Northern Climate- Do you cover your RV over the Winter?

[rvnetter]

Do you cover your RV over the Winter months while in storage? Why or Why Not?
Thanks

[tatest]

I store under cover. Not so much for snow loads in winter (we more often get ice storms) but to avoid hail damage and deterioration from UV radiation. Where you are, these would be summer risks, rather than risks during winter storage.

If you are asking about use of a fabric cover, I don't have experience with that, but think it could provide some protection from sunlight damage, and could make a difference RE water leaks as snow melts.

[Cobra21]

I have and do without any issues.

[ctilsie242]

I would see if you can get an aluminum carport or pole barn. In my experience, covers shred and rub the paint off, especially come high winds.

[jarata1]

Yes its a must in winter weather

[ScottG]

Yes, I used the same ADCO for 11 or 12 years.
It kept the TT looking like new and was well worth the money.
The last year we had it I didn't cover it. I knew we were going to trade it in and frankly, I was lazy.
I was amazed at the wear to the roof during that time.
We will never let that happen again. New TT gets a metal roof.

[Photomike]

Never covered the truck camper, never cover the RV.

[ksg5000]

Used to do religiously ... but as I got older I seem to find an excuse. My cover is a light weight product much like you would find in newer tents. RV covers in my region are mainly to protect the rig from tree sap and mitigate water damage if you had a leak. Snow or extreme weather not normally an issue where I live.

[mockturtle]

Here in AZ I don't cover it at all but up north I did cover the AC to prevent melting/refreezing snow from causing problems.

[2oldman]

cover posts

[Matt_Colie]

Well Tin,

I tell you it is a **** shoot.....

If you don't cover it and there is any flaw in the roof, the Freeze/Thaw will pry it open and make it leak.

If you put any kind of a cover on it, you are making it a sanctuary for little critters that both carry out natural functions and chew on anything that is chewable (like the rubber seals on vents). Squirrels and raccoons are both real good for that.

So, I don't have an answer, but at least you know what you are dealing with. Where you are, I would try to figure out how to build a free-standing roof to keep the snow off.

Matt

[donn0128]

Nope. Had one for two months, shredded the first time I installed it.