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Old 09-08-2018, 05:09 PM   #1
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After several years of indoor storage, we will be storing our Bullet Premier outside this winter. That means an RV cover is in our future. I’m interested in hearing any experiences and recommendations that anyone may have had. In particular, I’m curious about the three covers that Camping World is advertising in their current catalog: CAMCO Ultra-Shield, the Elements All Climate and the Elements Premium. I’m in Vermont, so snow and ice will be factors as will wind...and all the other things that the USPS does not fear. Thanks in advance.
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Old 09-08-2018, 05:16 PM   #2
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There has been too many threads to count on this subject, and it seems the majority is still no cover, just a good quality coat of wax/paint sealer.

If you search “RV COVER” you will have enough reading to last until spring.
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Old 09-12-2018, 11:41 AM   #3
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I'm in New Hampshire, I have had ADCO covers for my campers and like them. Get one that fits tight...that is don't get a 19-24' cover, get a cover where the largest size is close to yours. Also, measure the camper, The box is likely not 19 feet. My camper is like 28' to the longest part of the box and a 26-28' cover fits great.
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Old 09-12-2018, 12:37 PM   #4
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We full time, so no need for covers, but I have a question for those in really cold and snowy areas of the country, What do the dealers use to cover the rigs on their lots?
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Old 09-12-2018, 01:55 PM   #5
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We full time, so no need for covers, but I have a question for those in really cold and snowy areas of the country, What do the dealers use to cover the rigs on their lots?
Nothing. But then they usually don't have their campers under trees nor do they really care what they look like in three years.

All depends on where you live. If you ever had a camper parked on a tree'd lot in New England you'd go one season without a cover.
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Old 09-12-2018, 02:38 PM   #6
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There are 3 rvs in our park that covered them somewhere between April 1st &15th, when they come back sometime in the next 6 weeks their covers, or what's left of them, are going to be very easy to remove, no ladders required, except to get the shreds off the roof & easily stored in the nearby dumpsters.
Possibly they'd be worth the time & $$ where there are trees & NO wind, but otherwise probably more trouble & expensive than they're worth.
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Old 09-12-2018, 03:05 PM   #7
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I will be going on year 4 for this cover with the only wear a few chewed through mouse holes caused by summer storage. I think I have averaged about 4 years on a cover in the past but notwithstanding the holes the fabric looks great on this one.
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Old 09-12-2018, 04:58 PM   #8
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bill-e,

A super easy way to prevent mouse holes during summer storage is to buy one of the "Dollar General" 35 gallon black trash cans (with wheels) for $9.95 and after folding/rolling the cover, just toss it into the trash can. The locking cover will seal and keep anything that wants in, out.....
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Old 09-12-2018, 05:24 PM   #9
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bill-e,

A super easy way to prevent mouse holes during summer storage is to buy one of the "Dollar General" 35 gallon black trash cans (with wheels) for $9.95 and after folding/rolling the cover, just toss it into the trash can. The locking cover will seal and keep anything that wants in, out.....
HA, HA, HA love that! Many years ago I spent a ridiculous amount of money on the best Adco cover made at the time. Followed the directions to the letter. A few weeks later I checked on the unit. A wind storm had torn the cover up and I spent a weekend with the buffer and compound getting all the marks out of the gel coat. The damned thing looked like the back of a slave building the pyramids. Never did that again!
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Old 09-12-2018, 07:46 PM   #10
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HA, HA, HA love that! Many years ago I spent a ridiculous amount of money on the best Adco cover made at the time. Followed the directions to the letter. A few weeks later I checked on the unit. A wind storm had torn the cover up and I spent a weekend with the buffer and compound getting all the marks out of the gel coat. The damned thing looked like the back of a slave building the pyramids. Never did that again!
I covered our Springdale fifth wheel the first winter we owned it. Plans were to leave in February to finish the winter in south Texas. We finally got the cover off the fifth wheel in April and headed to Texas just in time for the first of the 100F days.... If you've never tried to pull frozen canvas away from frozen EPDM roofing while breaking apart ice dams without damaging plastic vent covers.... Well, just accept that it's a futile attempt at cover removal.... I sold that cover the next fall, stored the trailer in a old manufacturing plant that was no longer business and had been converted to RV and boat storage. Two years later we built the pole barn and now I'm restricted to fifth wheels shorter than 35' because adding onto the pole barn costs significantly more than a new ADCO cover, something I'd no longer consider anyway..... I feel your pain at buffing scuff marks from an RV. Anyone who has experienced a loose cover knows that feeling and frustration...

But really, the suggestion to buy a 35 gallon black trash can to store the cover wasn't in jest, rather they do make an excellent "rodent proof" storage container that's easy to move with the wheels. Just don't forget and drag it out to the curb on trash day......
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But really, the suggestion to buy a 35 gallon black trash can to store the cover wasn't in jest, rather they do make an excellent "rodent proof" storage container that's easy to move with the wheels. Just don't forget and drag it out to the curb on trash day......[/QUOTE]

Agreed on the statement above, I used one to store 200 lb of grass seed when I reseeded the back yard. Worked great, I could leave it where I ended working one day and no rodents the next day when restarting. Just seemed appropriate to me to wheel it to the curb with the cover in it, but that's my opinion.
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... Just seemed appropriate to me to wheel it to the curb with the cover in it, but that's my opinion.
No argument from me on that.... I feel the same about RV covers, their benefit vs cost and their "trip to the curb"......
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Old 09-13-2018, 04:36 PM   #13
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It really does depend on where you live and where you store it. I've been using a cover for over 15 years and never had one rip or damage the camper.

I clean my camper exterior and awning before I cover it and if I get 4 years out of a $300 cover it's worth the $75/year to have a perfectly clean camper in the spring...along with any UV protection the cover may have provided.

And yes, the garbage can is a good idea.

Between leaves and pine needles my camper gets quite dirty if it's not covered. I left my previous camper uncovered one winter because of an early snow and I spent a good day cleaning the exterior in the spring...worth the bucks IMO.

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Old 10-31-2018, 08:39 PM   #14
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I just purchased and installed an Adco roof cover. I’m happy with the fit and it was fairly easy to install. On a 5th wheel, Adco does not give you enough straps, so I called and they’re sending me a couple more straps free of charge, excellent customer service. We had a full Adco cover before, which was a bear to deal with. Our trailer is parked under a large tree, so think this roof cover will work great by keeping the sap and leaves off the roof. It’s made of Tyvex breathable material and weighs about 12 lbs.
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As far as I’m concerned an RV awning is the best way to go.....

Best bang for your buck...I wish I did it years ago.
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As far as I’m concerned an RV awning is the best way to go.....



Best bang for your buck...I wish I did it years ago.


Out of curiosity, how much did that pole barn run?
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Out of curiosity, how much did that pole barn run?
$4,200.00 Installed.

20x41 with 12 foot legs and 3 foot sides. They through in the sunshade you see on the side. ( and yes 12 foot legs will clear your a/c units, I’m 13’ 4” in Height) Vertical roof and Hurricane certified.

I got that size so I can open my slides and store my tractor and other stuff out of the weather.

Just an FYI your ground HAS to be within 4 inches of level for proper installation.
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$4,200.00 Installed.

20x41 with 12 foot legs and 3 foot sides. They through in the sunshade you see on the side. ( and yes 12 foot legs will clear your a/c units, I’m 13’ 4” in Height) Vertical roof and Hurricane certified.

I got that size so I can open my slides and store my tractor and other stuff out of the weather.

Just an FYI your ground HAS to be within 4 inches of level for proper installation.


That’s a great deal! A 12’ x 40’ w/ 6’ sides with 12 gauge uprights every 5’ is $4800 here in CA, quoted 2 weeks ago.
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That’s a great deal! A 12’ x 40’ w/ 6’ sides with 12 gauge uprights every 5’ is $4800 here in CA, quoted 2 weeks ago.
Daggone! That’s a lot more out there! I wonder why?

Try these folks....this is who I used.

https://www.shed.com

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