RV Exterior Maintenance & Upgrades
Watch & Learn With Our RV Exterior Maintenance & Upgrades Videos
To get the best from your rig trip after trip, you should complete regular RV maintenance and inspection to ensure every component remains in tiptop shape. Proper maintenance involves cleaning, repairing and, in some cases, upgrading the RV parts that help you travel safely and comfortably to your destinations.
One of the most important aspects of RV maintenance is taking care of the exterior components of your vehicle. Whether it be investing in minor RV roof repair, inspecting liners and seals for cracks or fixing windshield wipers, routine and thorough upkeep on exterior RV parts is essential to safe RVing.
If you take the time to complete regular RV maintenance and invest in necessary upgrades, your RV will last much longer and you’ll enjoy peace of mind that your rig is in ideal working condition while you explore this beautiful country.
In our series on maintaining, installing and upgrading exterior RV parts, we walk you step by step through a range of RV repair jobs. With these expert tips and techniques for proper RV maintenance, you can easily navigate any project and get back on the open road.
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3:02We recently received a question from a Club member in regard to conditioning an RV rubber roof. They wondered, I’ve already cleaned the roof, is conditioning actually necessary? According to RV expert Dave Solberg, the answer is a definitive yes. Rubber roofs are constantly exposed to the elements, particularly UV rays that can cause the
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3:02RV delamination is a problem that can affect all sizes of vehicles, but is most common in coaches. We received a question from a Club member who was experiencing delamination on the sidewall of his Coachmen Class C. He wondered what could be do to fix this issue and how he should go about preventing
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5:39We recently received a question from a Club member regarding P30 chassis motorhome stability. Specifically, the member wondered if there was anything he could upgrade or tweak as far as the components of his RV’s chassis that would improve its handling. This issue gets raised fairly often, especially when it comes to older models of
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2:58Before you hit the road in your RV, it’s crucial for your safety and that of other drivers and pedestrians that you reduce the number and size of blind spots along the side of your rig. That can be difficult with some vehicles, as window panes and similar components might limit your ability to see
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2:00If you’ve recently bought a used RV or own an older model that was produced by a manufacturer no longer in operation, it can be difficult to find replacement parts that fit your vehicle. A Club member emailed us recently to ask where they could purchase an RV slide out seal for their 2004 model.
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2:30For decades Protect All has been an industry-leading provider of cleaning, treating and protecting solutions that helps RVers extend the lifespan of their vehicles. Protect All products can be used on just about any rig to keep plastic, leather, EPDM roofing and a range of other materials and surfaces in tip-top shape. They’ve recently added
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4:06You may have remembered to test the engine, batteries, windows, slide rooms, appliances, windshield wipers and toilet, but if you haven’t checked the status of your RV tires, you’re not ready to hit the highway. We see blowouts and alignment troubles strike RVers at the worst moments, often as a result of entirely preventable issues
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5:30Even RVs that are properly stored and routinely inspected and maintained can develop small squeaks and creaks. This is certainly true for a Lippert slide room, which extends and retracts on a pulley and gear system that is prone to rusting and rubbing. If you notice your slide room has developed an annoying little squeak
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2:00It’s important to regularly inspect RV leveling jacks to ensure your Lippert slide room is in proper condition for use on any kind of roadtrip, whether you’ll be drydocking for days at a time or making a quick pit stop for the night. If you know all the components of your hydraulic slide room system
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