Three of the best, most versatile RV care products and how to use them

By Cheri Sicard
Want to keep your RV looking its best for years to come? It’s possible without spending a fortune on dozens of different products. After 18 years of RV ownership, Brian Pursel, from RV with Tito DIY, has learned what works and what doesn’t. (Many of our writers have recommended these items, too.)

In the video below, Brian shares the top three essential RV care products that have stood the test of time. These products help fight UV damage, keep moving parts working smoothly, and prevent corrosion, all while saving time and effort.

These three products aren’t just good, they are highly effective and versatile, each handling multiple tasks, which means less clutter and more space in the RV. What are these essential RV care products?

• Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash & Wax
• 303 Protectant
• Boeshield T-9 

Meguiar’s Wash & Wax: The all-in-one cleaner

Keeping an RV clean can be a big job. That’s why a product that combines washing and waxing into one step is so useful. Meguiar’s Wash & Wax offers the convenience of a “one-pass wash and wax.”

Forget spending an entire day doing the whole “wax on, wax off” routine. This product makes it much simpler. It’s available in large containers for use at home, and smaller containers for when on the road.

Using Meguiar’s Wash & Wax is straightforward:

1. Pour the product into a bucket.
2. Use an RV brush.
3. Hose down the RV.
4. Scrub the RV from top to bottom.

Be sure to raise any solar panels to clean underneath them. This ensures the entire roof is clean. Work down the sides, scrubbing all the way around.

This Wash & Wax not only cleans but also leaves behind a waxy finish. This helps protect the RV from UV rays. Whether the RV has a fiberglass or rubber roof, this product cleans, waxes, and protects in one simple step.

303 Protectant: The ultimate UV defense

UV damage can cause a lot of problems for an RV. That’s why 303 Protectant is so important. 303 Protectant is designed to protect rubber, vinyl, plastic, and fiberglass from UV rays.

Here are some areas where 303 Protectant is particularly useful:

• Tires
• Rubber seals around compartments and slides
• Plastic parts (like rearview mirrors)

Applying 303 Protectant is easy. Simply spray it on and wipe it down. For tires, just spray it on and leave it. It gives them a nice, clean, shiny look that lasts.

Boeshield T-9: The lubricant and corrosion inhibitor

Keeping moving parts lubricated and protected from corrosion is essential for RV maintenance. Boeshield T-9 is the product to use. Boeshield T-9 is more than just a lubricant—it also protects surfaces. Originally developed by Boeing for aerospace use, it’s a high-quality product. Boeshield T-9 creates a thin, waxy film that protects surfaces. This film offers both lubrication and corrosion inhibition.

Here are some RV components that benefit from Boeshield T-9:

• Awnings
• Doors
• Hinges
• Slides

Boeshield T-9 is also great for electrical connections and grounding points. Spraying it on battery terminals prevents corrosion. It also works well on grounding points on the chassis to prevent rust. After cleaning grounding points, spray them with Boeshield T-9 to protect them

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