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03-10-2023, 08:10 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Dixon
Posts: 22
M.O.C. #23412
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5th Wheel Cover Info
Once again we’re leaving our MHC 323RL in Arizona and would like to protect it from the summer sun. Last year I covered it with a King Bird 37’ FW cover that fit great and held up well until September 17 when a wind storm with 70 mph+ winds split the cover right down the seams along the top and folded the sides down. The cover was replaced under warranty, and did serve it’s purpose well by protecting the rig from the summer sun. I have the new replacement cover sitting in the box to put on next month when we leave.
Has anyone found a better cover for a large FW that will withstand high winds and summer sun? That is the most damaging thing we experience where we are located. The wind at times is very strong and during storms reaches 70+ mph. We had the cover on very tight and had extra strapping around it every 6’ so it was wrapped up very snug, and it still eventually gave up.
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03-10-2023, 08:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,233
M.O.C. #30417
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I don't think anything will withstand 70 mph winds. You might try a rips top cover.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Classic-A...Cover/54934680
Rip stop is the material they use to make stunt kites and parafoils and parachutes etc.
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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03-10-2023, 09:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,587
M.O.C. #22835
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Shrink wrap, like they do boats:
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
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03-10-2023, 09:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
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Following this forum for several years I have come to the conclusion that covers cause more problems than they prevent. That is considering the cost of the cover, their short life due to wind ripping, to the rub marks they leave on your RV finish when the wind doesn't rip them off but moves them around. I know they do keep some of the harmful RV rays off plastic parts that are susceptible to sun damage. Some have suggested just painting those parts with a good plastic spray paint prolongs their life as much as a cover does.
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03-10-2023, 03:33 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,931
M.O.C. #20477
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Terry,
I keep ours in covered storage - its worth the extra expense.
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2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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03-11-2023, 04:20 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: so st paul
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #30198
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Have a 2021 fifth wheel wash roof with soft brush when should I reseal roof and what product ?
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03-11-2023, 08:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,233
M.O.C. #30417
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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