Winter covers

[Sathoff]

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?

[MagillaGorilla]

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.

[okgc]

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.

[Blaster_Man]

No way I'd swap a covered storage building for an RV cover.

[Dick_B]

This is a popular subject. For previous posts search this Forum for `RV cover' and read on and on. We use a Sunshield tarp.

[gsf35099]

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.

[jfkmk]

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]

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.

[Sathoff]

We are discussing carports as well...My husband is very jealous now.

[gsf35099]

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

[Merrykalia]

Or a lot of snow. You will still have to clear snow off of them, if you get snow where you are.

[Timster]

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