What's the best Dustbuster

newell · June 2018

After six weeks out on a cross country trip, the old T@B is starting to need more than just the occasional brushing off of the floor and partial carpet area in front of our door and sink.
I've looked at a few Dustbusters out there and I have no idea what works the best. I did buy a small 12V shop vac back when I had my sail boat but that was junk and never worked very well. Does anyone out there have any recommendations for what works the best for a T@B. 12V, 120V, rechargeable ?

Tez23 · June 2018

We use the Ryobi battery powered vac. This way we only have one type of battery to mess with. We also have their battery operated fan we have used in the camper. The 6.0amh battery will run the fan on low for over 24 hours. That is tjree nights of sleeping! We also have various other Ryobi garden tools we use and of course a drill. Again, they all take the same rechargable battery which is aweaome.

rfuss928 · June 2018

I gave up on the 12v models. On long trips sometimes you need a serious clean-up!

We ended up with a little 120vac MetroVac. Serious suction and very compact. Easy to change cheap filters. Takes up about the same space as a 2 liter bottle.

Image: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71syDnOufKL._SL1500_.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078MPCYCP/ref=twister_B078N9NQ7L?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Marceline · June 2018

The cordless Dyson vacuums are awesome but not cheap. The version with a 12v plug for recharging is $239.
https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/handhelds.html

jkjenn · June 2018

12v Black. & Decker lithium battery. Charge lasts a long time. About $50-60

newell · June 2018

rfuss928, The metrovac looks like a good size for the T@B and is kind of what I had in mind. Does it have a bag or is it bagless?

rfuss928 · June 2018

newell

Easy to change cheap filters.

Metro Vacuum DVP26RP Disposable Bags 5-Pack

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-DVP26RP-Disposable-5-Pack/dp/B00007MEWJ/ref=pd_bxgy_79_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00007MEWJ&pd_rd_r=2Y4N61BGRW9HZNRFEH94&pd_rd_w=SeCxa&pd_rd_wg=DbQO5&psc=1&refRID=2Y4N61BGRW9HZNRFEH94

ChanW · June 2018

MetroVac is a great company! Their a long-time, US, family-owned company.
Good vacuums.

dsfdogs · June 2018

I use the Ryobi vacuum. I had already purchased the charging station/batteries for the tire inflater which travels with me. With two large Labs, the amount of dog hair is staggering, plus dirt depending on camp site. It sucks up hair and debris well off the floor and inside storage areas. I run it across the throw rugs in the trailer but it's hard to tell how much is sucked up. It's so much more powerful than my old Dustbuster.

newell · June 2018

dsfdogs: I like the idea of the tire inflater. That's rechargeable and works on both right?

dsfdogs · June 2018

@newell The tire inflater works with the rechargable Ryobi batteries, same as the vacuum and so many other items. They have two versions of inflater, I bought the smaller version.

Ratkity · June 2018

I love the Ryobi tire inflater. I have to say it's not meant to fill a completely flat tire. I guess most compressors aren't either. It took a couple of Ryobi batteries to get my 4 camper tires up to pressure (one battery had been lightly used prior). Just be patient when using it, just like all those other little portable compressors! The wireless feature is a MUST. One of the best tools I've specifically bought for the camper. Then I can use the same batteries in the drill that drops the stabilizers.

Tez23 · July 2018

We have the Ryobi vacuum, drill, tire inflator and fan. They all take the same battery. We love them!

jkjenn · July 2018

This was worth every penny: BLACK+DECKER BDH2000PL MAX Lithium Pivot Vacuum, 20-volt

In addition to doing a good job with dirt, it does a great job going to battle with insects.

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