motorhome covers
11 replies
wye replied on 09/03/2018 18:40
Tinwheeler replied on 09/03/2018 18:53
wye replied on 09/03/2018 19:13
Posted on 09/03/2018 18:53 by TinwheelerWhat are you asking, Catherime? That’s very obscure.
Tinwheeler replied on 09/03/2018 20:05
Posted on 09/03/2018 19:13 by wyeAre they particularly differcult to fit , are they very expensive .
Apart from the benefit of keeping it clean and covered from the elements
If any motorhomers out there use them , above are the pros , what about the cons please ?
Posted on 09/03/2018 20:05
I guess those are your questions, Wye, as we don’t know what the OP is asking.
Personally, I don’t use a cover for the simple reason that, unlike a caravan, a MH is a motor vehicle and will benefit from regular use to keep the mechanical parts turning. Would you wrap your existing tow car up for weeks/months and expect all to be well?
In addition, the MH batteries will need charging and you will do this either by accessing the batteries and control panel or via a solar panel on the roof. Ha, lightbulb moment!
We make a point of running our MH every 2-3 weeks to keep the bits moving and the batteries are charged in between. It’s not necessary to stay in it but it makes for a great day out.
wye replied on 09/03/2018 20:53
Tinwheeler replied on 09/03/2018 22:00
Posted on 09/03/2018 20:53 by wyeTinwheeler I caravan all year round when I return I clean and dry the van .
Then cover even if only for a week or so until the next trip
When I ordered the cover , it has a clear plastic area which enables the 140 panel to charge the batteries .
ABM replied on 09/03/2018 23:06
Paolo Imberino replied on 10/03/2018 08:52
Posted on 10/03/2018 08:52
I spray my MH roof twice a year with "Wet & Forget" to stop any moss, mould or algae growing. It keeps the roof in tip top condition. Otherwise I wash MH when needed. I do use an external screen cover to stop condensation on inside of screen.
I certainly don't use a full cover even with corner poles to pull over. Too much work to gain very little.
TonyIshUK replied on 17/03/2018 17:01
Posted on 17/03/2018 17:01
My feeling is that any cover could move and cause scratches, either in the wind, or when taking it off. More difficult to Make good than just washing the dirt off the bodywork.
Scratches on Windows and roof lights are particularly labour intensive to put right.
Also the ability to go out for a day, is somewhat muted, if you have to remove a water soaked heavy cover.
now a properly design tall wide garage is a different, a proper ""person"" shed. I have to be PC nowadays ;-(
rgds
InaD replied on 18/03/2018 12:51
Posted on 18/03/2018 12:51
Never considered a MH cover. For one thing, I would imagine it to be a pain in the proverbial to fit, due to the height of it. Other than that, I agree that scratches would also worry me. The only thing we do is put the windscreen cover on. We have had it treated by Paintseal, so washing it isn't that bad.
Catherime
Motorhomer