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07-07-2015, 07:19 PM
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Thanks everyone. You've convinced me
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07-07-2015, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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I agree. The UV rays and heat destroy
1. Rubber roof
2. Caulking around roof penetrations
3. Rubber - everywhere it is exposed
4. Tires
5. Paint--fading it and eventually oxidation problems
6. Windshield wipers
7. Did I say tires?
It isn't just one thing, it's many all at the same time.
You have an investment. Nurture it.
Don
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07-07-2015, 09:59 PM
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#31
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 17
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You guys are very lucky our open storage here in Northern Calif. is $175.00 for a 45' space, Inclosed is $325.00. Wish I could keep our indoors.
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07-07-2015, 11:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Pensacola, Florida
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Unfortunately, my storage is 50 miles away with coverage on the top and 3 sides. It costs $150 monthly but that includes 50 amp power. I consider it well worth the investment.
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07-08-2015, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,433
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Only covered storage nearby is over $500 a month.
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07-08-2015, 01:07 PM
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Senior Member
Mid Atlantic Campers Forest River Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Posts: 541
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Here in PA, I pay $250 a month for indoor / individual space / heated with electric. Would love to pay less, but would not give up the spot for the world.
I keep all my toys in covered storage.
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07-08-2015, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: San Jacinto, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deandec
I did not cover for 13 years in Sunny Sacramento area because the cost of covering was $200 more than uncovered storage per month. So I saved @ $26,000.
But........now the rig really needs a new paint job. Cost $25,000.
Savings......$1,000.
Your circumstances may be totally different.
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While it's unfortunate that you have too or want to get it repainted.....at $200 more per month after 13 years....I think you saved considerably more. We full time and while the luxury of covering it is best....you seldom get to park under a shed when your using it.
WDK
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07-08-2015, 02:03 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 419
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I would gladly JUMP on that $129 as I'm hit monthly for $199. I wouldn't keep anything in uncovered storage ever again. Just that sitting there baking in the sun just kills these things.
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07-10-2015, 11:24 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 352
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Living in NM, I have to agree with everyone, covered storage is the way to go. I pay alot also, but my fiver and now coach were much better off. You spent alot of money on the purchase, whats a little more? Also when I sold my 5'er, I got top dollar because being in covered storage. my 2 cents.
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07-10-2015, 11:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Henderson, Nevada
Posts: 1,224
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$4,500.00 investment, (not including the Sunscreen)
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07-10-2015, 12:02 PM
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Community Administrator
Pond Piggies Club LA Gulf Coast Campers Outdoors RV Owners Club Entegra Owners Club Skyline Owners Group
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 40,591
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DMTTRANSPORT
$4,500.00 investment, (not including the Sunscreen)
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We did the same thing. Went the route of wrestling an ADCO cover for several years then decided to build the RV port. Below is just after it was finished (before the mesh sunscreen panels were added)
The nice thing was we made it plenty long enough so we can easily hook the toad without getting wet if it's raining.
Lori-
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07-10-2015, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Henderson, Nevada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NLOVNIT
We did the same thing. Went the route of wrestling an ADCO cover for several years then decided to build the RV port. Below is just after it was finished (before the mesh sunscreen panels were added)
The nice thing was we made it plenty long enough so we can easily hook the toad without getting wet if it's raining.
Lori-
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07-10-2015, 01:22 PM
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#41
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Austin,TX
Posts: 464
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Worth every penny.
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07-10-2015, 02:03 PM
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#42
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 758
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crasher
..... but after several years, the one under cover most of the time will be worth more than the extra storage cost. JMHO
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True, most of the time, but there are many exceptions.
With the normal depreciation of motorhomes, they all take a huge hit during the first few years, then they all stabilize in resale value. It's more a matter of maintenance, general appearance, and what is broken and doesn't work at the time of resale that determines the resale price.
As mentioned above, fulltimers expose their coach 24/7/365 for years or decades. However, they typically maintain them, (and replace parts as necessary including the roof, awnings, carpet, upholstery, curtains, blinds, plumbing fixtures, etc....), meticulously.
If you have shopped for used motorhomes, you will quickly discover that a well cared for motorhome that has never been covered may be worth much more than a neglected but very well stored motorhome.
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