Date:         Tue, 8 Jun 2004 11:40:05 -0500
Reply-To:     "Chris S." <MrPolak@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         "Chris S." <MrPolak@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: extended trip hygene
Comments: To: Daniel Brideau <dan@HOBBYETC.COM>
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> Hello all,
>
> I'm going to drive around the USA near the end of summer.
>
> I'm fairly confident I'll keep the van running for the whole time, but I'm
> concerned with keeping things clean.
>
> Not only myself, but the Westy.
>
> What tricks have you learned?

I keep a short hand broom made of natural fibers, some heavy-duty paper
towels and a box of armol-all wipes in the Westy.  The stiff bristles of
the broom get into the nooks and crannies and brush the carpet clean, the
towels can be used along with water and soap (I only take soft soap
camping) to clean interior, and the Armoll-All wipes do magic on dusty
dashboards.

For me, I take a 5-gallon water container, some antibacterial wipes and
washcloths.  This enables me to shower at night in remote places, and in
the cool night air the water that has warmed all day does not feel bad at
all.  It also comes in handy for impromptu parkin lot cooldowns.  The
antibacterial wipes are for in-between clean-ups and double up as a handy
dishwashing rag, but not simultenously, of course.

I also bought several sets of performance apparel made from moisture
wicking materials (Coolmax is one) which are very breathable, feel very
cool, don't hold moisture, dry very quickly, and more importantly, don't
stink up like cotton does.  I have shorts, shirts, socks and underwear
made form this stuff.  I generally wash one set in the evening to be ready
for a change the next night.


Chris S.
'85 Wolfsburg Westy "Camel"
http://www.knology.net/~vw/dadada.jpg