rtaylor0830
davidsonville md
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I have a new fifth wheel and this is the first winter with it should i cover it and if so how much of a pain in the butt is it with all the vents and antennas and ac on roof and when you uncover it how much of a pain is that.(am i better not covering it and giving it a good bath in the spring
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donn0128
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Want to buy a brand new cover? My 5 year guaranteed cover failed after 4 months and I am getting a new one. But it will never see daylight on my fiver again. They are a pain in the arse to install. Not to mention if you want to go inside and do some work. And don't even think about trying to open the slides. Biggest waste of money IMHO.
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concord32
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I went the permanent route. Here in Indiana we have a little more relaxed building codes. I had a 35' RV port set up and when its time for winter we cover both ends with tarps. Time to cover 5 minutes comes out in spring as clean as you put it in. Cost about 1600.00 never have to replace. Just and option for you.
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gbopp
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You'll get different opinions on covers. Some use them some don't.
I cover our 37' 96 Southwind every winter and have never had any damage from the cover rubbing the paint. We get a lot of winter wind in my area. When this cover wears out I'll replace it.
It takes about 35-45 minutes to install the cover by myself. It's quicker if you have help. I think it's worth the effort and don't find it a PITA.
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jconnally
Trussville, Al
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After seeing 7 years of sun effects on my previous TT when I upgraded to a 5th wheel last February I researched covering. Long story short, I decided to buy the cover.
Once installed the first time and the tie downs adjusted it's fairly easy to put on. It takes about 15 minutes to put on and only about 5 minutes to take off. I back my truck up to the front and since I park on a slight slope, the front landing gear is lowered. I can toss (ok, heave) the cover while it's still in it's duffle bag on top.
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jimmyfred
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rtaylor0830 wrote:I have a new fifth wheel and this is the first winter with it should i cover it and if so how much of a pain in the butt is it with all the vents and antennas and ac on roof and when you uncover it how much of a pain is that.(am i better not covering it and giving it a good bath in the spring
...........The best way to cover a fiver is cover the Roof area , only ! Especially , IF your trailer is parked under large trees where it will receive a thick coating of tree SAP ! Tree sap and Hail are the real enemies of a rubber roof . Oh , I forgot , If a few hundred Grackels nest in the tree over your trailer and all******at once that might be hazardous as well . , lol , jf
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Splashers3
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WE put a brand new cover on 2 years ago....padded the corners and anything that might have made a hole.....snugged it as best as we could...when it was time to take off, there were so wear spots/holes...we haven't covered it since....
It isn't that hard to put on or take off....just wasn't happy with the cover getting holes....trailer was OK.
Your call.
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Clacker
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Putting on cover is like any athletic endeavor, technique is everything!! I stand on my truck tool box and throw that buddy up there, climb up the ladder and unroll front to back fold out one side then the other work towards back wiggle her down and strap it up! Piece of cake!! Sure is nice when you go to use it and it is all sparkly!! I love RVing and think about my next trip on the way home from the last one! Happy trails and be careful on the roof!!
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Ltrip
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To use a cover or not has pros and cons. Each person needs to weigh them and decide. My friend said no. I decided yes.
I am new to it. Put it on last weekend for the first time. I have no experience taking it off yet.
Took about an hour putting it on, because I was a rookie. I did have help, but was slow and cautious.
Not a PITA, but took time.
I bought a "custom" cover, so it is pretty snug. The tight fit added to the time putting it on. But I have a zipper door in the cover to access the door to the trail. Same for hauler ramp.
No, the slides can not go out.
Good luck in your deliberations!
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Bill & Kate
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There are probably a dozen threads here on the forum regarding the pros and cons of covers - some like them, some don't. We use a custom fit CalMark, and it goes on and off easily. We love taking the cover off and having a nice clean shiny trailer ready to load up and go. Ours looks brand new when compared to units of similar age stored in the same yard .....
Bill & Kate - Stone Harbor, NJ
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