Anybody Covering Their Wanderlodge?

[Peter T. Arnold]

I live in the North.
I'd much rather see 12" of snow on my rig than have it sit in the sun.
Snow & Rain & Cold do no harm to a properly prepared rig.

That being said, if I was painting I'd pay a little extra and have a
modern 2 part Clear coat applied. It would last a very long time.


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Regards,
Peter T. Arnold
NCT 13990
The Masonic Family Camping Association
1995 F-250 PSD
1998 Prowler 31' 5th








On Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:48:14 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:

>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 under eucalyptus 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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