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03-11-2011, 10:47 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 31' Classic
Pulaski
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Battery operated handheld. Works great on trips and when we get home we use the household vac for extra deep cleanup.
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TAC AL-4
AIR 22763
07' Classic 31, 11' Dodge 3500 Cummins
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03-11-2011, 11:46 AM
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Rivet Master 
2005 30' Land Yacht 30 SL
Oakland County
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 506
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Originally Posted by exthemius
We have a Kenmore canister vac........
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Small canister vac similar to this one. We don't want to take up too much storage room. We rely heavily on the old broom and dustpan.
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2005 ASLYG 30 SO
2009 Wrangler Toad
Michigan
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03-11-2011, 06:01 PM
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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I use, and love, my Dyson Animal Hand Vac. Does a great job picking up pine needles & hound dog fur off our wood floors...and perfect for vacuuming our three round Ikea area rugs 
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03-11-2011, 06:02 PM
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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Originally Posted by Bauxter
Would you believe....
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Danger Will Robinson!
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03-13-2011, 07:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
Fleetwood
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 687
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We don't use our corded 12v handheld anymore, we simply sweep and swiff. Oh, and take the cushions outside occasionally and beat them.
regards, Jim http://dreamstreamr.com
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03-29-2011, 11:39 PM
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Stubborn but learning
1973 31' Excella 500
washougal
, Washington
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 110
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Buy a used kirby
without the powerdrive, remove the bag and the handle, install the hose and splice longer hose to this one, install exhaust hose to exhaust of kirby motor vent thru floor and out the side of belly pan. Since you are only picking up fine dust and lint it goes thru kirby motor no bag to clog and mess with of course only recommended for smooth floors since you would have no power head. Just an idea.
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07-03-2011, 06:08 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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We use a dirt-devil hand held. Keep it stored inside the linen closet in the bathroom area.
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07-03-2011, 06:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,012
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Sucks to be you
We just got a Shark VX63 2 in 1 stick vac. Battery operated and light weight it has the removable dust buster. Also has the beater bar brush and works great on low pile carpet and linoleum too! I have to admit that part of the reason we got it was our "shark theme" but it has a extendable/collapsible handle and stores just fine in the bathroom closet. We got it for a great price $24.99 on the 1-day deals site of eBay. Happy Trails, Ed
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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE
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08-05-2011, 10:53 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1987 34' Limited
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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This is a fantastic vacuum. It's very tiny, easy to use and has amazingly great power. It stores anywhere. I bought it based on the great reviews it had on Amazon and I couldn't be happier with it. Cleans carpet, linoleum, upholstery with ease. The small dirt holder is easy to remove and dump.
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08-05-2011, 04:34 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2008 27' International CCD FB
Bay Area
, California
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 159
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We have a Dyson handheld for "small jobs" and when we're off the grid, and also have a Shark "Vac then Steam", which is a nicely small stick vacuum that also steams. I love being able to get the floor clean and sterilized with the steamer. It does a fast and complete job.
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08-05-2011, 05:25 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,624
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Not much floor in a 19' Bambi ... a vacuum would be another thing we don't need. So we use a broom with a 3' handle and a dust pan ... and shake out the rugs. If it's particularly dusty we'll do a quick set-wipe. I scrub the floors between trips...so it's all fresh when we leave for the net one.
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AirForums #21900 . Membership Chair & PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI #3954
Travel Log: AZBambi...On the Road Again
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08-05-2011, 06:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,743
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We took a little Dyson hand vac. along on a few trips but seem never to use it so it just takes up space. A small broom and dustpan seems to do us just fine.
Brian.
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2005 Classic 30'
Hensley Arrow / Centramatics
2008 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD,4x4,Crew Cab, Diesel, Leer cap.
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08-08-2011, 07:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
Fleetwood
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 687
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We're with you guys -- we are full-timing in a 25 (vinyl seamless floor throughout) and don't need a vacuum for floors. Handy on some of the upholstery. We take all removable upholstery outside and beat the crud out of it. Otherwise we enjoy use of a dustpan and a nested folding broom. Have a swiffer mop but tend to get bucket of light suds and a sponge to do thorough or spot mopping.
Very best,
Jim and Debbie, The Dreamstreamrs
http://dreamstreamr.com
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08-08-2011, 08:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB International
Los Angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 731
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DreamStreamr
.... Otherwise we enjoy use of a dustpan and a nested folding broom.
Very best,
Jim and Debbie, The Dreamstreamrs
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Folding broom? Really want one of those!! Where can we find one.
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WBCCI #1215
Air #54601
Remember... No matter where you go, there you are...
2009 27FB International Ocean Breeze
2010 Toyota Tundra CrewMax, 5.7L V8, 4x4
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08-08-2011, 08:13 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,445
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Originally Posted by BIGED52
We just got a Shark VX63 2 in 1 stick vac. Battery operated and light weight it has the removable dust buster. Also has the beater bar brush and works great on low pile carpet and linoleum too! I have to admit that part of the reason we got it was our "shark theme" but it has a extendable/collapsible handle and stores just fine in the bathroom closet. We got it for a great price $24.99 on the 1-day deals site of eBay. Happy Trails, Ed
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Ditto on the Shark VX63. Perfect trailer size, rechargeable battery, lots of suction. Battery lasts about 15 minutes in beater mode, slightly longer in bare floor mode. No bags, but the dirt container and filter need to cleaned often...especially if you have pets. We had an Electrolux battery stick vac before this one and the Shark is much better...and cheaper. It breaks down for easy storage in the AS too.
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"THE OLDER I GET, THE BETTER I WAS"
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08-08-2011, 09:05 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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 What vacuum do you keep in your AS? ? |
I have tried to keep a vacuum in our trailer thinking that it would help preserve the interior, but every time I open the door it just equalizes with the outside air pressure. 
Ken
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08-08-2011, 09:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,116
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Now that my evil carpet is gone, I'm part of the Swiffer crowd. But since I have several Ryobi LI paks, I still keep Home Depot's Ryobi 18V One+ dry hand vac on board for big messes or when I'm just lazy. One powerful little sucker for the size. Not too bad on carpet either.
Also pack the One+ drill, the compressor (yes, it will fill the trailer tires and pressurize my water tank) and a couple of 18V One+ fans for the dog. Chargers in both truck and trailer so I've always got fresh battery paks around.
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08-09-2011, 06:15 AM
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one of those
2011 27 FB International
'03 F250 PSD
, Airstream summers, Catalac winters
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,091
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Quote:
Originally Posted by w7ts
I have tried to keep a vacuum in our trailer thinking that it would help preserve the interior, but every time I open the door it just equalizes with the outside air pressure.
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Wow, that sucks.
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08-09-2011, 07:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Laurel
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 222
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dyson DC35
 works great for 15 min then it needs charged
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08-09-2011, 08:06 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,047
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Quote:
Originally Posted by t7389sg
works great for 15 min then it needs charged |
Extra batteries are now available for these and the ones w/o the extension (DC31???)
Got my extra battery about 2 months ago.
Everything about Dyson is pricey, but I love these. Tons of suction.
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