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Originally Posted by patraveler
Does anyone have any opinions on a solid 5th wheel toyhauler cover. Many out there with claims to fame. I live in northeast where it get snowy and cold.
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Several issues with covers:
First, they trap moisture. That's a bad thing. No further discussion on that needed.
Second, any wind, and they flap around, no matter how well you think you've tied them down. That flapping against the roof and walls will damage those surfaces.
Third, as Chuckster57 mentioned, they disintegrate due to UV damage and wind.
I live in the southern Adirondacks. I've never covered a trailer, and likely will not in the future. I have MaxAir vents so I leave the trailer roof vents open. Nothing gets in, but the trailer stays nice and dry. Mr Cougar has the walk-on roof so I don't worry about snow load too much. If I think it's getting to be too much, I have a SnoRake on a long pole and can pull most of the snow off with even climbing a ladder. The rubber roof handles the snow and rain very well. I do the usual maintenance on it. The worst is the vent caps for the holding tanks which tend to suffer from the UV. But they are cheap and easily replaced. So far, the filon sides have stood up nicely, too.
Indoor storage is always preferable, but own or rent, it's pricey. I would love to have a large carport for the trailer, but it's not in the budget at the moment.