Dear Dave,
All of the factory warning and information stickers are peeling off my RV. I don’t like the looks of them, but I like having them on our trailer. I have tried to find replacement ones, but there doesn’t seem to be any available anywhere. The Rockwood website and Google searches haven’t been any help. Thanks. —Matt, 2021 Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S
You must have some fairly good exposure to harsh sun for those stickers to fade and peel that fast! Most of them have a UV vinyl outer layer to reduce this type of situation. The lug nut torque sticker could be on either side of the unit and sometimes it is both. However, the tank flush is most likely on the driver side of the unit so it must get the brunt of the sun from the heat of the day.
Both of these stickers are not critical to have on the unit as they are just reminders. However, the information is important to understand and follow. The sticker that I feel is the most important to have in good condition and readable is the RVIA sticker on the passenger side by the door.
This one is important as many campgrounds are now requiring units to have this sticker to ensure that there are at least some codes and inspections performed during the design, engineering, and manufacturing process. We have had several posts and much discussion regarding the actual qualifications of the codes and inspections. However, many campgrounds are just not allowing any units without the sticker.
This sticker is specific to your unit as it has a serial number and cannot be duplicated, reprinted or obtained from anyone but the original RV manufacturer. To get a new sticker you must get the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the trailer and contact the RV manufacturer direct. They may require photos of the damaged sticker for verification. New stickers can run anywhere from $50-$150.
Replacement stickers
You might be able to get replacement stickers from Rockwood by going through their customer service department; however, I don’t really think it is necessary. The unit is almost 8 years old and I don’t know how long you have owned it. However, you should be familiar with the information the stickers provide.
Check wheel lug nuts
This is a label or sticker that is on almost every travel trailer and 5th wheel as a legal document to avoid a lawsuit, in my opinion. Most owners do not perform the proper inspection and maintenance, especially when it comes to the lug nuts.
For years it was in the owner’s manual, but nobody reads that. So when an owner had a tire, rim, or axle failure during the warranty period, the lawyers could use the “failure to properly inform” clause.
In my opinion, you do not need the sticker if you have a scheduled maintenance procedure and follow the recommendations of the rim manufacturer. In this case, here is a sticker from a unit with the same specifications..
The caution sticker below is for the black tank flush valve. When you connect a pressurized hose from a campground or residential faucet, the valve sprays water into the black water tank at 40+ psi to clean the sides of the tank and ultimately the probes or sensors. This cleans off sludge, hard water deposits, and even toilet paper for not only a cleaner tank but clean monitor probes that will give you an accurate reading of the tank levels.
Once again, this information has been in the owner’s manual for years but now the “legal stickers” are placed outside. Here is a sample of the black tank flush sticker.
If you cannot get these labels from your original RV manufacturer, perhaps you could find a vinyl print shop that could make a similar version. A decal shop with a vinyl printer would be a good option. Or check with a company that makes press-on label or designs for T-shirts.
I would simply use a heat gun on low setting and a plastic putty knife and remove them completely. Then use a little Goo Gone® to get the rest of the adhesive off. You might also need to buff the area with some Bar Keepers Friend™ if the sidewall material has faded around where the sticker was.
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