Exterior RV Maintenance Tips

Posted by RV Pro on Oct 19, 2009

Even if you scored a great deal on your new RV on RVT.com, it’s still a major investment. Proper exterior maintenance will protect that investment and keep your RV looking sharp for years to come. Attentive outside maintenance will also increase your RV’s resale value when you’re ready to sell your RV on RVT.com and trade up to a bigger, better RV.

Regular exterior maintenance will keep your RV looking like new.

> Always keep your RV covered to protect the roof and exterior. Over time, weather and UV rays from the sun will cause paint to fade and eventually flake. Ozone in the air dries out rubber and vinyl causing it to crack and deteriorate. If you can’t garage your RV, keep it covered with a specially designed RV cover.

> Wash your RV periodically and after every trip with a mild solution of soap and water. Take care not to spray water directly into appliance vents.

> Keep black streaks on metal and fiberglass at bay so they don’t become permanent. Use a commercial black streak remover and follow instructions. Test an unobtrusive area before using on graphics.

> Wax your motorhome to protect the finish and make black streak removal easier. Take care with taped-on graphics.

> Regularly inspect your RV for water damage inside and out.

> Keep you RV’s roof free of leaves, tree sap and debris and clean it regularly.

> Inspect roof sealants periodically, particularly around openings and seams to prevent leaks.