Covering an RV

With a cover designed for that purpose - absolutely. Just don't use a plastic tarp.

I just bought one of the CW's full covers for my Class C, and I am covering it even though I have it in a covered storage because part of it sticks out some, depending on the location of the sun.

Full body paint will prevent oxidation of the fiberglass of the RV's upper portions, especially the roof.

Thanks for the feedback, these were my thoughts also. Unfortunately after two years the paint on my RV has begun to blister. The manufacture says its my fault for covering the unit with an RV cover, plus it is over a year old, therefore it's your (my) problem. They had the attitude that everyone knows you don't cover a painted RV. Thanks for helping me feel a bit better, shocked at the cost of repainting!.

You get what you pay for in a RV cover. I have a Calmark cover. Been using it for 7 years. Has protected the finish very well. It's very important to secure it properly to avoid wind damage.

PT-RVr wrote:
Thanks for the feedback, these were my thoughts also. Unfortunately after two years the paint on my RV has begun to blister. The manufacture says its my fault for covering the unit with an RV cover, plus it is over a year old, therefore it's your (my) problem. They had the attitude that everyone knows you don't cover a painted RV. Thanks for helping me feel a bit better, shocked at the cost of repainting!.

I have never heard that car or RV covers cause blistering paint. I have heard other issues like hazing or scratching the paint. If the cover or car is dirty the grit can sand through the paint in a wind (or over time with even a light breeze). That would be different than blistering though.

rodfisherman - I too have a Calmark cover (custom sizing w/door), used them on my previous RV also. Great company and excellent product too.

PT-RVr wrote:
Thanks for the feedback, these were my thoughts also. Unfortunately after two years the paint on my RV has begun to blister. The manufacture says its my fault for covering the unit with an RV cover, plus it is over a year old, therefore it's your (my) problem. They had the attitude that everyone knows you don't cover a painted RV. Thanks for helping me feel a bit better, shocked at the cost of repainting!.

Do you get the feeling that they would have had the opposite explanation ready if you said you didn't cover it?

ScottG wrote:

PT-RVr wrote:
Thanks for the feedback, these were my thoughts also. Unfortunately after two years the paint on my RV has begun to blister. The manufacture says its my fault for covering the unit with an RV cover, plus it is over a year old, therefore it's your (my) problem. They had the attitude that everyone knows you don't cover a painted RV. Thanks for helping me feel a bit better, shocked at the cost of repainting!.

Do you get the feeling that they would have had the opposite explanation ready if you said you didn't cover it?

That thought crossed my mind, I guess integrity is a lost art.

ScottG wrote:

PT-RVr wrote:
Thanks for the feedback, these were my thoughts also. Unfortunately after two years the paint on my RV has begun to blister. The manufacture says its my fault for covering the unit with an RV cover, plus it is over a year old, therefore it's your (my) problem. They had the attitude that everyone knows you don't cover a painted RV. Thanks for helping me feel a bit better, shocked at the cost of repainting!.

Do you get the feeling that they would have had the opposite explanation ready if you said you didn't cover it?

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