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03-30-2016, 10:41 PM
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new from Minnesota
I just purchased my first trailer, a Forest River Cherokee Destination. The trailer is aluminum. The dealer has offered to apply a paint protective coating for a cost of $1220, stating it would provide 5 years of protection saving me the time and expense of yearly cleaning and waxing. Is this worth it?
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03-30-2016, 11:58 PM
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I go RV'ing not Camping
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Lethbridge, Ab, Canada
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I can clean and wax my trailer every year for less than $20 dollars bottle of wax. My time is worth something, but I still wouldn't get to $1,200 over a 5 year period.
Hope that helps,
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03-31-2016, 05:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: South Central MN
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It certainly is worth it for the dealership! Unless it is polished and you want to keep it real shiny there isn't really a need to clear coat Aluminum.
Oh, welcome to FRF. Another Minnesotan here.
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03-31-2016, 06:42 AM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
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Welcome to the forum. Save your money, for get about psint protective coating and buy the things you need to start camping. Enjoy  Later RJD
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03-31-2016, 06:47 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SW Ohio
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Welcome from SW Ohio ! Save your money , wax is cheaper !
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03-31-2016, 06:53 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Here's why I'd buy with $1200
Progressive industries ems hard wired surge guard.
Awning hold down pole kit.
Jt strong arms for stabilizing
Use they left over money for beer.
Congratulations on your new trailer!
2008 2500hd Duramax
2015 Columbus 320RS
2016 nights camped "0"
2015 nights camped "34"
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03-31-2016, 09:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your Cherokee Destination. Using your money to buy what's on TURBS list is a better idea than the protective coating your dealer is going to make a big profit on.
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03-31-2016, 08:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
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I fell for that trap on our current trailer, what a waste of money! It did nothing to bring out the shine or protect. So I went back to waxing it, and now it shines! Don't fall for the trap! I never will again.
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03-31-2016, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
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Welcome to the site from SW Idaho.
Keep your money.
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03-31-2016, 11:25 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
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I want to thank all who responded to my question about paying the dealer to have a protectant applied to my aluminum trailer. It would have been a poor investment. However, joining this forum is one of the best investments I have made for my new trailer.
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03-31-2016, 11:56 PM
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I go RV'ing not Camping
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Lethbridge, Ab, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cranelake99
I want to thank all who responded to my question about paying the dealer to have a protectant applied to my aluminum trailer. It would have been a poor investment. However, joining this forum is one of the best investments I have made for my new trailer.
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And to think that it was free to join. Can't beat that!
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312QBUD Owners Thread
2015 Wildwood Heritage Glen 312QBUD
2000 Chev 2500 Extended Cab 6 Liter
1400lbs Equal-i-zer Hitch
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04-04-2016, 07:26 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2012
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I see you have crane lake as your email address, that only about 60 miles south of us. We are just north of boundry waters/Quetico in Canada
John
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04-04-2016, 07:30 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
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I am on Crane Lake on the edge of Voyageur's National Park. I have been up in Quetico only one time, beautiful area.
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04-05-2016, 05:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: South Central MN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cranelake99
I am on Crane Lake on the edge of Voyageur's National Park. I have been up in Quetico only one time, beautiful area.
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I'm at the far southern end of MN. Have yet to visit the Crane Lake area. Someday I will.
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