Gray gelcoat and black trim
Looking at a 5er that comes with two different gelcoat options. One being your standard white gelcoat with white trim pieces/awning and the other being gray gelcoat with black trim/awning. While I ...
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SH wrote:
I have personal experience with a gray colored 5th wheel and I would never do that again!
Two reasons stand out for me...first, the gel coat faded (not oxidized) after a very short time (12 months) and continued to worsen the entire time I had the RV. UV plays havoc with colored gel coats and unless something has changed (improved) don't expect it to stay color-fast for long.
Secondly...this may be my imagination but I swear the darker color made the inside warmer on those hot summer days.
They do look nice for awhile though!
x2. I have a dark brown gel coated front cap and it too is fading after 12 months. I recently did a buff out with some gel coat compound and an elec polisher. It lasted a month and now you can see it coming back. I've read about the grey caps on the other brand forum the same company as mine. Also Just go over to any of the other forums like Forestriver, Jayco, Keystone, etc. They're having issues also.
IMO a painted front cap is the only way to go. I'll try and get white next time or if not white at least painted.
