bboulan Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I've been trying to find a convenient, affordable way to cover my dolphin this winter. I live in Idaho so we see quite a bit of precipitation this time of year. I found a 5th wheel cover on Craigslist for $100 good for 20-23' 5th wheels.. Does anyone have any experience with such covers or have a good recommendation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Some years ago I bought the smallest class "C" cover made and it was too big. It did cover the MH but was on the ground all the way around and froze in the ice. I wonder about a 5th wheel they are pretty high in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy in Jax Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 This year I bought a class c cover from Ebay for my 18' Sunrader around $100. It too was to large and hung to the ground. The length was good. I thought about cutting 2' off each side and sewing the rough edges. At the present I am using a silver tarp I bought at HF for $14. Much easier to install and remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I wanted to ask a related question to those that use covers... doesn't moisture collect and or freeze underneath the cover causing mold etc? a cover had better be very water proof if its worth a dang or it just may cause more harm than good right? I think I read that someone advocated putting saw horses on the roof to make gravity run off peaks also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunneys Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I bought the cheep ebay 23' class "C" cover, it is way too long and hangs on the ground. I just pulled it together under the RV, almost made a bag It was cheep, and i got what i paid for... I'd use it again, but likely will cover it with a tarp also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiter Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 WOW - That looks great - Why don't you like it?? John Mc 88 Dolphin 4 Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bboulan Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 WOW - That looks great - Why don't you like it?? John Mc 88 Dolphin 4 Auto I agree. Looks like that would do a great job of protecting it from weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunneys Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm Happy with it... the side material is cheep and rips easily on places like the rear bottom corners, the access zippers are basically useless. It did let a lot of dirt through, when it was uncovered it was very dirty... But it keeps it safe and dry from what i could see. It is now parked in my small driveway for the second winter while I work on it so i have only used it that once. I am a super cheep person. so when I was looking, I could have spent around $400 on a custom unit that would be much better and fit like a glove, or spend around 1/4 of that on this one. It was and easy choice. but some times my cheapness does not payoff. Likely only get two or three more years use from this one before it just does not work right vs a lifetime of use (if not abused) from a well made custom one. If I were to do it again, I spend more $ and get a better quality one. Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 yeah I was thinking it would be worth the extra $ to go sunbrella or Tyvek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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