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hot rod · 09-27-2011, 11:07 PM

Pretty cool high wire act you've got going there Bob. You could consider the circus for a fall back job. lol.

Bob86ZZ4 · 09-28-2011, 06:13 AM

How do you guys get up there to clean the bugs off? That was a puzzler for me for awhile.

blizzardND · 09-28-2011, 10:50 PM

I clean the windshield the same way I've been doing it since jr high and Dad got that first L9000 Ford with a flip forward hood:I just flip the hood open and stand on the cyl head to wash the windshield..

Most of the race car transports have hatches in the roof with a ladder on the inside, that also keeps kids off your roof when you are not around.

blizz

Bob86ZZ4 · 09-29-2011, 07:49 AM

I don't have any trouble reaching the windshield while standing on the front tires with the hood flipped up. But I can't reach the motorhome overhang part. Got
ta use my setup to do that.

bushpilot · 09-29-2011, 11:38 AM

Im 6'0" and cant reach all of the windshield even standing on the tire, much less the "attic" bed over the cab.

I stand on the engine and scrub the bugs off (using the dryer sheet "trick") and do the same thing to clean the windshield.

FWIW the front end of our coach is covered in 3M "invisible bra" - including the "attic over hang" - so these areas are less susceptible to paint damage and much easier to clean.

Bob86ZZ4 · 09-29-2011, 11:59 AM

I never thought about the 3m stuff. Is that hard to put on? Can you buy it by the roll? Maybe I should cover that section with new film every spring and not worry so much about cleaning it? Hhhhmmm.

bushpilot · 09-29-2011, 12:07 PM

IMO the film should be professionally installed - its harder to apply then Window Tint (and ive applied plenty of that) !

3M Invisible bra - is applied over curved surfaces (around headlights, curved bumper and hood, etc)

my suggestion - youre better off having it professionally installed (let the professionals be the frustrated ones)

bushpilot · 10-24-2011, 02:39 PM

Needed our ladder TWICE this weekend....

once to adjust the awning (it was windy) and the awning shifted a little on the roller.

the 2nd time was when one of the roof vents was left open (one of the pins rattled loose and the vent cover came off)...

w/out a ladder i would have been hosed....an awning that wouldnt roll up (completely) and an open VENT could have presented bigger issues !

Bob86ZZ4 · 10-24-2011, 03:12 PM

Good deal. Hay, don't you have those Max Air covers over your vents? They allow you to leave the vents open when rolling down the road and in the rain. Very good. If you store your coach outside they are a must so you can leave your vents open.

bushpilot · 10-24-2011, 03:36 PM

no, dont have 'em - quite frankly, until you said it, i wasnt sure i saw the value in them

in texas we dont get to open our windows very often

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob86ZZ4

Good deal. Hay, don't you have those Max Air covers over your vents? They allow you to leave the vents open when rolling down the road and in the rain. Very good. If you store your coach outside they are a must so you can leave your vents open.

09-27-2011, 11:07 PM	#11
hot rod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 155	Pretty cool high wire act you've got going there Bob. You could consider the circus for a fall back job. lol. __________________

09-28-2011, 06:13 AM	#12
Bob86ZZ4 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 907	How do you guys get up there to clean the bugs off? That was a puzzler for me for awhile. __________________ '03 Freightliner FL112, 295" wheel base, with '03 United Specialties 26' living quarters, single screw, Cat C12 430 h/p 1650 torque, Eaton 10speed , 3.42 rear axle ratio

09-28-2011, 10:50 PM	#13
blizzardND Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Fargo ND Posts: 252	I clean the windshield the same way I've been doing it since jr high and Dad got that first L9000 Ford with a flip forward hood:I just flip the hood open and stand on the cyl head to wash the windshield.. Most of the race car transports have hatches in the roof with a ladder on the inside, that also keeps kids off your roof when you are not around. blizz __________________ 2001 GMC 6500 Topkick, 22' box, dropped frame, designed to fit into a 9' garage door. 3126 CAT 6spd Man Lo-Pro 19.5's w/ 3.07 rear axle ratio

09-29-2011, 07:49 AM	#14
Bob86ZZ4 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 907	I don't have any trouble reaching the windshield while standing on the front tires with the hood flipped up. But I can't reach the motorhome overhang part. Got ta use my setup to do that. __________________ '03 Freightliner FL112, 295" wheel base, with '03 United Specialties 26' living quarters, single screw, Cat C12 430 h/p 1650 torque, Eaton 10speed , 3.42 rear axle ratio

09-29-2011, 11:38 AM	#15
bushpilot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tomball Posts: 183	Im 6'0" and cant reach all of the windshield even standing on the tire, much less the "attic" bed over the cab. I stand on the engine and scrub the bugs off (using the dryer sheet "trick") and do the same thing to clean the windshield. FWIW the front end of our coach is covered in 3M "invisible bra" - including the "attic over hang" - so these areas are less susceptible to paint damage and much easier to clean. __________________ Don R. '04 Haulmark 42', 2 slide, 10kw - Pictures '04 F350 CrewCab Longbed 4x4, 50g aux tank & gear vendors dbl over

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09-29-2011, 11:59 AM	#16
Bob86ZZ4 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 907	I never thought about the 3m stuff. Is that hard to put on? Can you buy it by the roll? Maybe I should cover that section with new film every spring and not worry so much about cleaning it? Hhhhmmm. __________________ '03 Freightliner FL112, 295" wheel base, with '03 United Specialties 26' living quarters, single screw, Cat C12 430 h/p 1650 torque, Eaton 10speed , 3.42 rear axle ratio

09-29-2011, 12:07 PM	#17
bushpilot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tomball Posts: 183	IMO the film should be professionally installed - its harder to apply then Window Tint (and ive applied plenty of that) ! 3M Invisible bra - is applied over curved surfaces (around headlights, curved bumper and hood, etc) my suggestion - youre better off having it professionally installed (let the professionals be the frustrated ones) __________________ Don R. '04 Haulmark 42', 2 slide, 10kw - Pictures '04 F350 CrewCab Longbed 4x4, 50g aux tank & gear vendors dbl over

10-24-2011, 02:39 PM	#18
bushpilot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tomball Posts: 183	Needed our ladder TWICE this weekend.... once to adjust the awning (it was windy) and the awning shifted a little on the roller. the 2nd time was when one of the roof vents was left open (one of the pins rattled loose and the vent cover came off)... w/out a ladder i would have been hosed....an awning that wouldnt roll up (completely) and an open VENT could have presented bigger issues ! __________________ Don R. '04 Haulmark 42', 2 slide, 10kw - Pictures '04 F350 CrewCab Longbed 4x4, 50g aux tank & gear vendors dbl over

10-24-2011, 03:12 PM	#19
Bob86ZZ4 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 907	Good deal. Hay, don't you have those Max Air covers over your vents? They allow you to leave the vents open when rolling down the road and in the rain. Very good. If you store your coach outside they are a must so you can leave your vents open. __________________ '03 Freightliner FL112, 295" wheel base, with '03 United Specialties 26' living quarters, single screw, Cat C12 430 h/p 1650 torque, Eaton 10speed , 3.42 rear axle ratio

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