Looking for somewhere to wash my airstream in the Phoenix area

[Shermy1987]

We've just came into Phoenix after 2 months in the desert. Am hoping to find somewhere I can wash my very dirty airstream. Online searching hasn't given me that much. Ideally I would like somewhere with a standard hose and not a pressure washer. If anybody has a private location, I'm absolutely more than happy to pay. If anybody knows of a public location we can go to, that would be great. Many thanks.

[KelloggKid]

Did you think to try the Airstream dealer in Mesa? I'll bet they would be able to do it. They wash Airstreams all the time.

[Wayne&Sam]

I've always been able to find a do-it-youself car wash with a tall or outside bay (although I've never been to that part of the country).

[PKI]

Try Weiss Guys self service. The bays look tall enough. Use the low pressure water flow settings. Worst case, you can fog the coach to reduce the water force. It's a 24 hour wash, so in off hours you could even do a three bucket wash and wipe it all down after a good rinse.

Travel Safe and with a smile. Pat

[Tim A.]

How you wish to wash your trailer is, of course, up to you. We have washed our Airstream with a pressure washer since it was new 16 years ago. There have been no negative effects that we have noticed.

We do finish up with microfiber towels and a bucket.

Tim

[Acheron2010]

A pet peeve of mine. I enjoy washing my trailer. Gives me the opportunity to clear my mind, inspect it as I go along, and generally enjoy being outdoors.
In California at the moment, the land of regulations and restrictions. There is a perpetual drought, and you are not allowed to wash your rig in any campground. However, you can hire "mobile" car wash service providers, who will come to your site with a pressure washer, generator, hose and a water tank, and waste water professionally for $150. Grrrr.

[SilverWind]

Just don't let them stand on the roof and spray. Believe it not I've seen that done....like they might do on a Class A fiberglass RV.

[Shermy1987]

Originally Posted by PKI

Try Weiss Guys self service. The bays look tall enough. Use the low pressure water flow settings. Worst case, you can fog the coach to reduce the water force. It's a 24 hour wash, so in off hours you could even do a three bucket wash and wipe it all down after a good rinse.

Travel Safe and with a smile. Pat

Thanks Pat. It looks like they have some that should be big enough.

[guskmg]

There is nothing wrong with pressure washers if you either use a lower pressure electric or keep the higher pressure a couple of feet away from the skin joints and rivets. I also have done mine since new with no damage or leaks. However as a precaution I tape the entry door with wide painters tape first. Then I spray on Walbernize and wipe it off with micro fiber towels that I clean in the washing machine and dryer.
guskmg

[NY24]

There's a Blue Beacon Truck Wash off I-10, exit #135 (next to Loves station, 623-936-2984). They do RVs as well as trucks. I've been satisfied the times I've run my Super-C RV through different Blue Beacons. BB rates are reasonable (~ $50 for my RV; your TV + Airstream might be more).

[whbrown]

I've always had good results using Blue Beacon. I have them wash both my trailer and TV.

[Hittenstiehl]

Shermy you can come use our driveway if you'd like. PM

[Shermy1987]

Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl

Shermy you can come use our driveway if you'd like. PM

Many thanks. It's generosity like this that makes me smile

[Shermy1987]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I now have plenty of options. And for the record.... I was graced with just enough brain cells to work out how to correctly use a pressure washer.

[greenflag]

I always use Blue Beacon when travelling. My AI and truck cost is around $60.00.
I sometimes Rainx it. If they offer you aluminum cleaner decline. It is too harsh in my opinion for the clearcoat.

[switz]

There was a Blue Beacon truck wash on the near West side of Phoenix around 44th street. That location is now an on-ramp under construction. So the one at Tolleson at exit 135 on I-10 on the far west side is the only one in the immediate area. There are Blue Beacons at Casa Grande at exit 200 on I-10 at Petro fuel and Eloy East at exit 208 on I-10 at Flying J.

The other Blue Beacon in Arizona is at Kingman at exit 53 on I-40.