Trailer covers

I use an ADCO cover. It is not a pain to put on or take off - I do it myself in 30 minutes or less. It does not scuff the TT. I store it in a new plastic garbage can purchased specifically for this purpose. I don't care what the dealers or manufacturers do. If you cover sharp edges, it wont tear. If you secure it properly, it wont blow in the wind (read the directions). It is made of a material that breathes, so mold and mildew won't be an issue. Lots of storage facilities are in industrial areas - mine was. I'm not sure why you would leave your TT uncovered in those dusty, wind blown places. Good luck.

I use ours for summer, in the winter it is put in the barn out of the wind and elements so no need to cover. The key to getting them on is taking them off correctly rolling up and storing. When putting back on just reverse the process. Take me and my wife about 20 mins start to finish to install. Our 2010 30' Outback looks new and I believe it's because the sun has not baked it. In the summer it sit's outside beside the garage pretty much in direct sunlight so covers I think help!

At the end of the season, I back my TT into a pine grove and cover it. It keeps the needles, sun, leaves, dirt, bird droppings and rain off my roof. Because it am in the pines I get less snow but it also keep that off the roof.

All that said, the manufactureres and dealer leave them in the open all year.

I have heard they can scuff up the surface in the wind and they will wear thin on the corner wear points.

It takes the DW and I about 20 minutes to install it.

I use one for winter storage only. Found that a few feet of snow during the melt allows too much water entry into the trailer from roof vents, A/C, fridge vent ect. The waterproof top cover does not allow any water to enter my trailer during the melt. The roof is bone-dry when I pull the soaking wet cover off the top. There is also no black streaks on the sides after six months of storage.

I do not use the cover during camping season, too difficult to install or remove by myself.

My vote is to use a cover. We get a lot of snow and ice. And, our rig is out of service for 5 months, or longer.

If you put them on correctly and add some protection the vulnerable places they can be great for ling term storage. They usually last around 7-8 years if you store them properly. (back in the bag)

I've used one for many years and the only drawback I can see is if you want to get on the road quickly, especially if snow covered. If you put it to bed all winter, I think they're great if applied correctly in a low wind location.

I've always had mine covered, but only during the winter (nov. thru April). I'm on my 2nd one, they usually last 5-6 years. I wouldn't think of using it in the summer with trying to get it on and off between so many trips. I just keep it waxed during that time. I've always bought he Addco covers and they seem to be very durable for the price. They do not stick to the trailer. You do have to protect the corners where it goes over the gutters (I use bubble wrap). I do have a couple of spots where the cover wore the paint off, but that is down low and under the skirting where you can barely see it! Well worth it for off season storage!

Use the search function at the top of the page. This has been debated almost as much as ST vs LT tires.

We had one and after using it a couple of times, it ended up in a pile at the back of the shed until I threw it away.

Too much trouble pulling it on and off. Really took two people and one of us had to be on the roof. ...it's a struggle and then you have to be very careful that you don't damage antennas and gutter extensions, etc. It also caused some abrasion on the roof corners due to wind flapping it around.

Our experience only...others will certainly have valid opinions and more positive experiences.