How to put cover on TT?

OP if your TT came without a ladder be sure you have a walk on roof. Most TT that don't come with a ladder are not walk on roofs.

Oasisbob wrote:
Lay cover on ground correctly positioned. Use two poles. One person on each side walk the cover back and over the top. Carefully going over AC . That's how wedid it. Stay off the roof.

Maybe 2 expandable aluminum poles like the pool guy uses with hooks on the end might work. Start at the back with one person at each corner walking it forward on each side, adjusting the length of the pole as needed. My wife could probably stitch a canvas loop at the upper corners of the cover to hook on to. You guys might be on to something....
I'm definitely going to get one of those telescoping 12.5' latters. I've got just the spot to store it in the trailer.
thanks for the input.

I use a Sunshield tarp that covers the roof and parts of the sides, front and back (depending on what size tarp is used). My Wife and I fold up the cover, accordian style, and I fold in the sides to make a manageable bundle. I tie a rope around the bundle, climb up the ladder, and hoist the bundle up with the rope. Then it is a matter of carrying the bundle to the front of the roof, unfold the bundle and drag it back across the top. Then it is back down the ladder and tie the cover down with rope and boat fenders half filled with sand. Bottles of pink stuff could be used also.
Note it is not an all-encompassing cover like CW sells which are too big and bulky for my taste.

IBcarguy wrote:
Hauling a heavy cover up a folding 12' ladder is going to be a pain, also trying to crawl onto the domed roof from a ladder sounds a little dangerous. Has anyone come up with a safe, easier way to do this?

That's how I've been doing it for quite a few years now with a number of trailers of different lengths and haven't found it any issue at all. These covers aren't really that heavy and you should be able to easily "walk" the bag it's in up the ladder ahead of you to the roof. Once on the roof unroll the cover from front to back and feed the sidewall material over the sides ... it does help then to have an assistant on the ground who can dress the cover down around the walls and make sure it's aligned properly. If there's anything time consuming about the process it's having to first pad any sharp corners before installing the cover ... that takes me more time that actually installing the cover itself. Nonetheless, I only do this for winter storage and wouldn't want to go through this routine during the camping season - WAY too much work for me! ;)

Lay cover on ground correctly positioned. Use two poles. One person on each side walk the cover back and over the top. Carefully going over AC . That's how wedid it. Stay off the roof.

Although my trailer does have a rear ladder, I have found one of these to be a much safer, comfortable, and easy to use solution. I string the cover out on the ground behind the trailer and gather the sides so it is like a long large rope. I put the ladder up on the rear of my trailer, I go up carrying just the end and have my son feed the cover all up as I walk or crawl to the front of the trailer. I then just unfold the sides and let them fall down the side as I walk or crawl to the rear and then bring the rear of the cover back down as I descend. It works very well and quickly.
Another advantage to that ladder is that it is very easy to store and transport, either in the trailer of the back of my truck.
Barney

They are putting up Christmas tree lights here using a long pole with a hook on the end.

Wonder if you and your wife could install a cover similarly using two strong bamboo fishing poles? You know, start at the back, lift it up, and walk to the front end (with the poles attached to the front of the cover).

"Has anyone come up with a safe, easier way to do this?" Yeah it's called a garage.... just kidding...

I wash my RV (if it needs it) each time I take it out- about 8 times a year. I have it waxed every two years. The graphics and siding still look new.
Our previous TT was 16 years old and our current 5th wheel is 21 years old both were stored outdoors 24/7 with no cover.

Find a good RV detail person and they can provide tips for keeping it looking new without having to cover it.

Do you have access to a portable scaffold that is high enough to stand on that allows you easier access to the roof?