Waxoil

[weejohnw]

Hi there,
I am well used to waxoiling my classic cars, however, I am getting differing opinions as the the waxoiling of my Motorhome.
Just a few months old, (the van that is, I'm fifty in a few weeks!) I am keen to waxoil the chassis. Waxoil or equivilant does help stop the rot setting in. As I use the Motorhome for day trips even over winter, the waxoil does help protect against the effects of the salt.
Some say (sounding like J. Clarkson introducing the Stig)that I shouldn't get waxoil on the wooden floor, opinions please?
Regards to all you seasoned Motorhomers, WeeJohn

 

[scotjimland]

Hi WeeJohn

I think this answers your question

For a motorcaravan, though, twenty years is probably nearer the average lifespan, so it makes sense to rustproof a motorhome when new. In addition, rustproofing can more than pay for itself when it comes to selling your motorhome. According to Phillip Lewis of Rustbusters, "Most of my customers swear by rustproofing because, when the time comes to change, they always sell their vehicles quickly, and for top money!"


With coachbuilt motorhomes there's an additional reason for rustproofing the underside, and that's due to the extra protection that rustproofing products will give to the laminated plywood floor. The outer plywood layer is often only protected by a thin film of paint or bitumen, so a thick layer of flexible, water resistant rustproofer is useful extra protection.

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[weejohnw]

Thanks, I know that it is a great idea, but was getting various opinions on waxoiling the underside of the floor, this advice sounds good and is in keeping with what I was intending to do. But there's always someone who doesn't really know anything that tries to cast doubls and spoil the fun..
Regards.

 

[scotjimland]

there's always someone who doesn't really know anything that tries to cast doubls and spoil the fun..
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How true.. busy bodies for the most part..

I think it's a great idea, go for it .. :thumb:

 

[Snowythejock]

Hi there,
I am well used to waxoiling my classic cars, however, I am getting differing opinions as the the waxoiling of my Motorhome.
Just a few months old, (the van that is, I'm fifty in a few weeks!) I am keen to waxoil the chassis. Waxoil or equivilant does help stop the rot setting in. As I use the Motorhome for day trips even over winter, the waxoil does help protect against the effects of the salt.
Some say (sounding like J. Clarkson introducing the Stig)that I shouldn't get waxoil on the wooden floor, opinions please?
Regards to all you seasoned Motorhomers, WeeJohn

WeeJohn

Did you have it done? If so did you use Rustbusters and the big question - cost? Looked on their website and cannot see any indicative costs but £600 on Rustmaster + VAT, before trying to negotiate!

Any comments much appreciated.

Snowy the Jock

PS Happy Hogmanay

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[American Dream]

Go for it ....

It's bitumen/oil based.It hasn't affected woodwork on mine.

As far as I'm concerned I have always waxoyled my vehicles and haven't seen a problem yet as long as you mask off all Braking surfaces and keep spray well away from the alternator/power steering belts and pulleys.

Protect your investment.

 

[DESCO]

Go for it. For years I have waxoilied the undersides of Caravans and motorhomes both with wooden floors and never had any problems.

The oldest one that I know about is 18 years old and was still going strong last time I saw it, so guess it did it no harm.


Dave :thumb::thumb:

 

[Douglas]

Hi there,
I am well used to waxoiling my classic cars, however, I am getting differing opinions as the the waxoiling of my Motorhome.
Just a few months old, (the van that is, I'm fifty in a few weeks!) I am keen to waxoil the chassis. Waxoil or equivilant does help stop the rot setting in. As I use the Motorhome for day trips even over winter, the waxoil does help protect against the effects of the salt.
Some say (sounding like J. Clarkson introducing the Stig)that I shouldn't get waxoil on the wooden floor, opinions please?
Regards to all you seasoned Motorhomers, WeeJohn

I don,t know for sure but is there a danger of stopping the wooden floor from breathing (drying) if its sealed? it is possible to get water spilt on the inside as well as from the bottom.

Doug...

 

[trinity]

Hi, I bought my Autotrail Pullman in 1991, I waxoiled it within 2 weeks & do it every 2 years. So the old girl is 19 years old this year, it has no rust & also after waxoiling the road noise is always reduced. My floors are still good as is the Alko chassis and underneath the cab.
I would swear by it,