Anybody Covering Their Wanderlodge?

[Ross MacKillop]

Hi,
In the northern climes, I would definitely shrink wrap for the winter -like most yachts-Contact any Marina.eg. http://www.kbyachts.com/site/1412341/page/928248 - These wraps can be removed , folded and reused for 3-4 seasons using duct tape to repair the side slit. More important in none-freezing weather is the humidity and condensation from the ground. Grass being the worst, gravel less and concrete the best. Even consider keeping plastic tarp under entire rig for few month summer storage. Check out a car that has been left in a field .
NB Plastic wrap rolled around the coach a couple
times is good to prevent flapping of a plastic cover .
Ross

----- Original Message ----
From: Pete Masterson
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2008 5:35:16 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Anybody Covering Their Wanderlodge?

I agree. Covering has about as many disadvantages as advantages. Back when I was flying, the debate was about putting covers over the windshield of the aircraft (made from a plastic that was soft and easily scratched). Best that could be determined is that the dirt and grit caught under the cover did as much damage as just leaving it out in the weather.

I note that I have a neighbor who covers his coach -- but it would otherwise be parked undereucalyptus trees that shower everything with debris -- that, when wet, creates chemicals that can stain paint (and concrete, and anything else). However, I'm a little further from the trees, and I leave my coach uncovered -- and the finish seems to be holding up fairly well.

I think it may, in part, depend on the age and type of paint on your coach. Even with the best of care, it's going to weather.

While a _lot_ of
work, a coat of wax does help.

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On Apr 3, 2008, at 2:11 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

I have not heard anything good about the effects of covering a coach in this

manner. Between the rubbing, scuffing, beating, etc., that the fabric does

to the outside finish, it also tends to trap/retain moisture allowing

habitats for critters. It's effect on the paint job is similar to what the

bra's do to the front end. Stuff gets trapped and acts like sandpaper. I

would never use either
product.

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