Under body rust on a Brand New 5th Wheel?
Received our new 5th wheel (won't disclose the brand) and the bottom is completely rusted. We took it back to the dealer to fix several other items (43 to be exact) including the rust. Both the dealer...
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Depending upon where you RV dealership is located and where the trailer was manufactured, it's possible rust might have started forming already on the frame of the camper. Salt on winter roads, and in the air from ocean front locations will wreak havoc pretty fast.
In my opinion, nothing is better than Rustoleum. It has a rust inhibitor in it. It's more than just paint. You can paint or spray it directly on rusty metal and it penetrates and stops the rust as well as paints.
I've used black spray Rustoleum on all my campers, on the frames. After 5 years, I just did some touch up on my A-frame and exposed metal and steps on my Outback TT. Yes, I used the oil-based black Rustoleum. And this will last for years and years, as it has in the past on previous campers.
Just be glad your dealership and manufacturer agreed to do the paining for you and you didn't have to do it yourself. In about 5 years, you'll need to touch it up.
Yes, rust is normal.
In my opinion, nothing is better than Rustoleum. It has a rust inhibitor in it. It's more than just paint. You can paint or spray it directly on rusty metal and it penetrates and stops the rust as well as paints.
I've used black spray Rustoleum on all my campers, on the frames. After 5 years, I just did some touch up on my A-frame and exposed metal and steps on my Outback TT. Yes, I used the oil-based black Rustoleum. And this will last for years and years, as it has in the past on previous campers.
Just be glad your dealership and manufacturer agreed to do the paining for you and you didn't have to do it yourself. In about 5 years, you'll need to touch it up.
Yes, rust is normal.
