Floor cleaning during camping
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Topic: Floor cleaning during camping
Posted By: rawest50
Subject: Floor cleaning during camping
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2018 at 8:32pm
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We have a rug at the step an one just inside the door and we still get a lot of dirt, grass, sand, etc. we sweep a bunch. My question is this. Is there a vacuum cleaner out there that is small and will do the job? Not a dust buster. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2018 at 9:12pm
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I got one of those Shark Rechargeable Floor Sweepers like http://www.walmart.com/ip/Shark-Recharchable-Floor-and-Carpet-Sweeper/24069684 - this one on Walmart.com . It is compact and does a credible job of sweeping up the dirt, grass, sand, etc. that gets in our 179.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: disputin
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 12:31pm
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We purchased a 1 https://www.amazon.com/Shop-Vac-2021000-Micro-Wet-Dry/dp/B004UQVQ0I/ - -gallon Shop-Vac from our local Fred Meyers (it was on sale for 19.99) and it has a lot of suction and fits neatly in the storage ottoman of our 179. Sean ------------- Sean & Christine Whitney 2002 F150 2016 179HRE 
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 12:50pm
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They should come from the factory with central vacuum!
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 3:26pm
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My Pod did, it's me. I have a broom and dust pan, no power, no recharging, works fine may last a long time. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 3:28pm
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My DW is the Queen of Clean. I don't know how she does it (other than some serious "take your shoes off!!" prodding) but our Pod seems to stay spotless. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 3:33pm
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Big +1 - my SO loves to clean, I have to get out of the way:) ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 4:53pm
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Our biggest problem are the really small gravel driveways. The grit and sand stick to bare feet, shoe& sandels. We have mats at the stepsandone inside at the door. Remove shoesis s paining the butt. Just seeing if anybody had the miracle solution. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 4:59pm
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:) My wife is Asian - shoes are not allowed in the house, we have a shoe mat outside, I got used to it. Several times a year I do use my portable DeWalt vacuum (battery/electric)to vacuum pod, broom works good on floor but not upholstery and ledges. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Ghosthawk
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2018 at 8:06am
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I think part of the answer is some sort of mat or pad outside in front of the steps. About R-dome size should do it. That will remove a lot of what would get tracked in normally. We do have a 1 gallon stanley shop vac, plus brush and pan. I suspect a swiffer would work about as well.
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Posted By: Tracydr
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2018 at 5:22am
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I use a camper mat,the one made to go under awnings. I have one about the length of the pod,plus I put a cute little floor mat right outside the door,it to wipe feet again. If it’s really sandy or muddy I have plastic tub to put shoes in which I can cover to prevent rain soaking them if needed. I also go to dog shows with my rpod and the dogs go in and out when weather is nice. I set up a little yard the size of the awning mat made from portable dog “ex-pens”. The dogs track in a lot of sand and much so I do a double layer of yard mats and then I also lay down a bunch of thin,brightly cover Turkish towels on the floor of the camper. These suck up mud and dirt,especially on rainy days. I can shake them out frequently and they wash up like new in the laundry. I take small hand broom/dust pan and a dust buster. I do like the idea of a small shop vac. I have one I think I’ll stick in the pod-garage for our next trip Labor Day weekend.
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Posted By: Mirado
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2018 at 7:20am
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We bought a Black & Decker handheld vacuum. I've never been happy with any of the battery powered units (too 'weak') but this one has a lithium battery and lots of suction. Its great for getting into corners, etc. ------------- Miriam and Doug 2015 Rpod 181G Silverado 1500 |
Posted By: Ghosthawk
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2018 at 8:08am
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We bought a small Black and Decker shop vac. It is a touch bigger than I like. But I suspect it will come in handy. We have a larger bamboo mat to put down in the R-dome/awning area. Plus a small dust pan and brush. Beyond that we will see. I am thinking a small swiffer with the damp pads might be handy.
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