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Kaybaby's avatar
Kaybaby
Explorer
Dec 14, 2017

RV Cover Damages Rubber Roof?

My husband just winterized our Class C motorhome. We purchased an ADCO all weather cover. I mentioned that we covered our motorhome and was told that we should take it off as it causes holes to the rubber roof. I was told by our Service Dept that the covers were good because it protects the rubber roof and the motorhome from UV and other weather elements.

We are newbies and now I am concerned that we paid lots of money for a cover that might ruin the rubber roof. Has this been an issue for anyone else? We have a 2017 Thor.

We live in South Texas.

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  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2017
    Welcome to the forum. I've used a cover on our 96 southwind for several years. It does not cause any damage.
    The cover will protect your roof from sun and weather damage.

    Who told you a cover causes holes in the roof?
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2017
    Kaybaby wrote:
    M I mentioned that we covered our motorhome and was told that we should take it off as it causes holes to the rubber roof. .


    My suggestion, never take any RV advice from whoever told you this.
    now I can see if it is very windy and the cover is not tight and excessively rubs on the top, some issues may occur.
    bumpy
  • jfkmk's avatar
    jfkmk
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2017
    There is no way an Adco cover will ruin your roof. Whoever told you that is 100% wrong.

    Some folks use one of those "blue tarps" which do not breathe and CAN scratch the paint on your camper, but I don't think even those would ruin your roof beyond perhaps promoting mold growth.

    I've had an Adco cover now for 6 years. The camper is pristine and the cover still going strong.

    Cover away, and don't worry about the misinformation you've been given about rv covers ruining a roof.

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