How do you cover your towable toys?
06-26-2019, 02:26 PM
#11
nathan3306
Thread Starter
That seems to be the outcome with most if not all covers is they will eventually let go. Storing here in SC is ridiculous and very hard to find spots. I'm in the same boat with my personal budget, indoor $$$, storage lot $$, back yard 0 but dodging the hoa *****. If a 300 dollar cover only lasts 48 months, that's only about 7 bucks a month to potentially extend the trailer's service life IF the cover holds up. Seems like a cheap investment and that is my reasoning to seek a decent cover. I'm contemplating a metal rv carport.... surprisingly another person in our neighborhood has a big boat garage so I may roll the dice with that. I just have to get the wife's approval and she is 98% against that idea since we are military.
06-26-2019, 02:32 PM
#12
nathan3306
Thread Starter
A good cover is well worth the effort, IF you can do the effort. Back when I drove flats for a living, I dreaded plywood loads as every one of them had to be tarped. The tarps were very heavy, and imagine trying to get these big heavy floppy bundles 8' straight up without a ladder while standing on a tiny ledge. At least with the RV as long as you have help and a good set of ladders, then they aren't too bad to install.
Two key items, first, make sure there are gutter reliefs in it so the gutters either don't break off, or cut a hole in the cover, and two, make sure it has good straps that go under the belly.
Key to longevity, keep it tight against the trailer, and make sure there are no loose flaps to catch wind. Even better is if they have an access panel where the door is that uses a zipper, this way you can enter and inspect the interior when needed.
For me, I park it in my barn since it fits after taking off the AC cover.
Two key items, first, make sure there are gutter reliefs in it so the gutters either don't break off, or cut a hole in the cover, and two, make sure it has good straps that go under the belly.
Key to longevity, keep it tight against the trailer, and make sure there are no loose flaps to catch wind. Even better is if they have an access panel where the door is that uses a zipper, this way you can enter and inspect the interior when needed.
For me, I park it in my barn since it fits after taking off the AC cover.
06-26-2019, 02:41 PM
#13
Use these,
There is a really good article here, inventive too, https://www.rvcampinginfo.com/protec...g-your-noodle/
There is a really good article here, inventive too, https://www.rvcampinginfo.com/protec...g-your-noodle/
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nathan3306 (06-28-2019)
06-27-2019, 07:45 PM
#14
Senior Member
Use these, https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-Gutter.../dp/B01MSM1W0E
There is a really good article here, inventive too, https://www.rvcampinginfo.com/protec...g-your-noodle/
There is a really good article here, inventive too, https://www.rvcampinginfo.com/protec...g-your-noodle/
Buy a cheapo garbage can with wheels, use it to store the cover when not on the RV.
06-28-2019, 11:23 AM
#15
nathan3306
Thread Starter
Garbage can is a fantastic idea!
07-01-2019, 12:28 PM
#16
nathan3306
Thread Starter
Does anyone have any experience with the CAMCO Ultrashield cover? Online reviews are pretty terrible but I can snag one up for 100 bucks. Might give it a shot.