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HUNTERJEFF

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Posted: 04/15/12 06:04pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

My first cover was a $200 cover and it actually ripped the first time I put it on. Any suggestions on a good cover that doesn't cost a fortune?

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There is no such of thing. A good cover that will last awhile is something like a Calmark but expect to pay $500+. Its either that or keep buying the less expensive ones and figure on replacing every few years. Thats why I invested in a metal carport. One season with messing with a cover was enough for me.


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First time I put mine on it got caught on the tv antenna and I ripped a hole in it before I relaized what happened. (And yes the antenna was down). Its been duck taped and I'll be able to finish out this winter. I figure its cheaper just to buy a new cover than to pay for months of covered storage since my tract home has no room for permanent covered storage.


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Posted: 04/15/12 08:22pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

You could search this Forum for `RV Cover' and get lots of ideas or just buy a Sunshield trap to cover the roof as we do.


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Posted: 04/15/12 09:41pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I always used those heavy duty brown and silver 2 sided tarps from Lowe's. Cost was cheap and they lasted a good long while.

If I were to have bought a real cover, I would have had one made out of that heavy duty blue canvas they use to make boat covers. Those seem to last for a few years. I'm sure it wouldn't have been cheap.


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I've had an Adco Tyvek for several seasons. It has one tear, which was my fault (pulled straps too tight), but otherwise in good shape. I got the next size up so there is some extra room, which I just fold up in the back.


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I am, of course, biased, but go find your local upholstery shop/marine canvas outfitter and have one custom fit with better fabrics for the same $$

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