Exterior Maintenance
- Most manufacturers suggest you have a roof seal inspection once every 3 months. This includes checking around all roof and plumbing vents, the television antenna and any other items install on the roof.
- If you have a rubber roof you should have the roof treated at least once per year. This is a UV protectant that inhibits the sun form doing damage to the rubber.
- If you have a rubber roof and it needs resealed most RV’s use Dicor seal. This is the manufacturer of the rubber roof and this is the recommended product to reseal. Be sure to properly clean the area to be resealed.
- It is normal to see bubbles appear in the rubber roof membrane. This is the roof breathing. You should not see large sections coming loose, but a couple foot bubble is normal.
- Check the seal around your windows once every 3 months look for cracks in the sealant where water can get in.
- About every 5 years you should have the windows removed and resealed as the sealant will heat up and squeeze out between the window frame and the exterior of the RV.
- Using a cover when storing your RV will make the finish last much longer and protect it from the sun and cold. The sun is by far the worst element for your RV. If you use a cover make sure it is snug fit. The wind may blow a loose cover around and damage the exterior.
- Wash the exterior using soap and water (Most all carwash soap is acceptable for use on RV’s) Remember to wash the roof.
- If your coach exterior is fiberglass and you keep it waxed it and it will retain its luster.
