chkop
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Post by chkop on Sept 25, 2012 14:35:46 GMT -5
I have the 18RBT travel trailer and am looking for some advice on which kind of cover I should get. Also, wondering if a cover is necessary at all. I live in Buffalo, NY and we get a lot of snow and some pretty nasty weather. I have been researching covers and many say they are only good to trailers that are 102" tall. The specifications for the 18RBT say it is 111" tall. is that a concern?? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
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Post by lynnmor on Sept 25, 2012 16:42:01 GMT -5
I think that you will find that they meant 102" wide. The height has nothing to do with it.
I had a Adco SRS cover on my Sunline when I had to store it outdoors. It was a big help, the only negative is that there was a little paint abrasion where the cover would move with the wind. I would keep it covered all you can. Where there are sharp corners and rub points, stick on some self-adhesive foam weatherstripping. It will take some effort to remove in the Spring, but it will protect both the cover and the paint.
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rhd47
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Post by rhd47 on Sept 25, 2012 22:45:06 GMT -5
ALSO.....keep it well ventilated, roof vents/windows cracked open. You don't want mold and mildew in it in the spring when you take the cover off.
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Post by snayte on Oct 9, 2012 8:22:55 GMT -5
I have been wintering campers outside in northwest Wisconsin for 7 years with no covers. I have not noticed any problems doing so. I have read more posts about people having covers cause damage than I have ever read about uncovered campers getting damage. These things were designed to be outside. None of the RV lots are covering them and very few of the seasonal sites around here will you see covers on them.
I do agree that opening the vents a little is a must. Get vent covers it you don't have them and open the vents and inch or so. If you only have one vent open a window a little as well. Keeping the air in that camper as close to the outside air temperature as possible is what is important. This reduces the frost buildup inside and outside the camper.
You might need to remove snow buildup if you have any. I have noticed that most of the snow simply blows off our camper. A roof rake or even a push broom will handle this task just be careful around things attached to the roof. Vent covers can be really brittle in the cold.
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Post by 2edgesword on Oct 9, 2012 20:29:43 GMT -5
I just covered mine (Adco cover) and at a minimum I want keep wet leafs, dirt, bird droppings, etc. off the TT during the off season. In my mind the couple of hundred dollars to cover for a couple of seasons is a minimal investment to preserve the finish and avoid a bunch of crude build-up during the months it will not be in uses.
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mike
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Post by mike on Nov 11, 2012 11:44:25 GMT -5
2edge, I'm with you. As you can see by the picture, my unit is parked amidst nature's finest. I have plenty of evidence in the form of house/cars, etc. that show the effects of living in a virtual forest. Look at any seasonal unit that has spent a good amount of time beneath the pines and you'll see what I'm talking about. Black streaks galore. I just don't want my RV to look like that. I wash it when it's in use, but now it's put to bed for the winter. I went for the high-end basic tarp. ;D It came in a snazzy blue color, 20'x30', $40 at Job Lot. $3 bought me a 100' of poly rope. So far it's survived hurricane Sandy and a nor'easter that was worse than the hurricane. I'm not expecting the weather to get much better as the winter progresses.  Mike |
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Post by keenkamper on Sept 21, 2013 20:42:53 GMT -5
I have 40' Sportsmen park model and do cover it every year. My dealer (who doesn't sell covers, so has no $$ interest covering or not) says it is an individual decision, but adds that using a tarp vs an actual cover (Adco, etc.) is a big mistake as they absolutely have to breathe or mold will result.   |
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