The side of an RV does much more than give the coach its finished appearance. Fiberglass exterior panels help protect the structure underneath from weather, road debris, moisture, sunlight, and everyday travel. That is why cracks, impact damage, bubbling, or separation in an RV sidewall deserve attention. A small-looking problem may only involve the exterior[read more]
A crack on an RV may seem like any other body damage. But that is rarely the case. Motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, and campers use a very different construction style compared to ordinary cars and trucks. Large fiberglass panels may connect to laminated walls, framing, roof sections, slide-outs, windows, and other coach components. For[read more]
There is one thing that Arizona RV owners should always be prepared for – bad weather. Suddenly, there is a hail storm and you are left to wonder if everything on your RV is okay after the storm. The aluminum panels can show clear dents, but fiberglass behaves differently. So does hail damage fiberglass RV[read more]
A crack at the roof edge of an RV may not seem as critical a problem. At first glance, it could look as nothing worse than damaged fiberglass or a cosmetic issue. However, the roof edge is the place where the roof, sidewall, sealant and exterior body come together. The damage can provide access to[read more]
There is nothing like an RV trip, unless it is a second RV trip. An RV owner puts his/her vehicle through a lot of abuse: long highways, Arizona heat, sunlight, wind, rain, trees, road debris, and even years of outdoor storage. And after some time, RV exterior starts showing its age. You may find out[read more]
A small RV leak can be easy to brush off, especially when there is no water dripping inside. Unfortunately, water does not always stay near the place where it entered. It can travel behind walls, around windows, along roof edges, and into materials that you cannot see. That is where water damage to RV fiberglass[read more]
Large fiberglass damage on an RV can look overwhelming. A cracked sidewall, deep puncture, crushed corner, or long scraped section may make it seem like the entire panel needs replacement. In many cases, however, an experienced RV body shop can rebuild substantial damage and restore the exterior without treating the RV as a total loss.[read more]
Arizona weather can change quickly. One minute your RV is sitting safely in the driveway or storage lot. The next, strong winds are throwing branches, gravel, roofing material, and other debris through the air. Add heavy rain, hail, and dust, and an RV exterior can take a surprising amount of punishment in a short period.[read more]
After an RV accident, one of the first questions owners ask is, “How long will the repair take?” It is an understandable concern. Your RV may be your vacation vehicle, seasonal home, full-time residence, or a major investment that you want back in service as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, there is no single repair timeline[read more]
Your RV is built to handle long trips, changing weather, road vibration, and years of outdoor use. Even so, water remains one of the most damaging threats to its exterior walls and internal structure. A small roof leak, cracked seal, or damaged piece of caulking may not look serious at first. The opening may be[read more]