The Best Way To Clean And Care Of Your RV's Exterior.

If you are new to outdoor recreation, you may be wondering, what is an RV and what does it stand for? RV stands for recreational vehicle. RV is just a broad term used to describe a motor home, or trailer that has living quarters and is designed to provide accommodation. RVs actually come in many shapes and sizes. There are three main categories of RVs. Motor homes,  trailers, and camper Van’s. 

If there is one thing that separates RVs from traditional camping, it’s the comfort of electricity. Whether it is from a generator, solar panel, or RV hook-ups, electricity gives you the creature comforts that you get at home.    RVs use both AC, alternating current, and DC, direct current, to power the components of your electrical system.

Typical amenities of a camper van include a kitchen, a bathroom and sleeping facilities. RVs containing only sleeping quarters and basic cooking facilities, if your RV is luxurious then it also contain features like air conditioning, water heaters, televisions and satellite receivers. We have RV dealers in Arkansas, and you can buy your own camper van. And if you want to buy a used one, yes, we sale used camper vans as well because living in an RV is increasingly popular.

Different Ways To Clean Your RVs Exterior...

Keeping the outside of your RV clean protects your paint and can help you stay on top of any issues  that may arise. It also just feels good to see your home on wheels sparkle in the sunshine. Your RV is a major investment like your house or automobile. To help protect your investment and get many years of reliable service and use from your camper van, there are preventive maintenance steps you can take depending on the amount of time and money you would like to put into the project. Maintaining the exterior contributes to extending the life of the RV and protecting your investment. If you let your RV go, without cleaning it for periods of time, it can be very difficult to get that new look back again.

Wash The RV Frequently..

 You should clean your RV often and thoroughly to keep it looking shiny and new. The longer dirt and residue sits on the exterior of your camper van, the more potential damage it can cause. If you let dirt and black streaks stay on the exterior surface too long it can be difficult to clean and remove. Because some elements that can be highly damaging to your RVs exterior if not washed off are bird droppings, tree sap, acid rain and UV exposure. These can cause corrosion, staining and chemical spotting. Try to wash your trailer after returning from each trip. Use a mild soap that is compatible with the surface of the trailer. We don’t recommend taking your RV through automatic car washes, doing it by hand, is the best way to clean the exterior of your camper van. Use a long handled brush with soft bristles to reach the high areas and a wash glove for the easy to reach areas. Always wash from top down. Rinse the area you plan to wash first. If you are looking for an RV in Conway, we are here to sale a used camper van or a used RV. But if you want to buy a new vehicle you can click on southavenrv.com as well.

Waxing And Polishing The Exterior..

Wax or polish the exterior using a quality formulated for the type of exterior surface your RV has. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. It’s a good idea to wax the RV when water no longer beads on the surface. So you should wax your camper van at least once or twice a year. To wax, apply a small amount of wax to a soft cloth and rub gently onto the exterior of your camper van. Do not wax your RV in direct sunlight and do it after surfaces have cooled. This will avoid the wax drying out quickly. Do not use wax that contains high abrasive compounds. This wax will remove rust and stains but they are also harmful to the luster of the surface since they may scrape off the coating. Do not use gasoline or paint thinners to remove road tar or other contamination to the painted surface. In Mississippi we are dealers to whom you can contact to buy a camper van or trailer whatever you want. Our dealers have used or new RVs for sale.

Roof Maintenance..

Your RV roof won’t need as much cleaning if the vehicle is stored indoors. If the camper van is stored outdoors, try to avoid parking it under trees. Because paint starts to fade and products made of rubber and vinyl start to dry out, crack, and deteriorate due to UV Ray’s in the sun. UV Ray’s from the sun start to take a toll on the RVs exterior and these Ray’s make this aging process happen quicker. Covering your camper van is the only way to protect it from these damaging effects if your RV is stored outside. You can contact with forest river dealer Mississippi, if you live nearby, as we sale camper vans and trailers as well.

Maintaining the exterior of your RV  is not that difficult,  and it pays off in the long run. Inspect your RV  and take action immediately when you discover a problem. Keep the exterior and roof clean and try to avoid long term exposure to the UV Ray’s.