How to Protect Your RV From Hail Damage

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Whether sticking to the roads around New Albany or planning a cross-country trip, you’re subjected to extreme weather conditions, including hail storms. You may not always be able to avoid the storm, so what do you do to help prevent camper hail damage? Explore the tips below for avoiding RV hail damage and helping protect your home on the road. When damage and accidents in an RV happen, turn to the Byers Collision Center RV service center for quality repairs that get you back on Columbus roads.

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Tips to Prevent Camper Hail Damage

Storms can come on unexpectedly, whether you’re on the road or securely parked in a parking lot. Unless your RV doesn’t leave your garage, you’re bound to encounter hail at some point during your journeys around Pickerington. So, what can you do to protect your investment?:

  • Avoid the Storm: It may seem like an obvious answer, but it can help you save a lot of time and money. Stay on top of the weather forecast in your area and either postpone your trip or take a longer detour to avoid the storm. If the storm develops while you’re on the road, navigate to a covered area if it is safe.
  • RV Covers: If a storm is on the way and no cover is available, create a makeshift covering to hail-proof skylights or protect other parts like solar panels. Throw a blanket, tarp, wire mesh, or even a wooden box you’ve constructed over the skylight or solar panel to help absorb the impact of the hail. Whatever you use to cover the components, be sure it’s secured to withstand the wind. You can also look into installing hail-proof skylights to withstand the impact of hail.
  • Install Part-Specific Covers Year Round: Instead of rushing to prevent damage with an RV cover, you can avoid hail RV damage by installing covers over specific vehicle parts for protection year-round. Covers can be used to protect your RV’s AC and roof vents from damage.

What to Do When You Have RV Hail Damage?

What are your next steps if you’re unlucky enough to avoid damage during a severe weather storm? RVs are made from fiberglass, aluminum, and wood sheathing, unlike cars. While a vehicle can pop the dent out or use a paintless dent repair to revitalize the exterior, an RV often requires more time-consuming maintenance from an expert.

  • Inspect the damage: Damage to the AC vents, bubbles in rubber-coated surfaces, spider web cracks in the fiberglass, or bruising the gel coat can lead to more significant damage.
  • Seek Repairs from a Professional: RVs are made with various materials, so you’ll need the right tools and expertise to do the job. Schedule a service appointment at Byers Collision Center, and our technicians will use genuine OEM parts to get you back on the road.

Take Care of Your RV with Byers Collision Center!

The best protection from a hail storm is to avoid it altogether. However, when that is impossible, we hope these tips will help you prevent camper hail damage during family road trips. To keep your RV on the road for many years, keep up with your RV general maintenance during Gahanna-area trips.

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