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Tire protection

Hello All ,
Was looking into purchasing covers for our 280 and found two most popular names to be Camco and Adco . Camco being half the price, is this one of those deals where I get what I pay for or can We save a little money on this one?
Tom
1998 U320 40'

Re: Tire protection

Reply #1 –
You may want to do a little homework on this.  I use a tire foam that is a cleaner and a UV protectant and tire covers that are good grade, but probably not the most expensive.  In talking with "tire experts", they really dont say much about protecting your tires, but they sell them, so would they want them to last longer??  I think that if you approach it in a reasonable manner that in the long run you wont really notice the difference between cheap covers and expensive ones.  I like the foam protectant in addition just because I dont always get my covers on right away and I think that it helps protect and also makes them look nicer.  Have a great day  ----  Fritz
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'

Re: Tire protection

Reply #2 –
Mr Wonderful and I are having a running discussion about tire covers. He has found a "paint on" product that says it eliminates the need for tire covers, as it totally protects the tires from the harmful exposure.  I lean more to the belief that tires will age just like our own hides do ... and consider "exposure" the same way a dermatologist does. Namely ... if you are in a place where you can SEE the sky, you are exposed.  That means that even sitting under a tree in the shade, or under shade by the pool, you are being exposed to the harmful stuff that will aggregate and eventually cause damage.  I think that actual tire COVERS are much more useful than any kind of spray or paint on protectant, although that stuff certainly helps.  We are just about to get new steer tires, and I am determined to be more conscientious about covering them.  I don't think expensive covers do a better job than cheaper ones ... we found the right size at Camping World and they are holding up pretty well.  But solid covers are better ... mesh doesn't do the job, even if it looks snazzy.
 
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
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Re: Tire protection

Reply #3 –
I finally succumed to the tire cover necessity. Ease of application was the deciding factor in my choice. I do not remember the brand name but they are the ones with a spring around the back edge. They do NOT require crawling under the coach to attach bungee cords. The can be attached simply by spreading the cover over the tire from the outside. It is also important that they be white to reflect the heat.
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,