exterior

  1. LA

    BUGS! bugs on exterior nose

    I have a great collection of smashed bugs all over the nose of my fifth wheel. Its a pain to get clean. I applied some armorall after i cleaned it, and was thinking about next time applying Johnson's paste wax (from a tin) The nose is made from a plastic, and has decals applied. Any suggestions...
  2. RS

    Repair of exterior fiberglass door

    Wind caught door on 2020 2608BS and door stop cracked the door. Currently placed a rubber bumper pad over the 1.5 inch crack. Have Geocel ordered. Any suggestions?
  3. The Evil Twin

    Grey exterior caulk?

    G'day folks. I have a coulpe areas that need a little sealing before winter hits. I have used Geocell before but it does not come in gray. I was looking at Sikaflex to possibly do the job. It says it adheres to aluminum, wood, FRP and painted materials. I need it to seal some trim pieces which...
  4. gomatthew

    Replacement Trim for 4 Exterior Corners

    Didn't see that dang gate :( now I have a huge ding in the back driver's side trim that just needs to be replaced. Is this something FR sells directly? Can't seem to find it on any RV supply websites.
  5. NO

    NoBo 10.5&6 exterior height

    Being able to garage a trailer is a necessity for us. I started looking at the 10.5 but have found a 10.6 closer to us. The specs for the 10.5 say that the exterior height is 6'11 which should work for our garage. The specs for the 10.6 say 7'5 which I don't think will work. Does anyone...
  6. rshoemaker

    Exterior stains

    Any suggestions on removing stains like these from the roof? https://photos.app.goo.gl/AVmaHbvbXjosVPK78 https://photos.app.goo.gl/CQBMsqrQymYxtVGAA I'm not sure what kinds of products are safe to use on Azdel.
  7. TU

    Exterior bunk door replacement?

    Has anyone replaced the exterior door by the bottom bunk? We have a 2017 Wolf Pup 16BHS and wish that door had a window in it but I don’t even know where to begin to look for a new one.
  8. KE

    Front Exterior Light

    Where is the switch to turn on the light located on the front exterior? I have tried everything I can think of, but am sure there is an easy answer. Attached is a picture showing the location.
  9. CL

    2017 Sandpiper 379FLOK Crack in exterior wall

    HELP - I own a 2017 Sandpiper 379FLOK. I have taken three big trips with this RV: 2 to the FROG rally in Goshen and my current trip up through British Columbia & the Pacific Northwest. This week I was camping in Lander Wyoming. Today I got ready to leave and noticed a large crack 6” in the...
  10. JB

    Solaire 147x exterior lighting

    Hi all, Had my 147x for about three years with only minimal issues but I recently lost the porch light lens and cannot figure out where to get a replacement. I have ordered one off of eBay but it does not fit. Any suggestions at the light model number or the lens model number?
  11. WJ

    Exterior Solar Panel Port

    I have a 2020 Geo Pro 19FBS with a roof mounted go power 100W solar panel. My question is if I add another 100 W portable solar kit and plug it into the side port do I need to add another "charge regulator" to the added portable solar kit? Or does the internal controller handle the additional...
  12. SU

    exterior maintenance

    2017 21SS. Any suggestions on exterior maintenance. Do you wax? treat rubber? etc. Thanks
  13. LO

    Problem with some external electrical lighting

    We have a 2007 Crossroads Cruiser that we just love. But after it was hit by lightning one night the porch light and the 'garage' light, and the little orange and red lights at the front of the RV no longer work. We changed the bulbs but the problem remains. The tail lights work fine. The one...
  14. Steelsun

    Yellowed exterior

    We got a 2014 (new to us) Flagstaff Micro Lite 25DS. I removed some faded stickers on the outside last week and noticed how beautifully white it was underneath and the rest of the trailer was more a yellowed version of white. (kinda hard to tell in the photo - but you can see a brighter white...
  15. JE

    How often do you re-caulk the exterior of your rv?

    Rv blogs act like people should do it every 6 months (which is a big job), how often do you veteran rvers caulk the exterior realistically? Thank you for your input
  16. LouNick

    Exterior Light -How Do I Get Inside?

    I have a 2014 Forest River Ultralite 5er model 8289 WS with two exterior side light fixtures that I can’t figure out how to get into. One of them is leaking, and before sealing the outside, I’d like to open it up and dry it out. Obviously, there needs to be access to change the light bulb...
  17. MA

    exterior electrical wire connector

    Hello all, I need to find the name of this type of rubber connector. I have 2 located under the front of my pop-up and need to replace them as they are loose connections in both. I am just not sure what they are called in order to search for them. Or, would you suggest other types of...
  18. maskins

    Crack on exterior wall

    Went to myrtle for labor day. when putting the awning in Sunday I saw this crack on the outside wall above the slide. No clue it happened on the drive down or while camping. Any suggestions about how to fix it?
  19. RS

    exterior up keep

    my wife found this product to use on our 5th wheel -TopCoat® F11® Polish & Sealer - has anyone used and what were your results. Thanks really just wanting to an make clean up easier and maintain a good shine thanks
  20. TE

    Exterior LED lights in op

    Can anyone tell me when the 4 LED lights on the exterior above the drivers and passenger door on a 2018 Isata 3 are supposed to come on? I would figure they would come on at night when the door is opened but they don't. I haven't driven at night yet but have put the ignition to the ON position...
  21. SK

    Exterior Wall Gouges - What would you do?

    So, long story short, the outside wall of my Sabre 36bhq has several gouges it in. About 16th of an inch deep and a out 1 foot long. What would you do about it? Nothing looks exposed so I believe it's just cosmetic. I plan on washing it, waxing it and forgetting about it but would like the...
  22. Bob-0

    GFI and exterior receptacles

    Last night my general area, 20 miles N of Detroit and west of me received 3-4 inches of rain. My yard is still flooded along with many roads. NO WATER IN THE BASEMENT. But that is not my post. I was going to add another receptacle in the cabinet of my sink area. There was only 2 in the kitchen...
  23. JE

    Best caulk for exterior 5th wheel

    I have a 19' Sabre 30rlt and use dicor on the roof, no complaints there. The caulking on the sides is needing to be replaced soon. What do you all use that will last the longest? Also, what is the best way to strip off the old caulk to prevent damage? Thank you for your input.
  24. PE

    Dexter Exterior Door Outside Screw Trim Cover

    My Dexter exterior door uses a vertical trim piece to cover the outside screws. It recently bowed and I bought the replacement from Dexter. It is supposed to snap in place but I've been unsuccessful no matter how hard I push it. I'm thinking the next step is dish soap for lubricant. Anybody else...
  25. JA

    Exterior glazing Seal/bead/gasket

    Looking for the best way to get my hands on 50 feet of this stuff to replace all the seals in my windows. Its a 20018 FR Georgetown 340TS. It looks easy enough to replace, just need the materials. Anyone know where I can find it? None of my local RV dealers seem to carry it. I might be able to...

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