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Any RVer will tell you – the hardest part of your RV to protect is the front cap. It is a magnet for road debris, dirt, rocks, UV, and bugs. Over time, these will combine to slowly destroy the finish requiring expensive repairs and repaints.

The Glidecoat RV Cap Kit give you everything you need to restore your front cap to a better than new finish followed by your choice of RV Ceramic Coating or ALPHA Graphene-infused Ceramic Coating which provides protection against UV preventing fading and oxidization while also creating a hydrophobic surface that is easy to clean.

The RV Cap Kit is a great way to test drive Glidecoat prior to investing in coating your entire unit.

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Traditional methods of protection simply don’t stand up to the extreme exposure:

• Paint Protection Film (PPF): Over time the film will crack, peel, yellow and mold. The only option is to remove the film and reapply which is also quite expensive and time consuming.
• Custom fitted bras: Over time will crack, fade and mold. They are also notoriously hard to keep clean and if the bra isn’t fitted exactly, dirt and moisture can get behind the bra causing damage to the paint underneath. Not to mention, it is a shame to cover up a beautiful front cap. Many users will install the RV bras when they are on the road and uninstall once they have landed which is inconvenient.
• Wax: This is the cheapest method mentioned, and while it does protect the front-end cap from UV, bugs and road contaminants, wax begins to fail almost immediately. Wax simply rests on the surface of your RV and through abrasion, it wears away. This means that every time drive or wash your coach, you take some of the wax off with it. Not to mention, wax melts in high temperatures. A dark colored RV in the sun will easily reach 190°F – at that temperature, your will lose all of its protective properties almost immediately.

… or you could always repaint your front end every 5 years.

The Glidecoat RV Cap Kit is the best solution for RV front cap protection and restoration. To start, the kit includes our Nano Wash, Nano Compound and Nano Polish products, which will allow you to clean, remove existing oxidization or scratches and restore the shine of your front end. But the true value of our RV Cap Kit is the RV Ceramic Coating, the benefits of which are listed below:

• Hard Barrier: Once the coating cures, it creates a diamond hard barrier to protect your front cap.
• Bonds with the surface: Our coating actually fills the pores of the surface allowing the coating to bond with the surface. This prevents the coating from washing away or removal from abrasion.
• Reflects UV: The coating actually reflects harmful UV which prevents sun damage, fading and oxidization.
• Multi-Surface: Safe for use on fiberglass, painted aluminum, chrome, glass, plastic and more.
• Long lasting: The coating will last for up to 18 months in extreme conditions – 6-8 times longer than wax.
• Heat resistant: Unlike wax, our RV Ceramic Coating is not susceptible to heat and will not melt or evaporate.
• High Gloss Finish: The coating creates an ultra high-gloss finish which shines better than new.
• Clear and Vibrant: The ceramic coating remains clear and will not yellow over time. The coating remains clear and ensures the colors and graphics of your front cap stay vibrant.
• Easy to clean: The coating creates a super smooth hydrophobic surface which repels contaminants. Simply spray down and wipe dry to remove any bugs or road dirt.
• Cost: The coating is much less expensive as compared to custom fitted bras or PPF
• Easy re-application: Future coats can be applied without having to remove previous ceramic coating applications.

The RV Cap Kit is a great way to test drive our RV Ceramic Coating. If you want to protect your entire RV, try our RV Ceramic Coating Kit which is available in 20′, 30′ and 40′ variations. Learn More »

Kit Includes:

•  50ml of RV Ceramic Coating – Covers up to 60SQFT with 2 coats – More info •  4oz of Nano Wash – More info •  4oz of Nano Compound – More info •  4oz of Nano Polish – More info •  4oz of Surface Wipe – More info •  2 Microfiber Towels – More info •  1 Ceramic Coating Applicator – More info

4 reviews for RV Cap Kit

Paul Kellam – September 5, 2023

I bought the front RV Cap Kit and used it on a 2011 Evergreen Travel Trailer. The Fiberglass was oxidized really bad. I didn’t think it was possible to ever see it shine again. I used a buffer with foam disks, as per the directions and couldn’t believe how it took off the oxidation. After completing the processes and installing a couple of coats of the ceramic coating it looks like new again. I haven’t seen it shine like that for years. After seeing the results, I ordered the whole RV kit. The rest of the RV has been completed now and it looks equally good. I am very happy with Glidecoat and am interested to see if the shine lasts as long as they advertise.

Joseph Coulombe – July 30, 2023

Fantastic product. Really easy to apply and customer service was great. Appreciate all the help and guidance. Will most certainly recommend your product to anyone in need.

Kenny Maxwell – September 29, 2021

Extremely extremely impressed with your company’s product. I do need more ceramic sealant for a second coat. But you can see how well it turned out. Your responses to me personally goes along way. out. Will definitely recommend your company to my fellow campers.

John Zapata – July 16, 2021

I have a 2021 becon this this stuff works to always keep my rv shiny all the time

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For safety reasons, we do not offer returns on products that have been opened or used. Please contact us in the case of products which are faulty or unfit for purpose to discuss replacements or applicable refunds.

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HOW DO I MAKE A RETURN? Returns are simple and easy. If you need to return an item simply send an email to [email protected] to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). We will provide you with an authorization number as well as a return label for your choice of UPS or USPS. The item can then be packaged with the return label and dropped off to the corresponding delivery service provider.

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We will refund the delivery charges you have paid to receive that item. If the item was part of a larger shipment which is not being fully returned, the delivery charge will not be refunded.

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Travel Trailer Front Cap Replacement

This is a real unit, with a real problem, and it’s in our real shop. This series was created in hopes of helping you better understand your unit and how to best maintain it. This episode shows you how we removed and replaced a front cap—from start to finish!

Cost of front cap replacement

This clip can be deceiving as it reduced about 8 hours of work into a 4-minute video. The cost of a front cap replacement like this is somewhere in the neighborhood of $5,000. Of course, the cost varies depending on the size and where the cap is being shipped from. The cost is also dependent on what caused the front cap to be delaminated in the first place. After all, you will want to solve that problem, too.

Whether you own a million-dollar unit or you have an entry-level, my message to you will be the same: It needs to be maintained. Be sure to routinely inspect your roof and body sealants as well as your insert moldings. Keeping up on this maintenance can easily prevent a repair such as this!

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Be sure to check out his YouTube channel where he shares what’s going on in the shop and the product offerings in the store. Dustin is also very active on Facebook. Join his group, RV Repairs and Tips – What’s in the shop !

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Many travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers today include LED lighting on the end cap of the trailer; usually facing forward. These lights are often the first lights to fail in new trailers mainly because they're facing forward and subject to wind/rain damage. Boogey Lights hi-intensity surface mounted LED light strips are built tougher. They're also brighter. Our impressively bright surface mounted hi-intensity LED flexible strips are ideal for End Cap LED Light replacements found on many travel trailers today. We offer them in a variety of single color options which in most cases can be a direct replacement for factory installed lights using existing wiring. Simply remove the existing LED strip and replace it with a Boogey Lights LED strip. If you want to upgrade to a multi-color RGB light strip, we offer that option too although it does require the purchase of an LED controller. Also, the installation is more complex since it requires the installation of the LED controller into the circuit which usually requires cutting at least one access panel hole in the inside wall facing the end cap. It's usually the only way to gain access to the area behind the end cap. NOTE: The price listed is for one single LED strip. Details below.

All Boogey Lights® RGB LED strips are COMMON CATHODE LEDS. They share a common ground and will only work with positively switched LED controllers. Most LED strips on the market today are COMMON ANODE (click the button below for details as to the difference in these two technologies). If your RV has multi-color RGB LEDs already installed, Boogey Lights® RGB LEDs will in almost all cases NOT work with the existing OEM LED Controller currently installed in your RV. You'll need to purchase a Boogey Lights® LED controller. NOTE: 3M Adhesion Primer is now included. Prior to 03/20/2024 it was optional.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Built with two ounce copper PCB, the brightest 5050 LEDs available and 1.2mm of genuine 3M® VHB double sided tape, these LED strips are super easy to install yet made tough for motor sports applications. They're available on either white or black PCB in varying lengths ranging from 3 LEDs (about 2 inches long) to 300 LEDs (16' long).

The single color default configuration has a 12", two conductor (red + black) power lead hard wired to the end of the strip. This power lead connects to the existing end cap lighting circuit.

The multi-color default configuration has a 10', four conductor power lead. The LED strips can be cut every 3 LEDs. If you want longer power leads, we offer additional power lead length options. RGB and Single color low profile LED strip width is 3/8" (10mm). Height is 1/8" (3mm).

This product is not vehicle specific.  It can be used on all types of campers in all types of configurations.  Many campers only have one end cap light.  Some have two.  Some have three.  Some have four.  We've even seen some with five. As such, this product is sold PER ONE SINGLE LED STRIP . The price listed is for one single LED strip. If your RV has two end cap lights both the same length and you wish to replace both of them, you'll need to order TWO of this product.    

HOW TO ORDER

Single Color Replacement You'll need to take a measurement of the LED strip you wish to replace. They're typically 24" to 36". Measure the existing LED strip on the RV now. In some cases you might be able to go a little longer. Each LED strip will need to be mounted to a smooth, mostly straight continuous surface. When taking that measurement be sure to allocate 1 to 2 inches from the end of the LED strip for the power lead wire coming off the LED strip. You can look at the close-up daylight photo of a Boogey Lights LED strip on this product page mounted on the end cap of a Grand Design travel trailer to see what we're referring to. Since the single color LED strip is replacing the existing strip on the RV now, the default 12" power lead is more than enough. NOTE: If your existing end cap light is only one color (e.g. white, blue, amber, etc), you have a SINGLE COLOR LED strip currently installed. That strip has a 2 conductor power lead. Multi-Color Upgrade You'll need two measurements for each LED strip you wish to replace: 1) the length of each LED strip, 2) the length of the power lead you want attached to the LED strip. The default configuration for the power leads in multi-color is 10' which should work for more installations but we offer the ability to increase that length if needed. Each LED strip will need to be mounted to a smooth, mostly straight continuous surface. The power lead needs to be long enough to reach the LED controller which for multi-color installs is typically inside the end cap area or near that area where 12vdc power is available. Once you have these measurements, you can place your order. For each LED strip and power lead combination you'll need to add one End Cap LED light strip product to your cart with those specifications. If you have any questions, give us a call and one of our product specialists can assist you with this process. Make sure you have some 3M Adhesion Primer, since it is NOT included with this strip.

2 CONDUCTOR OR 4 CONDUCTOR?

For Single Color LEDs, we offer the ability to order the strip with either a 2 conductor or 4 conductor power lead wire. The default is 2 conductor (black and red). Why would you want 4 conductor power lead on a single color LED strip? Each LED has 3 diodes. In a single color LED, all 3 diodes are the same color. We normally will bridge the 12vdc power at the end of the strip such that all 3 diodes are connected to the red power lead conductor. If however you want to be able to control the power going to each of the 3 diodes, we will use 4 conductor power lead cable. This configuration is ideal for situations where you're using the single color LED strip and want to control the brightness of the strip by lighting one, two or all three diodes. Installation Note: If you decide you want a 4 conductor power lead and your existing installation only has a 2 conductor, you will need to make sure you have figured out how you're going to connect to the two to take advantage of this feature. NOTE: If your existing end cap light is only one color (e.g. white, blue, amber, etc), you have a SINGLE COLOR LED strip currently installed. That strip has a 2 conductor power lead.

WHITE LEDS: 6000K, 4000K AND 2400k

Color temperature is a method of describing the color characteristics - warmth or coolness - of a white light source. Commonly referred to as the Correlated Color Temperature (CCT), it's a gauge of how yellow or blue a white light source appears to the human eye. The spectrum of color temperature is assigned a numerical value, measured in degrees of Kelvin (K), on a scale of 1,000 to 10,000. Most Kelvin temperatures for modern lighting applications however fall somewhere on a scale of 2000K to 6500K. The color temperature of a light source lets us know what the look and feel of the light produced will be.

We offer three different Kelvin temperatures of WHITE as follows: COOL WHITE (6000K) , SOFT WHITE (2400K) and NATURAL WHITE (4000K) .

Cool White (aka Bright White) is the most popular and is by default what we ship the most. It's also the color of white that is created with RGB LEDs (mixing equal parts red + green + blue = cool white). It's excellent for functional lighting and is used the world over in offices, public places, warehouses and the like.

Soft White (aka Warm White or Candle White) is the second most popular since it provides a nice contrast to the Cool White. It's on the opposite end of the Kelvin scale with a 2400K temp. Soft White has a yellowish tint to it making it softer; easier on the eyes - not nearly as bright as Cool White though. It's great for creating ambiance but not functional lighting. You'll notice we offer an RGBW product that includes RGB + one diode of this soft white color which provides both Cool White and Soft White options (along with RGB of course). It's our most popular Multi-Color LED strip for this reason.

Lastly, we offer a Natural White (aka Neutral White) which has a Kelvin temp of 4000. This shade of white is middle of the road - half way between Soft White and Cool White. We offer it in a single color only. See below images to help demonstrate the differences.

IMPORTANT WARRANTY ALERT!

A Recessed Mounting Location is Essential . This product is designed and intended to be used to replace existing factory installed end cap led lights that have the wiring in place (single color usually) as well as a recessed location to mount the LED strip on the end cap. In most factory installed end cap lights there's a recessed structure the LED light strip fits or sits in. It's part of the end cap design and helps protect the strip from side shear wind / weather forces beating against it while the trailer moves down the road. If your RV doesn't have factory installed end cap LED strip lights OR if it does not have a very clear recessed indentation where the LED strip can be safely mounted protecting it from side wind shear forces, we do not recommend using this product as it will likely fail prematurely.

Do Not Bend on a Curve or a Horizontal Plane. These LED strips need to be mounted on a flat, straight smooth surface. They cannot be mounted on a surface that requires bending around a corner or bending on a horizontal plane. This is important. Our LED strips are wider than stock LED strips to support the larger, brighter LEDs. This however limits their ability to bend on a horizontal plane vs thin LED strips. Bending them on a horizontal plane will stress the solder joint in the PCB and cause the LED strip to fail prematurely.

Mounting this product on the face of an RV that does not have a clear recessed indentation to protect the LED strip from wind side shear or mounting them on a surface that isn't straight and flat will result in premature failure of the LED strips. Failures of LED strips mounted this way are not covered under warranty.

READ CAREFULLY!

Order the correct length. Yes, read the product configuration carefully. We list both the Number of LEDs and the LENGTH of the LED strip. Do not confuse the number of LEDs for the length. This product is considered a custom ordered product since it is cut to the length you specify. It may not be eligible to be returned - or if so, subject to additional fees and/or restrictions. Be sure to read our RETURN POLICY for details. NOTE: If needed, you can cut the LED strip every 3 LEDs. Details here: HOW TO CUT LOW PROFILE LED STRIP .

RETURN POLICY ALERT!

This product is considered a custom ordered product since it is cut to the length you specify. It may not be eligible to be returned - or if so, subject to additional fees and/or restrictions.Be sure to read our RETURN POLICY for details. NOTE: If needed, you can cut the LED strip every 3 LEDs. Details here: HOW TO CUT LOW PROFILE LED STRIP .

3M ADHESION PRIMER INCLUDED

This light kit has been updated (03-19-24) to include 3M Adhesion Primer (previously it was optional). To achieve the full adhesive strength of the 3M® tape affixed to the back of each strip 3M® Adhesion Promoter (aka Primer) must be applied to the mounting surface first. This is an important step to ensure a secure bond . The 3M® Adhesion Promoter creates a chemical bond between the tape and the mounting surface such that the LED strip will stay stuck (at least until you decide you want to remove it). Using any other solvent such as rubbing alcohol or acetone is not the same thing as using 3M® Adhesion Promoter. While these solvents will help clean the surface, they do not prime the surface. There is a big difference. We include enough 3M Adhesion Primer to properly mount the LED strips in this kit. You do not need to buy more. That said, some folks prefer to have extra on hand. If you're one of those people, you can purchase additional 3M ADHESION PRIMER on our website in one-half, one, two or four ounce bottles. A 1/2 ounce bottle when installed according to our directions should be sufficient for at least 4 LED strips of 96".

OPTIONAL WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL

A Boogey Lights® RGB controller is required to power the multi-color LED strips listed on this product; it's however optional for Single Color LEDs. While single color LEDs can simply be hardwired into an existing SPST OEM switch on a 12vdc circuit (replacing the existing LEDs that came from the factory), adding the optional wireless controller allows you to turn the lights on/off remotely via the included RF wireless remote or your Bluetooth enabled smartphone (and our free APP). The controller also gives you the ability to easily dim the lights (7 levels) as well as set presets. The four LED wireless controllers offered for this product configuration are all RF + Bluetooth enabled LED controllers. The main differences are the LED capacity (300, 900 or 1800) and the type of wireless remote (compact Key FOB or larger format M7 tv style remote). In addition, we also offer wired push-button controller options if that's of interest. Important Installation Note: If you're adding an LED controller of any kind to the installation, you will likely need to install at least one access panel in the wall facing the end cap to gain access to the area behind the end cap.

CLEAR COATING OR SMOKE TINTED COATING

We offer the option of SMOKE TINTED COATING for our Black Multi-Color PCB LED strips instead of the standard clear coating on our END CAP LED Light kits. The smoke tinted LED strip (see photo above) has a nicer daylight look when mounted in plain sight. Some customers prefer this look on their RVs as it blends better particularly with darker color paint schemes. This is a cosmetic option only for LED strips that are mounted where they can be seen in the daylight. It is important to note that this smoke tinted coating does reduce the brightness of the LEDs by about 20%. Boogey Lights LED strips are already incredibly bright so most folks don't mind the reduction in brightness but it is something to be aware of. If you want the absolute brightest END CAP LIGHT strip, go with the default clear coat selection. If you want the LED strip to blend in better with your RV's paint scheme during the daytime (and the installation to look a little more finished) and you're OK with a little less light, the tinted coating might be better.

Installation

Note: It's simply not possible to provide detailed instructions for all installation scenarios. This information is intended to be used as a guide. You may need to vary your installation based on your RV configuration.

What You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol,  3M Adhesion Primer, Clean rags
• Lexel, Butyl Putty or similar sealant.
• Cutting pliers, Wire Strippers, Heat gun (or hair dryer).
• Plastic putty knife or similar edged tool used to gently help remove existing OEM led light strip.
• Ladder (or similar) so you can reach the End Cap LED strips on the front of your RV

SINGLE COLOR vs MULTI-COLOR The vast majority of END CAP LED light installs are single color.   This is because every factory installed End Cap LED light strip we know of is single color.  Replacing a single color LED light strip using the existing factory installed wiring and wall switch is by far the easiest to do.  Typical single color installation time is 1.5 to 2 hours to do both End Cap LED strips.   Multi-color LED strip install is more complicated because you need to install an LED controller between the LED strip and the 12vdc power source.  Doing so almost always requires that you install at least one (sometimes two) access panel holes in the interior wall just behind the End Cap.  This allows access to the back side of the End Cap where you can run the extra wires needed for multi-color LED (4 instead of 2) and then route those wires  down to the battery box or storage area where you can mount the LED controller and connect it to 12vdc power.     Typical multi-color LED strip install is 5 to 6 hours. 

SINGLE COLOR INSTALLATION PROCESS (Photos are provided at the bottom of page.)

• Remove the existing END CAP LED light strip from the face of the End Cap.  We typically do one at a time, start to finish. Most OEM strips will peel off fairly easily.  You may need some rubbing alcohol and/or a plastic putty knife to clean the surface completely.  Just be careful not to scratch the RV's painted surface.
• The hole where the power lead wires of the existing LED light strip come out of the end cap is usually filled with a sealant of some type when it comes from the factory.  You'll need to remove some of this sealant – at least enough of it to allow the power lead wires coming out of the end cap to move freely. You can usually insert a round screw driver or similar tool into the hole to widen it.  Just be careful not to damage the power leads that come out of that hole;  you need them!
• Carefully pull the extra power lead wire of the existing End Cap LED light strip from behind the End Cap out so you have some wire to work with.   There's usually 3 or 4 inches you can pull out.   Tape these wires to the end cap so they won't fall back into the End Cap when you cut them in the next step.
• Cut the existing power lead wires (should be 2 of them – usually a red and black wire) that attach to the existing End Cap LED light strip.  Cut as close to the end of the existing LED strip as possible.  You want to maximize the amount of existing power lead wire you have to work with.
• Strip one-half inch of the insulation away on the existing power lead wires that come out of the end cap.    Do the same for the power lead wires coming from the Boogey Lights replacement LED strip.
• Slide a 2 or 3" piece of supplied heat shrink tubing over both the black and red power leads coming out of the Boogey Lights led strip.    Push the heat shrink up to the LEDs as far as it will go and then using a heat gun, secure the heat shrink in that position.  The goal here is to completely cover the immediate two or three inches of exposed power lead wire connected to the Boogey Lights LED strip with heat shrink. 
• Slide a 1 to 2" piece of supplied heat shrink tubing over just the black Boogey Lights power lead.  Twist the black Boogey Lights power lead together with the black existing OEM power lead coming out of the End Cap.   You're going to want to make sure these wires are tightly twisted.  Then, slide the heat shrink over the twisted bare wire connection and secure the heat shrink in that position with a heat gun.  Make sure the twisted bare wire is fully covered with heat shrink. 
• Repeat the above process for the red Boogey Lights power lead and existing red OEM power lead. NOTE:  We know folks may be tempted to use electrical tape to cover these wires but we urge you to use the supplied heat shrink because the heat shrink has an adhesive glue backing which will make the seal around the twisted wires water tight.
• With the Boogey Lights LED strip now attached to the existing OEM wires going into the end cap, it's time to test the light before affixing it to the RV end cap.    The light should work.  If not, check your connections and/or switch/power source before proceeding.     
• Push as much of the extra power lead wire back into the end cap as you can.  You're going to want to position the Boogey Lights LED strip on the end cap surface where the previous OEM strip used to be.  You don't want any extra power lead wire hanging from the end cap.
• Before you attach the Boogey Lights LED strip to the end cap you need to first clean the surface with rubbing alcohol.    Next, apply 3M Adhesion Primer to the area where the strip will be placed.  This is a critical step.  Do not skip it.   3M Adhesion Primer must be used if you want your LED light strip to stay stuck. 
• Starting at the end where the power lead feeds into the end cap, carefully peal the backing tape from the LED strip and gently position the LED strip against the RV surface.  You'll need to do this for the entire length of the LED strip.    Note that you only get one try at this.  The instant the LED strip makes contact with a properly prepared surface it will bond to the surface; it cannot be moved without damaging the LED strip.  
• Use Lexel or similar sealant to fill the hole where the power lead goes into the end cap. This is important as you do not want water to intrude into that front end cap.
• Repeat the above steps for the second End Cap LED Light strip.