Motorhome Covers....good or bad?

[zen navigator]

I have swung from gotta get one to nah and somewhere in between...



I am going to Oz in October til Jan 11. My MH in not garaged(i guess like most peoples?)



It seems to a good breathable lightweight cover would be a good idea. Where a cheap and cheerful is only going to trap the moisture and give you damp.



What is people's experiences. Are they unecessary and weathering proofing you MH is the way forward or they a must when not in use over the wet and wind period aka September to Jun and sometmes July and August



Dave

 

[Coolasluck]

I have swung from gotta get one to nah and somewhere in between...



I am going to Oz in October til Jan 11. My MH in not garaged(i guess like most peoples?)



It seems to a good breathable lightweight cover would be a good idea. Where a cheap and cheerful is only going to trap the moisture and give you damp.



What is people's experiences. Are they unecessary and weathering proofing you MH is the way forward or they a must when not in use over the wet and wind period aka September to Jun and sometmes July and August



Dave

As far as i am concerned if you are going to get one get a good quality one with a breathable underlay.I remember buying one for a car i had as a kid and it damaged my paintwork by rubbing in the wind.I wouldnt bother personally as the bodywork likes to breathe and moisture can then evaporate.

 

[cipro]

I would not cover at all, the van will expand and contract as it should that is what the seals are for.
A canopy cover would be best with air flow around it but the cost and room for a over head canopy omg.
Keep the van clean and check the seals happy camping

 

[biggirafe]

I've never used one and after reading several threads on them over the years nor would I, Your vehicle should be watertight so its only use is to keep it clean, but most comments I've read are that they rub and cause damage and if cheap will trap damp in.

 

[Deleted member 207]

Until about 15 years ago the Japanese used to spray a wax over the bodywork of their vehicles before putting them on the ships for the 3 to 4 month trip to deliver them around the world. This protected them from the salt air whilst in transit. It was a pain in the derriere to remove - hot water with kerosene did the job, then needed a new coat of wax. I've noticed its fallen away and no wax is used now - not sure why - better paint??, better ships??

But I digress - how about a good coat of quality automotive wax before you head off to protect the paintwork. Solar screens on the windows to protect the interior. Thin tacky/static opaque/white plastic for the windows. Armorall Plastic for the exterior plastic bits. Half a dozen sodium silicate pouches to absorb moisture on inside. Jack the vehicle up so that the roof/gutters drain properly - also stops flat spots on the tyres.

 

[zen navigator]

Thanks guys for all your comments.

Clearly the opinion is not to use!

The van is ok seals etc. So will prep for winter and leave it in the elements.

Dave