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paulitzlee
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Sep 03, 2014

Tarp falling apart after only two months

I had a tarp on my RV for four years. It started getting brittle, ripped easily, and formed this annoying dust-like powder, shedding like dandruff all over.

I bought a new tarp in June of this year.

It's barely September, and the new tarp is doing the same thing. But it's barely three MONTHS old.

Is there a good tarp that can stand the Sacramento sun plus our occasional rain showers without falling apart after three months?

I believe the tarp is plastic. I threw away the package, but it's the typical tarp from ACE/Lowe's/Home Depot.

Thanks!
  • Or you could consider one made for the purpose. It'll cost more, but you should get much better service. Google "rv covers" and you'll find several providers and can also determine the best one for your climate.
  • I had similar experience with cheap tarp sold at Lowes/HD - but discovered that they also sell a more expensive thicker tarp which lasted over 12 months in Oregon.

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