Don't buy the cheap ADCO cover; it will fall apart if you use it in the SUN! It will last 2 years and then start falling apart!

I had an ADCO cover until the West Texas winds got a hold of it. I am now using a Tyvek that I am pretty happy with. One thing to consider is to pad any sharp edges. I use pieces of styrofoam and press it onto the gutters and any other edge that may cut through the cover.

I have used a Sun Brella cover from Calmark for three years now with no problems. You can see them at: CalMark Cover - RV Covers, Custom RV Covers, Auto Covers, Tire covers, Ready Fit The winters here in northern Ohio can be pretty bad and the wind, I live across the street from Lake Erie, can also be very strong. The house gives the trailer some protection, but it still gets a good test every winter. This cover was worth the price. I tried Adco covers on my previous pop-up trailer, and they never made it through the second season.

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Our 90 classic is too old for a cover. Camping world catalog will show you the different fabrics that are available for different parts of the country.Do an internet search for the best price. I agree sunbrella is an excelleny fabric. We have always kept the tires covered with adco tire covers. Covers are cheaper than new tires due to uv damage. Members of the camping club have told us that they use pool noodles to support the cover from being too tight a fit. Use extra padding on the air conditioner ect. In other words anything that sticks out has the potential to tear the cover. Feel free to chime in on the extra padding that is needed. One of our members had a cover that was to big. They took it to a canvas boat shop and they cut and stitched it to the correct size. If your unit isn't covered a good wash and wax job helps get it through the winter. We also use a foam snow brush to push excess snow off the top and we always store it in the down position.

Hi Sam,

Not sure what you mean when you write that your '90 Classic is too old for a cover. I cover our '69 Bon Voyage (had to modify a longer one as did your club friends) and not only does it keep it cleaner over the winter, but I really believe its helped preserve the paint on the aluminum siding. Personally I would highly recommend seasonal covering, especially if your trailer has fiberglass sides or roof.

Unfortunately, like sayhonkman, I bought an Adco cover and am really disappointed. The thing is made to start falling apart after two seasons of use. I've duct taped and patched and babied it for 5 years now and its just too shredded to make it through another winter.

I'm thinking of having a the next one made of boat cover material. Still looking into the breathability of this stuff before I commit. Folks I know that use it on their boat tell me it will stand up for 15 - 20 years (in our neck of the woods). Hah, I tend to think long term... and expect our Hi-Lo's to keep rolling for at least 40 years between trade-ins!

Jim

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2007 Chevy Suburban

When we got our HiLo we decided that the condition of the fiberglass siding didn't warrant $ 400.00 for a cover. At that time it would have to be custum made.Now I could buy one already made.

Jack

Like you, I have a 17foot towlite. I was wondering what size cover you ordered. I see some of them are listed as up to 22 feet. Also I checked Campers World website and I could not find one made out of the Sunbrella material you mentioned. One site said that the ADCO RV covers are made from either Dupont Tyvek or SFS Aquashed material. Most people seem to recommend the Sunbrella material over others. Is the Sunbrella cover water proof and would you mind sharing ballpark cost of the cover?

Thanks
Dean

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2003 Hi-Lo 17T
2002 Mercury Mountaineer
Western Virginia

We had Coleman campers with Sunbrella canvas. It is waterproof and breathable like Gortex. It is high quality material. There are covers made specifically for Hi-Lo and as you know a 17' Hi-Lo is not the same size as a 17' regular trailer. Maybe a call to Adco would be your best bet for information. http://www.adcoprod.com/custom_fabrics_sunbrella.htm

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Hi Dean - I seem to remember the price at about $500 shipped. My cover still looks like new, so it's holding up well in the Arizona sun.

I actually talked to someone at ADCO, and I was in Camping World at the time so I don't have the number (they dialed it). I told the guy what trailer I had and he knew exactly what cover I needed. He also told me NOT to get a Tyvek or Aquashed cover, since they would fall apart in a couple years.

I don't think they sell direct, so you'll probably have to get it through a dealer like Camping World.

I see from their website they still manufacture Sunbrella covers though.

- Jack

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