I have a Toy Hauler with aluminum siding. I keep it in a covered building but the front remains open has has sustained hail damage.Recently, I was camping and another camper told my wife that he had the same problem and got the damaged aluminum covered with Rhino Liner. I am familiar with the pick up bed material, I wonder what is used on aluminum siding?I also wonder if I need to replace the dented siding before I have the Rhino Liner installed?

If it is the front only then it is only 3 or 4 pieces of aluminum and you can replace it in a few hours yourself with very few tools.

Rhino Lining has expanded it's offerings to RV roofing. If you do a bit of Google searching you will readily find the information. If the roof itself is damaged (under the roofing) that will need to be repaired but if the roof just has dents and dings you should be able to have them shoot the material over that after the proper prep work is done.

I have Line-X on the bed of my truck. The local installer had a trailer, and a BUNCH of other equipment, all coated with their product. Amazingly tough stuff.That said, I use the snot out of my truck. I noticed recently that I have quarter sized dents in one fender well. The coating shows no signs of peeling, and I think I can knock the dents out. But in no way does Line-X hide the dents of this size. If the dents are dime sized, they might be able to apply enough material to fill the low spots. Might cost more due to more material, and might add significant weight.I suggest taking your trailer to the local shop and let them give you an assessment.And not to start a debate over which product is better, I did a lot of research before going with what I bought. Some products fade badly after a few years.

I appreciate the replies. None were quite on mark.I have no roof damage. Only hail damage to the front on the 5th wheel in the aluminum siding material. I still don't know if there is a Line X product that will stick and protect aluminum siding. I know siding can be repaired fairly cheaply but I don't want to get unsightly dents when I am on the road.

It's very difficult to fill dents or holes with a coating. I'd suggest to replace the siding and then cover it for protection, if needed. A lot of folks put an additional layer of Diamond Plate material on the lower front to protect from road debris.

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LowRyter
Explorer
Jun 18, 2015
There are so many dents that it's only practical to replace it.
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Jun 18, 2015
The RL will not really protect against dents like that- it's an anti scratch and scrape coating, not something that will make the siding any more resistant to dents, other than maybe gravel pock marks.

Not that it is a bad idea, just don't expect too much from it.
LowRyter
Explorer
Jun 20, 2015
Chris Bryant wrote:
The RL will not really protect against dents like that- it's an anti scratch and scrape coating, not something that will make the siding any more resistant to dents, other than maybe gravel pock marks.

Not that it is a bad idea, just don't expect too much from it.

are you talking about Hardline, Eco Coat or Rhino Hybrid, all three?
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Jun 21, 2015
I'm really talking about any of them. While I do believe you can apply them thick enough to work like this, it would likely take a quarter inch thick application to do it, which would add significant weight.

I could well be wrong though.

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