Travel trailer storage question

[plasticmaster]

I have a choice of storing my camper under trees (mix of pines and hardwoods) or out in the open away from trees. Which of these 2 options would be better for my camper and camper roof? These are my only 2 options. I'm not nimble enough to fight with a fabric covering and hard coverings like a shed is not an option. I live in Columbia, SC with hot humid summers and mild humid winters. We get snow about once every 3 or 4 years and it's gone after a day or two. The trailer is a 2016 Forest River Vibe 308bhs. Which of these 2 storage options would be better in my situation? Thanks.

[tragusa3]

My carport was $4500 for 40'x18'x13'legs (15.5' in middle). At this size, it was mandatory to get the hurricane option. Mine isn't 12g, but it is braced very nicely, with mobile home anchors. I did spend another $1k for the gravel and grading.

Bottom line, your price sounds a bit high to me?

I would never own an RV without a cover. If there were no other option, I'd buy much less RV, so that it was easier to stomach watching it be destroyed.

[George3037]

Terryallan wrote:

George3037 wrote:
I want to do a carport for my TT but cost is out of the budget (almost 6K for a 24'W x 36'L x 12'H). For this winter I bought a 12 mil 15'x30' HD tarp with grommets every 18" on each side. Covered the TT and hung 1 gallon jugs of water (1/2 full) and nylon rope on each side.
I'm still shopping for an RV carport at a better price.

Maybe shrink it up some. Mine is 14' wide by 35' long, by 12' high for $3000.00, and seriously it is worth EVERY penny. So much easier to keep clean, and the top just gets dusty, except for the birds

Terry, Send me a PM on the brand / make you have. I priced a carport the same size as yours and it was still 5K. I do want it certified and 12 ga. option. Thanks

[mlh]

Terryallan wrote:

George3037 wrote:
I want to do a carport for my TT but cost is out of the budget (almost 6K for a 24'W x 36'L x 12'H). For this winter I bought a 12 mil 15'x30' HD tarp with grommets every 18" on each side. Covered the TT and hung 1 gallon jugs of water (1/2 full) and nylon rope on each side.
I'm still shopping for an RV carport at a better price.

Maybe shrink it up some. Mine is 14' wide by 35' long, by 12' high for $3000.00, and seriously it is worth EVERY penny. So much easier to keep clean, and the top just gets dusty, except for the birds

When pricing them, don’t select the rv cover. Select the normal carport, but build it to your specs. When you select rv cover, the price goes up.

[Terryallan]

George3037 wrote:
I want to do a carport for my TT but cost is out of the budget (almost 6K for a 24'W x 36'L x 12'H). For this winter I bought a 12 mil 15'x30' HD tarp with grommets every 18" on each side. Covered the TT and hung 1 gallon jugs of water (1/2 full) and nylon rope on each side.
I'm still shopping for an RV carport at a better price.

Maybe shrink it up some. Mine is 14' wide by 35' long, by 12' high for $3000.00, and seriously it is worth EVERY penny. So much easier to keep clean, and the top just gets dusty, except for the birds

[Lwiddis]

“I'm not nimble enough to fight with a fabric covering ...”

Putting a fabric covering on is all in how you roll and fold it as it comes off. Once mine is back on the roof it’s a piece of cake to unroll and adjust, and done by ladder...not walking on the roof.

[ScottG]

George3037 wrote:
I want to do a carport for my TT but cost is out of the budget (almost 6K for a 24'W x 36'L x 12'H). For this winter I bought a 12 mil 15'x30' HD tarp with grommets every 18" on each side. Covered the TT and hung 1 gallon jugs of water (1/2 full) and nylon rope on each side.
I'm still shopping for an RV carport at a better price.

Hi George. I went thorugh the same thing a couple of summers ago and sadly, around $6K for one that size with decent wind and snow ratings is about the best you can do.
Mine is 15X42 and the same price range. All the competition was within a few hundred $$$.
It sure is nice though!

[George3037]

I want to do a carport for my TT but cost is out of the budget (almost 6K for a 24'W x 36'L x 12'H). For this winter I bought a 12 mil 15'x30' HD tarp with grommets every 18" on each side. Covered the TT and hung 1 gallon jugs of water (1/2 full) and nylon rope on each side.
I'm still shopping for an RV carport at a better price.

[marcsbigfoot20b]

Tree branches falling, sap, bird droppings, pine needles, pine cones, lightning strikes, squirrels........

or

Sitting in the sun, depending on how intense the sun is there.

Mine sits in the sun in Phoenix Arizona.

[colliehauler]

You mentioned not being able to do a fabric cover, would a carport be feasible? If not in the open would be my choice as well but UV does a lot of damage. You will also need to check the sealant on the roof twice a year because sun dries it out which can lead to water intrusion. Probably would be wise to cover the tires as well because of UV damage.

[DutchmenSport]

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[ktmrfs]

of the two choices in the sun is IMHO the lesser evil. In our community RV lot, there are a few spots under trees. Trailers parked under the trees not only get lots of stuff on the roof doing no good, but way more black streaks and debris and dirt on the sides. They are the least desireable spots and generally go to the newest members who as soon as another spot opens up in the sun, try to snag one.

[ScottG]

In the open for me too.
As someone who camps under tree's often, the build up of pitch, debris and stick and branches falling on the roof would be a negative for me.

[_1nobby]

I bought my TT when it was 6 years old.
Parked under pine trees for most of it's life.

I probably cleared 5 lbs. of pine needles from that trailer on the initial clean up. And the roof was BLACK BLACK.

Parking under the trees did it NO favours.

[donn0128]

In the open is my number 1 choice.

[troubledwaters]

There is no good choice, each choice has pluses and minuses. Pine sap, sticks and fallen branches - bad. Direct sun every day - bad. Pick your poison.