The Best RV Soap to Keep Your Camper Sparkling

TL;DR:

Here’s the quick takeaway on finding the best RV soap for your camper:

• Not all soaps are equal. Use a high-pH RV soap formulated for campers/travel trailers.
• The best soaps lift grime and bugs easily without dulling paint or stripping wax.
• Look for formulas that are safe for fiberglass, gel coat, and decals.
• Avoid car or dish soap. They can leave residue and damage protective coatings.
• A quality RV soap keeps your camper shining longer while protecting your investment from UV and road grime.

What do a plumber, a contractor, and a weekend RVer all have in common? They know that the right tools make every job easier and every result better.

When it comes to washing your RV exterior, the right soap makes all the difference.

Here’s the Dirty Truth: Your camper endures sun, dirt, bugs, and road grime every trip you take. But using the wrong cleaner and wash products in a well-intentioned effort to clean your RV can result in you stripping protective wax off the finish, swirl up the paint, and even damage seals that keep water out.

Meanwhile, choosing the right products – including a high-quality RV soap – keeps your camper looking like new while protecting it from long-term wear and tear.

Why Choosing the Right RV Soap Matters

Soap is soap, right? You can use bar soap for your hair and liquid hand soap for your dishes and dishwashing soap for your RV. Right?!

Actually, no. (Dish soap in particular is very damaging!)

Your RV’s exterior is more than just painted metal. It’s a mix of fiberglass, gel coat, aluminum, and vinyl decals. All of these require a gentle but effective cleaner.

It’s important to make sure you choose carefully. The right RV soap should:

• Lift dirt and grime without stripping wax or sealants.
• Clean multiple surfaces safely, including paint and rubber seals.
• Rinse easily, preventing film or streaks.
• Offer UV protection to resist fading and oxidation.

What’s the Best Soap for Cleaning a Camper Exterior?

Whether you’re washing a travel trailer or Class A Motorhome, you should look for a high-pH soap that’s designed specifically for RVs, trucks, or large vehicles.

Learn more about what to look for in a truck or RV soap here.

Keep Your Camper Squeaky Clean with Image Wash Products

Products like Touchless 1 & 2 from Image Wash Products deliver powerful cleaning capabilities, cutting through road film, bug splatter, and grime without stripping wax or harming decals.

Use it with a soft-bristle brush or microfiber mop if you like. Or get all 21^st Century and try a foam cannon. Many people find them easier and more convenient to use than a two-bucket wash system. Either way, it’s hard to beat this system. Try it yourself today and you’ll see just what we mean!