I have to wash mine at least 3 times each summer because the humidity here in Maryland causes algae to cover it if I don't. I also wash it before every trip if I haven't done it in a while.
Any suggestions to keep the algae from growing on it? I don't usually wax it due to it's size and the amount of free time I don't have, but would it help? I retire in a couple years, so hopefully having it out on the road more will cut down on the algae.