Don’t let your RV season end with the summer. A camper or RV is an investment, so proper care is ideal. Covering your RV when you’re not using it and other precautionary steps will take ensure your RV of its quality, saving you money and time in the long run.
Why Cover Your RV?
Not everyone is blessed with an indoor unit to store their RV, so many drivers tend to go with a tarp as a cover. While tarps can prevent water damage, they won’t ensure complete coverage, so using a tarp isn’t necessarily the way to go. To avoid a costly mistake, invest in an elements cover. Make your RV a priority, as the summer season comes to an end with an element cover. Here are some reasons to protect your RV.
- Sun Damage: The sun can cause seal damage to the exterior if there’s too much exposure to UV Rays. The interior will also reach extreme heats up to 144 degrees! Cover your roof to prevent costly sun damage.
- Water Damage: During the winter, snow builds up on the roof, causing water damage. Eventually, all of the water build-up will seriously damage your RV.
- Exterior Fading & Damage: Keeping your RV in the same condition as you purchased it, will ensure it’s value if you were to sell. Not covering your RV with an element cover will cause any color or design to fade or crack.
- Dirt Build-Up: Dirt and debris build-up on your RV, leaving long, nasty dark streaks of dirt. These streaks tend to be a burden to wash off, so an elements cover can save you a whole lot of time!
At Home Storage Tips
Depending on which state you live in, the laws are different on whether or not you can keep your RV at home. If your state allows it, you’re going to have to winterize your vehicle, along with investing in tire and vehicle covers.
- Winterize Your Vehicle: When it’s officially the off-season, it’s time to winterize your vehicle. If there’s any chance of snow, get ready to do some maintenance. The winterizing process involves cleaning out the vehicle itself and flushing out the lines. Your RV or camper is about to sit without movement for a while, so winterizing is crucial.
- Tire Covers: Ensure your tires durability with tire covers. The winter can take a toll on the traction and overall quality of your tires. Tire Covers are an easy fix for an expensive problem.
- Element Covers: Protect your RV from the elements with an element cover. Element covers keep the interior at a temperature that won’t cause any unwanted damage. They also protect from water damage, dirt, and sun damage, something a tarp can’t quite do!
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