Camper covers

[idahoron]

The storage threads got me wondering. Is anyone using a cover over the camper but leaving the camper on the truck?. I got to thinking if I could find a camper cover that fit and came down about as far as the bed on the back but only as tall as the over shot I would probably got one. If I took the truck I would just take the cover off and go. But it could protect the camper in the bad weather and the sun. Ron

 

[KILR0Y]

Ron,

Best cover on the market (for me) clicky -------->

For those who can't do this, I've heard lots of guys/gals on here say they have had their rigs outside for many years with no negative effects. Personally, because I live in snow country, I like my option the best. I just had to get my measurements to the contractor prior to the plans being submitted.

Side note, I saw a guy the other day with a Phoenix pop-up and corner jacks. His front passenger side jack was bent back and frame was bent/cracked half way up the side. Looked expensive - hence removal of my jacks early on!

Even if I had to store my rig outside, I'd likely just wash the top each spring and keep an eye on the caulking up there. I hope you get some good information out of the thread, unlike what I offered you!!!

 

[super doody]

Ron,

Best cover on the market (for me) clicky -------->

For those who can't do this, I've heard lots of guys/gals on here say they have had their rigs outside for many years with no negative effects. Personally, because I live in snow country, I like my option the best. I just had to get my measurements to the contractor prior to the plans being submitted.

Side note, I saw a guy the other day with a Phoenix pop-up and corner jacks. His front passenger side jack was bent back and frame was bent/cracked half way up the side. Looked expensive - hence removal of my jacks early on!

Even if I had to store my rig outside, I'd likely just wash the top each spring and keep an eye on the caulking up there. I hope you get some good information out of the thread, unlike what I offered you!!!

Kilr0y, is that a 7X16 garage door? If so, how did you get your truck in the garage. Did you have to lower the tire pressure?

 

[KILR0Y]

8X20

 

[takesiteasy]

That is a nice clean garage. My camper is jealous. Unfortunately I'd have to remodel my overhead door to be 8 feet high to get my camper in the garage on the truck. I have thought about it.

Seems like I have seen some truck camper covers for sale at Camping World but more for hard-sided campers than pop-ups. I have heard people having trouble with mold and mildew under covers but if it was coming off regularly it might not be a problem. Depends on the climate too, I suppose.

 

[ski3pin]

Possibly a search of past topics will find posts on this subject from a few years ago. Seems camper covers was discussed.

 

[bimmeryota]

I cover mine while on the truck since it won't fit in the garage with my tires and lift. I looked in to custom covers but the cost was too high for now. I went to pep boys and bought a cover for a suburban size vehicle and it fits my Toyota and eagle perfectly! I'll post up a pic later.
I have a lot of sun so I was concerned about that even though many others have had no issues with storing outside. I also got some cheap harbor freight tire covers to keep the sun off the tires.