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Benny367 · 10-26-2011, 07:30 AM

Does anyone here have any experience with having their MH shrink wrapped for Winter storage? Pro's, Con's?

two2go · 10-26-2011, 09:38 AM

I can't speak to the cost or effectiveness. I have seen very large boats totally shrink wrapped for transport, so I suppose it can be done if you can find the material and/or installer. My comment is that I would think it cheaper and easier to rent a storage building for the season, or buy a RV cover. The shrink wrap is only good for one use, right? Also, you would preclude any access to the coach during storage.

njs42 · 10-26-2011, 09:41 AM

Would you want to get in it while stored?
Seems a little tight to me---could it breathe?
Would it cost more or less than a cover?
I've never seen/heard of a shrink wrapped MH---boat yes------usually for shipping not for storage.

Cat320 · 10-26-2011, 03:25 PM

The boats that we see shrink wrapped are for travel only. If you leave shrink wrap on anything too long, condensation will form under it, then mold, etc.

jbilling · 10-26-2011, 03:42 PM

I own a Marina here in Ontario Canada and we shrink wrap probably 200 boats for winter storage. I also own a motorhome. I would suggest you try and find someone with some reasonable inside storage or outside covered storage. I found a farmer that had some room in his building where he stores his Combine and I have our pusher inside for $350. If you decide to have someone shrinkwrap be sure it is well vented! As CAT320 pointed out you will get alot of condensation if it is not properly vented.