| A RV Cover keeps your RV looking sharp. While the | | | | havoc with a poorly made cover. Reinforced wear |
| other guy is busy washing his RV, you are heading | | | | points, double stitching, and load dispersing straps can |
| for the playground to enjoy yours. Here is what to | | | | add years to the life of your Toy Hauler Cover. |
| look for, materials, and care. | | | | Access When Covered: Without a doubt you will |
| Please, do not just buy a tarp and toss it on your | | | | need to get into your RV when the cover is on. |
| RV. Not only do they have exposed metal grommets | | | | Zippered panels offer easy access. Remember that |
| and bungee hooks that will scratch; they also trap | | | | only Toy Hauler specific Covers will offer a ramp |
| heat and moisture. Adding insult to injury the tarp is | | | | panel to load and unload your toys without removing |
| itself abrasive to the finish on your RV. Getting in and | | | | the cover. |
| out of a tarp covered RV is a real pain. And be | | | | Warranty: These can range from 2 to 6 years. The |
| considerate, after all, your neighbor probably thinks a | | | | biggest factor in warranty length is the quality of the |
| blue/grey tarp looks like crap. Get the real thing, you | | | | fabric. You get what you pay for. |
| will not regret it. | | | | Care and use of your RV Cover: |
| Features to Look For: | | | | Protect it: Before installing a cover give your RV the |
| Breathability: The fabric must breath! A free | | | | once over for any sharp or pointed things that can |
| exchange of inside and outside air will prevent ugly | | | | damage the cover fabric. You can protect these |
| things from happening. Escalating heat can be | | | | areas with extra padding. Pointed areas could be |
| reduced by opening vents under the breathable | | | | covered with a slotted tennis ball. |
| cover. Without breathing trapped humidity and | | | | Clean it: A clean and dry RV is a happy RV. Pay |
| moisture will lead to mold and mildew, possible rot in | | | | special attention to any debris that might cause |
| the walls, and odors. These are all problems a good | | | | abrasion when the cover moves in the wind. |
| RV Cover can avoid. | | | | Secure it: The cover should move as little as possible |
| Water Repellant: A pet peeve of many RVers is | | | | once installed, this does not mean a snug fit, which |
| water. Stains and infamous black streaks are its | | | | will limit moisture from escaping. Use all available |
| calling card. A good water repellent cover acts a lot | | | | securing points on the cover. |
| like Gortex ®; it sheds water and allows trapped | | | | Dry it: The cover must be thoroughly dried before |
| water vapor to escape. | | | | storing it. Remember all of the ugly things that can |
| Finish and Paint Friendly: When the wind blows (and it | | | | happen when moisture is trapped in the RV? Those |
| will) an abrasive cover will damage the finish of both | | | | same issues apply to the cover. You must protect |
| painted and unpainted surfaces. The villains here are | | | | you investment in the cover; Dry IT! |
| two fold the fabric, and the fasteners. Look for | | | | Clean it 2: A clean cover is a long lasting cover. Clean |
| non-abrasive fabrics such as Block-It®, PolyPro III | | | | it occasionally with light dish soap. Avoid using brushes |
| Fabric ®, Sunbrella® and SFS Aqua-Shed®. | | | | on the fabric as these will damage its UV, water |
| Fasteners must be plastic/nylon, protected metal or | | | | repellency, and breathability qualities. And will most |
| not in contact with the finish of the RV. | | | | certainly lay waste to your warranty. |
| UV Protection: If the fabric is to survive the extreme | | | | You have a major investment in your RV. Protecting |
| abuse of the sun, it must have a lofty UV Rating. A | | | | it with an RV cover is not only wise but a time saver. |
| cheap, unprotected fabric will meet its demise in | | | | Time saved by not having to wash it as often or |
| short order under the relentless sun. | | | | repairing the roof or seams, is time saved for the |
| Construction: Wind and nasty weather can wreak | | | | more important things. Like RVing! |