Exterior/Interior coatings on new travel trailers

Jan42013 wrote:
Is it worth it?

To you, no, it's not worth it.

It's another huge profit center for dealers, even more so than than extended warranties are.

fx2tom wrote:
You'd probably be better off having a local detailer do ceramic coating on it and pocket the savings. Or, if you're feeling froggy, ceramic coat it yourself and buy a new bbq!

This right here.

You'd probably be better off having a local detailer do ceramic coating on it and pocket the savings. Or, if you're feeling froggy, ceramic coat it yourself and buy a new bbq!

Jan42013 wrote:
When purchasing a new travel trailer dealerships often promote a surface preservation package to keep the unit looking nicer (prevent fading, staining, etc.) Can cost over $1000. Is it worth it?

NO!
Are they offering undercoating also? :R

If you get the surface preservative, the unit should still look great when it leaks and the inner walls mold or delam. ;)

Depending on how much time and effort you want to put into caring for the exterior of trailer, I find aerospace 303 UV protectant to be an excellent product but requires 6-7 applications per year.....which I do.

When we bought ours, we got a great deal on our rig, so I decided to get the product. 5 year guarantee. After 3 years, the gray fiberglass was oxidizing. I sent them pics and they sent their guy out to my house. Looked like brand new when he reapplied it. Now after the 4th year, oxidation is coming back on the rear which faces south in storage,so I will call them again. But one thing is, the decals really held up well. Never faded, no cracking. When the 5 years are up, I will try the Poly Coat(?), but I'm very happy with how the decals are doing.
JK

Gooma wrote:
To the dealer it's all well worth it. To you, not so much. Get a can of spray wax nd Scotch guard and do it yourself.

X2. Don't waste your money.

In 2005 I paid for the exterior coating on my new all white RV. After a few years it had turned darker. I had to hand rub the whole RV with simple green to remove it.

I would not recommend the coatings.

Don't let them talk you into the extended warranty either.

Jerry