Selah Report post Posted September 17, 2012 Just ordered a new Allegro 36LA. We will be storing it outside In a commercial storage lot. Would like to get some thoughts from the veterans ( we are newbies) on whether we should use a cover or not. They seem to be reasonably priced but don't know the pros and cons. Paul ..... Would like to list all the stuff we have But we haven't got it yet... Another 6 weeks maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdeals69 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 With a new coach I would not store it outside. I have stored all of the coaches I've had, in the last 25 years, inside. Most of the people I've talked to that have used covers thought they were too hard to use and cause some damage to the finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 22, 2012 Inside storage is by far the best option. Covers are an expensive pain...heavy, thus hard to get on the roof and put on, may rub a place on the MH or the MH may rub a hole in the cover, need to find a place to store it when on the road, can't get in the RV with the cover on (unless it has a zippered door), RV gets moldy if cover is too tight, etc. For a new rig, IMHO the best option, by far, is covered and locked storage with power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RVerOnTheMove Report post Posted September 22, 2012 Is someone saying that covers are expensive? Expensive compared to indoor storage? Heavy? Yes. Expensive? No (by comparison). If you have already made the decision to store the unit outside I would absolutely use a cover and it would be the best that money can buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selah Report post Posted September 22, 2012 Of course inside, heated, and powered would be our first option... But! Can't store it at home, neighborhood covenants, and we priced out an inside heated (no power) at $285.00/mo. With all of the expenses of equiping a new motorhome, we are new to the RV life, that is simply too much at least for this year. Did find some covered storage for much less but it is more than an hours drive from home. We live in Indianapolis. So, outside storage it is. I now have one yes and one no. Any one else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 23, 2012 Your MH, and of course, your call, but a cover would be my last choice. I store my MH in a boat storage yard where the owner has a few MH storage garages. Look around maybe you can find something similar. A city the size of IND surely has something available. $285 is a bit steep, must be due to being heated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RVerOnTheMove Report post Posted September 24, 2012 I don't think you will find any argument here if you simply state that you ARE going to store your unit outside and you would like to know if you should cover it or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdeals69 Report post Posted September 24, 2012 In my opinion an hours drive is better that a cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RVerOnTheMove Report post Posted September 25, 2012 That not being the question asked, how you would respond if your only choice was cover or not cover when left outside? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shields Report post Posted September 25, 2012 Hi Selah, Since inside storage is not feasable at this time, you have to decide how big a hassle it will be to wrestle with the cover and how much that will affect the joy and ease of playing with your coach. Especially in the beginning, you'll want to head out as often as possible, bring it home for weekends, and get everything set up the way you want it. If dealing with the cover is going to add extra time and trouble, or if you'll need a second person to help each time, then consider how that will impact how often you'll use the coach. Having the coach as nearby as possible and as "ready to go" as possible (at least for my family) means we use it more often. On the other hand, we live in California and use the coach year round. If you won't be going out during the chilly months anway, then the hassle factor may not be too important. The earlier posts are all correct; i.e. inside or covered storage will help your motorhome last longer. As long as your efforts to preserve the coach don't diminish your use and enjoyment, then there really isn't a wrong answer. I if were in your shoes, I'd go without the cover for a few months and see how it goes. You'll have more information then to make a good decision that works for your family. Good luck with your new motorhome. Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selah Report post Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks everyone. Shields has some good points and I think that is the route I'll go. I'll wait on the RV cover and see how it goes. I'll also continue to look for sove inside or covered storage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billbaldwin Report post Posted September 25, 2012 Store your motorhome as close to home as possible. The cover will be a problem. They are big and heavy and you need storage when not in use. I found having a cover meant I used my motorhome less and storing to far from home I used it even less. Give it a good wax and keep it washed and let the chips fall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
