Posted 2014-01-26 7:12 PM (#157188) Subject: AC cover
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Location: Az
Realizing we never use our roof top AC, I'd like to cover it all the time (even while on the road) to protect it from the sun and elements. As long as the fit is really snug, does anyone see a problem with this, or has ever done this?
Posted 2014-01-26 9:57 PM (#157192 - in reply to #157188) Subject: RE: AC cover
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
'I've never heard or seen it done, but don't know why a constant covering would be a problem. The AC shrouds do weaken with age due to UV damage, and as you say, covering them would offer some protection from the sun.
The cover has to be tight so it doesn't beat the shroud when you're moving. Any long term flapping of the cover, can ruin the surface of which it is supposed to protect.
Posted 2014-01-28 9:41 AM (#157217 - in reply to #157188) Subject: RE: AC cover
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Posts: 342 Location: MS
I leave mine on all the time and have hauled with it on. I did find that the string/rope draw string rots out REAL quick, so I replaced it with something that hopefully will last a little longer. THAT was fun...not.
Just make sure that it is tied on there securely and you shouldn't have a problem. If I am going camping, I pull it off at home before I leave, though. Don't want to have to climb up there to take it off when I want to use the AC.
Posted 2014-01-29 10:16 PM (#157246 - in reply to #157188) Subject: RE: AC cover
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Just my opinion, but I would lean towards an aluminum shroud like they build for the top hay racks nowadays. You might could holler at someone like the 4 Star manufacturer and see if they have one and if not, to get busy and manufacture it. I'll dang sure buy a couple.If they won't build one, get with a tig welder and have him make one.
Posted 2014-01-29 10:31 PM (#157247 - in reply to #157188) Subject: RE: AC cover
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OK. Did a swift Google- ac covers for horse trailers and came up with a couple. One of which is Bruton manufacturing in San Angelo, Texas. They build Texas tough trailers, so I know the cover will be indestructible. A spring loaded latch would facilitate not having to climb on top at 11 o'clock at night to undo a cover. At least that is MY normal get to camp time!
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