When we come back from vacation, we often put the mobile home or caravan back in the garage or under the carport. Many campers ask themselves the question: Does that really offer enough protection? If you really want to enjoy your camping gear for as long as possible, it's a good idea to think about a solid protective cover.
Enjoy your RV for longer
Solid protective covers for RV can definitely extend the life of your mobile home or caravan. You may already know some of the reasons, but to make it easier for you, we have summarized them here for you:
1. Weather protection
A good protective cover can optimally protect your camping equipment from all weather conditions - such a cover is also called an all-weather cover. Rain, snow, frost and other unpleasant weather conditions have no chance of affecting your vehicle. Please note that all-weather covers often only protect against light hail, but not against extreme hail storms that can sometimes occur in the mountains. In addition to precipitation and cold, a good caravan protective cover also protects against the effects of UV radiation from the sun - because solar radiation can quickly damage the paintwork.
2. Protection from dust and other dirt
Whether your caravan or motor home is in a garage or outside in a parking lot, it will always come into contact with dust and dirt. When your camping equipment is outdoors, there is a high probability that weather and wind will leave debris, rain streaks or bird droppings on your caravan. In the long run, this can definitely have a negative effect on the service life of your motorhome. Even if your camping gear is indoors for most of the year, it will get covered in dust over the months, which you can easily prevent with a good protective cover.
3. Ready to go in minutes
When you're ready to hit the road again with your caravan or motorhome, you don't want to spend hours cleaning it first. Rain streaks and green deposits are annoying and stubborn and sometimes not so easy to remove. If you use a good caravan cover, you can start driving immediately.
What to look out for when buying a RV cover
There are many protective covers for caravans and everyone has different wishes when buying a protective cover for caravans. However, there are a few important points to keep in mind. First of all, it is important that you buy a protective cover with the right dimensions so that it fits your camping gear as well as possible. Since you also want to prevent the wind from getting under the cover, it makes sense if the hem is elastic and the cover has straps. Even with prolonged storage there is a risk of mold growth from moisture, so it is advisable to buy a good breathable protective cover. It also makes sense to consider if you want easy access to your camping gear. There are many different covers on the market and some have zips on the door of your camper or caravan. Finally, you should pay attention to the material and the weight of the cover. The reason we point this out is that RV and caravan covers are of course very large and you still want to install the cover as easily as possible. The material and the type of attachment are also important to avoid damage to the paintwork when attaching the tarpaulin.
On our site you have the opportunity to look at different caravan protective covers - we have the right tarpaulin for all common mobile homes - see for yourself!
Safety first
Motorhomes and caravans are quite large and tall which means you will also need large covers to cover them. If you want to fit a camper or caravan cover, we always recommend doing it in pairs and in small steps, so you can do the job more easily and avoid dangerous situations. Of course, the same applies if you want to remove the cover again. Some covers also come with handy storage bags that allow you to compactly store the cover.
Tips for storing your motorhome or caravan
Whether mobile home, caravan or caravan - tarpaulins are always a good idea for storage. In addition, proper preparation is essential. Here are some tips:
Clean your camping gear well, inside and out.
If your caravan or mobile home is parked for a long period of time, you should not put it on the handbrake. As a result, the braking system is often heavily loaded and can lead to material fatigue. Use sturdy blocks on both sides of the tires. You can buy these handy blocks at any camping store.
Take good care of all the rubbers on your camping gear so they don't dry out over the course of the winter months.
Put some moisture repellents in your RV or trailer, this can prevent mold and unpleasant odors caused by moisture.
If you store your camping equipment for a long period of time, it makes sense to relieve the tires, you can achieve this with the help of leveling jacks. For caravans, be careful not to put your full weight on the leveling jacks. Don't leave too many heavy objects in your RV or trailer.
FAQ caravan cover makes sense
Caravan tarpaulin yes or no?
Absolutely yes! Whether mobile home, caravan or caravan - a tarpaulin for protection makes a lot of sense, especially for an outdoor parking space, as it offers protection against rain, snow, sun and other weather influences. But a tarpaulin also offers additional protection against dust and dirt in a garage. When choosing a caravan cover, you should make sure that the tarpaulin is made of high quality materials and that the size of the tarpaulin fits the dimensions of your vehicle.
Can you leave a caravan outside in winter?
When winter arrives and the camping season draws to a close, a caravan can easily be parked outside. However, it makes sense to cover caravans with a weatherproof tarpaulin to protect them from the weather.
How do I winterize my caravan?
Caravan protective covers are ideal for the winter break. In winter, the caravan needs protection from the changeable weather - preferably with a high-quality tarpaulin.
