Cover or not to cover

[marc2912]

This Good for temp situations and cheaper than a full cover.

I find covers (or some) to have at least minimal padding, a tarp feel really rough and I worry about front and rear cap scuffing especially with winter storms in the Northeast

 

[lostinfla]

True. When I had the Baystar, I bought an expensive cover for it. Had holes in it on the corners in spite of extra padding I installed after 6 months. That plus the fact
if your coach isn't clean when installed, it's grinding dust and dirt on the paint every time the wind blows in spite of how tightly its installed. I agree if stored under pines, you'll have to have something for protection.

 

[marc2912]

Man it feels like I’m going to trade 1 evil for another

 

[redbaron]

Not a cheap solution, but something like this provides portable protection that won't hurt paint and will prevent sap.

ShelterLogic 16 x 36 x 16 Peak Style Portable Garage Canopy - 79431

If you are needing a portable Peak Style Portable Garage-then this Shelter Logic Canopy is the perfect choice. This garage canopy measures 16 ft. x 36 ft. x 16 ft.,

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[marc2912]

Not a cheap solution, but something like this provides portable protection that won't hurt paint and will prevent sap.

ShelterLogic 16 x 36 x 16 Peak Style Portable Garage Canopy - 79431

If you are needing a portable Peak Style Portable Garage-then this Shelter Logic Canopy is the perfect choice. This garage canopy measures 16 ft. x 36 ft. x 16 ft.,

www.ecanopy.com

Wow indeed quite the price

 

[otterprods]

I'd like to broaden this discussion if possible. I've been hearing from various individuals that covers are not good because they trap in moisture that can cause more damage than exposure to rain, snow, sun and wind will. On the other hand, it seems like anything that shields the RV from direct contact with harsh weather will be beneficial in the log run. I welcome and thoughts on the pros and cons of covers.

 

[marc2912]

from everything i read since starting this thread (and from other convos all over) the pros are outweighed by the cons it seems.

 

[J&JD]

While I have never had a sap problem where my coach is parked in my back yard, I will never cover my coach again. For years I covered my previous coach with a full cover. The paint on the roof’s edges really took a beating and getting the cover on/off was certainly not the safest task with the chances of tripping over any one of the roof’s numerous projections highly likely. Paying for a good hand wax job at least yearly is the way to go IMHO.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

After buying a vintage 91 wing that had a custom fit cover. I would not cover with conventional cover.

However there is an inexpensive way to cover your rv. It has been used on stored boats for???

I would think such would work with an RV that sees little use, it is called a hoop house. If your research brings you to doing this I will tell you my experience with them.

 

[AbdRahim]

After buying a vintage 91 wing that had a custom fit cover. I would not cover with conventional cover.

However there is an inexpensive way to cover your rv. It has been used on stored boats for???

I would think such would work with an RV that sees little use, it is called a hoop house. If your research brings you to doing this I will tell you my experience with them.

Tell us. It looks like that would trap moisture.