quickrod66
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Recently purchased a 2004 Fleetwood Caravan 22 ft travel trailer in excellent shape through a dealer. A friend who has a travel traler said we will need to cover the wheels but also coat the top of the travel trailer with a protection against the elements. Not sure what to use or how to apply.?
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needtono
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Not sure what your friend was refering too! I'd be real careful what you applied to the roof and it must be compatable to the roof material (metal, rubber, vinyl etc.) If you have a leak then there is specific materials for stopping them. If it's some sort of protection from the elements, keeping the roof cleaned is the best solution (twice a year cleaning) IMHO
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Welcome to the forum Vincent. While I agree with your friend about covering the tires, I don't think it is necessary to cover the top, as it is designed to withstand the elements. If you do decide to cover it however, a full trailer cover should be used, and securely lashed as to prevent wind damage to the exterior surface. This is one of those discussions here on the forum that goes either way: to cover or not to cover. I would get up on the roof and thoroughly inspect the caulking, and seams and apply extra if in doubt. Good luck with your new trailer and again, welcome to the forum!
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