Winterization
This is our first year storing a Class A for the winter. Previously, with towables (and inexpensive used ones, at that), I just protected the plumbing and not much else. Now, with a brand new Class A,...
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jfkbunkie wrote:
Thanks for the replies. Are all in agreement that covering is not necessary in the wintertime?
Also, has anyone had experience with spraying the ground with ammonia around the perimeter to keep mice away?
I think covering is based on preference but a couple things to consider - aside from is being a huge pain to take on and off in the summer let alone winter;
If you plan to travel at all in the winter, snow and ice are a royal PITA to deal with and the cover is on. Also, covers can rub the paint and the buckles can scratch.
I had a cover once, used it for about a month before a few things happened. I got tired of putting it on and removing it, if there was snow or ice it can bond to the RV making it tough and dangerous and possibly damaging to try and remove it, the buckles scratched and in decent wind the cover started to tear. Add to the difficult task of storing it while not in use and if it's wet then what?
All in all the cover simply had far more issues than benefit - if any. Winter exacerbated the issues.
