Blog
Vehicle Wash Systems for Truck Stops & Fleet Operations
Standard car wash equipment wasn’t built for your vehicles. The Truck Wash Is. ________________________________________ If you operate a truck stop, a commercial fleet, or a municipal vehicle operation, you’ve probably run into this problem: the car wash equipment that works well for passenger vehicles simply doesn’t cut it when the vehicle is 13 feet tall, […]
Automated RV Washing for RV Parks | D&S Car Wash Supply
The RV travel community operates differently from other lodging markets. It’s social, word-of-mouth-driven, and intensely loyal to the properties and brands that solve real problems for travelers. Understanding that dynamic is key to understanding why wash capabilities have an outsized effect on repeat visitation and guest satisfaction. The Friction of Finding a Wash For full-time […]
The Buyer’s Guide to Large Vehicle RV Wash Systems
If you’re evaluating a large vehicle wash system for an RV park, campground, dealership, or multi-service location, you’re making a significant capital investment that will define the guest and customer experience at your facility for years. Getting the selection right matters. Here’s what to evaluate before you commit. Vehicle Coverage Range The first question: what […]
On-Site Wash Systems for RV Dealers | D&S Car Wash Supply
For an RV dealership, a clean unit on the lot isn’t optional — it’s table stakes. Customers making a $100,000+ purchase decision aren’t going to overlook a dirty exterior. They’re forming impressions about quality, care, and value from the moment they see the vehicle. The question isn’t whether to keep your inventory clean. It’s how […]
RV Wash Systems for Parks: | D&S
Ask any RV park operator what their guests most commonly ask about, and the answer almost always includes some version of: “Is there anywhere nearby I can wash my rig?” That question is both a signal and an opportunity. RV travelers are actively looking for wash services — and when a property can answer “yes, […]
Why Your Car Wash Can’t Handle RVs | D&S Car Wash Supply
ou’ve just finished a 1,200-mile road trip in your Class A motorhome. The rig is covered in road grime, bug splatter, diesel soot, and a generous layer of highway residue from three different states. You pull into the nearest car wash, and — surprise — you don’t fit. This is one of the most frustrating […]
ashing RVs and Large Vehicles: An Operator’s Guide
The RV and large vehicle segment is growing — and most wash operators aren’t equipped to serve it. Here’s what it actually takes. ________________________________________ The recreational vehicle market has seen sustained growth over the past several years. Millions of RVs are on the road in North America, and that number continues to climb. Add commercial […]
Smart Summer Upgrades for Your Car Wash | D&S Car Wash Supply
Originally posted on the WashCard Systems blog. Why summer is the smartest time to upgrade your wash. Prep for Profitability Summer car wash upgrades turn your slowest season into preparation for your most profitable months. With fewer cars in line, you can shut down bays for maintenance, install new equipment, and train staff without sacrificing as […]
Automated Truck Wash ROI: IQ MAX Fleet Cost Guide | D&S
IQ MAX Automated Truck Wash: Calculate Fleet Washing ROI For a fleet, the cost of washing a truck goes beyond soap and water. Labor, trips to an off-site wash, vehicle downtime, utilities and maintenance all affect the total. An in-house automated truck wash can improve that equation, but the result depends on your vehicle mix […]