| After the fun-filled travel season is over and it is time | | | | of winter snow or intense summer heat. This |
| to head home to put the RV away for an extended | | | | single-layer cover will not last as long as multi-layer |
| period of time, it is time to also consider what is the | | | | fabrics, but it does have a two year warranty. |
| best way to store your home-away-from-home. As | | | | PolyProIII |
| much as you enjoyed the past travel season, you | | | | This cover has triple-layered, reflective white |
| want to ensure that the next time you are ready to | | | | polypropylene top with breathable single layered |
| roll, your RV is ready as well. | | | | polypropylene sides. It protects against rain, snow, |
| The first thing you want to do when you arrive | | | | UV rays, dirt, nicks and scratches. The air vent |
| home is clean the exterior of the motor home for | | | | system reduces wind lofting and inside moisture. It |
| the winter. Remember to work your way down to | | | | has full height zippered panels that allow full access to |
| the tires. Clean the roof first. Use warm water and a | | | | the vehicle's interior and its elastic hemmed corners |
| mild detergent. Use a soft brush on the entire body. | | | | provide a custom fit. It protects the RV in the |
| The goal of cleaning the roof is to remove the white | | | | harshest of weather and has a three year warranty. |
| chalky residue that sometimes marks the exterior | | | | PolyX300 |
| after a heavy rain. Don't get over zealous because if | | | | This covers provides the toughest combination of |
| your vehicle has a rubber roof there is an oxidized | | | | weather protection and superior tear resistance. |
| layer to protect the surface. Just get the chalky | | | | There is less bulk so it is easier to install. This heavy |
| white build-up. If your RV has been parked under | | | | duty fabric repels water and protects against UV |
| trees you might have a problem with bird droppings | | | | damage and dirt. This superior fabric dries quickly and |
| and tree sap. Prior to washing the sides of the | | | | is fully breathable to protect against mold and mildew. |
| vehicle, liberally spray the infected area with an oily | | | | It has adjustable front and rear tension panels and |
| base like spray cooking oil or WD40. Leave this on | | | | elasticized hemmed corners to provide a custom fit. |
| for approximately 10 minutes and then wash as usual. | | | | The integrated strap system with the tension panel |
| Once the RV is clean and dry, it is ready for storage | | | | connection system reduces stress on the cover |
| or you need an RV cover. | | | | when tightening the straps. This cover includes a |
| Here are a few questions you might ask yourself | | | | compression storage bag and a 4-year warranty. |
| when considering what cover you might want for | | | | What RV types can be covered? Protective RV |
| your RV: | | | | coverings are available for any vehicle type on the |
| Is it OK to cover my RV with a plastic tarp? Do not | | | | road, in all standard sizes. There are covers for Class |
| use a plastic tarp to cover your RV especially in high | | | | A and Class C motor homes. In addition there are |
| heat areas because the plastic cannot breathe. Most | | | | covers for travel trailers, 5th Wheels, camper trailers, |
| commercial tarps are made of plastic. Without a | | | | pop-up trailers, and toy haulers. |
| breathable fabric, it has been suggested that tarps | | | | How do I measure my RV for the best fit? Measure |
| may cause damage to the inside your motor home | | | | your RV from end to end. Include the bumpers, the |
| or camper. | | | | air conditioning unit, spare tire, and the ladder to |
| What is the best fabric to choose? Here is a | | | | determine best cover needed for a proper fit. Do not |
| summary of the three most commonly sold fabrics | | | | rely on manufacturer's specifications. You want the |
| for RV covers: | | | | cover to fit loosely. |
| Polypropylene | | | | Just like your truck or automobile, dust, dirt, leaves, |
| This cover is a single-layer of fabric. It is an | | | | and debris collect in all the nooks and crannies of the |
| affordable, all weather protection that is | | | | vehicle. When springtime arrives and you are ready |
| water-repellent yet breathes to reduce mold and | | | | for your next adventure, the RV cover will have |
| mildew. It has elasticized corners that provide a | | | | kept your RV looking like it just rolled out of the |
| custom fit. This cover is not recommended for areas | | | | factory. Just remove the cover and go. |