Washing with Dawn or Murphy's Oil

[JessJoe4168]

I have heard washing with either Dawn or Murphy's Oil is recommended.
1) What is the better choice or is there an alternative?
2) I have heard after washing, use wax (keeping away from the decals) or 303. Again what is the better choice?

[Silverbeard]

I’ve used Dawn with good results.

[Houndbb]

Folks here all seem to have their favorite products. We use dish soap (whatever is handy, Dawn, Ivory, etc) and put Maguire’s Ceramic Protectant on a clean, damp flat mop to finish. We use Krud Kutter or a Mr. Clean eraser on black marks/bugs. If you look in each model forum, under exterior, you’ll see many threads on washing and waxing products. I used the search function, but I must not be using the same words others did when the threads were started. I know they’re there, I’ve read them! I wouldn’t put Murphy’s Oil Soap on the roof. It might leave it dangerously slick for walking on, and it’ll probably attract more dirt, soot, pollen, etc.
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[BB&LAB]

The problem with Dawn which is a degreaser, is it strips any wax or sealant on the surface leaving no protection. So much so many detailers will use Dawn as a cheap wax/sealant remover prior to fully polishing and waxing. The manufacturers of the 4-RV's I have owned have all recommended a good quality car/RV/boat wash solution.

[JessJoe4168]

good point on the Murphy's being slick - I would work front to back and stay off roof till it dries.
Not sure if rain later on would make it slick later on if I had to access the roof to check something in an emergency

[Gronk1]

I use Dawn on the roof & hose the sides off immediately. Then use Maguires car wash for the rest of the trailer. 303 the decals then wax. Being old & lazy, takes me about 3 days for all of it, but being retired I have the time.

[GeoffnCheri]

I have heard washing with either Dawn or Murphy's Oil is recommended.
1) What is the better choice or is there an alternative?
2) I have heard after washing, use wax (keeping away from the decals) or 303. Again what is the better choice?

You will get a multitude of answers and most is personal preference. There are many differing choices andmost do a very good job.

For our roof I use spic and span with a stiff brush on a broom type handle. On the exterior I use Maguires car wash which does a good job on the infamous "black streaks" with a good soft car washing wand/pole. I have been happy with the results of both.

The down side is it takes me about 3.5 to 4 hours to do wash the entire unit (roof and exterior)

[Brother_Bluto]

For the roof, I use Simple Green or Murphy's Oil Soap (both are recommended by Alpha Systems). Simple Green seems to do a better job for me. For the side of the RV, I generally use StarBrite Boat Wash & Wax, but have also started using my foam cannon with Griots products. At the beginning & end of season, I will use Wash Wax All after a good wash.

[Jerryr]

I use any off the shelf car or boat wash soap.

For waxing I use Rejex. http://rejex.com/rejex-high-gloss-finish-that-protects/

[JessJoe4168]

Thanks

I thought I remembered that Murphy's was a recommendation.