Should you cover your camper with a tarp during winter?

Readers were asked about covering their camper in the winter.Readers have built structures.RV covers, camper covers and tarps are used by some.A few lucky readers go camping in warmer climates.

I keep a CalMark camper cover on my camper.The sun is a problem in San Diego.In the winter, the camper gets used more than in the summer.The deserts are too hot until October.

We believe that we should cover our toys from the elements.When we used tarps and string, we would get a wind storm that would move the tarp to the neighbors.My wife said that we need to protect our investment.You can't go wrong with the idea of building a rain cover.A pole building with a roof is what I built.I used wood and roofing at the gable ends.

The day we picked up our Lance 1030, we purchased an ADCO truck camper cover.It has helped to keep the camper in great shape.The camper is stored on our driveway and we keep the cover on.The dirt and ultra violet rays are kept off.The cover allows us to enter the camper whenever we want.

The RV cover is used for winter storage.The camper was stored in an outbuilding that the previous owners had.We cover it with anADCO camper cover each winter because we don't have that luxury.

Since the camper is stored in the driveway, we put an oil-filled radiant heater in it to help control the amount of water that comes in.The camper is plugged into electric jacks.

The camper was tilted at a precarious angle when we came out one morning a couple of winters ago.When the windstorm shifted the cover, it came into contact with our jack control buttons and one of the legs was fully extended.Sally Stomberg, Stanwood, Washington said that they made it a point to disconnected the jacks when sitting for long periods of time.

We cover our Lance 1191 in the winter or when it's parked during other seasons.We bought a camper cover from the factory, but it didn't fit very well.

The local marine canvas guy was contacted by us and made a custom cover.The rear corners of the zippers make it easy to slip over the nose, pull to the rear, and then zip closed.It works like a charm.The custom over was more expensive than the factory cover, made of lighter material.

There is a suggestion with Sunbrella.The fabric lasts 15 years.Most canvas shops use standard thread to sew it together.The thread has a lifespan of about five years.We use a thread that will last.It is 10% more expensive, but it is worth it in the long run.

We do not cover our camper at this time.Sixty percent of the time, we used the cover for our Six-Pac.The Host has been exposed to the elements since we brought it home.I wondered if I would take the time to put on a cover for the Host.

I am going through a tedious and painful process of re-caulking the camper and the whole "to cover or not to cover" thing has been on my mind a lot.I want to hear what other camper owners are doing to make it easier to cover their campers.The hardest part of getting the cover to the roof is Kathy Lordier.

We don't cover our camper.We live in a dry climate with some snow, and it doesn't seem to be an issue.Keep the caulking in good condition, keep a trickle charge on the batteries, blow out the water lines, and you are good to go.We lived on the west coast of British Columbia.Bob Ritchie said that the damp was very hard on things.

You should ask.I went to a local RV dealer to get the gas kit tape that goes between my truck and truck.We put the top on the truck.I told the dealer that I would be back to buy a camper cover.In Wyoming it wouldn't last one winter and it would be torn to shreds by the high winds, so they told me not to bother.Is anyone else having a problem with camper covers?I sealed the camper's roof at the beginning of the summer.

I will open the truck camper in March.I have a cover that does a good job of protecting the camper.I want to catch the tail end of the ski season.In New England, the winter is brutal.It can be very cold in ski country.It's the time of year for warm hotels and hot tub.

We put our camper to sleep.There is a camper in the interior of Alaska.The area is subject to high winds, but the snowfall is relatively low.The cover helps keep the snow that we get here from infiltrating windows and other compartments dry.Water problems can be caused if it can't get in.The start-up in spring is much easier if we wash and wax the shell before putting it away.

It is best to put your camper in cold storage or under an outdoor camper cover.The camper goes through temperature changes on a daily basis.It is not a good idea to store a camper in a building during the winter.

Each time a building door is opened, cold air rushes into the building.The metal can become wet from the extreme temperature differences.There are droplets that run down the metal and puddle on the floor.A glass of ice water sits on the end table.This trapped water will cause all sorts of hidden damage over a period of years.A camper can be destroyed by trapped moisture if it isn't detected in time.

It would be better to leave the camper outdoors and store it inside a warm building.During the winter, find a shady spot to park your camper.condensation problems can be caused by daytime heating and night cooling.I like to park my camper on the north side of the barn.This prevents the sun from heating the interior of the camper.

I cover my camper.I would like to hear from other readers about how they do it.Like leaving some windows open to let fresh air in, I am having a cover made for me because I will be able to charge the battery system by solar charger as I don't have any electricity at the storage.

We keep our camper under cover whenever we aren't using it.The camper is protected from the elements by the large roof area built on the end of the shop.It can be loaded easily.I put an electrical outlet in the area to keep the batteries charged and the camper ready to use.

When I sold my previous camper, it looked like a brand new one, because I stored it this way.The sun can cause damage to the inside as well as the outside.It is definitely worth the money to protect the camper with whatever cover is available.One of the questions Dave and Wendy asked when looking for a replacement camper was if the camper had been stored under cover.

We had a Lance Squire for eighteen years.We parked it at the fair for the winter.This helped the seals, rubber, and vinyl.Making sure the water system is emptied out is important when you live in Oregon.I do what I can to take care of my camper during the winter months since I live up in Canada and winters can be quite harsh.I drive my camper down to Southern California for the winter to be out in the elements.It seems to work for us.One of the perks of old age.

I have a pole barn with twelve feet of clearance.I keep my Lance 981 in there because it's eleven feet tall.It is warm so winterization is not required.

I built a forty foot long, fourteen foot high shed to store my fourth wheel, which was a thirty-four foot fifth wheel.I bought an Arctic Fox 1150 from Conibear in Lakeland Florida after selling the fifth wheel.The shed is built for the fifth wheel.It gives shade from the sun and the rain.

We just returned from a ten day trip to Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia in a truck camper.We traveled 6,200 miles in June and July to visit the National Parks in Colorado, Utah, and Yellowstone, as well as attend the 4th of July parades and the rodeo.Charles Buddy Avin said, "Winter coverage? We are really enjoying our truck camper."No way!It is time to get out and play in the desert.Summerizing is another topic.We have to protect our tires from the sun and keep our campers cool.