New Wax for Ozzie

I’ve tried lots of different wax products over the years and the two years I’ve really liked the “waterless” type of waxes, since many of the parks we work don’t allow us to wash our rig while staying in the park. Recently, while staying in one park, Linda had picked up some motorhome magazines that were laying around in the laundry room and brought them back to the rig. There was an article where they tested and rated waxes and brushes for use on a rig. The product that got the highest reviews was “Wash Wax All” and the brush that comes with their kit. Here’s the description of the product, from the company’s web site:
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I bit the bullet an bought the kit, with the pole that extends and the bug buster attachment. I thought the waterless product I used to use was

easy to use. No pun intended but this stuff is really slick and the pole makes quick work of reaching to the top of the rig (ours is 12’) without a ladder. Won’t spot the windows if you get it on them…you actually use it to bust up the bug guts on the windshield and makes the water bead right off. With a push of a button the pole extends to the desired length. The head that screws on the pole has a “wet” side and a “dry” side so you spray some wax on the wet side of the head, put it on a small area…flip the pole to the “dry” side and wipe it off. So easy and fast. I did one whole side of the rig in about 20 minutes. The finish creates a non-static, slick finish that doesn’t attract dust and makes a high gloss look.
Whenever I had those dreaded black streaks on the rig, I’d use the black streak remover stuff you get at Wal-Mart. In this product line-up, you use the degreaser that comes in the kit. Put a little on the bug buster head and without any effort the streaks come right off, without any harsh chemicals that you have to worry about staying on your gel coat. Will be pitching out the other black streak remover.
Waxing the rig is like “therapy” for me…something I really enjoy. With this new product, it’s so quick and easy. I’ll have to wax the car, trike AND the rig to get enough therapy time in on the weekend. Here’s to happy waxing !

Sunday Drive….

Took a great drive today…left around 11 this morning and got home around 4. We drove to Jackson, an hour away and then went over the Teton Pass….When we met fellow Escapees Molly and Bob the other day, here in the park (thanks to an introduction from Bobbie), they told us about taking their motorhome over the Pass. Although we didn’t take our rig, it’s still a 10% grade (Jim, you’d be really proud of Linda !).


Gorgeous views from on top of the Tetons… Once we came over the Pass, we were in Idaho and continued on to Victor, took a turn onto Route 31 and continued towards Alpine. There is a great recreational area, called Palisades Reservoir that you drive along for many miles and extends all the way down to Alpine. What a great resource for boaters, jet skiers, etc.

This is at the base of the reservoir….

A gorgeous day on the water…

We found a place where we could stop and let Boomer go swimming. For some reason, unknown to us, there were a number of butterflies that were attracted to this area of the shoreline. Couldn’t see anything special about it. There was a lot of wood pieces washed up on shore and this mushy black stuff on the gravel.

Beautiful pattern on the butterflies…

Drove along this view for many miles…. Clouds so fluffy and white and snow capped mountains in the distance.

As I mentioned in a previous post, there has been flooding in the area. With the extensive snow pack and melting, the Snake River is huge and over its’ banks in many areas…..perfect conditions for the rafting companies. Saw several groups taking on the river today. Not a time for novice kayakers or boaters to be on the water….
It was great to drive around in Jackson and check it out. It’s a good sized town…population is over 8000. The campground, where we’ll be staying, is right in the middle of town so it will be very handy for selling and going out to eat or checking out all of the cute shops. Have about another week here in Thayne to get our work done. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Back to work tomorrow….