Bugs on your FWC

[Bombsight]

Saw the attached photo and thought I'd ask ...

Have any of y'all have made a removable "Bra" to fit your FWC front end?

Seems like it would protect and make cleaning it much easier.

Maybe FWC's themselves could fabricate and sell a vinyl version as another OEM option? I know I'd buy one if the same quality went into it as thier campers.

 

[Kolockum]

I have considered making something similar to keep rain from getting in the front seal.

 

[cwdtmmrs]

Spray Pam on your camper, grille, etc. and bugs will wash right off.

cwd

 

[Bombsight]

Spray Pam on your camper, grille, etc. and bugs will wash right off.

cwd

Not a very good solution to Kolockums delima ...

 

[JaSAn]

One of the things on my to-do list for next summer is to fabricate a wind deflector for the front of the Grandby in hopes of improving three issues: 1 - Increase gas mileage, 2 - keep rain from being driven into the front of the camper (my old soft side has some small leaks when driving in the rain), and 3 - keeping bugs off the front of the camper. Issue 1 is a total guess. A deflector should solve issue 2. For bugs, I am just transferring the problem to the deflector. Hydrogen Peroxide or a good paste wax makes removing them easy(er).

jim

 

[Kolockum]

Pam spray is a really good idea. I have been looking at a wind faring but don't want to spend the money.

 

[cwdtmmrs]

Bombsight, Kolockum didn't post the original question, you did.

cwd

 

[Bombsight]

Bombsight, Kolockum didn't post the original question, you did.

cwd

I realize that ... and PAM is a good suggestion to the bug issue. I was just pointing out that its not the best solution.
I'd be reluctant to use oil for too long of a period on my grill ..... much less, if my front seal had integrity issues.
For a quick solution, its great. Doesnt do much for hard object protection though.

Didnt mean to discredit your suggestion.

 

[cwdtmmrs]

I've been using the Pam method for maybe 30 years now. Someday I will have to look for a real solution.

cwd

 

[Stan@FourWheel]

I've used this stuff for years.

Works great.


http://www.protectall.com/palong.aspx




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[SunMan]

I've used this stuff for years.

Works great.


http://www.protectall.com/palong.aspx

Yup. Been using this on Stan's recommendation for 8 years now. My old 2003 still looks great.

I also use Pam on my spring trips when the bugs are at their worst.

 

[kmcintyre]

Do you have to use the butter flavored Pam?

 

[Stalking Light]

I wonder about spraying a food product on the outside of your camper in bear country.

 

[takesiteasy]

I wonder about spraying a food product on the outside of your camper in bear country.

Helps because the bears clean off the bugs when they lick the camper clean, haha.

 

[Cayuse]

Helps because the bears clean off the bugs when they lick the camper clean, haha.

So bacon grease would do the same thing?

 

[Stalking Light]

So bacon grease would do the same thing?

Or peanut butter.

 

[craig333]

I doubt its going to attract bears but the research is thin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecithin

 

[Bombsight]

Helps because the bears clean off the bugs when they lick the camper clean, haha.

Now THAT would be the best solution!

 

[Outnabout]

I've used this stuff for years.

Works great.


http://www.protectall.com/palong.aspx




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Do you use this stuff on the vinyl as well?

 

[rotti]

Do you use this stuff on the vinyl as well?

Nope.
303 Aerospace Protectant per your owners manual.

• The pop-up section of the camper is the one part that takes some care. If you do the following, it will last as long as the camper does. When you have the camper stored, pop it up at least once a month and let it air out. Every six months, wash the outside with simple soap and water and then treat it with 303 Aerospace Protectant. 303 also makes a great cleaner. DO NOT USE Armor All on anything. This will destroy the liner over time. Follow these steps and your liner will stay in great shape over the years for you.

http://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-aerospace-protectant?gclid=Cj0KEQjw4ZOwBRDoxpjAvPXAl5MBEiQAEek_3vvIfrYd5S8BgMf0JF-H4iBuU3rdGbfmaFlPbW4mgO4aAgZR8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds