7 RV Winter Storage Mistakes That Damage the Finish
Updated October 9, 2026 4 min readBy Dominick, owner of Slums Mobile Detailing
These are the problems we see every spring in the Eastern Panhandle.
What should you avoid when storing an RV?
The biggest RV storage mistakes are storing it dirty, using non-breathable plastic tarps that trap moisture, parking under trees, skipping wax, ignoring roof seams, leaving food or moisture inside, and letting tires sit in direct sun.
- Storing it dirty
- Plastic tarps (trap moisture, rub the finish)
- Parking under trees (sap, leaves, mold)
- No wax or sealant
- Unchecked roof seams
- Moisture and food left inside
- Uncovered tires