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09-30-2013, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pennsylvania
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Cover or No Cover
I have a 2013 Passport Ultra Grand Touring. We live in NE Pennsylvania were the winters are unpredictable. I am debating on whether to spend the money on a cover or not. Looking for suggestions....
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09-30-2013, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Here
Posts: 313
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2012 Passport GT 3100RK 
Previous Campers:
2010 Trailmanor 2720SL
2003 R-Vision Traillite
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10-01-2013, 04:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Washington
Posts: 290
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 After reading many posts on this subject, we have opted to hold off on a cover for now.
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10-02-2013, 05:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: MA
Posts: 3,153
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Other than our first pop up which leaked, I have never covered any trailer. I always figured that something rubbing abainst the trailer for 6 months everytime the winds blows would not be a good thing. Just like people that put the "bra" on the front of their car, can never take it off because the paint is gone after awhile.
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2013 Premier 31BHPR
2014 F350 6.2L
Soon to be just DW and I
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10-06-2013, 02:28 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SC
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I am getting ready to trade in a 2007 Jayco Jayflight for a new keystone rv. Sun and water caught up with me. Probably would have gotten 3 to 5 more years service out the rv. Cover will be worth the price. A couple hundred bucks is cheap insurance.
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10-06-2013, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 138
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A wood frame or all metal cover is the only way to do it right.  
LSU TIGER FAN
2013 FUZION 310
2012 GMC 2500 HD SIERRA DURAMAX 6.6L
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2013 Fuzion 310 Toy Hauler
2012 GMC 2500 6.6L Duramax
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10-07-2013, 05:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,037
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Cover or No Cover
I have this style on order! We have owned the trailer 3 years. We want to own it many more, so the finance lady said lets do it! Ordered it last week waiting for the install now.
Randy Sent this!!
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2011 Cougar 327RES
2014 Ford F-350, 6.7L 4X4, CC, SRW
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10-07-2013, 06:49 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Washington State
Posts: 39
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I am on my second cover for my 27RKS fifth wheel and ithas saved my roof from weathering or being punctured like what happened with our fist 5th wheel (Komfort 24 ft). I would recommend a cover.
IMHO!
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10-08-2013, 06:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Mishawaka, Indiana
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I've had success using covers in the past. It sure made for a much cleaner RV in the spring.
Most issues related to rubbing is due poorly fitted covers and those not adequately tight enough to minimize blowing in the wind. Some billowing is usually ok if it moves like a wave and isn't flapping against the RV.
I'd really like a carport or awning structure, but I live in the city and they just won't allow it.
I have to admit the new fiberglass campers are way easier to scrub clean in the spring than the old tin side campers!!! So for now I'm not covering either of my newer fiberglass campers.
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Mishawaka, Indiana
2013 Cougar 280RLS / 2012 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison
2001 Wrangler (Moab Rock Crawler) / 2008 Can Am Outlander 400 4x4
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10-08-2013, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 138
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The cover byrdr1 has you can also get the sides closed in all the way. I looked at ones like that and if you want it quick or don't have the means of framing one up your self. It's the way to go because they come installed. Very nice. Hope we have helped you with some options. I built mine from the ground up with cement. 16x40 with 14 feet clearance. For less than 6k. Now I plan on a roll up door for the front.
LSU TIGER FAN
2013 FUZION 310
2012 GMC 2500 HD SIERRA DURAMAX 6.6L
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2013 Fuzion 310 Toy Hauler
2012 GMC 2500 6.6L Duramax
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10-10-2013, 03:49 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Cape Breton, NS
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Looks like this thread has answered my question about buying a cover. I will not be buying one for my Cougar. Great site, thanks folks!
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11-09-2013, 03:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,037
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Cover or No Cover
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Randy "Camp On"
2011 Cougar 327RES
2014 Ford F-350, 6.7L 4X4, CC, SRW
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11-13-2013, 02:28 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 29
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That's the way to do it!
It's on the list for me.
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12-07-2013, 04:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,037
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We'll the campers home and resting well. I need to get it cleaned up and back into its home. I backed the 5er right into/under the cover first try. Wife said good job! 😄
Only been under it a week and can tell this will be money well spent.
Randy Sent this!!
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2011 Cougar 327RES
2014 Ford F-350, 6.7L 4X4, CC, SRW
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