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vicfor
Explorer
Jul 18, 2014

RV Protection (covers, canopies, etc)

We just bought a brand new 2014 Lance 2285 TT (our second TT). We park it in our driveway in sunny Southern California and are concerned about sun exposure and roof exposure to fallen tree pods, etc. We use the trailer at home and on the road, so we would prefer not to put a cover on it. We were thinking about a tarp but have received some negative feedback about doing so. Does anyone have suggestions about a simple way to provide protection without another large investment of time and money? Thank you in advance! :)
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    MitchF150
    Explorer III
    Jul 18, 2014
    My trailer sits under trees and in the NW, so not much sun, but the front of the trailer has gotten enough sun to completely curl the front decals after about 10 years...

    I cover it in the winter time when it sits for 7 months. Here is what the cover looks like after awhile..



    I don't cover it when I'm using it once a month in the Spring/Summer because it is a PITA to cover/uncover...

    I would not put a blue tarp on it no matter what... My tarp has zippers on the door side, so I just roll up a panel and it's accessible and what I use for an extra room even when it's covered.

    Good luck!

    Mitch

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