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Old 03-30-2015, 08:46 AM   #21
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How often should trailer be waxed? ...
I think frequency depends on how much time the trailer is exposed to the elements. Ours spends the winter in a shed, and NuFinish easily lasts for a whole year. If it had to sit out exposed, I think at least every six months would be needed.
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Old 03-30-2015, 10:00 AM   #22
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My trailer sits outside year round . I wash and apply 2 coats of NU Finish in the Fall (30 days between coats) .In the spring ,I wash and apply another coat of NU Finish and repeat about mid summer. I am retired so spending a nice day polishing the trailer is kind of relaxing.
In the 2 years of owning my Casita ,I have probably applied 10 coats of NU Finish to the trailer. NU FINISH is relatively cheap ($4.99/ bottle) ,easy to apply ,holds up fairly well and makes getting bugs and black streaks off a lot easier.
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Old 03-30-2015, 10:19 AM   #23
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We have waxed our trailer twice now in 6 years. Just seems to be not enough time, with all the other things going on in life. If I get an extra day, it can easily be filled with something, and hopefully going camping.

We do plan to give it a good shine this spring.
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Old 03-30-2015, 10:41 AM   #24
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I am retired so spending a nice day polishing the trailer is kind of relaxing.
that pretty much sums up why I want to retire
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Old 03-30-2015, 11:05 AM   #25
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that pretty much sums up why I want to retire
Okay, you guys are just plain weird, you know.

I want to retire to travel with my trailer, not polish it. I sure hope they offer a self-polishing feature sometime soon.
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Old 03-30-2015, 11:09 AM   #26
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Okay, you guys are just plain weird, you know.

I want to retire to travel with my trailer, not polish it. I sure hope they offer a self-polishing feature sometime soon.
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Old 03-30-2015, 11:25 AM   #27
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Maybe ETI could have a "spa day" option for the trailers?

Its not like they are busy in Chilliwack...
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Old 03-30-2015, 11:29 AM   #28
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Maybe ETI could have a "spa day" option for the trailers?

Its not like they are busy in Chilliwack...
Trust me, I have definitely considered hiring someone to do it.
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Old 03-30-2015, 12:04 PM   #29
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Washed the trailer this morning and as soon as it warms up later this week ,the Spring coat of
NU Finish is going on. We just spent over 30 days on the road so we are using our trailer not just polishing it. Being able to go on a trip and not having to be back home on a certain date is one of the best parts of being retired.
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Old 03-30-2015, 01:06 PM   #30
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Being able to go on a trip and not having to be back home on a certain date is one of the best parts of being retired.
After 25 years in classrooms with my day totally determined by clocks and class times, I love being completely in control of my own schedule, or lack thereof; well except when Mary makes my schedule...
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Old 03-30-2015, 01:12 PM   #31
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Being able to go on a trip and not having to be back home on a certain date is one of the best parts of being retired.
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After 25 years in classrooms with my day totally determined by clocks and class times, I love being completely in control of my own schedule, or lack thereof; well except when Mary makes my schedule...
You guys suck!!!



Says me jealously.
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Wow Jim worst case of retirement envy I've ever seen.

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Old 03-30-2015, 01:36 PM   #33
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Wow Jim worst case of retirement envy I've ever seen.

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You're just jealous I never included you in the list. Well, you and your retirement attitude suck too!
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Old 03-30-2015, 02:36 PM   #34
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i took the easy route had it detailed he did a great job for $200 he said he did another Escape from Olympia.
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Old 03-30-2015, 03:11 PM   #35
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You guys suck!!!

Says me jealously.
Yah, but we're old
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Old 03-30-2015, 03:38 PM   #36
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Yah, but we're old
I don't know about that. Old is just a state of mind, right?

Doug is not older, I don't think. He sure does look young. I am 57.
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Old 03-30-2015, 03:47 PM   #37
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the thought of having a warm spring day to wax the trailer sounds like a great way to spend a day of retirement. specially, now while I sit at a desk working for a living. I tend to agree with Jim's last few posts.....

and of course there is more to retirment then just enjoying one's self. I have a retirement goals list which includes still trying to make a positive difference in the lives of people (volunteering at a residential treatment program) - as well as travelling.
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Old 04-12-2015, 07:57 PM   #38
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I just gave Cafe Egg yesterday a good wash, and when it was dry a wax. Good workout, but I have to agree with Jim. When I have time I want to go use Cafe Egg!! But there are still many years of work ahead of me....
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Old 04-12-2015, 09:41 PM   #39
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Being able to go on a trip and not having to be back home on a certain date is one of the best parts of being retired.
Indeed. I'm in New Mexico and haven't started thinking about returning to Florida. I just spoke to my cousin back home; she said nothing is going on there and for me to stay out here as long as I like. Come to think of it, every time I take a trip the people at home encourage me to stay away as long as I can. Hmm....
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Went to a marine supply store looking for a good quality wax for our 17B and came away with P-38-Q RV, BOAT & AIRCRAFT WAX.
But as I was walking away one of the staff said to be careful about getting it on the black window trim as it may cause staining or cause it to turn grey, he suggested taping the window trim to protect it. So now I'm rethinking using this product, has anyone used it, and would you recommend it. The idea of taping the windows does not appeal to me.
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