Cover options

[Trailguy]

Hi guys, new to the forum and happy to be here.

I recently acquired a Trailmanor 3124KB, and it’s a 2019. I’m having a tough time trying to find a cover for it due to the dimensions of the trailer. I’d like to be able to cover it in the off season. I’m just curious if any of you have already found covers for this model? I see a couple that might work so far, it just tough because they lie between a pop-up cover and a travel trailer cover which is basically too tall. The pop-up covers would be a little too short on height.

Any suggestions?

[Bill]

My suggestion? Using length and width as the measurements for selecting a cover is difficult and confusing. Instead, use the circumference method as described in post #6 here. It worked great for my 2720 trailer, and should work as well for a 3124.

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=2046

If you get a cover that isn't quite tall enough to cover every inch of paint down to floor level, that is not a big deal. On the other hand, if you get a cover that is way too tall, it can be hard to tie it down adequately, and the wind will work at the loose flappy part at the bottom. If it comes loose and thrashes around, it will likely rip the cover, and perhaps damage protruding items like the TV antenna.

I ended up with a cover described as being for a Hi-Lo, and it worked pretty well. No matter what you choose, be sure to pad all the sharp corners and edges on the camper, especially the TV antenna, or they will poke through the fabric, causing it to rip. I learned this the hard way.

Bill

[Trailguy]

Thanks Bill. I was actually looking at this similar cover! They’re including the 6’7” height from the ground all the way to the AC unit. I came back out to measure it today, and I really need only about 5 feet to get close enough to the bottom trailer while it’s closed.

The cover I’ve been looking at is the Adco AquaShed 290-12252. It goes up to 22.5 feet long, and the height is around 5 feet. Its about 5 inches wider than the trailer but no biggie. Thanks for the advice on covering corners and the antenna!

[Wavery]

Originally Posted by Trailguy

Thanks Bill. I was actually looking at this similar cover! They’re including the 6’7” height from the ground all the way to the AC unit. I came back out to measure it today, and I really need only about 5 feet to get close enough to the bottom trailer while it’s closed.

The cover IÂ’ve been looking at is the Adco AquaShed 290-12252. It goes up to 22.5 feet long, and the height is around 5 feet. ItÂ’s about 5 inches wider than the trailer but no biggie. Thanks for the advice on covering corners and the antenna!

I'm not a fan of fabric covers. I recommend building a free standing carport with a metal roof (if you have room). It offers all the protection from Sun, rain, snow etc. The metal roof should last 20-years instead.

Fabric only lasts a few years (if it's good quality) then it shreds. If the fabric touches any corner and/or protrusion, the fabric will chafe and shortly destroy itself in the wind.

The other issue is airflow and mold. Fabric also restricts sunlight and encourages mice & rats.

TMs are built to withstand the weather but will certainly last longer and look better when protected from the Sun and snow.

[Trailguy]

Thanks for the input. I did wonder about some of your concerns that you stated. On our last trip, one of the campers said that there is a long-standing debate on whether RVs and Campers should be covered. She said it’s pretty much split throughout the community- where half of owners think they should be covered and the other half do not.

I like the idea of a carport, actually my wife and I said we wish we could use that method. My problem (for now) is that mine is stored at an outdoor RV storage lot, on gravel. There’s no protection from rain or snow/ sun. It’s just an open lot. What would you do in this case?

Also, I can say that there are a ton of RVs and campers in this lot, and I haven’t seen one that has a cover…only boats. Most people cover their tanks and power stands, but that’s it.

[Deb Mac]

I am using a fabric (sorry guys!) pop-up trailer cover held in place with cam straps (two over the top, and one long one around the perimeter of the body). Would LOVE to put up a shelter for winter, but no room. I close it up for the winter because of snow accumulation. We often get a good foot or more in a single dump, though last winter was pretty kind, and so far, this year (knock wood!) we've gotten off easy as well. It doesn't cover the entire trailer, goes about 2/3 of the way down the sides, since it is made for a tent trailer, not a TM. And the size I got (18'-22') is also long enough to cover the LP cylinders.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

I only have it covered to make it easier to clear the snow from the top in the winter without damaging things with my silicone windshield snow "scraper". Not really a scraper - but it's nice and soft. Doesn't damage the hood of the truck, or the finish of my TM. https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/r...1_rr&rrec=true But anything I try to use up there to pull snow off will, and does, get hung up on trim, vents, antenna, that little stupid strip that runs down the centre of the roof, etc.

Also makes it easier to keep snow from accumulating between all of the bits n bobs that stick out from the roof that I can't get at, all of which can, and will, readily turn to ice if we get a warm spell, or freezing rain.

Not ideal, but it does the job. And if I have to replace it every few years or so, it's still cheaper than paying for covered storage, an hour away, and I can keep an eye on it in my own front yard.

[Bill]

Deb -

That's a nice cover arrangement.

Originally Posted by Deb Mac

We often get a good foot or more in a single dump ...

Yup, that's when you need to be diligent, especially if rain or sleet is forecast. And as you say, that is hard to do with remote storage.

[Without the cover] anything I try to use up there to pull snow off will, and does, get hung up on trim, vents, antenna, that little stupid strip that runs down the centre of the roof, etc.

Well, it is possible that you are trying a little harder than you have to. As a child, I was taught that "neatness counts", but if a skim of 1/2" of loose snow is left on parts of the surface - and especially if your hands are freezing as you work at it - perhaps you have done enough.

Just thinkin'

Bill

[Trailguy]

Originally Posted by Deb Mac

I am using a fabric (sorry guys!) pop-up trailer cover held in place with cam straps (two over the top, and one long one around the perimeter of the body). Would LOVE to put up a shelter for winter, but no room. I close it up for the winter because of snow accumulation. We often get a good foot or more in a single dump, though last winter was pretty kind, and so far, this year (knock wood!) we've gotten off easy as well. It doesn't cover the entire trailer, goes about 2/3 of the way down the sides, since it is made for a tent trailer, not a TM. And the size I got (18'-22') is also long enough to cover the LP cylinders.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

I only have it covered to make it easier to clear the snow from the top in the winter without damaging things with my silicone windshield snow "scraper". Not really a scraper - but it's nice and soft. Doesn't damage the hood of the truck, or the finish of my TM. https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/r...1_rr&rrec=true But anything I try to use up there to pull snow off will, and does, get hung up on trim, vents, antenna, that little stupid strip that runs down the centre of the roof, etc.

Also makes it easier to keep snow from accumulating between all of the bits n bobs that stick out from the roof that I can't get at, all of which can, and will, readily turn to ice if we get a warm spell, or freezing rain.

Not ideal, but it does the job. And if I have to replace it every few years or so, it's still cheaper than paying for covered storage, an hour away, and I can keep an eye on it in my own front yard.

I ended up getting the ADCO cover with a tyvek top. Good protection from weather and UV. Appreciate all the input guys. I’ll let you know how it holds up. It’s at an RV outdoor storage but close enough that I can keep and eye on it.