Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 12-03-2016, 02:18 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: CINCINNATI
Posts: 1
roof cover for winter

any ideas?
I just threw away $400+ dollars on a camper cover ...ripped ...rain gutter and other edges made it use-less.
Thinking about a heavy Duty duty tarp.
Looking for suggestions......
I know a $40,000.00 building would solve the problem.
heartshot is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2016, 02:27 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
RAurand's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,880
I have been using Elements RV covers for 3 years on my last trailer 2012 26BH (Sold cover after trailer sold) and now am on the second year of a new cover for my 2016 28BHBE.
I put a cross slit on tennis balls and place them over the rain gutters and put pool noodles at other sharp edges like the bottom of the steps box. Never had any issues.
__________________

2012 Ford Expedition EL
2016 28BHBE, Elite and Thermal Packages.
Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control, Southwire 34930 Surge Guard 30A, Tire Minder TPMS A1A
(2) Yamaha EF2000iS Generators, Micro-Air EasyStart™ 364 (3-ton) Soft Start, Garmin RV 890, GoodYear Endurance ST225/75-15 Load Range E
RAurand is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2016, 03:44 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
spoon059's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Posts: 1,808
Tarp is a bad idea, it can trap moisture inside. $40K building is probably very nice. I bought a $2400 installed carport from Storage Buildings, Garages, Carports, Horse Barns & Gazebo Kits . Best money I every spent.

Keeps rain and snow off the roof, keeps leaves and sticks off the roof, easy to drive under and drive away from. No climbing on/off the roof, no storing a wet/dirty cover.

Allows me to keep window's open year round to prevent moisture buildup. Allows me easy access to load and unload, even in poor weather.
spoon059 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2016, 03:57 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Tunce the traveler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Bellingham,Wa.
Posts: 6,680
I use a tarp just for the roof and this should be my 4th winter and no problems. I use a few pool noodles perpendicular to the roof edge and that allows enough air to move around and I have 0 problems. I also run a de-humidifier 24/7 and my canvas has no mildew on the inside.
__________________
2010 Jayco Hybrid EXP21M
2013 Toureg TDI
Tunce the traveler is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:29 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.