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07-20-2018, 02:58 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,925
THOR #11130
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Originally Posted by gmc
I haven't used a cover... for Michigan winters or Florida summers...
Mainly thinking it would reduce my usage if I had to deal with taking the cover off and on for each trip. I don't view them as easy to use - more of a wrestling match on the roof of the RV.
Others have reported covers coming loose and damaging the finish.
Now it just sits there ready to go anytime I want - start it up and drive.
Personal preference of course...
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Got the carport installed just in time for the torrential rains today...she sleeps well tonight! 
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-20-2018, 04:48 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37BT
State: North Carolina
Posts: 259
THOR #11321
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What's the width if that cover?
Around here I'm quoted the same price for a 14' as a 18' as they have to cut it down.
I would have to take down a huge oak, to go 18 '
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2017 Thor Challenger 37 TB
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07-20-2018, 11:03 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Grits: lookin'' pretty!
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You might as well take the tree down. It'll be dropping debris on top of everything anyway...
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07-20-2018, 11:06 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,925
THOR #11130
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18'X41' with 12' legs. I was gonna have it made narrower, around 14' but they wanted more money for labor. They also said there would be stability issues (side to side) with it being so high and narrow. The wider footprint does give it more shade cover on the sides during early-mid morning and late in afternoons. Plus, if we have threats of hail, I can move it over to one side and get 2 cars under it, next to it. If they'll do 14 for same price...call em...order up.
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-20-2018, 11:56 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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What did you put under it for a base? What's holding the uprights in one place?
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-20-2018, 12:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,925
THOR #11130
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There is a footer (you can kinda see it on the passenger side) that runs the length of the building with stubs that the legs slide over. Anchored with 3' stakes every 5 '. Next step is to grade inside a bit more level and spread crush run. Electrician coming next week to run power.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-20-2018, 12:36 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-20-2018, 01:05 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau Super C 33SW
State: Florida
Posts: 92
THOR #10499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gmc
I haven't used a cover... for Michigan winters or Florida summers...
Mainly thinking it would reduce my usage if I had to deal with taking the cover off and on for each trip. I don't view them as easy to use - more of a wrestling match on the roof of the RV.
Others have reported covers coming loose and damaging the finish.
Now it just sits there ready to go anytime I want - start it up and drive.
Personal preference of course...
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When we had our TT, I dreaded installing the cover because I had to be extremely careful on the roof. Out MH is so much easier. I just lay it out next to the MH and pull one corner up at the back then pull the cover up to the roof a little at a time when I am on the roof. I don't have any problem taking the cover on and off any more.
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07-20-2018, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,925
THOR #11130
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I like the cover idea also and will probably get one in addition to the carport. Every bit helps. Regardless of whatever you use, if you can see the coach, sun rays are hitting it. Our previous TT had gutters and drain spouts...lots of little possible snag points. The roof of this coach is so smooth I don't feel the cover would be an issue. The damage sun can do is my biggest issue, although it's nice knowing rain can't get to her as well.
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-20-2018, 01:57 PM
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#30
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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You're adding electric out to the RV port: how about water and sewer?
That would sure make a great hidden "Man Cave"! 
Add TV: you'd never have to go back inside! 
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-20-2018, 02:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,925
THOR #11130
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I'll have to install another antenna outside the carport. OTA doesn't work under the metal. Don't use the toilets at the house. If we did and I need to dump...ROAD TRIP! Power was already close by. Filled in a swimming pool previous owners let go bad. 220 is in place 30 feet away.
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-20-2018, 02:50 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-21-2018, 12:23 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34E
State: Florida
Posts: 48
THOR #11425
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And another perspective
My 2014 Hurricane coach is stored in Jacksonville buttoned up. I would never want to leave anything open in it. The rains and bugs are oppressive. I have a thermal foil shade that covers the windshield (on the inside) and a bucket of damprid on the floor.
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07-21-2018, 01:40 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,925
THOR #11130
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Born and live in ATL and have lived in Florida twice and have a retirement home in PCB. Nothing is worse that Florida humidity...and the "Palmetto Bugs" (nice name for a roach so big he has wheels on his feet). Button her up!!
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-21-2018, 06:23 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau Super C 33SW
State: Florida
Posts: 92
THOR #10499
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The other reason I prefer to keep it covered is that we are only a few miles from the ocean. The salty sea air eats things alive.
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06-13-2019, 12:18 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 1
THOR #15637
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I. Have an humidity meter in my motor home,it is always high.they say ideal humidity between 40-60. My Thor is under pole shed alway dry. I have three bag of damp rid plus small electric dehumidifier running all the time,have to dump dehumidifier ever three days and replace damp rid bag when full.motor home has not been used since last summer.No water in any tanks.any suggestions would be helpful.I live I’m Macon ga.
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06-13-2019, 12:22 AM
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#37
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I wonder how our O.P.'s rig survived the storage? 
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-13-2019, 12:43 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Vegas 24.1
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,470
THOR #2601
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Bought my Vegas new in 2015 from General RV in Tampa. I stored it in an outside lot uncovered, in Tampa's blistering sun for the 4 years we lived in Tampa. I kept it buttoned up all the time it was stored. I would go down to the lot about every 2 months and run the generator to top off the batteries.
That FL sun will cause the gel coat to oxidize pretty rapidly so the shine you had when it was new will be gone in about 2 years.
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Retired USAF Col and retired Nurse
Traveling with Lily & Bella ('Teddy Bear' breed)
2015 Vegas 24.1 (E-350)
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