We have a KZ TT with a metal roof that gets used every other week from April - November. We live in middle TN. My question is; should I buy a cover and cover it in between trips?I'm concerned about the sun beating down on the camper all day. KZ says the camper is made to withstand the elements.Seems covers like Adco would be a pain in neck to put on and take off.Also we live on a hill where it fets pretty windy at times, so I'm concerned about damage from the cover due to wind.What do you folks do, cover no cover?? An RV port isn't an option right now.

Covers and wind, not a good idea!On/off, yes a big job!In your case, I'd say no cover. Jerry

I tend to agree, no cover. Is it on a seasonal site or at home?As long as you reseal the roof every season I think you should be fine no cover. Maybe cover during the off season but that's it.

For previous posts on this popular subject search this Forum for `rv cover'. I think most RVers think of the covers that envelope the entire outer surface of the RV. The pictures look nice but I can't imagine how difficult it must be to install it, remove it and store it.We use a Sunshield tarp that covers the entire roof and overlaps part of the sides, front and back depending on the size of the tarp that is used.We hold it down with ropes connected to old boat fenders half filled with sand. The sand provides weight and the vinyl material does not scratch. The ropes are long enough so that the fenders (some call them bumpers) hand down below the gelcoat surface. Removing it is easy. Just disconnect the fenders and pull it down. We stretch it out on the lawn and fold it up like the sailors do the mainsail, accordian style and bundle it.Putting it on requires me to get on the roof, pull the bundled tarp up via a rope and unfold the accordian bundle front to back. It takes about 15 minutes.In the winter we put the black side up to absorb heat and in the summer put the silver side up to reflect heat.Not sure how many more years my Wife will allow me to climb on the roof (age 77) but it works for now.

For previous posts on this popular subject search this Forum for `rv cover' then search the results for `sunshield' which is what we use when not camping.

I cover our Southwind during the winter. We get a lot of winter wind, I have never had any damage from the cover rubbing.It's not difficult to install, at least for me. I wouldn't install the cover for a few weeks. Keep your rig clean and waxed, you'll be okay.

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tnrv_er
Explorer II
Jul 24, 2016
Dick_B wrote:
For previous posts on this popular subject search this Forum for `rv cover' then search the results for `sunshield' which is what we use when not camping.

Is this the tarp youre referring to?: http://www.coversuperstore.com/Sunshield-Silver-Black-Poly-Tarps/
4Kellys
Explorer
Jul 23, 2016
I'd cover for sure. We just bought a new TT in April and after the factory replaces the front cap due to fading, build date 4/15, we will be covering it. It may take time to put on and off but worth it imho!
MitchF150
Nomad
Jul 23, 2016
I cover mine for the "winter", which for me is around Oct-May..

Between May-Oct, I use it about once a month and don't cover it.

My trailer is parked under trees, so a cover is a no brainer for me.

Here is my old ADCO cover that's just been retired this weekend.. Gonna have to get a new one before the end of the season! It lasted a solid 12 years and was about 10 years old in this pic.
93Cobra2771
Explorer
Jul 23, 2016
tnrv'er wrote:
93Cobra2771 wrote:
I tend to agree, no cover. Is it on a seasonal site or at home?

As long as you reseal the roof every season I think you should be fine no cover. Maybe cover during the off season but that's it.

Cobra its at home..., when you "reseal the roof every season" are you talking about the chaulk around the antena, vents, ect. Its a metal roof on the TT

Yes. Even as a metal roof, every seam, vent, etc needs to be resealed. Pretty much any hole in the roof.
tnrv_er
Explorer II
Jul 23, 2016
I googled "sunshield tarps" they're poly tarps. I thought it wasn't good to cover your camper with a poly tarp.
tnrv_er
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2016
Dick B......Thanks i'll google sunshield tarp
tnrv_er
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2016
93Cobra2771 wrote:
I tend to agree, no cover. Is it on a seasonal site or at home?

As long as you reseal the roof every season I think you should be fine no cover. Maybe cover during the off season but that's it.

Cobra its at home..., when you "reseal the roof every season" are you talking about the chaulk around the antena, vents, ect. Its a metal roof on the TT
tnrv_er
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2016
SoundGuy wrote:
tnrv'er wrote:
We have a KZ TT with a metal roof that gets used every other week from April - November.

Curious as to which year / model of KZ you have as KZ for years used a TPO roof membrane, still does AFAIK.

Soundguy, its a 2016 17 RBS
spoon059
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2016
The fact of the matter is that I cover. I mentioned the method of cover. I am deeply apologetic that the description of the cover caused your panties to get in a bunch. I will consider getting your permission before I post ever again...
SoundGuy
Explorer
Jul 22, 2016
spoon059 wrote:
Metal carport you can drive under

SoundGuy wrote:
Did you not read what the OP wrote? :R

"What do you folks do, cover no cover?? An RV port isn't an option right now."

spoon059 wrote:
I did read it... did you?

Here it is again "What do you folks do?".

I park under a metal carport.

You know as well as I and everyone else who read the OP's original post that he is asking about how those of us who do use a cover approach this issue - always cover, even during the camping season, or not, and what are the implications? He made it clear he's not asking about a "carport", for as he put it in his original post that "isn't an option right now". The fact you're able to park your rig under a metal carport is great for you but irrelevant to this discussion. :R

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