How should I keep my new hybrid looking new?

JSCinci2005 · 03-15-2017, 07:38 PM

So I just picked up my new 2017 jayco x17z and I was wondering if you guys can point me in the direction on how to keep her looking new? Any tricks of the trade would be great. What kinda of cleaners, wax, how should I care for the roof, anything that could help would be great. I have a good cover for it and some wheel covers. Thanks in advance, I love this forum!

bretkissick · 03-23-2017, 05:36 AM

I just bought the same trailer, don't get to pick it up till 4/1/17. I did just buy a ADCO cover for it. It will set on the side of my house. It kills me to have to leave it outside in the Florida sun. My Popup had the garage!

Bret

JSCinci2005 · 03-23-2017, 06:28 AM

I would make sure you got the cover that's 15.1 to 18ft I measured the box of the trailer and it's 14'11" and the up to 15.1' cover I ordered did not fit! So frustrating lol

bretkissick · 03-23-2017, 06:32 AM

I did order the 15.1-18ft, thanks for the info!

sennister · 03-23-2017, 06:35 AM

Don't forget wheel covers.

bretkissick · 03-23-2017, 07:00 AM

which ones to get? I'm not sure of the size yet

sennister · 03-23-2017, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bretkissick

which ones to get? I'm not sure of the size yet

We pickup our camper today and I haven't gotten them yet but they are some of the first things on my shopping list. Once you get your camper just take some measurements and order some. I plan on using the X Chock so I am going to get double wheel covers rather than dealing with 4 individual ones and fight with trying to get over the chock.

MNWild · 03-27-2017, 01:49 PM

I wash mine after every use and wax it twice a year along with the roof wash and treat twice a year. I don't cover ours X19H 2011 but love it

Isaacs · 03-27-2017, 02:14 PM

The sun will be your biggest enemy; cover sounds like a good idea. Just make sure moisture doesn't build up under it. Ventilation during periods of non use will be important so you don't get mildew.

bankr63 · 03-27-2017, 03:08 PM

As far as covers go, it does depend a little bit on how/where you will park it. When not in use, ours sits in a storage lot with other units a couple of feet away each side (I've only had an end of row spot once.) The sun almost never hits the tires. When camping, we generally go to pretty forested sites. The sun almost never hits the tires. In my case, tire covers aren't really doing much if the tires aren't exposed.

Wash the roof a couple of times a year to cut down on black streaks. Wash the unit as often as needed. Wax the unit annually.

Jagiven · 04-01-2017, 10:16 PM

We don't do alot and our 2012 still looks new. Tire covers are needed to protect and extend the tire life. Full tt covers are a pain, very large, hard to handle.

We wash ours a minimum twice a year. If there are alot of bugs on the front we will wash it again. Was for car wash I use McGuires combination car wash with wax. As for wax, in never wax.

MNWild · 04-30-2017, 11:39 AM

WE wash ours after every use and wax it twice a year. I don't like covers as dirt can get in and the wind will blow the cover which can cause scratches.

hbravo · 04-30-2017, 05:06 PM

Poup Gizmos for the ends kept my 23b looking great for 6 years before I traded it.

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