We recently purchased a used travel trailer and discovered a trailer cover. The dealer said the original owner had purchased it and traded it in with the trailer.It would seem like a good idea for rain and snow but since this is our first TT, I wondered if there are drawbacks to using one of these covers.

Some like them some don't. You'll get about 50/50 positive and negative.I bought one for my truck camper. It was a pain putting on and taking it off. It only lasted one winter.I've never used one on the travel trailer.

I had my first cover for 5 years. Just bought the new one this year. They are great at keeping the RV clean and depending on the cover, dry. My first one was a standard cover from Addco my new one is a SFS Aquashed. The Aquashed is more suited to wet climates. When you do use it be sure to pad all corners and anything that protrudes. I use bubble wrap on all corners/edges. If you follow that the cover will last a long time and keep the trailer looking like new. BTW, the cover cost me $250 and i get 5 years from it. Indoor storage costs me $400+ a season. So even though it's not truly out of the elements, i'm ahead when using the cover vs. indoor storage.

At 10 y/o my trailer still looks like new and I attribute that to keeping the elements off it for 6~7 months every year.(I have an ADCO cover.)

cover is a great way to keep it nice, though ADCO covers are the worst

We used covers for several years and then I just quit. If they are tied down snug, they are nice to use. But if you plan on trips often, winter camps, it's a real pain to put them off and on all time. If your in a dusty area of the country, have to park under trees, or park in a harsh environment, then cover.

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4famfun
Explorer
Dec 31, 2013
cover is a great way to keep it nice, though ADCO covers are the worst
ScottG
Nomad
Dec 30, 2013
At 10 y/o my trailer still looks like new and I attribute that to keeping the elements off it for 6~7 months every year.
(I have an ADCO cover.)
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Dec 30, 2013
I had my first cover for 5 years. Just bought the new one this year. They are great at keeping the RV clean and depending on the cover, dry. My first one was a standard cover from Addco my new one is a SFS Aquashed. The Aquashed is more suited to wet climates. When you do use it be sure to pad all corners and anything that protrudes. I use bubble wrap on all corners/edges. If you follow that the cover will last a long time and keep the trailer looking like new.

BTW, the cover cost me $250 and i get 5 years from it. Indoor storage costs me $400+ a season. So even though it's not truly out of the elements, i'm ahead when using the cover vs. indoor storage.
handye9
Explorer II
Dec 30, 2013
Some like them some don't. You'll get about 50/50 positive and negative.

I bought one for my truck camper. It was a pain putting on and taking it off. It only lasted one winter.

I've never used one on the travel trailer.

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