Daniells Go The Distance

Wash Day, The Easy Way

Aug 24, 2025

Our RV Wash & Wax + Brush Kit That Actually Works

Traveling with a family of six in a 36-foot fifth wheel means dust, bugs, tree sap, and camp grime are a weekly reality. The trick is finding a quick system that keeps your rig clean without turning wash day into a full-blown project. These two pieces do it for us:

Premium RV Wash & Wax → cleans and protects in one pass
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Ultimate RV/Truck Wash Brush Kit → soft bristles, hose on/off, plus chenille mop and squeegee
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Why We Use This Pair

Premium RV Wash & Wax (One-and-Done Clean + Shine)

  • Safe on everything: fiberglass, metal, chrome, aluminum, painted surfaces, glass, plastic, rubber.
  • Dual-action: soap lifts the grime while wax leaves a slick, glossy finish with UV protection.
  • Quick rinse: designed to rinse clean without streaks.
  • Flexible: works great in a bucket or foam cannon.

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Ultimate RV/Truck Wash Brush Kit

  • What’s in the box: 11" soft no-scratch brush head, 4 aluminum poles (custom lengths up to ~68"), water control switch with adapter, reinforced connectors, chenille mop head, and window squeegee.

  • Flow-thru ease: connect to a garden hose and toggle water on/off from the handle.

  • Light but sturdy: anti-rust aluminum with secure threaded connectors and a comfy EVA grip.

  • Versatile: use the brush for siding/roof, chenille mop for delicate surfaces, squeegee for streak-free glass and solar.

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Our 30–45 Minute Family Wash Routine

Works great at a campground spigot or driveway. Shade is your friend—less spotting, happier results.

  1. Pre-Rinse (2–5 min)
    Connect the brush kit to your hose, set water to ON, and rinse top-down to knock off loose dirt.

  2. Mix Soap (2 min)
    Bucket wash: add the Premium RV Wash & Wax per label and fill with water.
    Foam cannon: same soap, just follow the cannon’s ratio.

  3. Soapy Pass (10–15 min)
    1. Roof and upper walls: soft brush head + soapy water.
    2. Windows/decals: swap to the chenille mop for extra-gentle contact.
    3. Work in sections so soap doesn’t dry on the panel.

  4. Rinse as You Go (5–10 min)
    Toggle the on/off switch to rinse each section before moving on. Top → bottom.

  5. Dry the Glass (5 min)
    Use the window squeegee for streak-free windows and mirrors. Follow with a dry microfiber if needed.

  6. Final Quick Check (2–3 min)
    Hit missed spots, rinse the brush/mop, coil the pole sections, and you’re done.

Kid-Helper Friendly (With Safety in Mind)

  • Let younger kids spray and rinse with supervision.
  • Older kids can handle the chenille mop on windows and lower panels.
  • Keep footing secure—no climbing on wet ladders or the RV roof.

Pro Tips From the Road

  • Start in the shade or early evening to reduce water spots.
  • Top down always—roof → cap → sides → wheels.
  • Swap heads fast: brush for big panels, mop for glass/decals, squeegee to finish windows.
  • Don’t over-soap—the wash/wax is concentrated and rinses cleaner at the right mix.
  • Monthly wax layer: the built-in wax helps, but a periodic dedicated spray wax boosts gloss and UV defense.

FAQs

Is the soap safe on decals and coated surfaces?
Yes—it's labeled safe for plastic, rubber, and painted surfaces (which covers common RV sidewall/graphic materials). Always test a small area first.

Foam cannon or bucket?
Both work. Foam cannon is faster for large panels; bucket is simple and campground-friendly. We LOVE this Greenworks powerwasher for the RV because it's nice and compact and compatable with our other Greenworks tools. For example, the leaf blower we use all the time uses the same batteries.

Will the brush scratch?
The kit uses soft, no-scratch bristles and a chenille mop for delicate areas. Keep the head clean—rinse grit out often.

How do you prevent streaks on windows?
Rinse thoroughly, squeegee, then a quick microfiber pass on edges.

The Short List: What We Use

Premium RV Wash & Wax — Clean + shine + UV in one wash
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Ultimate RV/Truck Wash Brush Kit — Brush + mop + squeegee + hose control
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Wrap-Up

Wash day doesn’t have to steal your Saturday. This soap + brush combo lets us keep the Cougar looking sharp, protect the finish, and get back to the fun parts of RV life—preferably with dry kids, clean windows, and time left for a campground walk.

If you try this setup, tag us on Instagram at @daniellsgothedistance—we love seeing your rigs shine.