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02-10-2020, 08:34 AM
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Junior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 20
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Tire Cover Loss prevention
OK, I know Tire Covers are no big deal but they do cost money & I hate losing them. I lost one recently on a windy night. The issue, these %$#@!@ things are difficult to tie up because I have to reach around Dulles to tie them.
I have seen people either not tie them, put bungies around the middle of the tires, (That seems like it would warp on a hot day), go thru crazy antics getting the ties around the tires or just avoid tire covers completely.
Is there a better way??
Thanks to all that reply.
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02-10-2020, 09:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Oswego IL
Posts: 2,381
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I use a low cost adjustable cargo straps to keep my tires covers in place. I picked up 4-straps for under $10 at Harbor Freight. These are wrapped around each tire with the hooks on the outside, never lost a cover in the storage yard or straps.
I do sometimes use a small piece of pipe (an old fireplace hook will work too) to get the straps around the back of the tires. This way I don't have to lean on the tire to retrieve the straps to wrap around the tire.
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Sold: 2010 318SAB Cougar:New: 2016 Cedar Creek 34RL. 2008 Dodge 6.7LCummins the original 6.7L engine, w/68RFE Auto
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02-10-2020, 09:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
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My wife suggested sewing these into the bottom of our tire covers: https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-44345-C...=fsclp_pl_dp_6
I think a larger size would work better though, perhaps I'll buy a bag of shot and make them myself as large as I want.
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02-10-2020, 09:22 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: West Palm Beach, FL. USA
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A few techniques to help somewhat:
1. Use the awning hook (if you have one) to snag the tie or bungee from behind the tire. A loop near the end of the tie makes it easier to hook.
2. Put a weight on the end of the tie cord so you can toss it across behind the tire more easily
3. Put heavily weighted cords on each side and let the weight hold the ends down (no cord from side to side)
4. Get rid of the tie-down type and get snap-on covers instead.
I don't belong to the cover-your-tires-daily religion but do have a set I use sometimes when parked long term. More to keep hard water spots off than UV protection (my tires last 7-10 years regardless). If you only have to put them on once or twice a year, it's not a big deal.
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Former owner of 2004 American Tradition and several other RVs
Home is West Palm Beach, FL
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02-10-2020, 09:26 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 4,191
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I zip tied eight links of a heavy chain to each of the two grommets on the tire covers. Just place the tire cover on the tire and then kick the chains around behind the tire.
Take care,
Stu
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2018 Anthem 42DEQ
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02-10-2020, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tampa Area (sometimes!)
Posts: 620
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Properly Fit your Tire Covers
The secret is to get properly fitting tire covers. If they don't fit snugly, you have the wrong size, and they'll be a pain in the butt. My covers stay in through Florida thunderstorms and tropical storm force winds with ZERO extra attachments, bungies or other contraptions. There is nothing worse than trying to attach a bungie around the back of a dirty tire!
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2020 Tiffin Wayfarer RW
Mercedes Benz 2019 Sprinter Chassis
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02-10-2020, 10:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Coalcity Illinois
Posts: 102
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 777 Driver
I zip tied eight links of a heavy chain to each of the two grommets on the tire covers. Just place the tire cover on the tire and then kick the chains around behind the tire.
Take care,
Stu
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Yep
Plastic coated as not to rust
But I’ve used carabiners to store separately from covers when traveling
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02-10-2020, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member
Commercial Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Akron, Ohio
Posts: 2,780
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kapow
OK, I know Tire Covers are no big deal but they do cost money & I hate losing them. I lost one recently on a windy night. The issue, these %$#@!@ things are difficult to tie up because I have to reach around Dulles to tie them.
I have seen people either not tie them, put bungies around the middle of the tires, (That seems like it would warp on a hot day), go thru crazy antics getting the ties around the tires or just avoid tire covers completely.
Is there a better way??
Thanks to all that reply.
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You didn't tell us your application.
Many Class-A have flat shades thet attach to the RV body.
My class-C tire covers have an elastic that goes around the top of the tire. You only need to cover the outside so no need to cover the inner dual.
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02-10-2020, 11:19 AM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
Posts: 23,914
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f14av8r
The secret is to get properly fitting tire covers. If they don't fit snugly, you have the wrong size, and they'll be a pain in the butt. My covers stay in through Florida thunderstorms and tropical storm force winds with ZERO extra attachments, bungies or other contraptions. There is nothing worse than trying to attach a bungie around the back of a dirty tire!
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I agree with e above. I only use tire covers at home when the coach is not in use. I use the white Camco covers that have a pocket at the top that slips over the top of the tire. Mine are snug to put on and I have to work them a little side to side to get them on all the way. We live in California where we have Santa Ana windstorms a few times a year. Mine never budge.
If you're talking about putting them on at a long term campsite, it might be a little more of an issue, but still like the Camco brand.
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2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
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02-10-2020, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,565
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
I agree with e above. I only use tire covers at home when the coach is not in use. I use the white Camco covers that have a pocket at the top that slips over the top of the tire. Mine are snug to put on and I have to work them a little side to side to get them on all the way. We live in California where we have Santa Ana windstorms a few times a year. Mine never budge.
If you're talking about putting them on at a long term campsite, it might be a little more of an issue, but still like the Camco brand.
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X2! If they are a little difficult to get on, they generally won't blow off.
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02-10-2020, 11:48 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 4,191
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gramps66
Yep
Plastic coated as not to rust
But I’ve used carabiners to store separately from covers when traveling
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Carabiners are a good idea. When I've got all six tire covers bundled for storage, all that chain is HEAVY. BTW, the kid at Lowes looked a little tuckered out from all the chain cutting. [emoji6]
Take care,
Stu
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2018 Anthem 42DEQ
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02-10-2020, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,754
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Here are the latest in tire covers by Magne Shade, held on by bungees:
https://www.magneshade.com/product/tire-shades/
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DD 13, 500 HP
Pulling a Honda CRV
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02-10-2020, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 153
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 777 Driver
I zip tied eight links of a heavy chain to each of the two grommets on the tire covers. Just place the tire cover on the tire and then kick the chains around behind the tire.
Take care,
Stu
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This works. I use 6 links. Never lost a cover.
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2020 Ford Ranger Toad- Blue Ox Baseplate, Aladdin Tow Bar, Blue Ox Patriot Brake
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02-15-2020, 09:50 AM
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Junior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 20
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Thanks to all the recent post about tire covers.
We decided on the chain method and used rope clips to add 8 links of chain to each tire. It’s quick and easy and I thank all that made such a great suggestion.
Kapow
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