Travel Trailer Cover? Good/Bad Idea?

I use my cover over winter. Same cover has lasted 5 winters and I'll probably get one more winter out of it. It is an ADCO cover. It takes about 15 minutes to put on or remove.

In the storage lot we use, there are several units that use covers. Usually, they have been blown off and are hanging by one corner and blowing in the wind. Not an ideal situation.

IDman wrote:
In the storage lot we use, there are several units that use covers. Usually, they have been blown off and are hanging by one corner and blowing in the wind. Not an ideal situation.

Not properly installed. :R

Here was mine when it was pretty new.



Here it is after about 10 years... Yes, this has lasted me over 10 years! Bet my trailer wouldn't look as good as it does, even at 12 years old.



Getting a new cover for it for this winter.. I don't cover in the summer time either.

Mitch

Mitch, what brand of cover is that?

Ditto what mitch said. My cover is nasty with tree sap, bird poop and pollen. Glad it's on the cover and not the TT. We've had some pretty high winds and there's never been a problem with the cover. No problem with wasps, scuffing, moisture retention or any of the other things folks seem to have trouble with. I suppose the type of fabric could have something to do with that.

I guess mine just happens to fit well and I guess I'm installing it properly. However, it is a real PITA to install and remove so I only do it once a year. I'd never dream of covering and uncovering every time I use the rig.

I never get on the roof to install mine nor do I have a helper. Lay to cover on the ground, fold the sides onto the roof portion of the cover, roll cover up front to back, place cover on camper roof, unroll cover, fold down sides, then secure. So yes I would cover it in the winter or if there will be an extended period time of not using it. An rv cover WILL breath and if properly secured it will not be bothered by the wind.

As soon as I winterize, the cover goes on. I have an Adco brand designated for wet weather. I use tennis balls with a slot cut in them for gutter spouts, door stops, and other sharp protrusions. I also use foam pipe insulation for the gutter over the slide. It can be windy here as I live on the edge of a hill, and I haven't had any significant damage to it. It's worth it to me as it keeps the roof cleaner, and minimizes the black streaks. It is breathable, and I keep the ceiling vents cracked. I also keep a couple dri z air units inside, and have never had a mildew problem.
My TT has a walk on roof, and I only weigh 150lbs. Putting it on is actually easier than taking it off, but like I said, it's worth it to me. When we retire, and buy a fifth wheel, I won't use a cover as hopefully we'll be on the road a lot more. May invest in a metal carport at that time. We'll see.

imq707s wrote:
Mitch, what brand of cover is that?

Adco. I don't remember the "model", but I want to say Aqua Shed..

One of the zippers finally gave up the ghost and it's just plain used up! Like I said, I got 10-11 solid winters out of it, so I'll be getting another Adco.

Mitch

When most people don't and a few people do, many of those who do, don't re-do .... its usually not the best idea to do.