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What might be your recommendations for a complete cover which would include the cab? Is there one out there, that works? Anyone have one? Brand, model, Size?

I'm in a '91 W. Warrior, full size.

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Hey MontereyDave, I'm surprised no one is covering their Toyhomes, here. How did that tv ad go? "You can pay me now or, you can PAY me later"?

With all the horror stories, generated even at this site, regarding that "one little leak that turned into a tsunami that gutted my coach and cost me thousands" has me willing to fork out $429 to make sure I avert any danger before it begins. I think I've got it narrowed down to this one for the many reasons the "reviewers" came up with. I don't want mold or anything other than the shiny, clean RV that I covered at the end of the season and opened again when the warm, sunny days re-emerge come spring time. This one is suppose to be good and in the next week I'll be making the final decision. Let me know what you think or what you end up getting for your rig.

http://www.nationaldiscountcovers.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=GLRVC2022

Click on the reviews, too.

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Carport is a better cover if you have the space and zoning permission for one.

Yes, I agree. Roof with walls and heated would be ideal. Carport would keep the water and other elements off top side.

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So, for anyone who is interested, I asked a similar question at another ToyHome site. Here are some responses...

Howdy

We're looking for a dependable cover for our '91 Toy Warrior. We live in a wet

climate, NW Washington State, and are willing to pay for whatever it takes to

keep our rig dry and comfortable. Whatever the price might be, it's worth it to

us to protect our Toy home. What do you recommend? What do you have? Brand,

model and size (LxWxH) would be helpful.

Thanks

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i don't have one but others are using this site to pick one.

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I keep mine indoors for the winter. I tried the smallest ADCO Class C cover on

my previous Toyhome and it was WAY too big. Not sure if the manufacturer packed

the wrong size in the box, but I returned it.

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This is the one I bought last year:

http://www.empirecovers.com/rv_covers.aspx?rvTypeId=3&size=RVC-B&source=search

It actually is made by Bugge, the car cover makers. It has 2 sets of adjustable

tighteners both front & back, along with tie downs to either go over the coach

or under. It was about 6" too wide on each side, but that allowed it to go all

the way to the ground. Length was perfect. And it has zippers to open up both

the driver & passenger doors as well as the coach door. If you put a large

ball/bag of styrofoam pellets on top to allow moisture to drain off easier, it'd

be perfect.

I keep my 92 Itasca 321RB under cover in a pole barn that does have a few leaks

& gets wind, and it stayed dry. I use it as well to keep it clean as the ranch

is pretty dusty.

It's very lightweight and is easy to put on, off. I noticed no wear after a

year, and the price is right!

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We also live Western Washington (Bothell) and can relate to 'wetness' issue.

Started with tarp and more tarp, but ended up with more permanent solution:

Metal carport. For less money and perpetual replacements of various

fabric/canvas materials, we've found it's efficacy far exceeds the alternatives.

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Covers are temporary and not very good in wet of snowy areas.

carports are more permanent (metal or tube and tarp type)

Inside storage is the best.

http://www.toymike.com/toyhouse/DONE.jpg

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I'm very happy with mine:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toyota-campers/photos/album/1432968488/pic/109

2939162/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc

It is 12 x 20. Siding is actually 20 1/2' end to end. A tad short but I

didn't have the south end enclosed. I hang a tarp there which gives me a

little lee way. If I'd had more cement slab I would have had it longer but

the slab and pampas grass bush were already there and I needed the clearance

between it and the fence so this is what I settled on. The Rader is 21' and

sticks out a tad. Hind sight tells me I should have had them enclose the

south end down to just above the nose of the Rader, then I could have used a

short tarp (be easier to put up) but I think they would have wanted to put

up a center post which would have defeated my purpose. The tarp rubbed the

nose of the RV and before I noticed it rubbed a little paint off so I am now

touching that up and this is what I have come up with to solve the problem:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/toyota-campers/photos/album/1432968488/pic/100

6967733/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc

A little rinky-dink but no one can see it but me. If you have room, get it

long enough. I can't remember the cost exactly. Seems like it was around

$1000, $1200? Can't remember for sure but you can go to those websites and

it will tell you how to calculate exactly what you want.
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