A common trailer type is the Air Stream type of aluminum trailers. These owners are very faithful about the upkeep of their investment. WARNING: This aluminum skinned RV takes special care in detailing. While many of the older units are a "polished" aluminum, the newer units are more of a machined finish that requires a special polish be used.

Prices on this type of RV are varied greatly with the wash being the only balanced item. Washing these units range from $2.00 per linear foot to $5.00 per linear foot.

Detailing the outside of these units can be very time consuming and artistic. A fully polished finish on the older units can require 50-100 man hours to complete and the owners of such collector pieces will desire a true mirror finish that is very hard to achieve and takes a true craftsman to accomplish. The price on this service can reach as high as $5,000.00 for a mid-large sized Air Stream.

This is a very common RV for detailing and can range from 10 feet in length to over 35 feet in length. Across the country this type of RV is very commonly detailed. Services offered vary from basic washes to full detail service.

Wash prices for these units range from $2.00 - $4.00 per linear foot. We found fixed locations that specialize in RV's and work on volume are on the cheaper side of the spectrum. Also truck washes can charge as little as $1.00 per foot but the quality is usually questionable at best.

Full exterior details on these units range from $8.00 per foot to as high as $12.00 per foot. Again we found that truck washes and RV dealerships can offer what many professional detailer's would call an "express" detail for as little as $125.00 for any size. This is usually a poor quality detail that is not much above what we offer within our wash service.

As the RV sizes grows so does the amount of work. Not only by length and square footage but by obstacles found on the surface and roof. Once we get into this size of RV, the materials can change drastically. Usually more bright work such as chrome and aluminum can be found and the number of air conditioning units and storage doors along the bottom of the RV. All of these items can slow your progress and should be considered when pricing out a unit. We have witnessed all to many detail businesses price out a RV such as this and then cut corners once they realize the amount of labor involved in correctly detailing such a vehicle.

performing washes for $2.00 per foot and full exterior details on these units for $10.00 per liniear foot. When you add chrome or aluminum, as high as $15.00 a foot.

The interiors on these coaches can start to get very elaborate and should not be attempted by those that do not have a very high skill level. Were charging in the area of $5.00 - 8.00 per foot for interior details on these coaches.

More and more often, we are seeing these very high-end coaches. When you get to this level, perfection is simply a must and the skills it takes to properly detail such a vehicle are varied. As you can see in the pictures, some of these coaches have vast amounts of polished aluminum that requires the highest of skill to properly polish. Wheels are usually a high point for these owners and will also test your skills. The time needed on such a vehicle can be tremendous. As for pricing, we determined that so few detailers understand such a level of work that few were able to properly price these beast and many undercut to simply "get the job". The folks that undercut are the same people we see cutting corners to save time and money and end up with a very dissatisfied customer. Pricing an exterior detailing on one of this large custom RV's is difficult. Washes at $3.00 per foot with all the bright work and details start at $12.00- $20.00 per linear foot depending on the condition and the required amount of work!
The interiors on these units are over-the-top! Ultra Suede silks and soft leathers everywhere. Granite counter tops and floors are common along with wool carpets and other plush amenities. One word to describe what is needed to service these extreme machines…skill!

The interiors are in the area of $5.00-$15.00 per linear foot depending on condition and the amount of detail the customer desires.