RV Exterior Care & Maintenance

The exterior finish of your RV is continually being assaulted by sun, rain, insects, and road debris. Oxidation is a natural process that attacks your paint or gelcoat finish, leaving behind a dull-looking, chalky surface. This chalking is actually the finish itself in the process of self-destruction through constant exposure to UV rays and environmental elements.

Washing & Waxing

Always wash the exterior with specially designed car or RV washing products. Household detergents and dish cleaners can actually harm the surface due to their high alkaline or acidic nature, stripping off protective waxes. Apply a quality automotive or marine wax periodically, or use a cleaner-and-wax combination product during routine washing to provide ongoing protection.

Protecting Against Gravel & Debris

A good set of heavy-duty mud flaps on your tow vehicle or motorhome will eliminate a substantial amount of the damage caused by road grit being flung back onto the trailer. A bumper-mounted brush-style splash guard is also very effective when used in combination with mud flaps.

If you regularly travel on gravel or unpaved roads, consider installing a rubberized stone guard material or diamond plate on the lower front portion of your trailer. It only takes a few miles of loose gravel to dent aluminum panels or permanently mar a fiberglass topcoat.