Need help with RV pricing.

[Derrick]

I am looking to do some exterior Rv detailing. I'll be doing oxidation removal, washing and waxing. I did one last year but I didn't have to do the roof. This year I want to do the entire exterior. What do you all think the going rate should be for an RV that's worth 100k with medium to heavy oxidiation? I want to charge by the foot( rv's a 35 footer).

ALL REPLYS WELCOME Feed back please Feed back please :detailer: :)

Thanks in advance.
Derrick

[rustytruck]

You have to do the roof. If you don't do the roof the first time it rains your going to get black streaks down the sides.

I have RV pricing on my website. These prices do not include compounding for heavy oxidation. If the RV is in rough shape I will pass on it.

Also I pass on any aluminum sided trailers. They take along time to get them looking good.

Make sure you don't sell yourself short. 35 ft is a lot of real estate. Good luck.

[Kevin Cullen]

I would be around the 800-1000 $ range. That will ne a lot of product a lot of ladder up and downs and min 20 plus hours.

[kmsdetailing]

I would be around the 800-1000 $ range. That will ne a lot of product a lot of ladder up and downs and min 20 plus hours.

Kevin, I noticed that you're insured. What companies offer this and what are the rates? I'm looking into this myself.

You can send me an message via this forum if you wish.

Thanks

[DaveT435]

I don't do this for a living...but I was thinking 1200-1500.00. That is a lot of work!!

[rustytruck]

I don't think a customer is going to pay $1500 to shine their rig. Try getting $18 ft. That would be a $630 job. It is a two person job because one person will be on the ladder all day.

Find a high school kid with a good attention span and a lot of energy. Pay him $130 for the day and put $500 in your pocket.

I find I make a lot more when working on RVs. If you can get $1200 -$1500 dollars then I am doing something wrong.

[AutowerxDetailing]

I don't think a customer is going to pay $1500 to shine their rig. Try getting $18 ft. That would be a $630 job. It is a two person job because one person will be on the ladder all day.

:iagree:

The first time I did a full size RV I was the ladder guy the whole time... My calfs were completely bruised from leaning against the ladder rungs all day polishing. Don't be the ladder guy. You will regret it! Or, at least switch half way through or something lol.

[DaveT435]

I don't think a customer is going to pay $1500 to shine their rig. Try getting $18 ft. That would be a $630 job. It is a two person job because one person will be on the ladder all day.

Find a high school kid with a good attention span and a lot of energy. Pay him $130 for the day and put $500 in your pocket.

I find I make a lot more when working on RVs. If you can get $1200 -$1500 dollars then I am doing something wrong.
Like I said I don't do this for a living...just thinking how much work a 35 ft. motor home would be. I guess I understand why someone commented they wouldn't do it...

[DaveT435]

Depending on how big the windows are I would say it has about the same surface area as what 5 mid size cars?? Then it's got moderate to heavy oxidation...

[master detailer]

We get 20 ft for out side only and roof. if the cap and rear need wet sanding we get 150.00 more

[rustytruck]

RVs go much quicker than cars. They are big and flat. No fancy curves and not many nooks and cranny's. I assume the $20ft is for compounding also. Master detailer what part of the country are you in??

As far as ladders go you need an A frame latter. two guys can work on it. One on each side. When working on the high parts just straddle the top of the ladder and sit there. its comfortable enough to be up there all day.

[BigBrad]

I have a 38ft RV to do Monday, charging $450.00. Can't get much more than that in this area.. I almost hate to do it but.. If I don't then I don't make anything! BUT, this is a fairly new one and it's in really good shape! Just needs a lil shine..

[rustytruck]

I have a 38ft RV to do Monday, charging $450.00. Can't get much more than that in this area.. I almost hate to do it but.. If I don't then I don't make anything! BUT, this is a fairly new one and it's in really good shape! Just needs a lil shine..

That comes out to about $11.50 a ft. That's right around what I charge. I would rather do that then a few cars.

[Kevin Cullen]

Kevin, I noticed that you're insured. What companies offer this and what are the rates? I'm looking into this myself.

You can send me an message via this forum if you wish.

Thanks

Kms, I just go thru my local insurance company and it costs a few hundred bucks a year.

[Perfections]

15+ a foot or you'll wish you didn't take the job. It's a lot of work, get paid for it, anything luxury like rv's/boats means they have expendable income.