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AlaskaDude
Explorer
Feb 13, 2021

Covering a truck camper AFTER a snow?

Hello,

We recently (about 2 weeks ago) bought a 2017 Adventurer 86FB truck camper that was uncovered here in Alaska. It had about 4 inches of snow on it, and we've since brushed all the snow off (as much as we can at least), and have purchased a camper cover. My question is this - is it a bad idea to cover it for the rest of the winter? It's consistently between 50 below zero and 20 above zero right now; never above freezing. I only ask because when the thaw does finally occur, I feel having it covered will keep moisture in. Any thoughts on this?

Thank you in advance!
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  • AlaskaDude's avatar
    AlaskaDude
    Explorer
    Feb 13, 2021
    JimK-NY wrote:
    Snow under the cover? Why use the cover at all?


    Minimal snow... just what I can’t brush off. The reason I’d prefer to put the cover on still is because anticipate we’ll get at least another foot of snow this season.
  • AlaskaDude's avatar
    AlaskaDude
    Explorer
    Feb 13, 2021
    Thank you guys! I’ll just make sure it’s fully brushed off and put the cover on. I appreciate the advice.
  • jaycocreek's avatar
    jaycocreek
    Explorer II
    Feb 13, 2021
    Agreed,I just shoveled my TC roof today for the second time in a little over a week..If I was too put my cover on,I would do the best I could at removing the snow first then put it on..Won't hurt a thing..
  • billtex's avatar
    billtex
    Explorer II
    Feb 13, 2021
    Kind of had same situation here. New cover arrived late, after first snow. I covered it. These things are made to be outdoors so shouldn’t hurt anything. I am pretty sure that initial snow has melted under the cover from sun light and just run off. Cover will keep any new snow off going forward.
    Not best situation, but what are you going to do?!

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