Comments on: Extend the Life of your RV’s Exterior http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Lu Porter http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/comment-page-1/#comment-91231 Lu Porter Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:39:20 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3802#comment-91231 How can you refresh decals on the side of a motorhome that are faded and cracked. We wash the home after each trip and wax it 3 or 4 times a year. How can you refresh decals on the side of a motorhome that are faded and cracked. We wash the home after each trip and wax it 3 or 4 times a year.

]]> By: John Jennings http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/comment-page-1/#comment-86684 John Jennings Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:43:04 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3802#comment-86684 I've had water damage in the past and it's the absolute worst. Can trash an entire RV or camper. Definately want to watch out for any sign of water stains. I’ve had water damage in the past and it’s the absolute worst. Can trash an entire RV or camper. Definately want to watch out for any sign of water stains.

]]> By: Walter Smallwood http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/comment-page-1/#comment-82076 Walter Smallwood Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:15:48 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3802#comment-82076 My travel trailer is stored at home facing the West and the front of the previous trailer I had, developed a lot of decal damage from the UV sun rays over a period of about 2 years. This damage only occurred on the area facing the afternoon sun. Any suggestions on a way to minimize the damage on the new RV, just purchased and stored in same location. I don't think I am interested in a cover because I have read so much negative feed back about them. My travel trailer is stored at home facing the West and the front of the previous trailer I had, developed a lot of decal damage from the UV sun rays over a period of about 2 years. This damage only occurred on the area facing the afternoon sun. Any suggestions on a way to minimize the damage on the new RV, just purchased and stored in same location. I don’t think I am interested in a cover because I have read so much negative feed back about them.

]]> By: Tom C http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/comment-page-1/#comment-79492 Tom C Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:56:22 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3802#comment-79492 I have a problem with water stains on the exterior paint below the water heater door. I had a leak from the water heater and in just 1 week, the hard water caused white scale to form where the water dripped. I just using car wash detergent and a soft scrubby but it would not come off and it looks like crap. I am claening it up to get it ready for sale. Any suggestions? I have a problem with water stains on the exterior paint below the water heater door. I had a leak from the water heater and in just 1 week, the hard water caused white scale to form where the water dripped. I just using car wash detergent and a soft scrubby but it would not come off and it looks like crap. I am claening it up to get it ready for sale. Any suggestions?

]]> By: RV_tom http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/comment-page-1/#comment-79073 RV_tom Sun, 24 May 2009 19:50:25 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3802#comment-79073 Many of the larger body repair shops will do roof inspection and repair. One thing to watch out for is the "Reseal Special" where silicone caulk is simply put on the edges of all insert moldings. This does little to seal your Coach or trailer and can actually trap moisture making matters worse than before. If a leak is found or just suspected,removing the moldings and reapplying them with putty tape is the proper way to reseal your RV. As for waxing,any good spray wax such as Turtle Wax Express Shine should have no ill effects on the decals. Paste wax will tend to build up at the edge of the decal and in some cases, when unevenly applied,cause streaks in the darker colored decals. And as Mark said,You can't beat EternaBond tape for a positive and lasting seal job on roof seams. Many of the larger body repair shops will do roof inspection and repair. One thing to watch out for is the “Reseal Special” where silicone caulk is simply put on the edges of all insert moldings. This does little to seal your Coach or trailer and can actually trap moisture making matters worse than before.
If a leak is found or just suspected,removing the moldings and reapplying them with putty tape is the proper way to reseal your RV. As for waxing,any good spray wax such as Turtle Wax Express Shine should have no ill effects on the decals. Paste wax will tend to build up at the edge of the decal and in some cases, when unevenly applied,cause streaks in the darker colored decals. And as Mark said,You can’t beat EternaBond tape for a positive and lasting seal job on roof seams.

]]> By: Big Reds F-150 http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/comment-page-1/#comment-79036 Big Reds F-150 Sat, 23 May 2009 22:57:40 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3802#comment-79036 On our stick and metal TT, All Gell Gloss products work very well. Would not guess it's a 2004 model. Just sold it and took it to Naples FL for the happy new owner On our stick and metal TT, All Gell Gloss products work very well. Would not guess it’s a 2004 model. Just sold it and took it to Naples FL for the happy new owner

]]> By: Harris Schultz http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/comment-page-1/#comment-79033 Harris Schultz Sat, 23 May 2009 22:34:18 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3802#comment-79033 Just a comment about "high quality wax." I was talking with an engineer of a company about a cleaning issue once and used the phrase, and he asked what is high quality wax - wax is wax. On the issue of black stread removers - do they strip the wax off fiberglass/decals? None of the store bought products says one way or another. Just a comment about “high quality wax.” I was talking with an engineer of a company about a cleaning issue once and used the phrase, and he asked what is high quality wax – wax is wax.

On the issue of black stread removers – do they strip the wax off fiberglass/decals? None of the store bought products says one way or another.

]]> By: George http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/comment-page-1/#comment-78974 George Fri, 22 May 2009 19:17:12 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3802#comment-78974 Hi Mark I,M trying to find HMH Hytrolic Fluid for my Leveling Jack,s the local RV Dealer told me to use Dextron automatic trans. fluid the good Book tells me NOT to use it it stains I,m getting ready for my Alaska Trip and my Resv.is low. PLEASE advice ASAP on this THANKS George Hi Mark I,M trying to find HMH Hytrolic Fluid for my Leveling Jack,s the local RV Dealer told me to use Dextron automatic trans. fluid the good Book tells me NOT to use it it stains I,m getting ready for my Alaska Trip and my Resv.is low.
PLEASE advice ASAP on this THANKS
George

]]> By: Tom http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/comment-page-1/#comment-78406 Tom Wed, 06 May 2009 17:07:54 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3802#comment-78406 I just replaced my tires on 2003 Itasca Sunrise. Its the 19.5 wheel setup and I wonder what to torue the lugs. It has a 5/8 wheel studs. Thanks Tom I just replaced my tires on 2003 Itasca Sunrise. Its the 19.5 wheel setup and I wonder what to torue the lugs. It has a 5/8 wheel studs.

Thanks Tom

]]> By: Jim http://blog.rv.net/2009/03/extend-the-life-of-your-rvs-exterior/comment-page-1/#comment-75397 Jim Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:59:30 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=3802#comment-75397 Hi, I live in central Pa. and I am trying to find a source for the fiberglass side panels, what I want to do is replace the aluminum siding on my 5th wheel with some smoother fiberglass. Can anybody help me out or point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. JIM Hi,

I live in central Pa. and I am trying to find a source for the fiberglass side panels, what I want to do is replace the aluminum siding on my 5th wheel with some smoother fiberglass. Can anybody help me out or point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance.
JIM

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