Cover or not?

[gary85]

This is our first winter with this motorhome. I plan to have it winterized within 2 weeks. I am thinking of buying a full cover, Tyvek, etc. Our location is NJ, 1/4 mile inland from a large saltwater bay. The coach won't be under any trees. Roof is fiberglass. If it is covered I will be able to start it (diesel and diesel genset) at least monthly but won't be able to drive it until probably March. If I don't cover it, I will be able to drive it once a month to exercise the engine and running gear. I plan to exercise the genset with an electric heater for a load for 1/2 hour.
What are your suggestions?

[gary85]

This is our first winter with this motorhome. I plan to have it winterized within 2 weeks. I am thinking of buying a full cover, Tyvek, etc. Our location is NJ, 1/4 mile inland from a large saltwater bay. The coach won't be under any trees. Roof is fiberglass. If it is covered I will be able to start it (diesel and diesel genset) at least monthly but won't be able to drive it until probably March. If I don't cover it, I will be able to drive it once a month to exercise the engine and running gear. I plan to exercise the genset with an electric heater for a load for 1/2 hour.
What are your suggestions?

["007"]

Drive it once a month just to keep that feeling. Besides you never know when you may have to move in a hurry and you will have your house with you in case.

[two sailors]

I used a cover once for a few months. Installing and removing the cover is a bit of a chore. I'm not afraid of heights but it seemed like a job that was an accident waiting to happen. I found covered storage.

[FLYTYER]

I covered my first 2 motorhomes. However it was a big chore to put on and remove. I also found that unless you properly secure the cover it will shift with the wind and rip as mine did.

Today I do not cover. With the fiberglass roof and sides, it holds up to the winter quite well if cleaned and waxed peoperly.

With it uncovered I can drive the coach to exercise it and get the engine up to running temperature. I also run the generator while doing this. This also eliminates the need to add a gas treatment which is needed if you do not run the engine and generator.

I hope this helps you.

[retiredrlk1]

Yes it will rip in the wind even tied down as they suggest. I have a new replacement still in the box to fit 34-37' if you want it. I built a shed next to the house with the front and back open.