Cleaning a Pop-up Camper

RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post By Gary (Guest Post) (10/15/2008) I found a pop-up at Colerain RV for $750. It smelled like mold. It was 33 yrs old. I'd rather get a used one but not that old. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post By Rose (Guest Post) (05/22/2008) Scrubbing bubbles for mildew. I had bought all cleaners even from the rv stores simply green, spray nine, etc. The only thing that worked is scrubbing bubbles for mildew and a brush! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post By Tim (Guest Post) (05/15/2008) Try diluted Hydrogen peroxide it does wonders for all kinds of surfaces. Glass, mirrors, disenfecting bathrooms, floors, and cleaning carpets/fabrics. It removes mold and mildew. If it is a strong mix It can leave a white film so rinse. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post By Pat Rose (Guest Post) (04/06/2008) Liquid Tide works wonders for getting that black stain off the outside of all campers! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post By Shawn Masters-Corbin (Guest Post) (07/18/2007) We just bought a used 1986 Jayco Pop-up off of eBay and when it was delivered, we were in for a shock when we opened it up! The canvas is in desparate need of cleaning as it does show some mold & mildew soiling/possible staining....any ideas as to how to get rid of that mess? I've got an asthmatic son, so this is a big deal and has to be done right Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post by z281967cam (1) | (06/10/2007) Contact There is a new product on the market called TRAILER BRIGHT It can be used to clean fabric, vinyl and the exterior of any type of RV it will not harm the decals or painted surfaces. Their website is www.trailerbright.com. It requires almost no scrubbing just spray it on and watch the dirt and mildew fall off WOW. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post By Chrissy (Guest Post) (05/29/2007) Thank You all very much for all the great feedback! I'm planning on spending this weekend cleaning it out and I plan to use a few of your tips! Once again, Thanks!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post By Brenda (Guest Post) (05/26/2007) I've had RV's for many years & the older ones can definately have a distinct odor! I used to use fabreze but due to asthma I make my own & it's much cheaper! I spray all fabric's, carpet, ceilings, walls. This is my mix, (it's also my household cleaner)... fill a squirt bottle 1/2 full of white vinegar, good squirt of dawn antibacterial dish washing soap- essential oil, i put enough drops in until it gets rid of the vinegar smell, I prefer cucumber melon, it is a clean fresh scent.... It might take several applications, but I do it until all odors are gone. Also open all windows & have the pop-up fully opened. I've used simple soap & water to clean the canvas w/vinegar, paying close attention to the edges & corners, which I use old toothbrushes for. Also after you spray all of the seats it really helps if you are able to leave them outside to dry in the sun for a couple of weeks. I usually replace all of te curtains if they are not in perfect condition, because condensation on the windows can really make for messy smelly curtains! If you have blinds I remove & clean in a hot shower with my cleaner & hang to dry on a clothes line. Or if there is mold on them you can easily clean with a simple bleach solution, but NEVER MIX BLEACH & VINEGAR-this creates a very nasty gas that is not good to breath! I also found the RV black spot remover to be expensive, especially when you're trying to clean-up an older RV, you can go through several bottles!LOL! I just used a simple hand degreaser & used it directly on the black greasy spots & wash afterwards. Believe me when I say, wear old clothes & be prepared to get sloppy dirty wet!!LOL!! Hubby would always get a good laugh at me with my toothbrushes detailing the camper because I always ended up soaked!! Costco has a good carnauba carwash I like. If you store your camper properly you shouldn't have to do this very often!....... Store it w/pop-up open if you have a covered area to store it. Never keep it closed when wet, even if it is slightly damp. Close all curtains/blinds so that fabrics don't get sun fade, make sure they don't touch the glass. Clean the gunk out of the window at the bottom where the holes are to drain the condensation, if the water drains out then it will deter the mold issues. Open all of the cupboeards & refrigerator. Lift up cushions so that air can circulate. I like to sprinkle baking soda on the carpet & I just vacuum it up when we start to use the rv again. I have noticed that in older RV's that the wood sometimes is not sealed & this is just a big invitation for odors & mold. Something I now do during winter/damp weather is a dehumidifier, I really wish we had done this years ago since it would have saved me hours of cleaning! I hope this helps you & I that you have many enjoyable camping trips! Brenda Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post By Brenda. (Guest Post) (05/25/2007) I work at an RV dealership and service center and cleaning them is one of my jobs. Its actually pretty easy. For the outside canvas parts I usually just get a pail of water with a little cleaner in it (pine sol, mean green, etc...) and a rag and just kinda scrub over it. You don`t want to spray it with water and cleaner if you can help it because it may hurt the water resistant chemicals on it. For the stubborn dark water marks, I just scrub it with a magic eraser. Its not really great on the eraser but it really does a great job on the hard to get off parts. If you have mildew on the inside of the canvas you can spray some bleach water solution on it but make sure you wipe over it a couple of times with a wet rag. You don`t want to leave it just sitting on it too long because it may damage it if just left there. On the outside we usually use a cleaner made for RV`s that takes the black streaks out and you can pick that up at most any dealerships or you may be able to pick up some at an auto supply store like auto zone or advance auto. Hope this helps Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post by Lynn Beth (463) | (05/25/2007) Contact I recently bought a little camper too. To make some of the repairs I had to go to an RV dealer/store and I got a catalog with all kinds of stuff you can use for campers, including cleaning supplies specifically for the types of clean up campers often need. Just looking through the catalog gave me lots of other ideas to improve it's condition. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post by Katie A. (200) | (05/25/2007) Blog! | Contact I've found this site to be very, very informative: http://www.popupexplorer.com/ Report Spam or Abuse RE: Cleaning a Pop-up Camper Post by Cindy S. (124) | (05/25/2007) Profile | Contact If you search Pop up campers on Google you will get a ton of information and should be able to find a check list of things to check and clean. I remember seeing it once but I dont have the web site. good luck! Report Spam or Abuse