Hi all, My wife & i just bought our 1st travel trailer, a KZ Sportsman Classic 17RBS. We've owned 2 folding trailers prior to the KZ.We moved to middle TN. 3 years ago from NY and want to take advantage of the beautiful campgrounds this state offers.Now for my question, how many of y'all cover your camper? What brand cover do you have? Our camper sits at the end of our driveway in direct sunlight, no trees near it. I was wondering if I should cover it??Thanks in advance!

If you are using them, they aren't covered, and if they are sitting at a dealer, they aren't covered, so my answer to that would be - no, they don't need to be covered. But, make sure you close blinds, windows, etc. so the UV doesn't fade out your fabrics inside.

My opinion is, cover it when not in use for an extended period. It protects the from the sun and weather.No, they're not covered by the dealer, they're on display to be sold.Cars and pickups are not garaged while on the dealers lot. But, many people keep them in a garage after they buy them. JMO. :)

There are many complaints of fibreglass noses fading especially the colored ones. Mine is and i do cover it a lot of the time.

Welcome and congrats on your new KZ. A good cover will keep your roof clean and adds a layer of protection from things falling on it. If it's going to be sitting awhile and you can manage the weight of a cover - cover it.You might want to invest in a set of tire covers while you're at it, as well.

IF buying a cloth cover. Just cover it during the months you won't be using it. Keeping the roof covered protects not only the roof, but the AC shroud, and ALL the vent covers fridge ect.. they get very brittle sitting in the sun all the time.

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2012Coleman
Explorer II
Sep 08, 2015
SoundGuy wrote:
gbopp wrote:
No, they're not covered by the dealer, they're on display to be sold.

Of course not ... what dealer in his / her right mind would invest $100,000 in covers plus pay tech time to have each one installed and later removed from lot models that are only going to be sold?! Good grief, this is hardly any argument at all to not cover a trailer for protection from the elements ... I only don't cover ours during the camping season because it's too much work for me, otherwise during winter storage any trailer I've owned and stored outdoors has worn an ADCO breathable cover. :B
X100. Telling people that since dealers don't cover their stock is a good reason not to use a cover is just dumb.

OP - I have had success with my ADCO cover. Follow the instructions that come with it and cover sharp corners - use bubble wrap, and cover the downspouts with a pool noodle. Mine is on it's 4th year with no tears or other issues.
jmcgsd
Explorer
Sep 06, 2015
X2 on wheel covers.

To me they're essential. Tires will deteriorate quite rapidly if exposed to sun and not moved. I live in So Cal, my TT sits in the sun all day. I don't have a cover on it but I do on the wheels.
bobndot
Explorer III
Sep 06, 2015
tnrv'er wrote:
We moved to middle TN. 3 years ago from NY and want to take advantage of the beautiful campgrounds this state offers.

Oh sure, rub it in . :B
B-n-B
Explorer III
Sep 06, 2015
Old Duck wrote:
Welcome! We keep ours covered while in storage as we are believers things kept out of the sun will last longer.

+1
RollandB
Explorer
Sep 06, 2015
Welcome! We keep ours covered while in storage as we are believers things kept out of the sun will last longer.
tnrv_er
Explorer II
Sep 06, 2015
Terryallan wrote:

I bit the bullet and had a pole shed built over mine. It's great.

Eventually im going to put an RV carport up.
Terryallan
Explorer II
Sep 06, 2015
Walaby wrote:
Don't you want air to circulate or at least the interior breath? I leave my vents open to allow at least a little airflow. With a cover that wouldn't be possible would it?

Mike

Many dedicated RV covers breath. Of course the tarps you get at Lowe's won't.

I bit the bullet and had a pole shed built over mine. It's great.
Walaby
Explorer II
Sep 06, 2015
Don't you want air to circulate or at least the interior breath? I leave my vents open to allow at least a little airflow. With a cover that wouldn't be possible would it?

Mike
Tequila
Explorer
Sep 05, 2015
If you want quality then Calmark is the way to go, plus they make them to specifically fit your RV. You can order zippers at the slide for eg, so you can take it out while covered.
rbpru
Explorer II
Sep 05, 2015
Welcome to the board and congratulations on the TT.

We use an Arco cover that we put on it the early winter. We park in a pine grove and the cover keeps the needles and snow off the roof. The pines reduce the sun and the wind.

You will find a TT quite different than a PUP. Having all conveniences of home changes the camping experience.