How often should I wash my trailer & roof?

donn0128 wrote:
How often do you wash your car? Mine gets cleaned after every trip, and usually again before.

First point is where we get on...if it's dirty, I wash it, body and roof. As far as waxing goes, at least once a year, but more often when I have the energy. A call to your TT manufacturer might be in order to determine if the roof will support your weight.

Wash it when it looks dirty. That might be once a year, or when you return home after every trip, or maybe even while you are ON a trip.

Roof: Wash it when you start seeing black streaking on the side of your camper. That's my "cue" it's time to wash the roof. (usually just once a year, in the Spring).

I let the rain wash the roof. Heck I let the rain wash the sides too.
Ok maybe once a year I hose off the sides. Aging gracefully is an art ;)

I wash vehicles the week I buy them and the week before I sell them . I will let my kids wash the sides of the camper , but they are 11 and 8 , so about 1/4 gets washed before the water battle begins .

The real question is how much do looks affect you and how much do you use it.

I bought a TT 2 1/2 years ago it is always dirty because I have towed it over 21,000 miles.

I wash it and wax it twice a year with soap and water and Mother wash and wax polish. I looks great for the few weeks it sits at home between trips.

The roof is nasty because it is a light weight and cannot be walked on. You have to wash it from a ladder on the side. That does not get done very often.

We bought it used (3 years old) with a five year plan to travel. Given the mileage I plan to put on it and fact that resale values drop like a stone, I will not be worth much more if I keep it shiny.

How often do you wash your car? Mine gets cleaned after every trip, and usually again before.

Wash whenever you feel like it. I'd stay off the roof.

I'm 270, when I purchased the prev owner (as big as me) said 'Yea, I get on roof, no problem.' Then.. this year...http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28839281/gotomsg/28839869.cfm#28839869

Use boards.. it can be a bit of a pain but.. I wish I did :(

I do mine twice a year. Sometimes once if I don't have time! But if your keeping it under a carport it shouldn't need it much.

BTW, is that a COLEMAN? ;)

I'd wax it once a year to help protect it. Since it's under a car port, you shouldn't have to wash it often. Just when it looks dirty or after a trip.

As for the roof, do you know if it's a walkable roof? If so, it should be able to handle your weight fine. If not, or if you don't feel comfortable testing it, get a piece of plywood to stand or lie down on to help spread out the weight while up there. Some walkable roofs are strong enough that you can grab a chair and hang out up there. Check with the manufacturer to be sure.