Is a Cover Really Necessary?

ratfink09 wrote:
My wife and I are planning to purchase a Class A motorhome this fall. We currently have a Class C. I am concerned with the two of us trying to install a cover for storage with a bigger unit. We live in upstate NY. How many people leave their Class A without a cover over the winter and have you ever had a problem?

from what I've read they're more trouble than their worth. some folks have reported damage to paint from the corners rubbing against the chassis due to wind. we've always stored our MH outside without covers. no issues.

We live in ours year round so putting on a cover would not only be a PITA but it would really hamper our lifestyle. We are in our seventh year, so no, covers are not necessary. Wind blown covers damage the clear coat....Dennis

Yesterday, I went to a storage lot in Phoenix Arizona to help a friend put some household goods in storage. This storage lot not only has storage buildings, but they also have a huge lot where hundreds of RVs are stored in the blazing Arizona sun. They have every imaginable type of RV stored here. There was not one unit with a cover over it. I mentioned this to the storage facility manager and he told me that several people have attempted to use them over the years, but they all get tired of the hassle of dealing with them. He said he frequently sees the covers in the facility's dumpster.

I don't like the canvas covers as it seems they would be a real PIA to put on, take off and as others have said may actually do harm. However, I did want to cover our new motorhome so I had built a carport big enough for our two cars and the motorhome. The main stimulus for this was a hail storm that did over $4k worth of damage to my then brand new Chevy sonic. It doesn't provide total protection from the elements but will greatly reduce UV damage, tree "stuff" on the roof, and a nice place to wash and wax when needed.

et2 wrote:
Left all our RV's uncovered for decades. Never a problem. We'll never cover hours for various reasons. We do put covers over the tires however.

x3 See other posts also covers are not a good idea

Left all our RV's uncovered for decades. Never a problem. We'll never cover ours for various reasons. We do put covers over the tires however.

No and covers may do more harm than good.