Hi, I'm new to forum. Just bought our first travel trailer this weekend and had a successful test run. It's a smaller 26 foot travel trailer that I plan to park in my driveway.I wondering how to protect this travel trailer while it sits in my driveway. I found a local dealer that installs carports and said it would be $2100 to install a RV height carport into my concrete driveway. I don't know that I want anything that permanent there.I saw a few places that sell covers for your RV that you drag over top of them when you get home. They seem to sell for about $400. I thought that might be a good way to keep the sun and rain off the travel trailer while it is parked. Anyone have experience with them? Are they good to use? Waste of time and money? Are there some type or features that I want to make sure to get? Is there a better place to buy them?I just want to make sure that I protect my investment in a way that makes sense so I can keep it in better shape over the coming years. Any input would be greatly appreciated.Side question: is there anything else I need to do to store the travel trailer in my driveway? Run electricity to it? Solar panel for battery, etc?

I don't know about covers but if your converter is a smart charger I would leave it plugged into your house power to keep the battery up. Just check the battery water level every 3-4 months.

I've used ADCO breathable covers on every full height trailer we've owned BUT only for winter storage ... just way too much work to install / remove on a regular basis. JMO, but just $2100 for a carport is a no brainer.

SoundGuy wrote:I've used ADCO breathable covers on every full height trailer we've owned BUT only for winter storage ... just way too much work to install / remove on a regular basis. JMO, but just $2100 for a carport is a no brainer.I agree with this, they are a pain on/off, a couple times a year is bad enough. Go with the port.One other thing about regular covers, they don't like wind. I quit using one, just tired of fighting the wind, especially in the winter time.Jerry

If you were closer I would give you the cover I have.......for free.They are fine for sun and rain; the problem is wind. Mine is completely unattended and a couple of spots rubbed holes in it during storage, I assume mostly because I left it too loose.I have decided that they are designed to live in the elements and I'm going to have mine professionally washed once a year (about $50) and not worry about it.P.S. If you are sure that it won't upset the neighbors, I think you should seriously consider the "carport" option. And yes, keep the batteries charged up. And run the generator once a month......which might take care of the batteries too.

If you park under trees it makes sense to cover it makes sense to cover in the winter for snow and ice. It makes sense for long term storage in direct sun,Sandy with wind conditions. But on a daily basis, on and off, NO. It's a lot of work, not worth it Regardless, the cover needs 5o be very tight or wind blowing will cause it to sand paper the finisy, which is worse than no cover at all.I use to cover but no more. Too much work and we use 5he camper too much in the winter too. No advantages for me and I line in a Northern snow state.

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Sam_Spade
Explorer
Jul 11, 2016
If you were closer I would give you the cover I have.......for free.

They are fine for sun and rain; the problem is wind.

Mine is completely unattended and a couple of spots rubbed holes in it during storage, I assume mostly because I left it too loose.

I have decided that they are designed to live in the elements and I'm going to have mine professionally washed once a year (about $50) and not worry about it.

P.S. If you are sure that it won't upset the neighbors, I think you should seriously consider the "carport" option. And yes, keep the batteries charged up. And run the generator once a month......which might take care of the batteries too.
MFL
Nomad II
Jul 11, 2016
SoundGuy wrote:
I've used ADCO breathable covers on every full height trailer we've owned BUT only for winter storage ... just way too much work to install / remove on a regular basis. JMO, but just $2100 for a carport is a no brainer.

I agree with this, they are a pain on/off, a couple times a year is bad enough. Go with the port.

One other thing about regular covers, they don't like wind. I quit using one, just tired of fighting the wind, especially in the winter time.

Jerry
SoundGuy
Explorer
Jul 11, 2016
I've used ADCO breathable covers on every full height trailer we've owned BUT only for winter storage ... just way too much work to install / remove on a regular basis. JMO, but just $2100 for a carport is a no brainer.
Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Jul 11, 2016
I don't know about covers but if your converter is a smart charger I would leave it plugged into your house power to keep the battery up. Just check the battery water level every 3-4 months.

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