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RE: rv cover
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61828126@N08/8733277838/
This is the Calmark Cover (along with separate wheel covers). Nice fit!
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Rafaelito
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05/12/13 02:55pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: rv cover
Just installed a semi-custom Calmark Sunbrella on our new-to-us 2009 28' Triple E Regency B+ and am very pleased with the fit, zippered access to door, 6 year warranty, reinforcement fabric supplied for stress points, and other details.
The cover weighs 50 pounds so I tied a strap to it and had my wife assist as I pulled from the top. Used some pipe insulation to smooth some sharp edges. The cover includes a nylon rope sewn into the base and grommets for bungee cords (14 in my case) to secure the sides. Installation is not too bad with a mechanics sled to roll around under the RV. I have the wheels off the ground with the HWH leveling jacks and will keep the RV covered through the summer. We are volunteer campground hosts in TX & AL during the winter. UV damage to clear coat took a toll on our previous RV & the Sunbrella Fabric will help.
We live at the mouth of a canyon and have winds every evening through the night. I will monitor and adjust cover as needed. Very nice cover, a little unwieldy, but worth the expense and effort, I'd say. Would you like to see a picture?
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Rafaelito
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05/12/13 09:38am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: rv cover
Calmark Sunbrella has been good for 7 years. Still using it today.
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ronfisherman
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05/11/13 03:36am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Travel Trailer Cover for 2013 Bullet 281bhs
We bought an Expedition cover for our first trailer (Jayco JayFeather 29N) because it was cheap and we weren't sure covering was going to be the way to go.
I barely lasted to the end of the warranty - fabric disintergrated, and zippers all ripped out.
We did like the way the cover keep the trailer looking nice and clean. so we invested in a USA Made CalMark cover - semi custom made from Sunbrella woven fabric also made in the USA.
We bought one for our new trailer also ...
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Bill & Kate
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03/29/13 04:36pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: RV Covers
We also like covers. Had a cheapie first, but it only lasted a couple of years - our storage spot is full sun and exposed to wind. We now have a semi-custom CalMark brand made in the USA from Sunbrella fabric made in the USA. It fits like a glove, and should last much longer ....
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Bill & Kate
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03/26/13 09:20am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Sun Cover
I used several of the Adco covers from Camping World. They work, but last only about a year and a half in the California sun. At the beginning of year two they are getting noticeably crisp, by the end of year two they are pretty much dust. Like others, I have opted for a Calmark cover. It costs about 2-3x what the Adco costs, but should be cheaper in the long run.
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HMS Beagle
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02/25/13 10:04am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Sun Cover
Based on reading many reviews, and input from fellow rv'ers, I'm currently looking to buy a Calmark RV Cover. The full six year warranty says a lot! Too bad our RV's don't have such a good warranty.
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run100
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02/24/13 06:37pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: RV covers
Do a search on here and you will find tons of threads on covers. Some like them, so don't. Personally, we love the way the cover keeps the trailer looking new and shiny between uses.
Good fit and suitable materials are important. We started which a cheap non-woven one that really didn't fit quite right, and fell abort after a couple of years.
We use a CalMark brand cover, semi custom made to the exact measurements of our trailer in the USA from sunbrella woven fabric also made in the USA. Fits like a glove. About a half an hour for the two of us to put on, and about half that to get it off and stowed.
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Bill & Kate
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01/27/13 06:25pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Shredded adco cover
Three years with the Calmark sunbrella on my 815. Still in good shape.
6 Year warranty.
X3
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mike740ski
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01/18/13 05:57pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Shredded adco cover
Three years with the Calmark sunbrella on my 815. Still in good shape.
6 Year warranty.
X2
Had 1 six years on my hallmark and sold it with the unit.
New one on my NL
Lynnsr
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Lynnsr
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01/17/13 08:29pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Shredded adco cover
Three years with the Calmark sunbrella on my 815. Still in good shape.
6 Year warranty.
I would buy something of good quality if I could be sure it wasn't squirrels causing the damage. My cover went from pristine to shredded in about a month, as have several others. A shed, garage, or some type of shelter is the answer but I have no room in my yard.
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trander
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01/17/13 07:04pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Shredded adco cover
Three years with the Calmark sunbrella on my 815. Still in good shape.
6 Year warranty.
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shepherd1225
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01/17/13 06:50pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: washing and waxing
This is our second trailer, and the first one was seven years old when we traded it in, and it still looked brand new. Will will treat the new one the same way: Give it a good coat of Nu-Finish once a year (maybe one extra coat on the front cap if it really bugged up), and washed when needed with a good quality car wash/wax. If there is going to be more than a few weeks before uses, we give it a wash and put on a CalMark cover.
I think the most important thing is to keep the original shine in good shape by protecting it with a good UV blocking polish or wax. The Red Max Pro type acrylic coatings are good if the original finish has oxidized, but not necessary if the original shine is still there.
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Bill & Kate
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12/31/12 03:25pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: RV covers pro's and con's
Some glue together those foam swimming pool Kids noodles found at the dollar store for sharp edges. Google brought up this example Link
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BroncosFan
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12/24/12 07:35am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Cover for the toy hauler
I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but the Calmark seem like they will actually last more than a season or two...unlike many of the commonly seen ones.
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danojeno
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12/07/12 06:24pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Cover for the toy hauler
Do a search in these forums for covers - you will find hours of reading material!
My personal take is that in general, covers kept the weather and sun off the RV and keep it looking new longer, and extend the time between wax jobs.
I think you pretty much get what you pay for with the covers. The cheapest ones are made of non-woven fabric and cheap zippers, and may not hold up well to sun and wind. The more expensive ones are made of superior materials and hold up better.
Sizing is important. If the cover is to small, it will be too tight around corners and protrusions. If it is too big, it is difficult to secure properly. Most manufacturers make covers in standard stock sizes. A few of the premium cover manufacturers (like Calmark) and some local outfits (usually dealing in boat covers), semi-custom fit the cover to your unit.
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Bill & Kate
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12/07/12 01:12pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Shredded adco cover
I think the fit of the cover is almost as important as the material of construction. The ready-made covers come in sizes to fit a size range, and if your particular unit falls out of one of those ranges, you don't get a good fit.
We have gone with CalMark brand covers. American made from woven Sunbrella brand fabric made in the USA. They semi-custom sew the cover to the exact measurements of your trailer. Cost a little more, but hold up great. The first one we had was in great shape after three seasons when we traded the trailer in. We have a new CalMark for the new trailer.
Highly recommended.
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Bill & Kate
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11/30/12 12:15pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Has anyone ever dealt with...........
Calmark x2
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shepherd1225
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10/30/12 02:41pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Has anyone ever dealt with...........
National Discount Covers?
Ordered a TC cover on 9/25/12. Have made 3 calls to the company and keep getting told 8 to 10 more days! :M I may not have 8 to 10 more days! Snow could be flying next week and we want to cover the TC! We got over 2 feet of snow on Halloween last year!:E
Bugs, sorry to hear of your trouble. You should be able to get your money back through your cc.
I've purchased 2 truck camper covers from Calmark Cover Company and in the process of ordering a third one (for third truck camper). All with six year warranties made of Sunbrella.
Good communication, good delivery, excellent product.
Lynnsr
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Lynnsr
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10/30/12 01:20pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Opions on Best RV Cover MFGR
We started with a cheapie Expedition non-woven tyvek want-to-be cover on our first trailer - it lasted two and half seasons and just fell apart. It turned out we liked the way the cover kept the trailer nice and clean, so we invested in a CalMark semi-custom cover made in the USA from Sunbrella brand woven fabric also made in the USA. Great people to deal with. They give you a work sheet to fill out as you measure your unit (don't trust manufacturer catalog dimensions). They have patterns for lots of trailers, and customize your cover for a perfect fit.
There is no comparison with either the materials, workmanship, or fit of the CalMark vs. the cheapie. The cover was still in perfect shape after three seasons when we traded the trailer in. Have purchased a new CalMark for the new trailer.....
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Bill & Kate
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10/22/12 04:31pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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