breathable motorhome cover

[Geoff and Fiona]

Has anybody used one of these covers for storage and how does it perform?

Amazon product ASIN B01MG1N8BP

 

[makems]

There have been many threads on this topic before. I think the general consensus is that motorhomes are designed to be outside so therefore dont need protection.
Covering them up can cause rubbing of the paint work and, breathable or not, covers will prevent ventilation to the inside of the van leading to condensation and possibly dreaded damp.
I have never covered our van when in storage.

 

[Geoff and Fiona]

Goods points, thank you

 

[Lot lover]

Plus of course a covered solar panel does not work very well.

 

[Wombles]

We use a Maypole cover https://www.maypole.ltd.uk/Leisure/Maypole-Motorhome-Covers & have for years on both motorhome & caravans previously but covers are a bit like Marmite on this forum See thread here for more info. https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/motorhome-covers.141130/#post-2111447
Wouldn't use other makes as all that we have seen so far are much coarser material.

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[Vanderek]

I am using a Maypole cover too - no problems ( nearly three years old ) - make sure motorhome is reasonably clean before putting on and ensure straps are sensibly tight - it takes a bit of gymnastics to get on due to weight and volume - slides off easily

 

[hadders]

We used a semi-taylored cover on a previous motorhome which didn't cause any damage or any condensation issues. Semi taylored seemed to mean the rear was a perfect fit, but the front as ours was a B class - had an excess of material though could be strapped up. Possibly why we had no damage as nothing flapping!! The excess material had to be tuck in and often pooled water but caused no issue to the Fiat bonnet!
Main reason we used it was a very large oak tree though opposite our house, it managed to emit sticky sap droplets which would cover the vehicle. These would then make dust stick and need warm water to remove, even the windowscreen would smear as the blades wouldn't shift the stuff. If I left the cover off, even after a couple of weeks this sap and the following leaves would get into the gap behined the bonnet and wipers and block the drains. This then would go green and mouldy!

Just about to pick up a new A class and thinking about a cover knowing the pros and cons but that bloomin' tree!!!

 

[Viennese]

My friends swear by Protec covers on their van and their caravan... and they are VERY fussy!!

 

[mitzimad]

keeping covers on any vehicle is difficult its amazing how much damage a loose sheet can do to paintwork

 

[Silver-Fox]

Having used a cover on my Classic Audi Quattro its not something I would use again on any vehicle.
Even a tight cover moves around and affects the paintwork

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[Chipster]

Having used a cover on my Classic Audi Quattro its not something I would use again on any vehicle.
Even a tight cover moves around and affects the paintwork

Talking of Quattro's how about these we've paid homage to this week!!

 

[FJmike]

Every Spring I get at least 15 enquiries about rectifying damage caused by covers. One this year was on a six month old Bailey, the owner was absolutely gutted that so much damage he had inflicted by fitting a cover and after I had corrected the damage was furious when I told him not to use the cover again as dirt was ingrained into the cover so would only damage it again. I think @Vanderek is understating the need to ensure the van is clean before fitting, in my opinion if fitting a cover make sure the van is immaculately clean and dry then straight away fit the cover as any dust or dirt will damage your van.

 

[hadders]

Every Spring I get at least 15 enquiries about rectifying damage caused by covers. One this year was on a six month old Bailey, the owner was absolutely gutted that so much damage he had inflicted by fitting a cover and after I had corrected the damage was furious when I told him not to use the cover again as dirt was ingrained into the cover so would only damage it again. I think @Vanderek is understating the need to ensure the van is clean before fitting, in my opinion if fitting a cover make sure the van is immaculately clean and dry then straight away fit the cover as any dust or dirt will damage your van.

Is this due to people fitting covers on ''slightly'' dirts vehicles rather than ''just washed'' or doesn't it matter in your opinion?
Pressume the damage in the Bailey you mentioned was due to the van not being cleaned first???
On a large A class, pretty sure the dragging over of the cover (quite a lot of weight) would friction burn the body work especially on the edges and cause scratches.
Thanks

 

[LuckyLuke]

What you need is a MoHo version of this

 

[FJmike]

Is this due to people fitting covers on ''slightly'' dirts vehicles rather than ''just washed'' or doesn't it matter in your opinion?
Pressume the damage in the Bailey you mentioned was due to the van not being cleaned first???
On a large A class, pretty sure the dragging over of the cover (quite a lot of weight) would friction burn the body work especially on the edges and cause scratches.
Thanks

Mostly due to fitting to a van that the owner thinks is clean but is not perfectly clean, I can see your point on dragging over the van. Other damage is caused by the cover moving in the wind and rubbing through the gel coat. Please keep in mind that just because the cover is sold as breathable you won't get air circulation in the van which can cause mold problems.