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[tidefan]

All,

I'm overdue for a waxing according to most. Question is since I keep my TT under covered storage year round (actually only time it sees sun/rain is camping) will it need waxing as often as if kept outdoors.

Thoughts?

[Crawfish]

Ernie, Hey buddy, I have moved this topic to the Maintenance section. I think that is a more appropriate place for it.

Now back to the question, if I had a place to store my camper like you have I would say I would wax it at least once a year. Since mine is out in the weather, I wax mine about three times a year.


Leon

[Reverie]

I don't know that there is anything scientific about this but I would imagine once a year would be fine. The big debate for me would be around the question of when to do it. Should I wax it just before it goes into long-term winter storage or just after it comes out? Part of me thinks that getting the trailer real clean before storage pays off by limiting the time the contaminents are stuck to the finish. There is another part of me (I believe Freud referred to this as "Ego") that really likes the way a nice, shiny trailer looks and wants people to see it and envy my shininess. Not that I'm egotistical or anything.

Specific to the South, the importance of waxing cannot be overstated. Not just for the shiny-penny thing but because it protects the finish and the paint from the relentless sun and heat. Spring and Fall smack us pretty well with Pollen as well.

Maguiers has an interesting service where they calculate how often you need to wax and will email you reminders. While I'm pretty sure it is based on the use of their products, and it is designed for cars and trucks, you can skew the details so it reminds you on a schedule appropriate to your trailer.

Reverie

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[tidefan]

Thanks for the input. I'm not trying to be lazy but don't feel the need to over do it

[3LEES]

I wax my 21RS once a year. We keep our camper outside, so as Nick said, waxing is important.

As when to wax...for me it's a no brainer...

During the cooler months!! Waxing in the summer is brutal.

We usually wax in January. We don't normally schedule any trips that month, and here in Florida, that is one of our cooler months.

BYW, we use Fleet Wax. It is specifically designed for fiberglass, and the wax protection lasts a long time. It is a typical "wax on, wax off" product. We buy it at a marine supply store.

Dan

[Joe/GA]

When it comes to waxing, I just recently learned a valuable lesson. Especially, for those that live where the flying bugs are numerous! The bug remains are hard to clean off of a surface that is not waxed!

[w4drr]

Joe/GA, on Sep 12 2009, 07:57 AM, said:

When it comes to waxing, I just recently learned a valuable lesson. Especially, for those that live where the flying bugs are numerous! The bug remains are hard to clean off of a surface that is not waxed!

Judging from your location, I am sure you are referring to the Florida State Bird, the venerable Love Bug.
Even with a fresh coat of wax, they still require a little elbow grease to clean them off. Especially, if they are allowed to remain a while. I think Love Bugs are 98% epoxy resin.

Bob

[Joe/GA]

w4drr, on Sep 12 2009, 09:58 AM, said:

Judging from your location, I am sure you are referring to the Florida State Bird, the venerable Love Bug.
Even with a fresh coat of wax, they still require a little elbow grease to clean them off. Especially, if they are allowed to remain a while. I think Love Bugs are 98% epoxy resin.

Bob

I think you are right about the Love bugs, Bob. Yup, epoxy resin! LOL! However, when the love bug season ends, there are plenty of other bugs that will make a mess of your TV or TT. There are times when I wonder why I live here, but most of the time, it is great!

[Reverie]

When I lived in Florida I was given some great advice about Love Bugs. Spray the front surfaces of your vehicle (I imagine it would work just as well with a trailer) with PAM cooking spray. They still stick but will rinse right off. The only downside is your dog will lick the bumper if you use butter flavored!

Reverie