Tieing down the camper cover

[George]

I have a 2010 SAB31 Cougar and just bought a full winter cover for it aka - a winter bag. I live in a snow belt and we do get some good winds too.

Am looking for hints on how to properly tie it down. Have seen some campers using sandbags, others say that is inviting rub areas. Is it better to tie it tight or loose? What is meant by loose - say 2 inches slack?

Thanks - George

[Murray0512]

Is your cover go under the sides? I had the wind destroy two so got a extra tall cover it's suppose to go under the sides if that is so I have some stretch cord if will tie off with idea being it will let wind escape will see here in a month when I close for the season

[George]

Yes the cover goes under the sides. It is supposed to allow the wind thru, and is soft enough to not be abrasive on the surface. I think the hard part will be to get a material that I can put over the sharper corners, ac coroners etc. I can use foam - but how do you keep it in place? Tape will mark the surface.

[Murray0512]

I use a old pool noddle just cut length I want . Cut to center seem to wor do far

[cathcartww]

Pool noodles are great. I also use old tennis balls with holes poked in them over the drain spouts and other things that poke out. Underneath, we use long bungy cords from Walmart - side to side, grommet to grommet. Keeps firm tension, but still has some give in the wind, etc.

[Scottinvt]

3m blue tape works pretty good to hold foam in parts of the camper. If adhesive is left in the spring use a little alcohol to remove residue. Also tennis balls with a slit in them work great for any crank down stabilizer jacks!!