There is a lot to learn when it comes to taking care of your home on wheels. In a perfect world, you would put your RV in a garage and store it out of the sun. But for most people, that isn't an option. Even if you can store your RV in a garage, you still need to take care of the finish. Here are some of our most important suggestions for maintaining the exterior of your RV. Wax is like sunscreen for your RV! We recommend waxing full-body paint RVs that are stored outdoors once a year, and fiberglass RVs that are stored outdoors twice a year. This will help keep your RV looking its best for as long as possible. If you have high-quality paint on your RV, use lambswool or microfiber cloths to wash it. This will minimize the risk of micro-scratches. Avoid using high-pH, caustic chemicals to clean your RV unless absolutely necessary. Dish soap is great for cleaning dishes, but it is designed to remove grease, so it will also strip the wax from your RV. Caustic chemicals, such as degreasers, should never be applied to dry surfaces and need to be rinsed off immediately. Don't forget to clean and condition your RV's roof! If your RV has a rubber roof, you should condition it several times a year. If your RV has a fiberglass roof, you can wax it to prevent it from oxidizing.