What's the best Dustbuster

newell
newell Member Posts: 182
in Camping & Travel
     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 ?

                                             
    Earl & Sue | Central NY |
2017 T@B 320S | TV: Chevy Silverado

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  • Tez23
    Tez23 Member Posts: 9
    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
    rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
    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.





  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,757
    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
    San Francisco Bay Area
    2013 CS-S us@gi
    2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    12v Black. & Decker lithium battery. Charge lasts a long time. About $50-60 

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • newell
    newell Member Posts: 182
    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?

                                                 
        Earl & Sue | Central NY |
    2017 T@B 320S | TV: Chevy Silverado
  • rfuss928
    rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
    Easy to change cheap filters.

    Metro Vacuum DVP26RP Disposable Bags 5-Pack





  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    MetroVac is a great company! Their a long-time, US, family-owned company.
    Good vacuums.
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • dsfdogs
    dsfdogs Member Posts: 640
    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.
    Debbie in Oregon
    Sold 2023 Tab 400
    Sold 2018 T@B 320S

  • newell
    newell Member Posts: 182
    dsfdogs: I like the idea of the tire inflater.  That's rechargeable and works on both right?

                                                 
        Earl & Sue | Central NY |
    2017 T@B 320S | TV: Chevy Silverado
  • dsfdogs
    dsfdogs Member Posts: 640
    @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. 
    Debbie in Oregon
    Sold 2023 Tab 400
    Sold 2018 T@B 320S

  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    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.
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Tez23
    Tez23 Member Posts: 9
    We have the Ryobi vacuum, drill, tire inflator and fan. They all take the same battery.  We love them!
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,422
    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. 

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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