How to Properly Clean the Exterior of Your RV
An important part of owning a camper is cleaning the exterior of the vehicle properly. Washing the exterior of the RV isn't just something you can do to improve the appearance. Doing so will actually make the RV keep performing for longer. For more information about RVs, visit our location in Rockford, Illinois, serving customers in Chicago and Naperville, Illinois.
Purchase the Correct Cleaning Supplies
You will have to purchase an extending, flow-through brush. This makes cleaning the exterior much easier. This is because you can put a hose on the pole and get to the exterior's highest parts.
Microfiber towels are also necessary and you should get a ladder if it's necessary to get to the roof of your RV. Products for washing the exterior of the RV, cleaning its roof, and cleaning its awning are also necessary. You might also want to purchase products to deal with black streaks and bugs and products to clean the tires.
Clean the RV from Top to Bottom
If you clean the vehicle from top to bottom, you are making it much easier for yourself. You should begin cleaning the roof and go down from there. You should then wash the vehicle's awning before moving onto washing off the sidewalls and waxing them. Lubricating the slide-outs is also a good idea. You can finish up by cleaning the tires of the vehicle and shining them.
Keep the Roof in Top Condition
You should also make sure the roof of the vehicle remains in the best condition possible. You should get rid of water residue after it rains in addition to bird droppings and tree sap. You can find some products that work as a roof cleaner and a conditioner at the same time. You could also get more expensive products like Protect All that separate roof treatment and roof cleaner.
Clean the Awning
You can make sure the awning stays clean with regular maintenance. In the event that you close the awning when it rains while you are camping, open up the awning and give it a quick wash as soon as you can. Don't use bleach on the awning. A foaming cleaner can work well so the awning can soak. You can then unroll it and scrub it with the flow-through pole to get it good and clean.
Wash the Exterior and Wax It
Use a strong cleaner made for getting rid of black streaks. You should use it according to the directions to avoid white streaks. Waxing the RV keeps your vehicle looking good and helps protect it from UV rays. A waxing product with Carnauba wax will protect your RV well. Wax the RV once a year at least.
Regular Maintenance Is Key
The best way to keep your RV looking great is to clean it well and regularly. If you don't clean the vehicle regularly, it becomes much harder to clean. You should clean the RV thoroughly when you open and close the camper each year. You should also have the right products for regular maintenance for the whole season.
Cleaning the exterior is a big part of taking care of your RV. If you are looking for a great RV, stop by Sunny Island RV. We have a location in Rockford, Illinois, and we serve customers in Chicago and Naperville, Illinois. Leave it to us to help you get a great new RV.