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Winter covers

Sathoff
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We are looking to cover our RV next winter instead of renting a storage unit for it. Does anyone have recommendations for covers or ones to stay away from?
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MagillaGorilla
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Blaster Man wrote:
No way I'd swap a covered storage building for an RV cover.


Why do people post something like the one above? If the OP had the option for a covered storage building I am certain they would have not asked about a cloth cover.

Not everyone has the option for a storage building. I know I don't.

One time I posted a question about products to help keep graphics from fading and cracking. One guy said responded by saying that I should keep the MH out of the sun. Duh, no kidding. BUT what if you don't have the ability to keep it out of the sun?

Enough with my rant. now back to the show.
Magilla

2005 Holiday Rambler Admiral 37' Gasser

okgc
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Explorer
We are very happy with our RV sized carport with walls on 3 sides.
Zoning at the time would not allow me to build another pole barn and the carport is considered a temporary structure so zero addition on tax bill.
2010 Tiffin Allegro RED 36 QSA with GMC Envoy
Alaska 2015

Blaster_Man
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No way I'd swap a covered storage building for an RV cover.
2014 American Eagle

Dick_B
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Explorer
This is a popular subject. For previous posts search this Forum for `RV cover' and read on and on. We use a Sunshield tarp.
Dick_B
2003 SunnyBrook 27FKS
2011 3/4 T Chevrolet Suburban
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gsf35099
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Sathoff wrote:
We are discussing carports as well...My husband is very jealous now.


Yeah, I understand. My wife calls it my "Man Cave". We actually installed full hookups and made it wide enough to open the slides. My issue was my city annexed us in and no car ports allowed anymore.

Like others, I used the Adco Tyvec models (went through 2) and they did work well. Just make sure you pad the sharp edges as mentioned. My last one tore on the driver side slide awning level that allows the awning to roll in and out.
2005 Damon Astoria 3679
300 Cummins ISB 5.9, Allison auto 5 speed

Life is to short not to have a good time and enjoy!!!

jfkmk
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We cover ours with an Adco cover. It's three seasons old now and is showing no signs of wear despite some very windy conditions. Pad the sharp edges and they will last for years.

Thunder_Mountai
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Explorer II
If the wind blows where you live, don't even think about it. The least amount flapping will damage your RV. Where I live I see RVs covered by the owners and left in storage in September/October. By November/December they are half uncovered and flapping in the wind not only damaging their unit but the one next to it. By January, the cover is in tatters or even missing completely. Don't care how well fitted or secured they will not hold up under windy conditions.
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Sathoff
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We are discussing carports as well...My husband is very jealous now.

gsf35099
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Explorer
Just be careful when installing or removing. A little wind turns them into a nice parachute. I have used Tyvec covers & they've been great.
When to put up a car port type & ended up with this
2005 Damon Astoria 3679
300 Cummins ISB 5.9, Allison auto 5 speed

Life is to short not to have a good time and enjoy!!!

Merrykalia
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Or a lot of snow. You will still have to clear snow off of them, if you get snow where you are.
2017 Ford F350 Crew Cab 6.7L 4x4 DRW

Timster
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They work fine as long as you don't have a lot of wind slapping them around