RV Cover Recommendation

[Ancha71]

Looking for recommendations for a good RV cover. Storage space is hard to find up here in northern Wisconsin and quite pricy ($400-450/season).

[rlocicero]

My opinion, none. We have had pop-ups, travel trailers and 5th wheels since 1971 and never covered a single one. I have found that they tend to be a large pain in the arsh. You have to put them on. Take them off. They rip in the wind. Trap moisture. I just give the trailer a good cleaning and wax, winterize it and park it next to the garage. I do leave my vents open to let the tt breathe. Max-vent covers keep the elements out and assist in controlling that musty nasty smell that you get in an rv when it is closed up.

[vinmaker]

I like covers to keep all the junk off of them. We park campers here in the winter for long periods of time and I like having something over it to protect it from all the elements and stuff.

[Old car]

I had a v-nose Windjammer so I had to custom order my cover. I went with CalMark. 6 year warranty and loved it. A bit pricey but worth every penny in my humble opinion. If you inquire with them they will send you a pictorial and you fill in certain dimensions. Made to order and without a lot of extra material flapping in the wind. Going to look into one for my new fifth wheel.

[boatnut]

I like the ADCO tyvek covers. they let things breathe but protect from RV. Amazon has some good prices. Mine fit like a glove on my Rockwood ultra lite 2304S

[Ron Estrada]

I was just looking myself. We just brought home our new Flagstaff 26FKWS. My previous trailer started experiencing regular roof issues after about 10 years and I'd like to avoid that. Or at least postpone it. My opinion, for $300-$400 it's worth a try. I'm thinking the ADCO myself. $314 at Campers World. Let me know what you decide. We can compare notes.

[Ancha71]

Ron, after reviewing numerous covers ranging from $200-$800, I purchased the ADCO 32841 Tyvek Designer Series cover from Amazon for $308 including free shipping. It didn't matter which cover, I reviewed, ALL manufacturers had complaints lodged about corners tearing or premature rips. The ADCO seemed to meet my expectations and for a good price. Only time will tell. Hopefully I get it by this weekend so I can put it on before the snow hits up here. I'll be sure to cover all of the corners or places that can rip and snug things up as to mitigate the risk of wind-flapping scrapes.

[biznsa]

Regarding covers, I live in Northern Mi (tip of the mitt area.) I don't have an enclosed area to store the class C, so I'm wondering how many of you cover your RVs that remain out in the extreme weather. For those who leave it out, what kind of problems do you encounter after the winter season.

[Ron Estrada]

Thanks for the Amazon tip. I plan on camping right up to mid November (heated tanks yay!) but would like to cover it after that.


Ron Estrada
2015 Flagstaff 26FKWS

[Happy camper NC]

We had a class A and covered it in the winter in North Carolina. Now we have a TT again and plan on covering it up so the roof will last longer.



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[laurarice26]

I'm looking for a cover for our 2014 Wildwood xlite. Adco has several different types of covers. Are the tyvek covers twice as good as the others? They are almost double the cost. I don't mind paying for quality but don't want to waste our money either.

[ColoradoRick]

If you get winds greater than 45 mph then you may want to reconsider. Here in Colorado, winds of 60+ are not uncommon so covers end up shredded and they, also, can do quite a bit of damage to the RV.

I am going to see if an A/C cover will survive the winter and, also, putting on awning covers, as well as the wheel covers and I have a little cover over my electric tongue jack.

You best bet would be to ask your dealer. (Mine doesn't even sell covers for the above reasons.)

[Ancha71]

Laura, I recently purchased the ADCO Designer Series cover for my TT. I chose this modelbased on the chart on ADCO's website. Up here in Wisconsin you need one that is extremely durable and designed for high sun exposure, high moisture, and snow. This one fit the bill. I was impressed with the DuPont Tyvek fabric as compared to other covers I have purchased in the past. Hands down this is the best I've seen for the money. I don't know about cost being doubled but I do know there are other manufacturers out there more expensive and less expensive. I chose to go in the middle and after reading some of the reviews in this forum. I don't care which cover you get, be sure to reinforce anything that can tear or rip a hole in the cover. As Colorado Rick stated above, winds can cause damage so you will want to snug things up and protect corners. Tip: I used those foam "noodles" kids use to float around in water to cover sharp corners to protect the cover. You can easily cut them to fit any corner or sharp object. Good luck in your endeavor to purchase a cover.

[Platokidd]

Permapro by classic accessories
RV PermaPRO Travel Trailer Cover - Travel Trailer & R-Pod - RV

Light weight, easier to install and holds up to the windy winters we have here in Chicago land.

[harleyguy]

Just put on our new Adco tyvek cover on yesterday for the first time on our Coachmen Freedom Express 281 RLDS. It took maybe 35 minutes to figure it out and install. We were having 25 to 30 mph wind gusts while installing so I was a little nervous but was able to get it on with no problems. I put the tennis balls on the gutter ends to help eliminate the tearing. I have my trailer parked on our Michigan up north property which is located in the snow belt of our state so hopefully this will help with protecting the finish. I will do a post next spring to review the covers wear.

[EXGMTech]

I had an Adco that lasted 2 seasons before tearing...did some research & got a Goldline and let me tell you the quality is not even comparable...looks like this thing could withstand just about anything. We had a nasty winter last yr & it shows no issues whatsoever.