Dust on camper trailer canvas.

having been in this predicament when I lived in the Kimberley and Pilbara the only thing you can do is #1. Do not use detergent as it tends to remove the waterproofing. You can squirt the sh*t out of it and get as much off as you can then wipe but just accept the dust as a badge of experience. Having been out of the Kimberley now for 7 yrs my 4wd is nearly dust free - just the pindan colour underneath but really - who cares. rgds

Bros,

At the risk of sounding like a smart #*&*. . Mine doesn't get dust in it so I don't really know. Sealed hard top camper, you beauty.

Mine has had dust stickk to it when I got cought in a dust storm that carried a bit of rain but it wahed off with the next decent rain. Which on that trip was pretty regular.

I'd be guessing the hose in the front yard at home would move most of it.

Duncs.

I usually wash my cub supamatic down once a year with the carwash brush on the hose, the brush tends to remove most of the dirt.
Pay particular attention to the seams and any areas where the dirt can collect as it will eventually wick the moisture through in heavy rain.
Never use detergent on canvas as you will bugger it, removing the natural water resistance.
I've found that if you clean the dirt off it regains any lost water proofing.
We got caught out after a two week stay on fraser island years ago when it rained heavily at Brunswick Heads on the way home, the salt on the canvas caused it to leak like a sieve. Once it had been washed down and dried out it was waterproof again.

The best thing to do is to let it stand out in soaking rain. Do we have that anymore? Avoid detergent except for really bad stains, such as albatross droppings and then use only a very mild mix. Hosing will not have the same effect as constant and heavy rain unfortunately. Some canvas will simply hold the dust no matter what, so don't go overboard with cleaning.

If you are prepared for a bit of hard work you can use the colourfast White king bleach (mildly) and a soft scrubbung brush. Ensure you do one section a at a time and that you really flood the area to ensure all of the bleach is washed off. You will need to reapply waterproofing which in itself is an easy paint on job.

I did this to my cavalier and it looked almost new afterwards.

Hi Bros
Having owned several campers, I would stick with number one and wear it as a badge of honour.
Next trip just plan that you last night of your trip will be with a tropical downpour for washing the canvas.
All I do is brush of the dust, all the advise from the canvas people was to only use water on the canvas.
At least your camper has proof it has been used in the bush, it's a bit like those with 4WD that never have a scratch on them. Through fear of scratching then 4by or get the trailer dusty they stay of the blacktop
Ray
With dust in his canvas

Many thanks to all who replied. I have decided to just leave the external dust on and see if it gets any worse after the next trip.
Cheers,
Bros.

Indeed - detergent is bad news for sure - takes colour out as well as waterproofing - canvas lasts for ages, but only if is has a light brushing and a hose off (much water as you like).