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RV cover

I need to order a cover for the motor coach and since I have a 36' I was wandering if I should order a true 36' or a little longer?
If anyone has a good suggestion on the best kind and place to order from it would be greatly appreciated.

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Reply #1 –
We ordered a cover from this company. We are in Canada  so we know all to well the brutal conditions (heat and cold) that we have to deal with. The cover we ordered which works great is one for 40-42 ft coaches. It fits perfectly.  We have 40 U320.  And the best thing is it has a lifetime UNLIMITED warranty  We got a small rip ( and I mean small) in it and they replaced it no questions. They even let us keep the old one.  Can't do much better than that!
RV Covers, Trailers Covers and Camper Covers | Canadian Company | RVcover.ca 
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

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Reply #2 –
My experience was that you want the cover to be as tight and shape-conforming as possible.  The wind will whip the loose portions, accelerate the fabric wear, and buff the shine off the RV.

We live in Arizona, which is probably a special situation.  We tried two covers, and each would last just over a year,  These were the Adco type - mid price, synthetic fabric.  The first became so torn that it was not worth repairing, after LOTS of stitching up small rips.  I repaired the one-foot tears.  Fifteen-foot tears are just too much!

The second started coming apart, pieces of it would just blow off into our yard.  The fabric failed.

We have lots of wind and intense sun.  Here, a cover would be great for indoor storage to keep the dust off the coach.  Outdoors, it was terrible.

Do consider carefully HOW you will get the cover on the RV.  It is very hard to do without walking ON the fabric while on top of the RV - significant slip and fall hazard.  Any wind will grab the cover and yank it around while you are manipulating it.  I think nothing of going up on the coach for caulking, cleaning, checking.  Placing the covers scared me.

For about the price of the two covers, we built a steel frame cover, and used the Harbor Freight sun shades to block the sun.
Matt B
1998 u-320

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Reply #3 –
Thanks for the heads up. We're hopefully building something next year. Waiting for the price of wood to go down but I'll keep in mind about the tighter fit.

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Reply #4 –
I have heard good and bad about covers. both car and coach. And front end bra's as well. All it takes is for dust to get underneath and for the wind to move the cover (even slightly)  and you have an instant very large piece of sandpaper.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

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Reply #5 –
Unless in cases where building a structure as in roof is simply impossible I would put my cover money toward that.. I can't imagine getting a cover off and on a motorhome. For those with no other alternatives I haven't a clue.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Quote from: Dub –
Unless in cases where building a structure as in roof is simply impossible I would put my cover money toward that.. I can't imagine getting a cover off and on a motorhome. For those with no other alternatives I haven't a clue.
Good wash and coat of wax. These gel coat finishes are pretty darn hard. I would think that storing a coach and then never washing it in place is part of the issue. I suppose folks think if it isn't being driven, It's not getting dirty.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

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Reply #7 –
Never had a problem with wind as it is strapped down underneath we had 60 mph winds here and oodles of heavy snow ( this IS Alberta) with no issues of chafing at all. As was said I wax and buff the coach every spring anyway. That is part of my maintenance schedule

Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox
 

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Reply #8 –
Our coach has been out uncovered in the elements, Arizona sun, all over the USA & Canada and the gel coat looked like new and now the 10 year old paint job is like new today. No need to cover. Covers can do more damage to the coach surface and to us when putting them on & off. Can't imagine thinking a cover is a good investment.

Covers can damage roof antennas, roof vents, etc. Maybe keep moisture in causing mildew, etc.

Assume in some cases covers may last and be a good investment.

Also covers may keep one from casual drive to keep things working or an impromptu weekend trip. RV like to be used.