To cover or not to cover.... that is the question

[notobright]

We live in Florida and as you can imagine the sun is just brutal on any type of RV.
Thinking about a cover. But I have questions.

1. Is it a good idea? My biggest concern would be mold. Right behind sun's brutality is the sunshine states's humidity.

2. Opinions on best covers would be great.

Thanks all and Happy RVing!

[Super_Dave]

I use a ADCO Tyvek cover on my camper and still suffer UV damage thru the cover. The rubbing of the cover also causes finish damage in high wind situations. "To cover or not to cover" is a real brain twister. The good quality fabric covers are far from cheap and I strugglw to know whether it does any good or causes more problems than it saves.

[rattleNsmoke]

I cover ours. Glad we did. It protected the paint from a falling tree limb that grazed the Beast and keeps the rig a lot cleaner over the harsh winters here.
Mike

[TucsonJim]

I live in Arizona, and the sun does do some damage to the RV. Especially things like plastic parts and decals. I tried covering mine, but I found it was just too dangerous trying to crawl up on top of the RV, drag the cover and then unfold it while not falling off the edge of the rig. Then, it's a hassle to uncover it if you just want to take off for a day or two. It's easier to be spontaneous and head out if it's not covered. My personal choice is to just deal with the sun, and leave the RV uncovered.

[notobright]

Steel... I know would be the best but it is not an option.... Thanks for the input

[mbutts]

I like to cover mine since I park in a wooded area. It usually is covered with twigs, leaves, etc. which clog the gutters and gives the RV lots of black streaks.

I use an ADCO tyvek cover that's breathable so I don't have trouble with mold. I get 2-3 seasons of use from it.

I agree a drive-in RV port would be easier, but it's not in the budget right now.

[n7bsn]

Steel

We covered one rig with tarps, ah. The next with a real cover, that took real effort to put on (and a ladder). The last two have been in an RV port. Best idea yet.