Anybody Covering Their Wanderlodge?

[Bill Garamella]

Andy,

We purchased out 83 FC 35 in October. The coach was from Florida and had always
been stored inside. We have it in NH now an I purchased a cover from Sam's
"Classic
Cover" (I think) .. 3 year warranty.. Roughly $320 delivered. It is 3-layers
polypropylene
and has a waterproof top. The one we got is 37' designed for 102" body's and
tall 12'. I
got the wide one to accommodate goat rail and storage pods..its a little big,
but unless
you get a custom cover the choices are limited. This winter in NH has been the
most severer in a long time. The cover has held up well and Im glad we bought
it.

You are right to be concerned about sharp edges. I padded several sharp edges
with
foam or duct tape. These are at the corners of the goat rails, the end caps of
the rain
diverters that run the length of the coach just above the window line, covered
the AC
unit top center with a plastic blanket (sharp corners). There are a few places
where the
cover ties at the bottom that need to be padded too because of chaffing. So far
so good.
The coach has remained dry (excellent ventilation throughout the cover) and
access is
easy with zippers all around.

The only thing I will do differently next year is lash a line around the goat
rails the entire length of them to support the cover so rain does not collect in
between them. It can pool
in several places. I have been up there with a hose several times to siphon it
off... not a
big issue.

Thats my experience with the cover so far.. Im considered building a garage but
I don't
think its worth it at this point. Hopefully it will be out of here next winter!

If you like, I can email photos...let me know. bgaramella@...

Bill

1983 FC 35
NH


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman" wrote:
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> I bought my 83' FC-35 from a farmer in Ohio who kept it indoors for
> most of its life.
>
> For the past 2 years, it has been sitting outdoors in the NJ rain,
> sleet and snow. And it is starting to show. I don't have the room or
> $$ to build (or rent) a garage.
>
> So I have been considering the next best thing - buying an RV cover
> for it. There are many brands and fabrics to choose from. Prices range
> from $250 - $550 on JC Whitney's and Camping World.
>
> I haven't bought a cover yet because I'm worried about all the edges
> on our roof rack. I can imagine it tearing in a moderate to heavy
> wind/rain storm.
>
> Has anybody had success buying a cover for a mid 80s Wanderlodge? And
> if so, how did it hold up? Can you recommend a brand and model?
>
> Thanks so much everyone! I wish I was on my way to Maxton today. Just
> don't have the financial means right now. Next year!
> __________________
> Andy Coleman
> 83' FC-35
> Spring Lake Heights, NJ
>