Another Newbie question. I know people hose down and even power wash their TT to remove the travel grime, but do you wax it like a car? It seems like a bit much.When not I use, mine will be parked in the yard with some shade, also Indiana does not have the brutal sun of the southern states. Likewise, would a trailer cover be wise in the summer months or would it trap too much heat?

Yes I wax my 5ver at least twice a year some times even three times and mine is kept inside. Kind of anal don't you think?

Of course I do. I use the best wax I can get my hands on a couple of times a year. Why in heck would you not want your rv to look good?

Yup, I wax our trailer. We used to have a MH we got from my parents. My dad waxed it twice a year, and after 15 years, it still looked brand new. I shy away from power washing my trailer or my car. They put out a lot of pressure and could potentially damage calking and other seals.The cover we have is extremely breathable, so I wouldn't hesitate to cover the trailer in the summer. The only downside to this is it takes me about 20-30 minutes to cover it, so I don't.

donn0128 wrote:Of course I do. I use the best wax I can get my hands on a couple of times a year. Why in heck would you not want your rv to look good?Ha there must be something wrong with us Oregonians

Not only does it help preserve the paint & decals and make it look nice, it will help get rid of black streaks. If you haven't had an unwaxed RV over a rainy/wet winter yet, you won't know how annoying black streaks are, especially if you have aluminum siding...It may seem like a lot of work, but it'll be easier than trying to get those stubborn black streaks off. Helps if you pick the right wax - ours says "easy to use" on the label. :) Also helps to have a fiberglass exterior.Need to be very careful if you use a power washer. Not recommended because you can force water into cracks and places where it shouldn't be.

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jfkmk
Explorer
Mar 16, 2014
Yup, I wax our trailer. We used to have a MH we got from my parents. My dad waxed it twice a year, and after 15 years, it still looked brand new. I shy away from power washing my trailer or my car. They put out a lot of pressure and could potentially damage calking and other seals.

The cover we have is extremely breathable, so I wouldn't hesitate to cover the trailer in the summer. The only downside to this is it takes me about 20-30 minutes to cover it, so I don't.
donn0128
Explorer II
Mar 16, 2014
Of course I do. I use the best wax I can get my hands on a couple of times a year. Why in heck would you not want your rv to look good?
diazr2
Explorer
Mar 16, 2014
Yes I wax my 5ver at least twice a year some times even three times and mine is kept inside. Kind of anal don't you think?

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