How To Protect RVs From Sun Damage

Above, The Beast in the GOCO Beast Barn. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When I moved from Los Angeles to New Mexico four years ago, one of the major projects I need to do was to build an RV barn to garage my 2015 motorhome. I contacted a Gallup metal shed/carport company in Gallup, New Mexico and had them build the RV barn I call the GOCO Beast Barn (GOCO stands for Garage of Comparative Ovations).

This was especially important since the property I bought is at 7,000 feet above sea level. The air at that altitude is thinner and ultraviolet rays of the sun would be more damaging than when my motorhome was in Los Angeles.

RV Life has posted an article on how to protect RVs from sun damage.

They begin with:

Ah, the sun… it’s beautiful, bright, warm, and we rely on it for life. However, the sun can create some harmful effects over time, especially on manufactured products like RVs. That’s why you need to know how to protect your RV from sun damage. 

UV radiation is an everyday part of life. Most people can just wear sunscreen and a hat and go about their day as usual. But vehicles don’t have that option! They need different types of protection from sun damage. An unprotected RV can become faded and damaged after constant exposure to sunny conditions. 

Once severe sun damage has set in, it’s hard to repair unless you’re willing to replace large sections of your RV. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent or slow this process from happening. It is possible to protect your RV from sun damage, so read on to find out how!

To read the full article, go here.