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03-06-2011, 10:13 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2004 28' International CCD
Palm Beach County
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 88
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What vacuum do you keep in your AS?
April and I have been in our AS for just over a month now and are seeing the need for a vacuum that isn't so cumbersome that it needs to be stored outside in the storage shed. Dewalt make a sweet 1/2 gallon handheld that runs off their 18v battery packs (glad I didn't get rid of my yellow and black tools when we made the move to full time! )
DC515B 18V Cordless 1/2 Gallon Wet/Dry Portable Vac (Tool Only) | DEWALT Tools
Looks like it should stow away nicely and has a 2.5 foot hose for getting under the dinette and between the closets and bed... April likes it cause it seems like it will be good to reach tough spaces, I like it because I'm hoping I can get a few plumbing fittings and be able to suck any backup from the a/c drip line...
What make an model do you keep in your AS and are you satisfied with it? Where/How do you store it?
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03-06-2011, 10:23 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1957 30' Sovereign of the Road
1959 28' Ambassador
1949 24' Limited
Peru
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 745
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A broom, a wisk & a dustpan.................very light & they never break down
Colin
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03-06-2011, 10:25 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,618
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Colin H
A broom, a wisk & a dustpan.................very light & they never break down
Colin
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Same here...
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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03-06-2011, 10:49 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Between Here
, And There
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 379
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Central Vac
We spend about 8 months each year on the road. We installed the Dirt Devil central vac system and can't imagine anything else. Comes with a very compact hose that extends 30'. Will even reach out the door to vacuum the tow vehicle. Installed under the sink in an area that was not much use for storage. The tools take up very little space.
Dirt Devil® Central Cleaning for RVs
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03-06-2011, 11:03 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 34' Classic S/O
Parkdale
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 144
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We have used this Dyson DC24 for the last two years in our 34 Classic. We have been full timing for over a year and a half, and storing it hasn’t been a problem, as it will fit in a closet, but ours seems to rest in a cubby next to the dinette.
Steve
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03-06-2011, 11:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
1960 24' Tradewind
1961 16' Bambi
Oakland
, California
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 758
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We usually rely on our OXO hand broom and dust pan.
We also keep a handheld Dirt Devil Kone, designed by Karim Rashid, in the trailer for times when we're plugged in. It's wireless and it's illuminated charging base also serves as a great nightlight. It's no Rainbow, but it's sufficient at picking up stuff from hard to reach places.
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03-06-2011, 11:15 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 442
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The following photos are of my Kenmore model 20185 (C) that I've used since purchasing the ASCL in 2001. It fits under the couch on the street side between the battery box and the couch frame with the attachments stowed between the couch frame and the street side arm rest. Has plenty of power and has served me well.
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03-06-2011, 11:17 AM
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Retired.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FullTimin2HI
April and I have been in our AS for just over a month now and are seeing the need for a vacuum that isn't so cumbersome that it needs to be stored outside in the storage shed. Dewalt make a sweet 1/2 gallon handheld that runs off their 18v battery packs (glad I didn't get rid of my yellow and black tools when we made the move to full time! )
DC515B 18V Cordless 1/2 Gallon Wet/Dry Portable Vac (Tool Only) | DEWALT Tools
Looks like it should stow away nicely and has a 2.5 foot hose for getting under the dinette and between the closets and bed... April likes it cause it seems like it will be good to reach tough spaces, I like it because I'm hoping I can get a few plumbing fittings and be able to suck any backup from the a/c drip line...
What make an model do you keep in your AS and are you satisfied with it? Where/How do you store it?
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I got this one free when I got a cordless drill set:
Makita CL100DZ 10.8V Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (Tool Only) CL100DZ
It weighs about 2 pounds or so, and is very compact.
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03-06-2011, 11:20 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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We also use the little DeWalt shop vac in Lucy. It works very well, especially with the extender rod and brush end. We use other DeWalt 18 volt tools with the trailer, making the batteries multi-purpose.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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03-06-2011, 11:24 AM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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The best thing is that it's automatic!
Our son gave us a Roomba several years ago, and at home, we could never figure out what to do with it.
But when we got the trailer.... It does a surprising job for such a small, self-propelled device, and is very easy to use and maintain.
Also, there are lots of spare parts available for it, although we've never needed any.
From iRobot. There are many models, some of them pricey. Heck, they even have a waterproof one now, for the shop!
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03-06-2011, 03:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 31' Sovereign
Des Moines
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 49
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Half gallon shop vac, stores in street side rear most locker cabinet.
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03-06-2011, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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We use a rechargeable handheld dust-buster type with a rotating bush. It does a decent job- even getting the dog hair out of the rugs. Gets 2 or 3 uses to a charge.
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03-06-2011, 05:40 PM
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Retired.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aage
Heck, they even have a waterproof one now,
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Always useful for cleaning the floors in our leaky Airstreams...
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03-06-2011, 05:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Dirt devil ultra. Very small, but you must get on your hands and knees. Stores under the couch arm. Does a great job. I also have the attachment kit.
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03-06-2011, 06:59 PM
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Halimer
2006 25' Classic
New Hyde Park
, New York
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 244
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03-06-2011, 07:27 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1980 22' Caravelle
Bay Area
, California
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 15
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I recently bought an Electrolux EL1014A ErgoRapido Bagless Cordless Handheld/Stick Vacuum Cleaner from Target ($100). I wanted a cordless, lightweight vacuum stick for light vacuuming between cleaning (pet hair, etc.) and found this one. I like it alot so far. It is a a 2-in-1. You can use it has a vacuum or pull off the dust buster attachment. It's been great so far. It uses a regular plug though. However, the vacuum stick has 2 power options to save the battery. Looks like Amazon has it too. I haven't used it in the trailer yet, but the other day, as I was using it around the house, I thought it might be handy in the trailer.
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03-06-2011, 07:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ritagirl
I recently bought an Electrolux EL1014A ErgoRapido Bagless Cordless Handheld/Stick Vacuum Cleaner from Target ($100). I wanted a cordless, lightweight vacuum stick for light vacuuming between cleaning (pet hair, etc.) and found this one. I like it alot so far. It is a a 2-in-1. You can use it has a vacuum or pull off the dust buster attachment. It's been great so far. It uses a regular plug though. However, the vacuum stick has 2 power options to save the battery. Looks like Amazon has it too. I haven't used it in the trailer yet, but the other day, as I was using it around the house, I thought it might be handy in the trailer.
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I used one of these while I was living in my trailer. For a 25 foot Tradewind, it was just right. It stayed stored upright in its charging stand by the end of the galley counter.
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North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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03-06-2011, 08:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 30' Flying Cloud
2008 23' International
Keremeos
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 845
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ErgoRapido
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ritagirl
I recently bought an Electrolux EL1014A ErgoRapido Bagless Cordless Handheld/Stick Vacuum Cleaner from Target ($100). I wanted a cordless, lightweight vacuum stick for light vacuuming between cleaning (pet hair, etc.) and found this one. I like it alot so far. It is a a 2-in-1. You can use it has a vacuum or pull off the dust buster attachment. It's been great so far. It uses a regular plug though. However, the vacuum stick has 2 power options to save the battery. Looks like Amazon has it too. I haven't used it in the trailer yet, but the other day, as I was using it around the house, I thought it might be handy in the trailer.
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We use one of these as well. Friends of ours told us about it. They use it in their house too. Eventually, their first one died, but they kept the charging base and bought a new one. Now they have a charging base in their home and in their Airstream. It's a great little unit. We got ours at Costco.
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2017 30' FC | 2002 Chinook Destiny | 2008 23' Int. CCD (written off: hail!)
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