torn rv covers
The sharp edges of my coach tear my cover each year. Does anyone have ideas on what to do to keep these sharp corner edges from damaging my cover?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Forum Discussion
- Thanks for the ideas.
Joe - I am on my third cover for my 30' fifthwheel. I use pool noddles on the sides of the rear ladder to prevent rubbing, on the rear corner I made a cardboard cover for the corner (reinforced with duct tape) and dropped a sand bag on top. Same with the Digital TV antenna. I also use sand bags to protect the edges of the rubber roof from the cover rubbing during windy days and the front cap, corners. You can use plastic grocery bags filled with sand. Need to replace the bag each season as they will fall apart. This has worked for me and it only takes a few minutes to put out before unrolling the cover. I keep my cover on the garage roof with all of the bags. Parked 4" away form the eve of the roof and it's easier than hauling it up a ladder. Good luck.
- I used bubble wrap or small pieces of carpet, I taped it on with duct tape. Sometimes I had to clean off the adhesive with a solvent when I took the cover off. Fortunately I now have a shed to keep the MH in.
- I started putting a plastic tarp (Harbor Freight) covering the front 5 ft of the top of the rv and about 2 ft down the front. I don't cover the entire RV just over the top front - this way it covers the front corners and the front awning bracket. I've been doing this for about 6 months with good results.
- I've had success with tennis balls and pool noodles. I tried pipe insulation, but the adhesive was a major hassle.
