chisoxguy13
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I am about to buy a cover for my new TT and didn't know if anyone had heard about a good one to buy. Think I am looking at either a Safeguard Cover for $243 or a Tyvek cover from Camping World for $340. Safeguard has a 5yr warranty and Tyvek has a 2yr. Putting it on my Rockwood Sig 8318SS which is 32' with spare tire front to back. Will be in NC in a spot that doesn't get alot of sun or wind, but will catch it's share of leaves and figure some sap. Thanks for any help.
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chisoxguy13
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I guess I am going to just have to figure this one out for myself. Ha Ha.
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cathcartww
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Do a search for "cover" -there are several recent threads. I bought cheapo "Excursion" Brand cover, and wish I had gone for better quality.....
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skipnchar
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I can give you MY opinion (what I do best). Covering your RV MAY protect it from a few kinds of damage but is over-all as likely to CAUSE damage as it is to protect it. Chaffing of roof edges and finish on siding plus damage caused by installing the cover and removing it along with the higher propensity to mold and mildew more than outweigh the stains that may be avoided. Lots of folks use them successfully and lots of others report damage caused by the cover so cover it carefully if you must but RVs are MADE to be out in the weather. Good luck / Skip
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ReferDog
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I would stay away from the CW ARDCO cover have had 2 of them one cheaper than the other, workmen ship has gone to pot, the zippers are trash ,won't get it back together if comes apart, the tie downs that go under the trailer keep tearing out.
Live in WA state no mold here, the covers due vent mositure, or if its on inside maybe they should leave a vent & window open
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NORCALer
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skipnchar wrote:I can give you MY opinion (what I do best). Covering your RV MAY protect it from a few kinds of damage but is over-all as likely to CAUSE damage as it is to protect it. Chaffing of roof edges and finish on siding plus damage caused by installing the cover and removing it along with the higher propensity to mold and mildew more than outweigh the stains that may be avoided. Lots of folks use them successfully and lots of others report damage caused by the cover so cover it carefully if you must but RVs are MADE to be out in the weather. Good luck / Skip
The above info is exactly what my research found also. I decided not to install a cover on our new trailer. Actually I purchased the Tyvek from camping world, then returned it (unopened) after finding out what was listed above plus the time it takes to put it on and take it off. My own manufacturer didn't recommend one at all, just wax once a year.
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I'm on my 4th year with the 2 year warranted CW tyvek job, other then a few small holes from sharp edges, it's still fine. No signs of damage from it, at least so far. I bought it I'm going to use it. If I still have the trailer when the cover is shot I'll probably try a year without it see what the difference it makes in cleanup come spring.
If I were parking it under pine trees I would not go without. I've sill got gobs of sap from camping last spring under them from just one weekend. Nasty stuff that is now hard as rock.
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My concern here is snow load. I don't think the manufacturer in the middle states envisioned 6' of snow on the roof. I anticipate removing snow periodically this winter, so I wanted something to protect the A/C, antennae, vents and stuff from my efforts. I rigged up a ridge pole on fames with a tarp on a 2/3 slope. Wind can pass through the ends, but it should keep most snow out. I hope the tarp is steep enough that I just have to encourage the snow to slide off.
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