ADCO Roof Cover ~~ Do Not Buy One! Save Your Money!!

[Murff]

Now that I have a full winter with this less than quality product, I would rate it -5 stars. I already posted a thread regarding the ADCO Roof Cover but it's not in the Product Review category.

In the previous thread I wrote:

"Okay, I admit, we went the cheap route and bought an ADCO roof cover. As appealing as is appeared when we bought it, I wish we had bought the full cover.

"We bought it for simplicity sake as we have had full covers for previous RVs in the past. ADCO made this the way they did so the straps do not bang the side of the trailer in the wind. However, it would have been better had they put on a few more straps to hold it in place.

"From the front, it looks pretty good:



"Not quite so good from the back:



"And the sides:









"Now, keep in mind that my last name is Murphy and, according to my 90 year old mother, direct descendants of the Son-of-a beot-ch that created Murphy's Law, so your results may vary.

"BTW, do not attempt to put one on even in the mildest of windy days!

"Rant over! Will buy the whole cover next year!"

Now that this thing has been on top of my trailer for four months, here is what it now looks like:





This cover may have worked has ADCO put one more strap on each side in the center!! The way it is set up, the wind is able to blow up and under the center. I added some 'tarp auxiliary hooks" to the center to keep the wind from going through it. Unfortunately, the last wind storm tore it up pretty good.

So, in my humble opinion, this product sucks and I give it a dunzle


Full cover next year because it goes all the way to the bottom of the trailer and the wind will not get under it.

Murff

[norty1]

Looks like a sailboat with no boat!

[Murff]

Well, another wind storm hit today and the useless ADCO trailer cover is now garbage. Like my neighbor to the north in this thread:

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f1...ory-34162.html

Listen to Murff (Direct descendant of the "Murphy's Law" Murphy) don't buy one of these types of covers. A full cover will do a better job. How do I know? I had a full ADCO cover on a 30 foot Komfort that lasted three winters in an area with more hostile weather than Seattle and the new owner of that trailer is still using it three years later!

Murff

[Crabman]

I suppose they have their advantages but covers look like a real pain in the butt to put on/take off, to be politically correct.

[Murff]

Originally Posted by Crabman

I suppose they have their advantages but covers look like a real pain in the butt to put on/take off, to be politically correct.

I will second that.

Perhaps a big heavy tarp would be an option. If you can wrap the trailer tight, the wind isn't a problem.

Murff

[TexasA&M]

A tarp big enough to cover a trailer is going to be 10x more trouble than using a full cover. Ever tried to fold a 4'x6' tarp in the wind? Imagine putting a 20'x40' tarp over a trailer.

I use a full cover on my trailer and have been very pleased with the results. I take it off before every trip and put it on after; takes me about 30 minutes to do either. Trailer is in pristine condition after nearly 6 years.

[DanNJanice]

I have the same cover, I wish I would have seen this review first and saved my money.
Cover lasted all of two weeks, before it developed a tear. We had a bit of breezy weather (nothing like they get in the great plains or anything, maybe 10-15 mph winds).
So, I agree, the only use for this cover is if you want to cover your trailer when it is inside the garage, to keep the dust off.

[rdcox]

I just installed my cover a couple of weeks ago. So far, so good.

[Paullin]

I've been thinking of a full cover for my Jay Flight 175RD trailer. But, the TT has rain gutter extensions on all 4 corners and I'm afraid they will tear the cover. Any experience and/or advise.

Thanks in advance.

Paul

[BCK]

My ADCO cover came with booties to go over the rain gutters but I cut pool noodles instead. They fit snugly over the gutters and have worked well.

[SouthCo]

Originally Posted by Paullin

I've been thinking of a full cover for my Jay Flight 175RD trailer. But, the TT has rain gutter extensions on all 4 corners and I'm afraid they will tear the cover. Any experience and/or advise.



Thanks in advance.



Paul

I️ bought four tennis balls and cut holes in them. Then slid them over the gutter extensions. Worked great. I️ use an Elements Premium All Climate camper cover and it held up great last off season...

[steveb285rks]

I have a full cover used 1 winter. It now is taking up space in the basement. All the flapping from the wind wore through the white layer on a few areas of my roof. There is really no way to cinch it tight enough. If I really had to cover my camper I would look into heat shrinking covers like they use on boats. I think a 30' camper would be pretty expensive to wrap though.

[LarryJ]

We are on our 3rd winter in NW Wisconsin on our SLX 264BHW with the full Adco cover and I must say it has held up well, the fit is perfect (TT box is 26 feet and cover is 26.5 feet). For the $220 price I am quite happy, not sure if it will make another winter, but inspection two days ago showed no issues (ya!)

Larry J
2015 SLX 264BHW
2016 Silverado 2500HD 6.0 gas (Piggy)

[1954Bruce]

Some people cut holes in tennis balls and them fit them over the gutters.

I just bought a full cover (Camco Ultra Shield) for my 2013 Jay Feather 242. I am getting ready to install it soon.

[TCNashville]

My Adco Designer full cover is now going into it's 6th year of Indiana winters. There's a few small holes in it but overall it's held up quite well.

[Murff]

The full cover isthe only way to go! This thread was an evaluation of the ADCO Roof Cover and is nearly three years old.

Adco full covers are great!

Murff