Hi: I just bought my first RV (new 5th wheel). The storage facility where I keep it offers covered storage for $110/month or uncovered storage for $55/month. I'm debating between these options and have two questions:
1) For UNCOVERED storage, RV covers seem to be recommended (to keep direct sunlight from beating roof, caulking). Do any such covers exist that don't require use of a step ladder to install? I don't want to be crawling all over the roof to install/remove the cover, or lugging a ladder back/forth.
2) For COVERED storage, I assume covers aren't needed. But do folks still use TIRE covers (since the sun can shine in at angle during certain times of the day)?
There is no practical way to place a tarp or RV cover on your 5er without getting on the roof.
The covered storage, is that just a open-sided roofed lean-to, or a pole barn building? $110 sound excessive to me for the previous.
I've don't use tire covers for anything. I've got farm wagons that sit outside continually, one has 12 year old tires and still carried 6 tons of hay each load. I know that's not the same, however, my 5er tires outlast the recommended 5 year change-out by the manufacturer by far. Then they go on a farm implement/wagon, which BTW, is a great way to recycle them instead of discarded. Got any farmer acquaintances down there you can offer them to?
I'd opt for covered storage...and the tire covers if the sun gets on them. As for price, I pay $2000/year for a 20 x 50 garage (solid sides and back) with locking door and power.
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