Five Tips for Cleaning Your Fifth-Wheel Trailer
Your fifth-wheel trailer is likely your most treasured investment. It lets you take your outdoor adventures to another level. But it's unavoidable: as you drive over paved and unpaved roads on those adventures, your RV will get dirty. Read on to learn how you can keep your RV looking nice and clean, and if you have any questions, visit us in Rochester, New Hampshire, serving Massachusetts and Maine residents, to learn more about maintaining your fifth-wheel trailer.
Cleaning the Wheels and Tires
Fifth-wheel trailers mostly run on coated or polished aluminum wheels. These wheels are prone to attracting dust, mud, and other dirt particles. Use a pressure washer to clean your RV wheels. You can spray them with metal and aluminum restoring sprays to minimizing fading.
Tires are naturally black, but they tend to fade over time. Clean the tires frequently to prevent dirt from getting stuck on the tire treads. Consider spraying the tires with degreasers to remove any browning and maintain their beautiful dark black color.
Cleaning Your Fifth-Wheel's Roof
Fifth-wheel trailers come with fiberglass or rubber roofs. Clean your RV rubber roof at least four times a year. Use mild laundry detergent or cleaners specially made for your type of rubber roof. Use a scrub brush to get rid of all dirt particles that may be stuck to your roof. Make sure you thoroughly rinse the detergent or cleaner.
Like rubber roofs, fiberglass roofs are prone to bugs, dirt, and oxidation, which often leave them looking dirty and dull. You need to sweep the roof with a broom and then apply tar and bug remover. Take time to thoroughly wash the fiberglass surface with a sponge dampened in a laundry detergent solution. To rinse off the soap, spray your roof with high-pressure water from your garden hose.
Cleaning the Sides of Your RV
Fifth-wheel trailers have exterior sides made of fiberglass, metal or painted metal. Keep your RV metal sides clean by thoroughly washing them with soft-bristled brushes and non-abrasive cleaners to thoroughly clean all grit and stains accumulated on the metal sides.
Cleaning fiberglass RV sides requires using diluted laundry detergent and water. For quality results, use wash-and-wax cleaners as they protect the fiberglass surfaces while keeping them clean. You may want to use a sponge, bristle-handle brushes or long-handle brushes to remove tough stains.
Cleaning Windows and Doors
Your fifth-wheel's windows and doors have flexible rubber seals. By cleaning these parts regularly with silicone cleaners, you help preserve the seals. That minimizes leaks while boosting the durability of the doors and windows.
Do you want to keep your fifth-wheel trailer looking impressive even after driving hundreds of miles? Pick up more tips about cleaning your fifth-wheel RV from our talented crew at Rte. 125 RV & Marine when you come see us in Rochester, New Hampshire, also serving customers from Massachusetts and Maine.