Silverwhiskers
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I took my 2009 Hobby motorhome which sits on a Ford Transit chassis for its MOT the other week, which it passed with flying colours, but the examiner did say " if you are planning on keeping this van, you should think about getting it Waxoyled". Apparently it's not bad, but rust is beginning to show on some the seams. Yesterday, I enquired with a local mechanic who specializes in light commercial vehicles for the cost of an annual service, as soon as he knew that it was a Transit he said " I bet it looks lovely on top but will look far worse underneath" !
When I told him that I had been advised to get it Waxoyled he disagreed as in his opinion it would not reach all the cracks & crevices. He would recommend pressure washing the underside then spraying it with old engine oil (they have an outdoor ramp). If I were to go for this option, it would be finding somewhere to park it afterwards that doesn't mind have oil dripping on to the floor that may cause a problem.
My question is to you funsters who own a vehicle that is not in its first flush of youth, what do you do ?
Do you adopt the out of sight out of mind attitude, do something about it or plan on buying a newer model ?
When I told him that I had been advised to get it Waxoyled he disagreed as in his opinion it would not reach all the cracks & crevices. He would recommend pressure washing the underside then spraying it with old engine oil (they have an outdoor ramp). If I were to go for this option, it would be finding somewhere to park it afterwards that doesn't mind have oil dripping on to the floor that may cause a problem.
My question is to you funsters who own a vehicle that is not in its first flush of youth, what do you do ?
Do you adopt the out of sight out of mind attitude, do something about it or plan on buying a newer model ?