RV roof protection
I own a 37 ft. Forrestriver Georgetown XL Class A motorhome. It is stored outside in southern California. It gets real hot in the summer and other times. I have purchased a complete RV cover. The top ...
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pianotuna wrote:
roof covers often cause more damage that having nothing at all.
I don't know if that's necessarily true. While it is true that covers can rub the paint, hold moisture etc, they are designed to be a sacrificial layer to protect the RV. Lots of folks swear by them. They certainly have their downsides, one of which is falling apart as the OP noted. I fought with a cover on a previous MH for a season and decided it just was't worth the hassle. Aside from a proper garage the best way to keep it functional is to just do all your regular maintenance, re-caulking when necessary, keep it clean etc. That said, some extreme elements can accelerate a roof's demise quicker than others.
