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Old 05-30-2007, 06:00 PM   #1
Richpollock
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Whats your thoughts on a cover for your montana

If it is always in the sun, should we buy a cover? How long does it usually take to put them on and take them off? Should we buy the cover from camping world, or is there a better place to buy them?

Alot of Questions??
 
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Old 05-30-2007, 07:12 PM   #2
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Rich,

A cover can sure do a lot of good for general aging from the weather, however:
  • They are a bugger to put on
  • The sun typically ruins the poly type within the year (UV)
  • If you live in a windy area, the wind tears them to pieces
Just something you have to weigh out for yourself. I believe the general consensus of those who have used them gave it up after a couple of years.

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Old 05-30-2007, 07:12 PM   #3
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This is my OPINION: I would not cover your coach. Having seen the damage the covers can do to your rubber roof and fiberglass, I would not suggest one. If you are not using your coach full time, check with your local fair grounds and other industrial businesses who have large buildings. They usually rent out indoor space fairly cheap. Just an idea...
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Old 05-30-2007, 07:24 PM   #4
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As this is my 4th RV and I only covered the first one.......... I'd never cover one again.
Not that I would mind putting one under cover (like under a roof or in a shed), but covering one causes too much damage in the wrong conditions.

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Old 05-31-2007, 06:44 AM   #5
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Some people swear by a cover. My experience covering cars is that the covers will move in the wind and that eventually wears on the finish of the car. In my case it wore the paint clear off all the knife edges on our 1963 Chevrolet Impala convertible. I was not happy and will never cover our Montana. Being fulltimers, ours is outside all the time in all kinds of weather. Our 2003 showed no problems from being outside.
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Old 05-31-2007, 03:53 PM   #6
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Well if you think of covering it go up on the roof 1st and then think that you are going to have a very big canvas to unroll and put on ,, i tried it and took it back and i was a carepenter that loved high places as i built barns and large buildings but no on the roof with that canvas as the wind and you and the canvas are on the ground . also do you cover your house??? it probley has vinyle siding or windows and you will trade this thing in 3 to 5 years anyway so stay on the grd as you fall off and you arn't going anyplace but the hosp.

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Old 05-31-2007, 04:52 PM   #7
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In addition to what has already been said, if you are in an area that is conducive to any humidity you will find that the cover will trap humidity and eventually cause mildew and/or mold.
DON'T USE A COVER. Just an opinion.

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Old 06-01-2007, 10:56 AM   #8
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I purchased the most expensive cover Camping World sold back in 1997 ($1000.00) for a 27' motorhome. The cover was made of Sumbrella material and was supposed to breathe so as to not cause mildew. Not only did it cause mold and mildew but carrying 120 lbs of folded up canvas over my shoulder while climbing onto the roof of the motorhome was no small feat. And forget trying to put it on in any kind of wind at all while on your roof unless you have a death wish.
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Old 06-01-2007, 04:06 PM   #9
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We had a cover for our previous trailer. It really protected the unit well.

BUT the squirrels loved it!! They tore up the Tyvek for nesting material and I could not find a way to stop them. Various things like cayenne pepper mix and motion activated owls were not effective. After 3 years it was pretty much a useless rag with LOTS of patching done and lots of cussing the squirrels! Pretty expensive experiment for us - dollars, time and frustration.
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Old 06-01-2007, 05:50 PM   #10
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All the above post are right on the money and I too only covered one camper. Same experience as the folks above, I had green mold on the ceiling of the rig. Never had it in 30 years of RV ownership until I tried a tarp and I had basketballs and everything else I could use to keep an air space between the tarp and the camper............still got the green. Never again.
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Old 07-28-2007, 02:48 PM   #11
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I bought a cover for my previous camper, it lasted 30 days or less when it had 8 large holes, 4 at the top corners and 4 at the bottom corners, then after 60 days the whole thing blew off with additional holes. What a waste of money.

What about putting two $695 carports end to end, thats 40 foot and 16 foot wide?
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Old 07-28-2007, 06:16 PM   #12
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We bought our Mountaineer used and it came with a cover. I can't imagine trying to put it on so it will stay stored in my shop until we get another 5er some day. Then I will do what the last guy did and throw in on the deal.
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Old 07-29-2007, 02:54 AM   #13
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This may be the only positive post on this thread. We live in the woods and where we park the Montana is under a big fir tree and a large wild cherry tree. Can you imagine the mess that would be on it if was not covered. I am 71 years old with bad knees and have no problem putting it on and taking it off. I do not carry it up the ladder. On the ground it is folded and rolled up with a rope around it. Using the rope I pull it up over the front. Just unroll it and throw the sides over. Have learned how to take it off without getting up on the roof. Quite easy. We have very little wind at that site so there has been no damage and also no mildew as we have low humidty. If I could park it out in the open would not have cover. Am plannning on building a shed for it next summer.
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Old 07-29-2007, 04:45 AM   #14
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2nd positive post on a cover. I have had no problems. Takes me about 20-25 minutes to put on, I just pull one end up to roof and don't carry the whole cover. No problems with mildew. Make sure and cover area like rain spouts as they will tear cover.
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