Is it wise to invest in a cover for my TT?

About the only problem I'm aware of with covering rv's is the movement of the fabric on the painted surface. If any dust or sand particles get under there, it will scratch and maybe even remove the paint. However, being in Kentucky, I'm sure you have winds, but no so much dust and sand. So, based on that, I would think a cover would be a good thing, especially if you get a lot of snow and rain. Protecting your investment is a good thing.

That said, I would only purchase the absolute best cover with the softest interior I could find. Some have reinforced corners.

Be aware however, that even the best will probably only last two to four years. Make sure you get one with a zippered access door to allow you inside if needed.

Good luck

Ron

I have never covered my RV and have had no problems.

I have covered mine since new and it still looks new. The graphics aren't faded or peeling and the RV shines like new.
The more you can keep it out of the sun and rain the longer it will stay new.
I've been using an ADCO cover for 10 years and it has held up well enough.

I think a cover is a good idea.
A garage is a better idea but, obviously, much more expensive.
I cover our Southwind and have not had any problems with the cover rubbing the paint.
And, we get a lot of winter wind in my area.

ellibri wrote:
I am able to store my TT on my property.

Is a carport an option? Considering life expectancy of the covers, it might be cheaper, less hassle, and would eliminate the chance of scratching.

I think the talk about paint and/or decals being damaged by covers is an urban myth.
I don't recall anyone talking about that first hand, but rather thy read, or heard about it.
One good tip is to cut slits in tennis balls and put them on the gutter extensions. It will keep the extensions from cutting the corners of the cover.
Our cover is actually designed for a motor home longer than our trailer (by almost 6 feet) so I have to roll the excess up and tie it on the tongue, and it doesn't have a zipper door, which I wish it did, but I got it for $126.00, so I'm not going to complain much.:) I can actually loosen the tie rope and there is enough room to squeeze into the trailer if I have to.
This will be the 4th year (second trailer for it) and it's still fine.
We cover ours because where we have to park it is under trees, and I like the extra (double fabric in the roof) protection from small branches, ice dropping, etc.

I cover my tt each winter. It's now 3 years old and looks brand new. Before covering, I give it a good wash to make sure no dirt under the cover will scratch it. I use foam pipe insulation on the sharp corners and The cover has held up very well.

We covered our last TT after a winter under fir trees turned everything green on the TT. The next 4 years turned the outside of the cover green but kept the TT clean and pristine under it. It was a middle of the road Adco cover. After 4 winters I felt it still had at least another 2 winters to go. I never had any scratching or wear because of rubbing but I also made sure it was down as tight as I could get it. We did get a couple of hellacious wind storms but I never had any damage.

The only downside I found was that I didn't use the cover year round because of the difficulty I had putting it on and taking it off. This is probably due more to my physical abilities than any flaws in the cover design. It did require someone to get up on the roof and pull the cover over the edges. I usually only covered it after I winterized it. My cover had the zippers at the doors so that allowed access to the TT to check for unwanted trespassers of the 4 legged variety during winter storage.

I firmly believe that keeping my TT covered and well maintained were the reasons why I got top dollar when I sold it. I am currently looking for a cover for our new (to us) RV for the upcoming winter.

You actually answered your own question....."south with the sun beating down on it". It won't take long before you decals start to show the effects of that. It would truly be a PITA to cover between trips unless you have quite a long break between. Definitely during the winter I would cover and an Adco cover is good. We bought the one for our '07 ROO HTT in the fall of '06 and when we sold it in 2013, other than a couple of very minor scuffs on the upper corners, it was in perfect condition. Around this time of the year CW has them on sale and includes tire covers at N/C.

Now the sun.....we built a large covered area for the ROO the second year we had it. The curb side got no sun, the street side got only later afternoon sun, and back got full sun and we had just ordered a replacement for it and installed it while it was for sale. There was a noticeable difference in the ones protected and the ones not protected. There is a product many swear by for protecting the decals, 303 Protectant, and you can use it for the entire trailer...problem is that the label recommends every 3 weeks. I have neglected the rear decal on our '13 TT and need to get my act together. We are looking at options to block the sun on that rear area.

The Adco will run somewhere around $300 give or take. It's about a 30 minute job to put on - read the complete instructions FIRST. CW can tell you which one you need for your area and given the year, make and model of your trailer will tell you the size. Ours held up very well and last we heard, the new owners were still using it some 7 years later. I wouldn't enjoy putting it on and off very frequently, but long times between trips and definitely winter, yes.

One note....do not use a tarp....it needs to be breathable and soft...the tarp is neither and you can end up with a moisture problem and blue scuffs on the finish.

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