To Cover or not to cover

[alcain4]

First time RV'ers. Live in Georgia, mild winters hot summers. We have a new Jayco 285BHSW. Debating on whether to but a awning type cover to park it under. Thoughts and experiences are appreciated.

[Doug]

If I had the space I would have a carport like structure to park under. Short of that I use a removable cover.
D.

[SouthCo]

If you have the funds I believe it's definitely worth it to park it under a carport...

[koko]

We cover our motorhome and covered our Rpod, both because they had custom-size covers. If the cover doesn't fit, the wind can move the cover around and scrape the exterior of the RV. In places that are humid, properly ventilated covers are needed because of mold. A carport would be awesome, but we just barely have the space to park ours in our turn-around area near the garage.

[bansai]

I don't cover mine currently.. went out to our storage lot today to put my license plates/ tags on the camper and noticed that maybe 10% if that had covers on them. There are probably 3000 campers in this lot, it's massive.

If you have the money to burn on a new cover every 3 years (which is about how long they seem to last) and do the little tricks to keep the cover from sanding off your finish and ripping apart (tennis balls on the down spouts, etc) nothing wrong with it. With the humidity you guys have (I used to live in Atlanta) definitely pay whatever it takes to get a breathable one...

If I had the space and friendly zoning laws, I would build a car port in a heart beat. I'm looking to move to another county in the next couple years for that reason.. If you plan on RV'ing long term, the carport will pay for itself.

[tim665214]

For the people that have a carport to park their RV under, is it just a roof, or do you have the sides partially covered to help block the morning and evening sun?

[RAurand]

Elements cover

[clarche]

I figured if I'm going to invest $40,000 on a camper, why not spend another $3,000 on a carport that will keep the extreme elements from ruining my RV? I purchased my Jayco a couple weeks ago and immediately bought this 18X36 carport for $2,850 from Eagle Carports. It has enough room on each side to open all slide outs.



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[clarche]

Originally Posted by tim665214

For the people that have a carport to park their RV under, is it just a roof, or do you have the sides partially covered to help block the morning and evening sun?

You can purchase a completely enclosed carport but that's not necessary. Like mines will give you adequate protection from the sun.


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[Murff]

This is the Elements brand from CW that we bought this week.



The sag you see is due to the ladder.

DO NOT BUY a cover that just covers the roof. They suck, do not do a good job and will not last most wind storms!

My review of the roof Cover:

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f5...ney-34186.html

If I had room, I too, would have the big carport.

Murff

[clarche]

Originally Posted by Murff

If I had room, I too, would have the big carport.

Murff

You do have the next best option. Any cover is better than no cover at all. [emoji6]




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[justman]

If you get a lot of sun, it'll eat the exterior pretty quick. If you miss caulking one piece of your roof or exterior, the rain will find its way in and cause water damage pretty quick. In other words, if you want to make a hobby out of maintaining and fixing your RV, then leave it out in the elements. If you want to have it last for a good long while, put it under a cover of some sort. Carport types are best. I have a 16x36 metal carport that I put my trailer under about 30 days after I bought it. Works well, and I don't have to fuss with a tarp type cover. The cost is WELL worth it.

[BCx213]

I just got a replacement ADCO cover for my TT this year. The last ADCO cover was not meant for long term storage and wind where the new one is rated for both as it is the Designer Series. It is a way better cover than the last one and the roof cover portion comes over the edge by 8".

[TCNashville]

I cover with the Designer Series as well and it's going into it's 5th year. It has a few small holes here and there but overall holding up pretty well in the windy, frigid Indiana winters.

[kevinrbellamy]

I'm looking to buy a carport soon. Shooting for February but we'll see.

Specs for my White Hawk 28DSBH are...
Length 32' 9" | Height 11' 2" | Width 8' 0"

I've been playing around and customizing carports on Carports and More . I'm mostly concerned with just how big the side out is. I can't seem to find an answer for this. Yes, I intend on purchasing a carport before the trailer arrives. So I really need to not make a mistake here.


What do you guys think?
I also felt like I wouldn't benefit from the 12 gauge. Maybe If I lived someplace where we got tons of snow.

[clarche]

I went with the 12' legs X 18' width X 34' length. The 18' width gives you plenty enough room to walk around your trailer even when the slides are completely extended.


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[clarche]

Make sure you get them to install mobile home anchors!


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[kevinrbellamy]

Originally Posted by clarche

I went with the 12' legs X 18' width X 34' length. The 18' width gives you plenty enough room to walk around your trailer even when the slides are completely extended.


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Awesome. That's freakishly close to what I want. How big is the trailer pictured?*
Also, regarding mobile home anchors, how many would u suggest?

*Actually I creeped your posts and noticed you have a 2016 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS and the measurements for that unit are nearly identical to my White Hawk. So I think the carport I designed will be perfect. Now I need to find a price Im content with.

[clarche]

Originally Posted by kevinrbellamy

Awesome. That's freakishly close to what I want. How big is the trailer pictured?*
Also, regarding mobile home anchors, how many would u suggest?

*Actually I creeped your posts and noticed you have a 2016 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS and the measurements for that unit are nearly identical to my White Hawk. So I think the carport I designed will be perfect. Now I need to find a price Im content with.

I went with Eagle Carports and when you order the anchors, they'll install 4 on each sides. I also went with the extra 3' side panels to provide added protection from the sun.



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[kevinrbellamy]

Im getting quoted $3,420 at the moment from one place an hour away.
Im actually emailing him while I respond to this.
I was looking to spend $3K (tax include) but that may be a challenge.