Which travel trailer do you recommend
Hi Everyone, We are shopping for a travel trailer and narrowed it down to three. To give you a little background on my towing experience. To help in the deciding factor. :) I never towed before, b...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:colliehauler wrote:
While Dutchman gave you a lot of good info I disagree about trading every 3 years. Most people I know keep a camper around 10 years if not more.
To get a camper to last 10 years require EXCEPTIONAL care of the exterior ! Storing under a roof is best or at least a god cover/tarp. Even with these precautions, you will still need to wash and treat the roof with a UV protectant at least once a year. If stored with no protection, you should wash and treat it TWICE a year.
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So untrue. Our TT is now 7 years old (ok, not 10 as in your post), and while I clean the roof and check/caulk the seems, I've never treated with any uv protectant, and it is like brand new. Furthermore, I have the original roof membrane manual, and they specifically recommend against treatments.
I agree covering will prolong the roofs life, but your recommendation of a tarp is 100% wrong. Never cover with a tarp! They chafe and hold in moisture!
