Camper cover? Yes or no?
Camper cover? Yes or no?
Xcbiker |
Jan 28 2018, 06:31 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 26-January 18 Member No.: 9,945 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northern Lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, CC, D/A, 4x4 Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift talon and fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Camper coming soon. Northern Lite 10-2 SE loaded. Debating air bags. |
I live in the Seattle area where, as you all know, it rains a lot. I don’t have access to covered storage at the moment. Would any of you recommend a cover? If so, what brand/material would you recommend? Thank you.
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mbrink |
Jan 28 2018, 08:51 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 27-December 17 Member No.: 9,913 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Artic Fox Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Ram 3500 CC, short bed, diesel Type of Tiedowns used: Fast Gun Truck and Camper Setup: 2018 Dodge, 2011 811 Artic Fox, Torklift tie downs and hitch |
Look forward to the reply's. My camper is outside in Placerville. My current cover is a fitted camper cover, that keeps sun and debris off it, but not rain. Concerned if having a full tarp over it would lead to mold?
I think sun it the biggest issue with outside storage. Wish I had a garage tall enough for the camper. Considering building a tall garage, but hard to justify spending $75K to protect a $30K camper. if only more money.... |
JADE RACING |
Jan 29 2018, 11:42 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 12-December 14 Member No.: 7,895 Favorite Truck Camper(s): adventurer Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 07 gmc 3500 dually D/A Type of Tiedowns used: torklift/fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: 07GMC3500 dually diesel/auto airbags torklift tiedowns/fastguns 56 gal transferflow tank banks spd brake/tuner;06 adventurer 106DBS 2.5ownan geny awning topper torklift stairs remote bbq rear awning ext trl hitch/basket for sewer tote |
We are situated in southern Ontario Canada and have used a cover for the last three winters as we snowbird in Florida. I wash and wax in the fall before pulling the cover over the T/C while it is in our truck. Also have a truck cover and we have had some different weather patterns in the past few years. I was impressed at how the stored units have weathered our areas conditions. I use foam pipe insulation on all extruded points on the T/C before installation. In my opinion the savings from having these covered is worth my time as they both come out clean with no mold or residual dirt from the winter snow and early spring rains. If you are interested in a cover search ALL suppliers as some don't work in all conditions.
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SidecarFlip |
Jan 29 2018, 04:03 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
I keep mine inside when it's not being used. Having said that, I kept my last one (Lance) outside and tarped. Hard to beat inside storage though. Don't even have to winterize it, the building is heated in the winter, air conditioned in the summer. I keep the truck in the same building all winter too.
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SidecarFlip |
Jan 29 2018, 04:03 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
I keep mine inside when it's not being used. Having said that, I kept my last one (Lance) outside and tarped. Hard to beat inside storage though. Don't even have to winterize it, the building is heated in the winter, air conditioned in the summer. I keep the truck in the same building all winter too.
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SidecarFlip |
Jan 29 2018, 04:03 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
I keep mine inside when it's not being used. Having said that, I kept my last one (Lance) outside and tarped. Hard to beat inside storage though. Don't even have to winterize it, the building is heated in the winter, air conditioned in the summer. I keep the truck in the same building all winter too.
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MiCasaLay |
Jan 29 2018, 06:19 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 27-March 13 Member No.: 6,553 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Depends... Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2012 Ford F-550 Lariat DRW 4X4 Crew Cab; 1989 Dodge Dakota Sport Convertible Type of Tiedowns used: None Truck and Camper Setup: F-550 with camper body; Eagle Cap 1165 camper. |
I keep my Eagle Cap 1165 on the truck, and under a steel RV carport built by EagleCarports for about $4000. It is about 14 feet high and has a 13' x 31' footprint. It has 3' side panels at the top, otherwise the sides are open with legs every 5'.
It keeps rain and sun off but I still have to winterize because of course it is not heated. I am very satisfied with it. |
Xcbiker |
Jan 31 2018, 02:00 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 26-January 18 Member No.: 9,945 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northern Lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, CC, D/A, 4x4 Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift talon and fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Camper coming soon. Northern Lite 10-2 SE loaded. Debating air bags. |
Thanks for your feedback folks. Much appreciated.
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