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09-15-2014, 04:28 PM
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233S Winter Storage
Hi Everyone,
We're winding down our first season with our 2014 Roo 233s (which we absolutely love!), and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good winter cover as I'm storing the rig outside. I live in the Chicago-land area, so I'm covering it for the winter to protect it from snow and rain in the spring. I don't need the cover for high temps or heavy sun conditions.
I've done some research and found many options with price points starting at the $250 Adco, to $700+ custom cover from Calmark. Does anyone have experiences or recommendations on a winter cover for my Roo?
Thanks!!
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09-15-2014, 10:05 PM
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I have had the Adco for 3 years now. Has worked great in our Utah winters.
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09-16-2014, 08:05 AM
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We have been very happy with our Classic cover. Got it for less than $300 and it fits well.
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09-16-2014, 12:02 PM
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I have the ADCO cover that I bought last year. I have the 2013 233s Roo and it fits just fine. Very adjustable and works well with the unpredictable Ohio weather. It's very light weight and breathable which was important and has an easy access zip-up flap to gain access to the trailer during the winter seasons if there is a day that allow such ability . I like how the water beads off the trailer easily and even when it ices over, the icicles don't last long once the sun comes out making it very durable as well. I have the 21 footer so I bought the 22 foot cover. Fits pretty snug!
No, I don't sell them , But I spent a lot of time looking for a good cover that will work well and not hold in moisture but not tear real easy as well. I think it's a well built cover and just wanted to offer the good advice to a fellow Roo'er.
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09-16-2014, 01:33 PM
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Do you happen to know which size of cover for the 23's?
Thanks?
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09-16-2014, 03:05 PM
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I'm not completely certain but I think the 23ss is 23 ft long. So you would want to go with the 24 foot ADCO cover.
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09-16-2014, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MuddauberE
I'm not completely certain but I think the 23ss is 23 ft long. So you would want to go with the 24 foot ADCO cover.
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The "box" is only slightly over 20'. Go with the 20-22ft cover. I have quite a bit of extra length in the back of my 20-22 ft cover on our 23IKSS. 24 would be too much unless you are going to try to cover the tanks and tongue jack, but I chose not to because it makes it much easier for the wind to get under the cover and cause problems.
But to be sure, just take a measurement and check the mfg's website or give them a call.
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09-16-2014, 06:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KMP44
The "box" is only slightly over 20'. Go with the 20-22ft cover. I have quite a bit of extra length in the back of my 20-22 ft cover on our 23IKSS. 24 would be too much unless you are going to try to cover the tanks and tongue jack, but I chose not to because it makes it much easier for the wind to get under the cover and cause problems.
But to be sure, just take a measurement and check the mfg's website or give them a call.
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Good info. Thanks!
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09-16-2014, 09:37 PM
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Also, buy a box of tennis balls. You'll need to put them over the extended gutters and the extend/retract lever on your awning; otherwise, they will poke right through the cover.
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09-16-2014, 09:42 PM
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PermaPro by Classic accessories. Light weight , easy to install and held up to last winter.
X2 on the tennis balls and pad anything sharp
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09-19-2014, 05:56 AM
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Old Fella
Join Date: Mar 2014
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23SS ADCO PART # 32841
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09-20-2014, 11:07 PM
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Here is my adco cover on my 233s last winter had a few issues with it broken buckle and a strap pulled right off . call them they said to use the gromet hole they would not replace it told me to ship it to them for evaluation. A bunch of be I will fix it myself.other than that it worked fine.
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09-30-2014, 11:21 AM
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dado39, great pics. Thanks for the information!
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