Does anyone have experience using a protective cover on your RV to prevent sun damage? Are there any cons with these. Will they build up heat underneath to cause any damage?
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Originally posted by Sully View PostDoes anyone have experience using a protective cover on your RV to prevent sun damage? Are there any cons with these. Will they build up heat underneath to cause any damage?
Guest responds in that thread and is one of our most experienced members on this topic.
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Search on “flapping covers” (search tool in the upper right corner) to find several discussions on what is necessary to prevent damage from a flapping cover, punctures from rain gutter spouts, fit across the roof, getting the cover on/off, etc.
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We used a sunbrella cover from Calmark Cover Co which worked perfectly for us 5 Michigan winters. Its a custom cover which fits tight so there is no flapping or abrasion. It is expensive where we spent $900 delivered to us in 2016 where I'm certain it is much more expensive today.
For those interested in using a cover, I used swimming pool storage pillows on the roof of the rig and under the cover to form a small peak. This would allow snow to quickly melt and run off and to prevent pooling water. Pipe insulation cut at 8 inches and taped to the gutters will prevent issues with the cover.
There is a detailed measurement sheet to send them where the fit is only as good as the measurement, so measure carefully. I will dig up a photo when I have a chance since this topic comes up from time to time.
We have moved where the rig is now stored in a three sided pavilion. I am thinking of using the cover once again in the winter since the front of the rig is open to the elements.
https://calmarkcovers.com/
JimLast edited by Guest; 09-30-2022, 02:00 PM.
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