Should You Cover Your RV?
Posted by on Aug 25, 2010To cover or not to cover? That’s the question RV owners face. Constant exposure to sun, rain, pollution and debris can take a toll on the exterior of your RV. Over time, UV rays from the sun are extremely damaging to RV roofs. Leaves and tree debris that collect on RV rooftops can exacerbate deterioration and lead to leaks if not cleared off regularly. In northern states, snow and ice take a similar toll. Excessive moisture, particularly in humid southern states, can cause mold growth. And air pollution is constantly chipping away at your RV’s exterior finish.
Obviously, regular maintenance and indoor storage are the best ways to protect your RV investment. But few people have a garage large enough to house their RV. Rented storage lockers and winter storage facilities are an option for some, but most RVers keep their RV parked in the driveway or backyard.
Open-sided shelters are a good choice as they protect your RV’s roof from sun, rain and debris, while allowing plenty of air flow to prevent mold growth. Hard-roofed and canvas shelters are available for RVs.
Special RV covers are another choice. Covers should be made of breathable fabric and sized to fit the make and model of your RV. The two biggest problems with covers are chaffing and mold from moisture accumulation. Tightly securing the cover and parking your RV where it is protected from the wind will minimize chaffing. Inspect your RV periodically for moisture infiltration to prevent mold.
November 30th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
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