RyanOBrian
Member
I'm wondering if it'd be okay to go though my local drive through car wash and not have to worry about my new ARB awning mounted to the roof rack?
Does anyone go through the car wash with your awning attached?
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herecomestony
Observer
No. I don't like getting it wet.
Yuman Desert Rat
Expedition Leader
IMHO, overland built vehicles are NOT for drive thru car washes... The DIY kind or at home with a hose and a bucket.... I wouldn't risk it. The carwash wont pay for any damages....
Bretthn
Explorer
Let me specify that I am talking touchless car wash. The intention of my overland vehicle is to be built the way that it suits my needs. Part of that is the capability to drive through a 5 minute car wash on occasions to free up time for me to get out and use it.
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RyanOBrian
Member
Yep, I just went through a non touchless... Was totally fine, awning stayed dry, and the cover is clean
DemonOfTheFall
Member
Sure, my IronMan awning has been through every type of car wash around for the past 3 years. Zero issues.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Yeah, I've gone through the wash with my awning on a few times. Never had a problem.
rayra
Expedition Leader
These things don't come with weather-resistant / protective slipcovers? One could be made out of silnylon pretty readily and inexpensively. All kinds of possible fastenings. make it pull on like a sock at the front end of the vehicle, have the back side be flaps that reach from mounting point to mounting point, ties, zippers, velcro, snaps on the bottom edge.
Yuman Desert Rat
Expedition Leader
Oh, touchless.... that's a whole different ball game....
