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[DonnaLee]

My husband and I recently bought a fifth wheel and used it last weekend.  We live in Western Maryland and need some information on buying a cover for it since it will be stored outside.   

 

[Honest John]

We are on our second 5th wheel and have never used a cover.  It sounds like a good idea, but I've heard some folks say that a (cloth) cover is not a good idea as they can flap in the wind and rub spots in the paint etc.  I have also heard that they may trap moisture between them and the 5er and cause problems.

I have seen a number of RVs that were stored under a "hard" cover, like an aluminum carport cover.  Those are pretty popular here in California.  If I lived in cold country I would consider the hard cover option first.

 

[Ron]

Hi,

Welcome to the RV Forum and thanks for joining us.  Please look around, ask questions, check out the library, and join in on any of the on going discussions.

I very strongly recommend not using a cover.  They tend to chaff the finish.

 

[KodiakRV]

My husband and I recently bought a fifth wheel and used it last weekend.  We live in Western Maryland ...   

How far west?  I was born in Cumberland.  My mother's family was from Keyser, WV.

 

[DonnaLee]

To Frank in Florida, we live in Hancock, MD.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Hi DonnaLee and welcome to RV Forum. Let us know if we can hep with anything.

 

[buckle823]

What is your tow vehicle?

 

[DonnaLee]

We tow it with a GM 1 ton dually.  The camper weighs over 11,000 lbs.  We were told it only weighed 7,000.  The truck pulls it ok, but it only gets 8 miles to the gallon.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Must have a gas engine in the truck. They work so hard pulling heavy trailers that they get terrible mileage. A diesel would do about 50% better.

 

[DonnaLee]

Actually, it is a diesel.  But it's an older model.  1995, I think.