good vacuum for a camper/Rv
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portable
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Hey Greg,</span>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">I lived in an RV off and on for 8 years (a 35-foot motorhome). </span>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">During that time, I had 1) an upright Hoover, with a small Kenmore canister as a second vacuum. It is important to have a vacuum with attachments, since the bulk of chores will require the attachments. I had an unusual amount of wardrobe room in the bedroom area, so storing the vacuums was OK. 2) I later traded the upright and canister for just one Kenmore canister with a power nozzle, whch saved storage space.</span>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">I saw MANY new RV's that had both a Dirt Devil system like the one you pictured, and a Black and Decker (?) version also. Mostly you saw them installed in large 5th wheels, where there was sufficient height in the "basement" for the control unit. Be aware that the hose is LONG, so it will require lots of storage space in a closet; better to hang it, if there is room inside a closet door to do that. </span>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">If the RV will be used for just part-time travel and will not be a full-time home, consider getting a small canister. If there are no rugs in the RV except throw rugs, you won't need much of a rug nozzle. If it is fully carpeted, a powered rug nozzle will be a BIG help.</span>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Good luck,</span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">John </span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">I lived in an RV off and on for 8 years (a 35-foot motorhome). </span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">During that time, I had 1) an upright Hoover, with a small Kenmore canister as a second vacuum. It is important to have a vacuum with attachments, since the bulk of chores will require the attachments. I had an unusual amount of wardrobe room in the bedroom area, so storing the vacuums was OK. 2) I later traded the upright and canister for just one Kenmore canister with a power nozzle, whch saved storage space.</span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">I saw MANY new RV's that had both a Dirt Devil system like the one you pictured, and a Black and Decker (?) version also. Mostly you saw them installed in large 5th wheels, where there was sufficient height in the "basement" for the control unit. Be aware that the hose is LONG, so it will require lots of storage space in a closet; better to hang it, if there is room inside a closet door to do that. </span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">If the RV will be used for just part-time travel and will not be a full-time home, consider getting a small canister. If there are no rugs in the RV except throw rugs, you won't need much of a rug nozzle. If it is fully carpeted, a powered rug nozzle will be a BIG help.</span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Good luck,</span>
<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">John </span>
vacman117
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In our camper we always used an old Hoover Elite 200. My mom loved it because it's small, very lightweight, and easy to use. We also had a little shop vac to use since the Hoover didn't have any tools. They were a pretty good combination!
(I just screen shotted a picture of the 200 from this site)
Chase
(I just screen shotted a picture of the 200 from this site)
Chase
A friend of mine
uses a Dirt Devil Broom Vac. Has attachments for it too. It seems to do a good job.
uses a Dirt Devil Broom Vac. Has attachments for it too. It seems to do a good job.
i used to use a dirt devil broom vac with attachments but i did not think it cleaned well enough. what i use now is a hoover runabout wich is basically the same as the elite 200 but has attachments and i also have a kenmore whispertone canister wich i use for things that could break the hoovers fan.
dustin
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Well, we have a Dirt Devil Broom vac, and we use that when we are away from home, and then when we get home, I use a full size upright to deep clean, and a canister for edges/above floor cleaning.
rugsucker
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RV vac
All good information above.The first built-in I saw was 1973 GMC motohome.(A true classic as are Airstreams.)Anyone know of earlier built-ins?I like the idea of the built-in if space allows,minimum but quality atts(as 3 Elux atts doing work of 5),storing enough but not to much hose and if pull behind finding way to vacuum tow vehicle pulled alongside.-But whatever you choose it is a Travel trailer so go vacuum beach sand,desert dust and more!
All good information above.The first built-in I saw was 1973 GMC motohome.(A true classic as are Airstreams.)Anyone know of earlier built-ins?I like the idea of the built-in if space allows,minimum but quality atts(as 3 Elux atts doing work of 5),storing enough but not to much hose and if pull behind finding way to vacuum tow vehicle pulled alongside.-But whatever you choose it is a Travel trailer so go vacuum beach sand,desert dust and more!
sebo_fan
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TBH I think any micro sized canister is fit enough for RV's but the U.S have much larger ones than the UK. My aunt has a 4 berth caravan - pretty massive and towed by a Range Rover. She tried quite a few vacuums over the years including the Miele QuickStep/Alternative stick vac that I inherited. She tried the Miele S2 a couple of years ago but didn't like the quality or short cord - eventually took my recommendation and bought a Sebo K1 Airbelt base model - it has a shorter hose (1.8 compared to 2.1 metres) that seems to give her enough stretch around the 'van without the excess hose getting in the way. That and the fact that you get 7 bags in a box for Miele's equivalent priced 4 bags in a box and at the time, the Sebo was far cheaper to buy at that time.
vacuumfreak
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My recommendation would be an older TriStar or a Compact, something like a Tristar CXL or DXL. Great machines, built to last, have attachments and a power nozzle for all your cleaning tasks, and don't have a super long hose, but it's definitely long enough. Bags are also cheap for these machines, and you can fill them pretty full. I think concentrating on one vac that can do all the cleaning and store in a tight space is most important. You're not going to want to lug around a long hose for a central vac in the trailer, based on the fact that its small, and let alone find a place to put the long hose and attachments so that they're out of the way. I love central vacs in houses, but they're just not convenient for your need, and that's why I think a canister like a TriStar or compact is your best bet. Especially for their good quality. I wouldn't recommend a newer TriStar like the EXL and MG series though, the quality has changed dramatically in their newer machines, and they definitely don't last as long as their older models.
Just my 2 cents,
Daniel
Just my 2 cents,
Daniel
dustin
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We had an older motor home (1976 I think?) a few years back, and it had a vacuum system built in. It was a dirty air vacuum motor, and exhausted the dirt outside through the floor. The hose was about 15 feet, with an Electrolux style connection to the vacuum, which was mounted behind a panel under the couch, and had a magnetic cap to fit over the connection when not being used. There was no name or brand on any of it, except that it had an Emerson motor, which ran on 12 volts, and was very noisy and had extremely weak suction. I could not imagine trying to actually clean with it, I only used it a few times and that was only to vacuum the dog haha. It actually worked ok for that, but was useless on the carpet. No power nozzle or even a connection for one. I don't know why it was ever installed, it was completely useless.
