I'm going to be purchasing a new Logan LQ and was thinking about purchasing a cover for it since I don't have a place to store it under cover...at least not right now.. A friend said Valley Vet sells them and in doing a search there were a couple other places but, the product is from the same manufacturer. It says it has high UV protection and is water "resistant" (almost proof??). Has anyone had any issues with covers? I live in Northern California so; not much humidity.
Posted 2016-01-21 5:25 PM (#165900 - in reply to #165899) Subject: RE: Trailer Covers
Elite Veteran
Posts: 656 Location: Rayne, LA
A big concern I would have is it flapping in the wind and scratching the outside of the trailer. Also the obstacles on the roof. IMO I would not run anything when covered ie; refrigerator, water heater, A/C, etc
Posted 2016-01-21 7:08 PM (#165903 - in reply to #165899) Subject: RE: Trailer Covers
Expert
Posts: 1989 Location: South Central OK
I would also worry about the cover wearing the paint off the trailer and trapping moisture allowing the paint to mildew. I think getting it off and on would make it a logistical nightmare.
Posted 2016-01-21 10:23 PM (#165905 - in reply to #165899) Subject: RE: Trailer Covers
Expert
Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
As was stated, the cover will be very difficult to install and remove from a roof of a LQ equipped trailer. The various vents and an air conditioner will necessitate a custom made cover, that can only be installed by actually getting upon the roof and placing it over the protrusions. If you use a simple tarp type of cover, the roof's various protrusions will quickly chafe and puncture/shread the fabric. On non equipped LQ trailers this is not so much of a problem. Your trailer's roof will survive most types of weather and only needs basic maintenance for an optimum reliability.
Posted 2016-01-22 4:21 PM (#165913 - in reply to #165899) Subject: RE: Trailer Covers
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Posts: 3
Location: Plymouth, CA
Thank you for the input. Not sure how the cover is constructed. A friend of mine just purchased one for her trailer so; I'll check with her on the things mentioned here. Her trailers isn't an LQ so; that obstacle is something I need to consider. I'd like to do an add-on to our workshop and do an overhang. Lots to consider.
Posted 2016-01-23 6:38 PM (#165929 - in reply to #165899) Subject: RE: Trailer Covers
Regular
Posts: 76 Location: Michigan
I am in Michigan and have a motor home cover that was purchased at a garage sale that I use to cover mine in the winter so I can't say what brand it is. It's seen several winters of use and short of a few spots that rubbed through and were repaired with duct tape it has held up well. They tend to rub through on the corners and awning areas. That being said it goes on once in the fall and stays till spring. It takes three people to do the job and one person has to be on the roof to guide it over the a/c unit, antenna and various other obstacles. My trailer is only 26 feet long and the thing weighs a ton, so its not a easy on easy off situation.
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