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Jun 25, 2011 | 12:45 PM

MudhenGIB

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Good trailer cover recommendations?

Looking to cover my 24' enclosed while it is not in use. Does anyone have any experience with cover companies or recommendations? Expecting to spend around $200.

Thanks!

Jun 25, 2011 | 12:55 PM

IDIDieselJohn

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Heres how I cover my camper for winter, since I lsot my indoor storage 2 years ago. Never cover it up more than half way down, air must flow around.

And also, that first year I didn't, but last year I parked on a tarp as well, to keep the grass from growing underneath and keep the ground humidity from rusting underneath.

Jun 25, 2011 | 01:00 PM

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Looking to cover my 24' enclosed while it is not in use. Does anyone have any experience with cover companies or recommendations? Expecting to spend around $200.

Thanks!

I don't think there is two cents worth of difference between them based on what I see in terms of durability. Our last hail storms certainly laid waste to a number of them.

My two cents worth,

Steve

Jun 25, 2011 | 01:39 PM

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I won't waste any more $ on them anymore....I've had two and they don't last long enough to justify the expense!

Jun 25, 2011 | 01:51 PM

MudhenGIB

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Just trying to protect the trailer from the Texas sun. It's a 24' car transport, not rv. You really don't think its worth it protecting a brand new trailer from that much uv?

Thanks for the thoughts thus far.

Jun 25, 2011 | 03:48 PM

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Not trying to tell you what to do, but I agree with Bud. Had one one time years ago, Never again! Pain in the butt to take off and put on, and they don't last.

Steve

Jun 25, 2011 | 05:52 PM

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Cover the tires and call it a day. Leave the blinds closed as to not fade the fabric inside. Don't worry about the exterior. Wash, wax and clean your roof each eason. With a cheapo cover, you get trapped moisture. not worth the hassle in my experience.