DIYRV: Complete Guide To RV Decal Care and Maintenance

Above, the exterior of the motorhome is protected inside the GOCO Beast Barn. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When I had my RV garage built (called the COCO Beast Barn), my motorhome was three years old. The exterior and decals were still in pretty good shape.

For the past five years, I keep the motorhome protected against the elements inside the garage. The exterior still looks good, as do the decals.

Do It Yourself RV has posted a complete guide to RV decal care and maintenance.

It begins with:

RV decals straddle the fence between two worlds. On the one hand, decals are the panache and pop of the camper, conveying style and sleek creativity. On the other hand, they’re the most underappreciated part of the entire RV. After all, who decides to go with the Forest River Alpha Wolf 30RDB-L because it’s got that snazzy exterior look?

One thing is for sure, however, when RV decals go bad, it becomes a “beauty is only skin deep” issue in a hurry. Peeling, cracking, or blistering decals will ruin the appeal of an RV and morph it into a head-turner for all the wrong reasons. Unfortunately, preventative maintenance rarely includes RV decals, with most RVers focusing on plumbing, electrical, and structural damage prevention.

The next time you run through your maintenance routine, incorporate the exterior of your RV as well. The decals don’t need a ton of love and attention, but they do need some. If you notice that your RV is losing some of its visual pop, bookmark this page so you have a comprehensive decal repair, enhancement, and protection guide to check in with.

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