Pop-Up & Hybrid Camper Detailing.
Mobile detailing for tent-trailers, A-frame pop-ups, and hybrid expandable campers — canvas, A-frame walls, and tow-vehicle-friendly weights.
Jayco Jay Sport, Aliner, Forest River Rockwood, A-Liner Scout, Coachmen Clipper. We service the canvas, the hardshell, and the inside — including the canvas you can't easily clean yourself.
Service specs
Why pop-ups is different.
Pop-up campers and hybrid trailers are the entry-level RV — the trailer you tow with a Camry or a Tacoma and unfold into a tent-cabin once you reach the campground. They're light, they're affordable, and they have one big maintenance problem: canvas. The canvas panels that pop up to form the bedroom ends collect mildew, dirt, and tree sap, and they're awkward enough that most owners never clean them properly. We do. We unfold the camper, clean each canvas panel by hand, treat them with mildew-killer if needed, and reproof them with waterproofing spray. The hardshell stays clean with normal RV wash, but the canvas is where the real work is.
Canvas care is a specialty. Tent-trailer canvas (Jayco Jay Sport, Forest River Rockwood, Coachmen Clipper) typically uses heavy duck cotton or polyester blend that needs a specific cleaning approach: no harsh detergents, no hot water, no machine washing. Mildew is the #1 problem, especially in humid East Texas after a wet camping trip. A-frame campers (Aliner, A-Liner Scout) have hardshell panels that fold flat and seal at the joint — these joints leak if the gasket dries out. Hybrid trailers (Forest River Flagstaff/Rockwood hybrid, Jayco Jay Feather Sport) have hardshell trailers with tent-fabric expandable ends — half-and-half maintenance. We treat each style differently.
Texas reality check. Texas pop-up owners camp at state parks (Garner, Pedernales Falls, Inks Lake, Lost Maples, Enchanted Rock), KOA campgrounds, and small private resorts. Spring camping season after wet winters means mildewed canvas. Summer trips mean baked-out canvas that gets brittle. Tree sap from camping under oaks is a frequent call. We handle every one of these issues.
The pop-ups protocol.
Pop-up assessment — we set up the camper with you, inspect each canvas panel for mildew, holes, sap, and stitching.
Pre-rinse the hardshell base trailer with fresh water; cover canvas to avoid soaking before cleaning step.
Hand-wash hardshell with pH-neutral soap.
Canvas panels: brush each panel with canvas-safe cleaner (often Star Brite Canvas Cleaner or similar). Mildew gets a separate mildew-killer pass.
Allow canvas to dry in sun completely before any waterproofing application.
Reproof canvas with a waterproof spray (303 Fabric Guard, Star Brite Waterproofing) — only after fully dry.
A-frame camper joints (if applicable): gasket inspection, conditioner application to keep gaskets supple.
Hardshell roof: rubber or fiberglass UV protectant.
Slide-out hard ends (on hybrid trailers): seal conditioning, mechanism check.
Wheel and tire clean.
Interior: vacuum, cushions wiped, dinette area, mattress flip-and-vacuum, galley sanitize, propane tank wipe.
Final inspection before re-folding the camper for storage.
What's included.
Every item on this list runs on every pop-ups job. No upsells at the door.
Common add-ons for pop-ups
- Canvas waterproofing reproof (303 Fabric Guard treatment)
- Mattress and bedding deep clean
- Stove and propane appliance service inspection
- Storage prep package (winterize coordination + cover)
- Joint gasket replacement coordination (A-frames)
Models we see most.
Standard tent-trailers (canvas pop-ups)
Jayco Jay Sport / Jay Series, Forest River Rockwood Freedom / Tent Camper, Coachmen Clipper / Viking, Starcraft Comet, Aliner Ranger (older models). Tent fabric on both bed-ends, hardshell base.
A-frame campers (hardshell)
Aliner Scout / Classic / Ranger 15 / Expedition, A-Liner LXE, Chalet RV LTW / TS, Trailmanor 27. All hardshell — the panels fold flat for towing. No canvas to clean, but joint gaskets are critical.
Hybrid expandable trailers
Forest River Flagstaff / Rockwood Hybrid, Jayco Jay Feather Sport Hybrid, Coachmen Apex Nano Hybrid, Dutchmen Aerolite Hybrid. Hardshell trailer with one or two tent-fabric expanding ends.
What owners always ask.
Yes. Mildew on canvas comes off with a specific mildew-killer (oxygen bleach-based, not chlorine bleach). We brush each panel, let the treatment work, rinse, and dry in sun. Severe mildew may not fully disappear but we'll get a major improvement. After cleaning, we reproof with waterproofing spray.
Yes — after the canvas is fully clean and fully dry. We use 303 Fabric Guard or Star Brite waterproofing depending on the fabric. Restores water beading and slows future mildew. Typically lasts 6-12 months.
Yes — we set it up with you so we can clean the canvas properly. We also re-fold it at the end and check that everything packs down correctly. Many pop-up owners haven't set theirs up in months; we treat it as part of the service.
A-frame (Aliner, A-Liner Scout, Chalet) campers are all hardshell, so there's no canvas to worry about. We focus on the panel joints — the gaskets that seal the A-frame when it's set up. We clean and condition them, inspect for cracking, and flag if any need replacement.
Yes — we'll meet you at Garner, Pedernales Falls, Inks Lake, Lost Maples, Enchanted Rock, Lake Whitney, and any campground in the area. Especially useful for pop-up owners who don't have anywhere at home to set the camper up.
A standard tent-trailer detail (canvas clean, hardshell wash, interior, reproof) starts at $300. Heavy mildew adds time and chemistry, pushing to $400-500. A-frame and hybrid trailers run $400-700 depending on size and condition.
Park it. We'll handle it.
We come to your driveway, dock, RV park, or hangar. Same care, every job.