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Old 08-22-2011, 07:03 PM   #1
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Best Vacuum for RV??

What is the best compact vacuum cleaner to keep in the Camper? Thanks, Chris
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Old 08-22-2011, 07:08 PM   #2
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We have had a Dirt Devil which was purchased at Ace Hardware and has stood up well. Has quite a long cord and 2 vacuum modes --- carpet (small beater brush) and another mode for flat, hard surfaces and general vacuuming. It is not built in. My wife lets me use it once in a while.
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Old 08-23-2011, 12:52 PM   #3
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We have the Hoover Nano which has worked well for us. It's lightweight (~12lbs) and the handle folds down for storage. It fits perfectly in our bathroom between the toilet and the wall which keeps it out of the way and it does a good job of picking up the dirt.
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Old 08-23-2011, 02:14 PM   #4
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i think that craftsmen makes a very small shop vac. like a half gallon or something like that. we use it where i work. not very large and works for wet and dry. i have been meaning to look for one.......
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Old 08-23-2011, 02:22 PM   #5
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We have had a Dirt Devil which was purchased at Ace Hardware and has stood up well. Has quite a long cord and 2 vacuum modes --- carpet (small beater brush) and another mode for flat, hard surfaces and general vacuuming. It is not built in. My wife lets me use it once in a while.
You must have the same model that I purchased. Has the same wife instructions. Lack of HP
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Old 08-23-2011, 04:31 PM   #6
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I just purchased the Eureka 71B for my home. I will be taking in my new TT. It is super powerful and has a roller bar which you can turn on or off. It is a hand held so it is not a "vacuum" but unless you have a lot of carpet in your unit it shouldnt be too bad to do small areas.

I have two long hair cats and it has been a best purchase. I ordered from Amazon for 36.00 free shipping. LOVE IT!
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Old 08-24-2011, 06:16 AM   #7
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HI THERE WE HAVE TWO LARGE LONG HAIR MALAMUTES. THEY SEEM TO SHED EVERY DAY WHITE HAIR JUST FLOATS EVERY PLACE.HAVE TIRE DIRT DEVIL'S SHARTS ALL WENT WELL FOR A SHORT TIME THEN JUST GAVE UP. WE BOUGHT A DYSON BALL SMALL ONE NOT A RECHARGABLE HAS A LONG CORD AND HAS NEVER STOPED UP AOR STOPPED SUCKING THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THE COST!! BUT IF IT LAST 30 YEARS I WILL RECOVER THE COST. HA HA! HAVE HAD THIS ONE FOR 2.5 YEARS AND IT WORKS GREAT WILL FIT IN A SMALL CLOSET.
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Old 09-16-2011, 03:18 PM   #8
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Smile Nothing sucks like a hoover!

Actually, we bought a Dirt Devil for the new fifth wheel. It works really great.
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Old 09-16-2011, 04:34 PM   #9
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if its kids your wanting to clean up after, a boarder collie works really well, but i guess you still need something to clean up after the collie
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Old 09-17-2011, 10:44 AM   #10
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cumminsdad08, Howdy;

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if its kids your wanting to clean up after, a boarder collie works really well, but i guess you still need something to clean up after the collie
Don't have the kids nor the "wife's instructions to contend with, DO have the Border Collie, Use a Hoover Nano, works fine. Do have a 1 gal. (US), shop-vac for the TV and suckin'-out the heat ducts. Yep, find quite a bit of Border Collie in there as well.

Keep mine at foot of bed next to wall.

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Old 09-17-2011, 03:11 PM   #11
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cumminsdad08, Howdy;

Keep mine at foot of bed next to wall.

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Your vacuum or your border collie?
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Old 09-17-2011, 07:08 PM   #12
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Your vacuum or your border collie?
Both ... one on each side ...... Border Collie HATES the vacuum!



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Old 09-29-2011, 08:50 PM   #13
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We keep a small Dyson in ours....Love our Dyson!
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Old 09-30-2011, 07:58 AM   #14
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Good morning all,

I second the Hoover Nano suggestion. It does a fine job on carpets and flat surfaces plus it has a hose and brush for cupboards and out of the way places.

As I remember it was <$50 at Target.

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Old 09-30-2011, 11:52 AM   #15
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We bought a Dirt Devil model UD40285 and love it. The handle folds down for compact storage and it has plenty of power to clean our RV. It has an electric brush that works great on carpeted and non-carpeted surfaces... We also got a great deal on it, when we bought it at the local Navy Exchange
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Old 10-03-2011, 08:09 AM   #16
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Just bought a Hoover Whirlwind upright. Best investment ever, even comes with a small beater bar attachment, which is so handy for the stairs and all the little nooks and crannies they like to carpet in the trailers. Amazed at how much sand was hiding in the carpet!
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Old 05-02-2013, 02:49 PM   #17
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vacuum advice from you vacuum pros?

I think we all have different needs in a vacuum, some of us want a higher quality and some of us just want a cheap vacuum that does the trick for a while. With that being said I'm kind of a novice in vacuum buying and I thought you guys could help me out with some advice or suggestions. I found this site last night http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-the-best-vacuum-cleaner and I'm considering the hoover windtunnel even tho it's kind of pricey i'm hoping it will last a while. I'm wondering if you guys have any experience with it or suggestions of other ways to go? Thanks a lot.
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Old 05-02-2013, 06:15 PM   #18
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I bought a Eureka. It says on the outside of the box "better than Dyson." It is a great vacuum. Better than the windtunnel. I have had them all. My daughter and mother-in=law have the Eureka too and agree it really does the job. It has bags so you do have to purchase those, but not too often and no dirty mess like the bagless.
We use a hand held shark in the trailer for day to day, but need the bigger one when we get home.
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Old 05-03-2013, 02:06 AM   #19
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We have two large Huskeys that are born to shead. Several years ago we purshased a Shark. It turned out to be the best vacume we have ever had so we bought another one for our 5th wheel and love it.
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Old 05-03-2013, 10:41 AM   #20
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We have the built in dirt devil central vac and we love it
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