline.......Honda motor
Karcher pump
All ya need
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Bought an electric husqvarna at Costco for the wife to use around the pool, porches etc… Company use its gas, have a Simpson 3700psi with a AAA pump and a DeWalt with a Cat pump that’s easily 10 years old. I wouldn’t waste money, go straight to a decent gas model. Simpson with a AAA pump and Honda GX motor for $650 is hard to beat and will last forever er if maintained.
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12344mag, What is this siding you speak of ? Pic for better understanding size, and usage of washer...
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I bought the electric Ryobi for $200 few years back. For my use and what it sounds like your use I would never buy gas. Uses less water also since the pump only runs when you squeeze the handle. Plenty enough pressure to do side walks drives etc.
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Definitely would not be putting anything over 80 psi to that. Pretty much where pressure from the tap around here is at. Way to many seams, windows, doors, joints.....whatever you want to call em.
I am thinking they make extendable brushes that may have a soap reservoir on them as well.
Yeah it's a pain but better than getting water in places where water shouldn't be.
Maybe stay back, brush soap on then stay back while you rinse.
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Don't buy junk and for god's sake don't get an electric. Yep.
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Stihl makes a decent pressure washer. We use them at work and they have been solid so far.
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Foam cannons are vastly superior to any bucket and brush or stone. They make cleaning vehicles and larger items (trailers, campers, boats, etc) all too easy.
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I don't use mine for what you are doing, but my Simpson 3200 psi with a Kohler engine is the best small engine rig I have. That thing just flat runs. Every time.
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I've got to easily portable gas unit and a diesel powered hot water unit no comparisons. My late father had an electric one that he just kind of used to wash a basic car and once in a while wash a bit siding of his house and such. It work good for his purpose and he was happy with it mom still has it doesn't get much use no more. I can't tell you the name of it right now but I can find out.
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Find one, whatever XYZ brand…
With…
1. Honda engine 2. cat pump.
Enjoy!
The cat pump is rebuildable. The pump on the $300 ones aren’t. I’ve got junk one in my shop.
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I don't use mine for what you are doing, but my Simpson 3200 psi with a Kohler engine is the best small engine rig I have. That thing just flat runs. Every time. Another vote for the Simpson. I have the same model but with a Honda engine.
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I have two pressure washers. One has a Honda gasoline engine and puts out about 3800 psi. I use it for cleaning and degreasing equipment, motors, transmissions and such. Works good to prep siding prior to paint if you don't get too close. Has the soap feature. Not comfortable using it on vehicles because it can remove the paint. The other is electric and rated at 1100 psi. It is mounted in my shop and I use it to wash trucks and windshields and underneath vehicles. Works good to clean off the concrete slab after working on equipment. It also has the soap feature. I would recommend it for your use. You might want something in the 1800 psi range. Free advice is worth what you pay for it. Nice rig by the way.
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