Are exterior protection packages worth the money?

[Jcgorrie]

In the process of finalizing our new purchase of a 2014 Lacrosse trailer. Dealership has recommended a type of exterior pckfg so yu will not gave to wax for 4 yrs. are these worth the money or is it just another way if getting more money not well spent?

[RFCN2]

All previous posters have been negative on extra exterior coating. So here is my 2 cents. Our coach had the extra coating put on 11 years ago. Today the paint polishes up like it was new.

[fla-gypsy]

Never IMO

[skipnchar]

In MOST cases it proves to be a VERY expensive wax job.

[SooperDaddy]

Since the #1 thing that damages an RV is lack of maintanence on the roof sealantand other seams, causing leak damage...keep up with the roof sealing! RV Roof Caulking is around $5.00 each.

#2 is probably UV sun damage to the seals, rubber, vinyl, plastics, etc. Get a gallon jug of 303 Aerospace Formula and use it! $45.00

No one here on RV.Net has ever said "man-o-man taking care of my RV is soooooo easy! 😉

You just save around $400.00 on the Dealers genuine worthless Snake Oil!

[DutchmenSport]

On our first TT we had that. It worked very nice the first year. Washing was a breeze and it stayed nice and shinny. (But then, even without it, I think the trailer would have been easy to wash and stay shinny the first year). Second year, it started loosing it's "luster". 3rd year I was putting wax on myself.

[Old-Biscuit]

While you are having that exterior protection done don't forget the rust proofing, upholstery protection, wheel & tire protection and that extended warranty

:B

[WoodGlue]

x5

[jfkmk]

Snake oil.

[ronniedean1234]

donn0128 wrote:
A gimmicky designed to separate you from more of your money.

X3 or 4

[ScottG]

No it's not worth it but if you really want it you can get it at a auto paint supply store for about $35 a gallon.

[opnspaces]

Not worth it, just a gimmick.

I worked at a Toyota dealership in the 90's when the money sucking scam was teflon paint sealant so no waxing or fading for 5 years. Out of curiosity I asked the installer if they recommend anything to the customers to maintain the finish after the teflon. He replied to use a good paste wax once or twice a year. :h

They also guaranteed no fading for 5 years. Wouldn't you know it, Toyota conveniently had a guaranteed no fading for 5 years policy. I can guess where they would send a customer complaining about fading during their covered period. :S

[Goldstalker]

No, just wax it real good once a year.

[Mvander]

Nothing they apply will stay on for 4yrs except paint or clear coat. Dont waste your $$$. Same goes for paint protection on cars.

[tshirtman]

X2