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Jul 31, 2014 | 08:00 AM

Irelands child

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RV Covers

Maybe some fresh ideas here.
My experience with ADCO RV covers probably parallels many other folks. It is generally too big regardless of what the advertising says, easily tears and is only good for 2 and maybe if lucky 3 winters (my last barely made 3 with some Gorilla Tape holding it together). Doing a web search really only pulls up three, I believe, different manufacturer's. This includes a custom made Calmark and is very expensive. The other 2 being Adco and Classic (AMAZON & Walmart which has even poorer reviews). With the amount of lousy winter weather (snow, sleet and freezing rain) we have between Dec and April plus the fact that most trailers have a decal on the front that will 'die' without protection, believe it to be almost a necessity. I'm looking for a cover that will outlive the ADCO's, especially ,and while I don't expect one to be cheap, only a couple of years of life for 3-500 dollars hurts.

Any suggestions for maybe some other manufacturer or shop or do I just adjust my thinking and blow what's left of the coffee fund on a Calmark and hope.

Jul 31, 2014 | 08:30 AM

jdadamsjr

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I've never heard anything good about covers...

Is it possible to move to/build covered storage?

I found covered storage with power close to me for $65/month via google maps

but we are in TexUS and our needs are different !

Jul 31, 2014 | 09:38 AM

BPofMD

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At this price and good reviews it may be a good compromise of getting a cover or renting a space. Less than a season of storage but if you get more than one season of use you are ahead.

Amazon.com: Komo Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer RV Cover, 23-26' (Waterproof): Automotive

Jul 31, 2014 | 09:52 AM

wingedone

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BPofMD

At this price and good reviews it may be a good compromise of getting a cover or renting a space. Less than a season of storage but if you get more than one season of use you are ahead.

I agree with this statement. We spend $360/winter for covered storage of our 5th. Been thinking about a cover. Even if we only get 2 winters for the same money, we are well ahead.

But after what the roof manufacturer said about covers, I am hesitant to go with a cover.

Jul 31, 2014 | 09:58 AM

Irelands child

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From: Upstate NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdadamsjr

I've never heard anything good about covers...

Is it possible to move to/build covered storage?

I found covered storage with power close to me for $65/month via google maps

but we are in TexUS and our needs are different !

Unfortunately we have a big enough piece property for a building but it isn't level enough in the back, has a wet area plus has a bunch of huge oaks that drop bushels of big acorns. As far as off site storage - if it's close, it's outside and not really very secure, sooooo .... I try to at least cover it in the winter. I used to own a home in the boonies that had a 30x40 foot pole barn for our then 5er - but that is long gone from our ownership.

You in Tejas have lots more heat and sun for a lot longer which will fade pant and chalk gel coats - though I have seen snow, sleet and freezing rain along with major dust storms in my many 'visits' to different areas of your republic.

Jul 31, 2014 | 02:47 PM

thomabb

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Those aluminum car ports big enough to park a 5th wheel under are in the neighborhood of $1500 to $2000. That's three covers, or 4 winters in storage.

Just say'n...

Jul 31, 2014 | 07:54 PM

FordmanNJ

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From: New Jersey

Hi,

I just use a 20 by 30 Harbor Freight tarp. I think I paid $50 with a 20% off coupon. A pack of bungie cords. Wash the roof. Wash the sides. Winterize. Call it a winter. Even if you get 2 or 3 winters from the tarp.