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RE: Travel Trailer Cover
Our experience is that with the covers you pretty much get what you pay for - size for size, the more expensive covers use better materials including zippers, etc. Our experience is that the woven sunbrella brand fabric holds up better than the nonwoven tyvek material, but that is in our area with our weather.
More important is how well the cover fits your particular trailer. If the cover is too small, it will be too tight at the corners, etc. and be overstressed. If it is too big, it will be too difficult to secure properly and the wind will move it all over the place.
Different manufactures make covers for different size ranges. The best thing to do is to take careful measurements directly from your trailer - do not rely on the catalog dimensions - then pick a cover that seems to match up with your trailer the best.
The more expensive covers such as CalMark are semi-custom made, and should fit like a glove. We have had CalMarks on two different trailers and they are great - American made from American made materials and custom made you your exact measurements.
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Bill & Kate
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10/21/12 09:07am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Best cover for northern climates & snow
Calmark Cover Company
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gbopp
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10/13/12 06:17am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Roadtrek cover
I use a cover for my 210V. The cover is about 50lbs. I use a ladder to get it on top. Once there I unroll it from back to front. I have to move the ladder 3 times before gravity takes over and it rolls down to the front end. My RT still looks brand new. I wash and wax it at least 3 times a year. Sometimes more, depending on how dirty it gets on our trips. Bought my at Calmark.
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fieldhand49
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10/06/12 10:13pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: To cover or not to cover....
There are tons of threads on here about covers. We love the way a cover keeps the trailer clean and protects from sun, rain, and flying-nest-making critters.
That being said, good fit and proper installation is essential. The "made to fit all" covers may or may not fit. If you luck out, and the stock cover fits, you are fine. We finally ended up with a semi-custom cover from CalMark that fits like a glove ...
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Bill & Kate
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10/06/12 05:23pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Roadtrek cover
Here in very sunny southern California the sun is your rig's biggest enemy. I use a cover made by Calmark Covers. It's kind of a pain to install and remove; it requires a ladder, but it's better than allowing the fiberglass roof to deteriorate.
I won't drive the next rig off the lot without either a cover or a covered place to park it.
Pat in Menifee, CA
www.patcarnathan.com
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PCarnathan
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10/04/12 03:38pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: cover advice for our new TT
There are lots of threads here about covers. Some like them, some don't. It would be ideal to have a barn or carport, but we don't have the room to store our rig at home, much less build a barn. We store on a nice level concrete pad at a storage facility. The cover keeps the trailer neat and clean, protects it from the sun and flying critters, and gives a little extra security.
We had an Expedition brand non-woven cover first, but the sun got to it after the first 2-1/2 seasons, and it just fell apart. We replaced it with a CalMark cover made in the USA from woven fabric made in the USA. Much better quality and customized fit. It was still in great shape when we traded the trailer in. Now have a new Calmark fitted to the new trailer.
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Bill & Kate
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09/28/12 05:24pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: covering TT
We had an Expedition brand cover first because it was the cheapest and we weren't sure if a cover was worth the trouble. It lasted almost three seasons before the sun got to it and it fell apart. We really liked how nice and clean the cover kept the trailer, so we invested in a CalMark cover. Made in the USA from Sunbrella brand woven fabric made in the USA (same stuff they make boat bimini tops out of). Outstanding quality, and semi-custom made from your measurements to fit like a glove. It still looked brand new after the third season when we sold the trailer. We now have a new CalMark for the new trailer.
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Bill & Kate
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09/24/12 10:22am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Camco covers?
The "cover" topic comes up a few times each year. Some have good luck with them...others don't. I spent the money and bought a Calmark cover.It was big money and I still wasnt happy with it. I wanted total protection thruout the year and putting on and taking off a cover was not an option in my book. Plus, it was not water proof. If it rained, the TC got wet. I guess they call that "breathing". I called it "getting wet". I ended up selling the cover and put up a car port. Best decision I ever made regarding storing the TC. Fortunately my home development allowed it. Our zoning rules are pretty lax compared to some other localities. If you do a search you should find some lengthy discussions and pics on buildings and carports if thats the route you decide to go. There are some real beauties out there.
I put this up for around $3000 initially:
http://i49.tinypic.com/2djtic8.jpg
Then I closed in the back end a few months later...much more strength and better protection.
http://i46.tinypic.com/vdlbpw.jpg
I might add that about a month ago we had a mini tornado come thru our neighborhood with 80+ mph winds. The carport held up well with no damage.
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kerry4951
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08/28/12 10:57am |
Truck Campers
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RE: RV Covers
There are lots of threads on covers here. On our first trailer, we weren't sure whether we would like using a cover or not, so we went for a cheap, non-woven one. It worked out great - kept the trailer looking brand new, minimized the possibility of leaks, and prevented flying critters from building nests in any knooks and crannies. It lasted almost three seasons before the fabric got all weak, and the wind blew it apart.
Since we liked covering, we purchase a much more expensive CalMark cover made of woven sunbrella fabric - fabric and sewing done in the USA. It fit like a glove and held up great for a couple of seasons until we traded the trailer. We have already purchased a new CalMark for the new trailer.
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Bill & Kate
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08/25/12 01:27pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I am a rookie and will be storing my fiver undercover
I have been storing mine indoors for the last 6 years. This year we will be moving to a seasonal site and will be storing it outdoors. I have done some research and decided on a Calmark Cover for mine. It is made of Sunbrella, the same fabric that Pop-ups use for their tenting. It is breathable and mildew resistant. We will be covering it for the winter and leaving it outdoors. I have disconnecterd the two AGM batteries from the trailer and left them in the box. Wnterized the water system and removed all food. I just put bounce sheets around to make it smell nice in the spring. I agree with filling up all the holes underneath but in reality, you will probably not get some of them and the mice will get in anyway if they want. Just dont leave any food in to attract them.
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kampinguru
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07/19/12 08:19am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 5th Wheel Covers
There are tons of threads on here about the pros and cons of covers, but we love them - kept our 2005 looking brand new until we traded it in. You pretty much get what you pay for, and the more expensive, semi-custom ones fit better and last longer. We have a CalMark, and love it. Fabric made in the US, sewn in the US, and great customer service.
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Bill & Kate
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06/25/12 04:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Travel Trailer Covers
We also came from the boating world, and feel a good cover is one of the best investments you make. There are many threads here about covers, and you will get different opinions, but our 2005 looked brand new when we traded it in this year, and the cover for the new rig just was delivered by UPS today.
Our advice would be make sure you get a good quality cover - our first cheapie only lasted two seasons, but our CalMark was still in excellent condition when we traded it in after four seasons. Make sure it fits your particular trailer properly. If it doesn't fit properly, it is difficult to keep the wind from whipping it all over the place, doing damage the cover and/or the trailer.
We love our CalMark cover. It is made of woven "Sunbrella" a US manufactured fabric specifically designed for covers, and they are custom made to your measurements in the US. Pricey, but excellent quality, and the customer service is terrific.
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Bill & Kate
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06/25/12 04:11pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: cover for my B
Another vote for Calmark Covers. I had one on my 5th wheel and I'm working on getting one for the Roadtrek 190P. It's a high-quality product. I wasted time and money on an ADCO cover for a while before I caught on to paying a little more for a long-lasting product. My van is now almost 14 years old and I need to protect that fiberglass roof.
Calmark Covers
Pat in Menifee, CA
www.patcarnathan.com
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PCarnathan
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06/25/12 09:03am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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