Outside Storage

[tommy_z]

I see many people store their RV under some kind of roof, whether an enclosed garage, awning, carport, or even a cover. And then there are many more who do none of the above.

Is the general idea to protect the roof from the elements to extend it's longevity?

[marcortez]

I see many people store their RV under some kind of roof, whether an enclosed garage, awning, carport, or even a cover. And then there are many more who do none of the above.

Is the general idea to protect the roof from the elements to extend it's longevity?

Anytime you can get anything out of the damaging sunshine, it's a good thing.
From your skin, to the skin on the roof of a camper.

The sun cracks, fades, degrades, hardens and discolors anything in it's path.
The roof of an RV is directly in line to absorb all the harmful direct sunshine.
Get it under cover if at all possible to avoid the pitfalls of sun damage.

[xrated]

It's obviously not mandatory, but just like a lot of things, prevention helps extend the life of the roof. Also, any shade that you can provide on the top, sides, etc will help with the preservation of the trailer/motorhome.

[srvnt]

I use to cover my trailer but the damage to the trailer from wind moving the cover around, wearing of the paint and the edges of the rubber roof, I don't use one any more, even though the sun is brutal here at home. Yes I have tried several brands and styles, try to keep cover tight, but after using over the years, I don't think its worth it. But maybe I will give it another try, I want to protect my baby haha.

[B-O-B'03]

I had a cover built for mine, 2 months later we had a hail storm that did $40K worth of damage to the house and camper cover... glad I had it.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5665/21841100569_01c6361245_z.jpg

The Wife's pickup was not so fortunate.

-Brian

[xrated]

Very nice cover for the camper....looks great!

[Lee]

Hi,

Since I live in the Great North-Wet,... I swore I would never buy a new RV until I could figure out a way to park it under a roof.

I tried the tarp method for many years on my old TT with the scuffing problem as mentioned by others.

I finally got around to building the garage and,..... promptly went out and bought the TT in my signature.

This is a picture right after I completed the garage with the old TT parked under it. I have since walled in the sides with clear louvered material.

Lee

[B-O-B'03]

Very nice cover for the camper....looks great!

Thanks, the guy that built it did it by himself and he also ran water and conduit/wire for 30 Amp service for me.

The beams are 6X12 and the posts are 6X6 all cedar.

-Brian

[B-O-B'03]

Hi,

Since I live in the Great North-Wet,... I swore I would never buy a new RV until I could figure out a way to park it under a roof.

I tried the tarp method for many years on my old TT with the scuffing problem as mentioned by others.

I finally got around to building the garage and,..... promptly went out and bought the TT in my signature.

This is a picture right after I completed the garage with the old TT parked under it. I have since walled in the sides with clear louvered material.

Lee

Very nice, that would definitely be DW approved around here :thumbsup:

-Brian

[geobet]

Here in sunny Florida, the sun is relentless. I'd love to build an RV shelter, but covenants won't allow it. I've used covers in the past on previous travel trailers. Some really pricey ones as well. My experience has been that if the sun doesn't destroy them in a year or two, the tropical storms, not to mention minor hurricanes, will rip one to shreds. Plus, as mentioned, the rubbing will definitely effect the paint and decals - no matter how hard the cover is tied down. With my last trailer and now with my new High Country, I wax it every three months to try and combat the effects of the sun. So far, so good.