Popup Camper Covers

[kokomojuggler]

We just bought a 1998 coleman popup. It's in very good condition because it has been garaged the whole time. We're thinking of buying a cover to maintain it's condition.

If it matters, we live in central Indiana.

1. Is this a good idea?
2. What cover's do you recommend?

Thanks!

[dthurk]

This topic generates some amount of controversy and discussion.  Most manufacturers will tell you not to cover your camper.  The risk is a build up of moisture inside the camper while closed up and covered.  We use an Aqua Shed cover, which is designed to be breathable.  We've not had a problem with it, although we don't use it all the time.  We'll cover it during the winter storage months but not during the season as we're using the camper.  We are also careful to make sure the camper is prepped for storage with nothing left inside that could generate moisture.  Some will set up a tarp that is over the camper but not touching it, protecting it from the elements but also allowing air to circulate around it.

[oldmoose]

I got a cover at Camping World that is beathable also. Our pupup is outside so we use it all the time. It keeps the dirt off and no condensation problems.

Moose

[wavery]

I park my PU inside the garage but if I had to park it outside, I might consider something like this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42211

[fritz_monroe]

In the documentation that I received with my Bayside, Fleetwood included a sheet saying that it should not be stored with a cover on it.  I'm going to stick to that recommendation.

[mbutts]

My '99 Coleman Santa Fe also came with a warning of covering the ABS top "may cause overheating and damage" to the roof.

[kampingkoge]

I park my PU inside the garage but if I had to park it outside, I might consider something like this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ct...temnumber=42211




Just what I am looking for to keep the camper up north in (under).  Anybody have one of these portable garages?  Do they last?  No experience with anything like this.

[CAPEd CODger]

We just bought a 1998 coleman popup. It's in very good condition because it has been garaged the whole time. We're thinking of buying a cover to maintain it's condition.

If it matters, we live in central Indiana.

1. Is this a good idea?
2. What cover's do you recommend?

Thanks!

We used a breathable (sp) cover on the 'COD with no ill effects. Our unit had a sheet-metal roof. If you have the ABS type roof, I don't know if a cover would cause any issues or not.

My preference would be to go with the cover.

Check camping world, that's where we got ours.

BTW, we have a cover for the ROO. Keeps it clean during the winter months.

Bob

[bcnewton50]

We have a 2003 Coleman/Fleetwood Carmel PU that is covered with an Adco Aqua Shed cover. It is very breathable, water resistent and does not draw heat to it. I think the plastic tarps are the covers to be concerned about. Also, we do not have the ABS roof on our PU either.

That's just my 2 cents.
                                               Babs

[Dreamer_Mom]

We have a 2003 Coleman/Fleetwood Carmel PU that is covered with an Adco Aqua Shed cover. It is very breathable, water resistent and does not draw heat to it. I think the plastic tarps are the covers to be concerned about. Also, we do not have the ABS roof on our PU either.

That's just my 2 cents.
                                               Babs

Ditto what Babs said. We just opened up the popup this weekend after it was covered with a breathable fabric all winter. There were no leaks and the camper smelled fresh and clean, just as we had left it in the fall.

I would just be careful as to what kind of cover you use.

['tiredTeacher]

I would just be careful as to what kind of cover you use.

I use this. It is inexpensive and breathable. Stays on in the wind, too. Has nice elastic and re-enforced grommets.

[badabing67]

looks nice, does it have enough side length to cover a highsided fleetwood? I think our niagra is 12" taller on the sides than a standard trailer

[PUJOBOB]

What are your comments on putting a dehumidifier in the stored pu along with a breathable cover on it?  I just bought a new Fleetwood that recommends no dark cover because it raised the temperature in the pu.

[campdaddy]

What are your comments on putting a dehumidifier in the stored pu along with a breathable cover on it?  I just bought a new Fleetwood that recommends no dark cover because it raised the temperature in the pu.

With the old camper I always used a breathable cover for winter storage and I used this stuff Damp-rid to help control humidity. We also put moth balls in the camper to control critters. But we only did these things -Cover, Damp-Rid, and Mothballs- for storage during the off season. During the camping season, when we are using it regularly, we don't use any on this stuff. It's always worked for us, I plan to continue to do what works.

['tiredTeacher]

1. Is this a good idea?
2. What cover's do you recommend?

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