a4epilot Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I'm considering leaving my 2006 Windsor outside in northern ID for the winter using a high-quality complete cover. The water system will be properly winterized. Electrical power will be available to keep the batteries charged but I don't want to rely on it to keep the Aqua Hot connected if the power should fail when no one is around, therefore, the reason to winterize. Approximately, twice a month someone will be there to look it over inside and outside. I fully understand the possibility of chafing damage to the paint if the cover is not applied properly so I don't think that would be a high risk. What kind of damage could be done during the storage as it will be subject to sub-freezing temperatures for long periods? Is it worth the risk? Inside storage is not available. Thanks. Gary K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneC Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Gary My coach is winterized,plugged into 50 amp, I have a coach cover and it is parked on crushed stone. The cover stays on,no scafing and stayed on during hurricane Fiona in Nova Scotia, I have had covers for the last 10 years, well worth the money.I will look up the brand of the one that is on there now, I have cameras with live feed and recorder if any animals or people are near it. I also have 3 mouse deterrent (Tom cat) plugged in the basement, one in the engine compartment and one inside Hope this helps Wayne 1999 Signature ceaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito.a Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 The issues I had with the cover were installing it and removing was tough for one person. It is hard to climb that ladder carrying the large cover. Forget it if the wind is blowing. When removing it you have to pull up all the sides and roll it up on the roof. It is also very hard to get the front door open without partially removing the cover. The other issue is the covers do not last. I had two covers warrantied because the fabric would not hold up in the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLynes Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 We bought a cover from Camping World for ours and it fits like a glove, like it was custom made. Yeah, it’s a royal PITA to haul up the ladder, but I had my nephew help me and it wasn’t that bad. We’re down south from you, in Nampa. The Treasure Valley gets some pretty good wind, but the cover stays put, thanks to the bottom straps. Best $863 we spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneC Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Don't carry the whole cover up onto the coach, I usually do it bright and early in the morning with no wind,any wind I stay on the ground, I roll it up,place the back portion over the air horns with someone holding the ladder,then I get up from the back,someone holding the ladder, walk to the front and start to pull it up while walking to the back,nice to have someone on the ground if you get snagged up. Never stand on the cover,always have you feet on the coach just in case a wind comes up and grabs it. Keep the belly straps loose so the cover can move with the wind. Never had an issue, done it alone many times, just the extra person is nice, safety first! Wayne 1999 Signature ceaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a4epilot Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 Thank you to everyone who responded to my question regarding the use of a full cover. I determined, from your responses, that they do work and are worth the money and time. Gary K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
det944 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I'd like to cover our 2006 Dynasty. Does anyone have any specific recommendations for a quality cover? Thanks, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneC Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 The best that I found was ADCO, mine is 45' and fits like a glove, water proof roof ,I believe I paid $ 600.00 cnd for it. This will be the second winter with it on, survived Hurricane Fiona, I had live cameras on it 24/7 ,I watch the wind and rain pound on it, no problem. Will definitely buy another when the time comes. Wayne 1999 Signature ceaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
det944 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Thanks Wayne, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneC Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 10 hours ago, det944 said: Thanks Wayne, much appreciated! Morning, correction in regards to the cover,I had ADCO in the past,designer series, worked well, the one I purchased now is from RV Cover.ca Gold shield 5L - size 42 to 44' Regular price is/was $ 1579.99 on sale for $ 629.00 , free shipping. This is an all season cover,very durable compared to the ADCO designer. Wayne 1999 Signature ceaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
det944 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Hello Wayne, thanks for the update, much appreciated! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 When you cover up a coach you trap all the moisture inside the coach which turns into mold. Google mold to see what it takes to get rid of it. Chuck B 2004 Windsor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) Here's a thread I started not long ago. I don't have a cover on, and can only think it would have made things worse! You need to watch quick temperature changes, and have ventilation going into, and out of the coach. I've never seen anything like it, and I've owned coaches for over 12yrs. I was wiping condensation off full top to bottom mirrors, lamp fixtures, the ceiling! Don't seal these things up tight! Bottom line, the inside of your coach needs to warm up at close to the same speed as the outside air, or you end up with a dripping wet mess! If I knew then what I know now, when I seen the fast warm-up coming, I would have had a couple of windows cracked open, and ceiling vents! Edited January 8, 2023 by 96 EVO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I have been on this earth since 1941. I have owned a motor home for several decades. During those 80+ years the laws of physics and nature have not changed. Only human opinion has. Chuck B 2004 Windsor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ray Davis Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Chuck B 2004 Windsor said: I have been on this earth since 1941. I have owned a motor home for several decades. During those 80+ years the laws of physics and nature have not changed. Only human opinion has. Chuck B 2004 Windsor What are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I have been on this group from day one. Do you know who Al Poggy is? Do you know why Bill D started the Monacoers group? Do you know who were the charter members of the group are? Chuck B 2004 Windsor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Chuck B 2004 Windsor said: I have been on this earth since 1941. I have owned a motor home for several decades. During those 80+ years the laws of physics and nature have not changed. Only human opinion has. Chuck B 2004 Windsor We're just looking for a little more elaboration on this post you made, in regards to the topic of the thread 🤔! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 who are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Nostradamus & myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Not enough, need more!!!!! Chuck B 2004 Windsor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Nostradamus, Sigmund Freud, and myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Too few, too late. Chuck B 2004 Windsor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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