I keep my TT inside a shed but, a friend recently bought a used TT and has no place inside to store it. I recommend a cover and told him to read up on here to choose a good one . Today has asked me "What is I just store it outside over the winter without a cover" ? I really didn't have a answer for him. I told him that it would probably be harder on his rubber roof but, truth be told, his TT sets outside all summer with nothing over the roof. Would over winter be any worse ? He just bought the TT for $3500 and it ;including the roof; are in great shape. Is it really worth it for him to spend the money on a cover ? Wouldn't a 1995 $3500 TT last just about as long without it ? Give me some reasons to tell him as to why he needs one. Thank-You

He doesn't need one, it's a personal choice. Many leave their rigs uncovered in the weather all year, especially fulltimers. The important thing is to inspect the roof a couple times a year and do any needed maintenance. I think a cover is a good idea (a garage is best). If your friend keeps up with the inspection/maintenance, he will be okay leaving it out in the weather.

Necessary no, preferred yes. There is no doubt, from my own personal experience (I have done it both ways) that keeping one covered will keep it cleaner, seals and rubber in better shape, and decals from fading. Keeping one uncovered just requires more preventive maintenance and cleaning. So pick your poison, spend money on a cover and spend time taking it on and off after each use, or spend your money and time doing a little more maintenance. Just my opinion. Also, the longest I have ever gotten out of a cover is 5 years. Usually they last me about 4 years. Funny, because that is when the warranty ends on them. Go figure...

No cover for me. My first Class C was from 1987--no problems. My second one from 2005 also has never had a cover. Zero issues.

How many covers do you see at an rv dealer?? That should answer your question.

I've often pondered that point myself...The single biggest reason I can think of to not have a cover is the wind. Although the material may be soft, I would think wind would be an issue. Not from the standpoint of keeping the thing on, but rather for potential damage from constant rubbing on the finished surfaces. Wouldn't take long for it to start leaving rub marks.

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pianotuna
Nomad III
Oct 12, 2019
No cover for me. My first Class C was from 1987--no problems. My second one from 2005 also has never had a cover. Zero issues.
LibertyMan
Explorer
Oct 12, 2019
Necessary no, preferred yes. There is no doubt, from my own personal experience (I have done it both ways) that keeping one covered will keep it cleaner, seals and rubber in better shape, and decals from fading. Keeping one uncovered just requires more preventive maintenance and cleaning. So pick your poison, spend money on a cover and spend time taking it on and off after each use, or spend your money and time doing a little more maintenance. Just my opinion. Also, the longest I have ever gotten out of a cover is 5 years. Usually they last me about 4 years. Funny, because that is when the warranty ends on them. Go figure...
gbopp
Explorer
Oct 11, 2019
He doesn't need one, it's a personal choice.
Many leave their rigs uncovered in the weather all year, especially fulltimers.

The important thing is to inspect the roof a couple times a year and do any needed maintenance.

I think a cover is a good idea (a garage is best). If your friend keeps up with the inspection/maintenance, he will be okay leaving it out in the weather.

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