Hey gang any recommendations on a good cover,ideas to look for.would greatly appreciate!
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I have used the middle of the line from Camping World and have had good success on our previous TT. It did tear down on the bottom where it came in contact with the stabilizer jack end. I think we used it for about 8 winters at about $400 dollars , cheaper than the building I built.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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Originally posted by Country Campers View PostI have used the middle of the line from Camping World and have had good success on our previous TT. It did tear down on the bottom where it came in contact with the stabilizer jack end. I think we used it for about 8 winters at about $400 dollars , cheaper than the building I built.
BrianJohn and Lori
2018 F150 XLT SCAB 2.7l
2021 Imagine 22MLE
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Originally posted by JHC View Post
Brian. Do you keep your trailer plugged in while under the cover? I am thinking of going to a cover instead of a building.
I did not keep my unit plugged in while in winter storage , I also do not keep it plugged in now that it is in a building , I only plug it in when I am doing a project which these have been going on most of the winter so far. I was always in the habit of removing the battery and storing in the basement of my house during winter storage , some say that this is not required but just something that I do.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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Originally posted by JHC View Post
Brian. Do you keep your trailer plugged in while under the cover? I am thinking of going to a cover instead of a building.
(Just chiming in here ) . . . if you completely disconnect the battery (not just turn off the OE battery switch) there is no need to keep the trailer plugged in. The "self discharge" rate for a lead/acid battery is less than 5% per month. Having no shore power connection to the trailer and the battery disconnected is definitely the most "fail safe" storage condition.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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JHC Please excuse my confusion , but are you looking for something like a carport or a physical cloth type cover, or weighing the difference? Our 22X55 metal carport was around 11K, but it is enclosed on three sides and has a lean-to for SWMBO's Prius. The base is 6 inches of "ABC" stone mix that pretty much packs on it's own. We designed it for a 45" Class A but pivoted to a 390RK-R. If you shop them with a plan in mind with a little time to play, it can be like buying any big ticket item where a commission is involved. If your serious up front and ready to go then waiting a bit can result in price dropping.Jerry and Kelly Powell, with Halo, Nash, Reid, Cleo, Rosie, and the two newest additions Shaggy and Bella..
Nash County, NC
2020 Solitude 390RK-R
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Originally posted by Gibsonguy View PostHey gang any recommendations on a good cover,ideas to look for.would greatly appreciate!
My cover was $900.00 shipped to my door.
Jim
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Originally posted by Gibsonguy View PostThanks Midwest camper I’ll givem a look!
DanDan & Carol
2014 303RLS Reflection #185 (10/2013 build)
2012 Silverado LTZ Crew Duramax 2500HD - 2700/16K Pullrite Superglide
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Originally posted by ThePowells View PostJHC Please excuse my confusion , but are you looking for something like a carport or a physical cloth type cover, or weighing the difference? Our 22X55 metal carport was around 11K, but it is enclosed on three sides and has a lean-to for SWMBO's Prius. The base is 6 inches of "ABC" stone mix that pretty much packs on it's own. We designed it for a 45" Class A but pivoted to a 390RK-R. If you shop them with a plan in mind with a little time to play, it can be like buying any big ticket item where a commission is involved. If your serious up front and ready to go then waiting a bit can result in price dropping.John and Lori
2018 F150 XLT SCAB 2.7l
2021 Imagine 22MLE
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Originally posted by Canyonlight View Post
Lyle CloseToRetirement also has considerable experience with RV covers. Possibly Lyle will chime in or you could search the forum for Lyle's posts (or PM him) as I believe he has shared feedback on RV covers before in another thread(s).
Dan
Full disclosure, my Solitude is parked in a storage lot near an airport but is somewhat protected by the other rigs due to the close parking quarters. I can attest there is plenty of wind in the storage lot because October can be a challenge finding the right minimal wind day to cover it. On the roof, it seems like the slightest wind is blowing a gale and handling a 40 ft. cover can become quite challenging. It takes a minimum of two to cover the Solitude, but 3 people make it easier yet. I use an extension ladder on the rear of the RV and haul the folded, rolled cover up the ladder with ropes. Once on the roof, I move it to the front of the RV and begin the unfolding and unrolling process with as little stepping on the cover as possible.
I attribute my success in making covers last to lots of prep work. I would not consider covering the Solitude temporarily during the camping season due to the amount of prep work and much of that prep work is understanding the touch points of the cover to the RV.- All the gutters are covered with tennis balls which are taped to the RV with low-residue duct tape
- Bumper corners, lower front corners and entry step corners are covered with pool noodles cut to size and taped with the same duct tape
- Ladder is wrapped in 1" pipe insulation with duct tape to secure it.
- With my old TV antenna, pool noodles along the edges that would make contact with the cover.
- AC units and roof vents have not been an issue for me to-date.
Good luck on your quest to find the right cover.
-Lyle
Barb, Lyle and the two four-legged kids
2015 Solitude 369RL #3521
2018 Ford F350 DRW
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