Caravan, RV, or motorhome – whatever you call them, you want to keep your home on wheels in the best condition possible.
Waterproofing your caravan is an important step in ensuring that your investment lasts for many years, while you and your family stay warm and comfortable on your adventures.
In this post, we’ll explain the importance of waterproofing your caravan and how our DIY kits can help.
Why waterproof your caravan?
Water damage is no joke. It can seep in the smallest cracks, slowly building up over time, usually unnoticed. By the time you do notice, it’s too late and the damage has been done. Protecting your investment from water is an essential part of owning a motorhome.
Health risks
Waterproofing your caravan not only protects it from water damage but also increases the comfort level for you and your family. A damp caravan can be extremely unpleasant with mould and mildew growth hiding in the shadows.
Damp in the walls isn’t simply an annoyance, it can have serious health implications, and sometimes even deadly effects. By waterproofing your caravan, you can keep the interior dry and comfortable, and ensure that your family is protected from the harmful effects of this silent killer.
Return on investment
Caravans can be a great investment as well as a portable holiday home. A well-maintained caravan that is protected from water damage is more appealing to potential buyers and will fetch a higher resale price. Doing a little bit of work today can mean you have more in your pocket tomorrow.
Even if you’re not planning on selling, you still want to look after your investment. If you waterproof your caravan early on, you keep future repair costs to a minimum, along with energy costs associated with heating.
And of course, it’s not all about money, you want to be comfortable and look after your health.
Water in the walls and floor can cause heat loss, making your motorhome even colder. If you waterproof your caravan, you’ll improve insulation and keep the interior warm and comfortable for those inside.
Cohe DIT waterproofing kits
We have 3 DIY kits to help you waterproof your caravan/motorhome, depending on their size. All come with an application kit and all the tools you need to keep your RV watertight.
10 square metres
Recommended for caravans, mobile or stationary, our 10 sqm waterproofing DIY kit comes with 5 litres of Cohe Quick Clean to clean and prep your area, 20 metres of seam tape to seal gaps, tears and joins, 4 litres of Liquid Rubber Waterproof Sealant, and your choice of either 4 litres of Liquid Rubber Smooth Coating or Liquid Rubber Deck Coating.
20 square metres
Recommended for 6 metre RVs, our 20 sqm kit is the same as the above, but with more! Instead of 5 litres of Liquid Rubber Waterproof Sealant, you get a 10-litre bucket, along with your choice of either 10 litres of Smooth Coating or Deck Coating.
30 square metres
Recommended for 12 metre RVs, our 30 sqm kit comes with 20 litres of Liquid Rubber Waterproof Sealant, and your choice of either 15 litres of Smooth Coating or Deck Coating.
Waterproof your caravan quickly and easily
Waterproofing your caravan is a must-do task that will protect your investment, increase comfort levels, improve insulation, increase resale value, and save you money in the long run.
By spending a little today, you can reap the rewards for years to come, travelling in style and comfort around Aotearoa, safe in the knowledge that your motorhome is sealed up and protected from the elements.
Whether you plan on travelling for the next 20 years or want to sell it after the summer, it’s only an investment if you look after it.
Contact us today if you would like to know more about our waterproofing DIY kits and how they can help you protect your caravan.
Don’t forget to check out our range of other waterproofing products, helping you with everything from roofing to driveways.
