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TheIceKing · 01-25-2017, 09:09 AM

Hello all,

Being new to Class A ownership, I was wondering if most owners who leave their coach at at campground for extended periods of time (1-2 months) with only weekend usage tend to place a cover over the entire coach when the coach is not being used?

jaywolf · 01-25-2017, 10:44 AM

I never leave mine at a camp ground but when I stay for over 2 days I cover the tires to protect them from the sun. and I cover mine when I have it at home and it sets for over a week.

Plasticman · 01-25-2017, 02:01 PM

I cover my tires if I will be sitting still for more than 2 days. Currently, we have a Tyvek cover from Camping World protecting our roof from rain/snow/ice. But we live in ours 24/7, so a full RV cover is out of the question.

Rob

mdvs · 01-25-2017, 03:00 PM

After reading up on my DP I found that you should run your generator and engine every 30 days. In order to properly heat up the engine and transmission you have to drive the DP. Because of this I don't cover my motor home. This is also why I don't put it in storage. I need to build a storage area.

mdvs · 01-25-2017, 03:01 PM

I forgot, definitely cover the tires!

biggcrisp · 01-25-2017, 03:36 PM

Mine is currently covered. The cover is a PITA to put on. And an excellent opportunity for falling off a ladder.

There are zippers that allows access without removing the cover. You can't put the slides out though.

I am satisfied with covering the rv for paint protection. However, going for the monthly drive ain't happening until March at the earliest.

mdvs · 01-25-2017, 03:50 PM

I'm in Michigan and only drive if the road is clear and free of salt. Depending on the weather I can get a drive in every 4 to 6 weeks. Agreed on the cover being a PITA!

mdvs · 01-25-2017, 03:51 PM

I should say southern Michigan. If I lived further north I would cover it.

f14av8r · 01-26-2017, 05:23 AM

I decided against a cover for two main reasons. They weigh to much and are a PITA to put on. I was also concerned about the constant rubbing of the cover on the paint when the wind blew. No cover for me. Nice idea but just impractical for a Class A Motorhome for most people. I do cover my car when it's outside though!

noeldale · 01-26-2017, 05:43 AM

Another from Michigan and also avoid driving in snow and salt. Used to cover the TT when it was parked for the winter but am not covering the MH. I do cover the tires whenever parked for more than a couple days.

Had a cover freeze to the ground when we wanted to leave and ended up cutting some straps to get it loose. Don't want something like that again.

TheIceKing · 02-02-2017, 01:23 PM

Thanks all for the replies. I did decide on an ADCO cover to use until my 30x50' storage barn is built and to use when I have the coach at a campground for an extended stay. The one I bought does have zipper panels to allow for full access to the coach, but not driving with it on!

Thanks for the input.

SuzanneH · 04-04-2017, 11:18 AM

We just bought a HR Endeavor 37PE. In reading the manuals for this specific coach, they advise AGAINST covers on the coach due to damage to the clear coat finish. Perhaps if you have an older coach that might not be true? But they made a pretty strong statement about NOT using a coach cover.

We had our previous coach (Monaco Camelot 2007) in Alaska with us for 3 years. We made an attempt to cover it one year and it was a disaster. Spent 600 dollars on a cover that (supposedly) would fit it perfectly. It did NOT fit perfectly. It was way too tight and the zippers broke when we tried to close the cover. So it was damaged from the get-go. (Sending stuff back from Alaska is out of the question due to shipping expense!) The wind was vicious and we had some paint scratches develop from rubbing, especially where the zipper was gaping. Despite our best efforts to secure the cover, it blew off one night. I ended up constructing AC and vent covers myself...

We almost killed ourselves trying to get that freekin heavy cover on, too. So all in all, I would never, ever cover a coach again. Most folks that can buy nice coaches are old enough they don't really have any business pulling on a cover. We are lucky we didn't get hurt!

Just my experience, and everybody's experience is different.

Stan&Jacquie · 04-04-2017, 12:35 PM

For what it is worth, I had an RV dealer tell me never to cover the coach as it keeps condensation from drying properly in your rooftop AC units, thus shortening their life.

I don't use a cover on my coach due to frequent use and the trouble Associated with applying and removing the thing.

Xman11 · 04-04-2017, 01:11 PM

Our friends bought a new FW Southwind in 2005, a few weeks later we purchased the same RV. We covered ours anytime it was not in use. Our friends did not. Our paint and decals still looked brand new 10 years later. Our friends RV did not fare as well. Covering made a night vs day difference. One downfall.. our sky lights would dry out and crack every 3 or 4 years. Our friends have never experienced a problem with their skylights. Must be the hot dry climate here is So. CA. The cover definitely trapped the heat in.
With that said...It was a lot of work to put it on and take it off. Last year we installed an RV carport for our new RV, no more risking life and limb for a nice paint job.