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06-07-2016, 01:20 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Seeley Lake, Montana
Trailer: 2012 19'
Posts: 3
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Trailer storage cover
We are looking for UV protection for our trailer. It is a 19' Escape with a trailer box on the front, and a spare tire extension on the back. We have an air conditioner, a TV antenna, and 2 solar panels on top. We would like to access the door while it is in place.
If you have experience with a particular brand that is well made, and fits well, we would like to know about it; if you had a bad experience, we would like to know about that too.
A rigid canopy won't work for us because we need to use it in two different locations.
Thank you for your help.
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06-07-2016, 06:37 AM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Lewisburg, Tennessee
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Classic
Posts: 516
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06-07-2016, 06:40 AM
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#4
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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The best is probably Calmark, each one is custom fit Sunbrella. Most expensive of course, in the $600-700 range. 4-6 weeks wait time.
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06-07-2016, 11:57 AM
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#5
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
The best is probably Calmark, each one is custom fit Sunbrella. Most expensive of course, in the $600-700 range. 4-6 weeks wait time.
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Another vote for Calmark . We have one also . Really like that material is soft . It is heavy though takes 2 of us to put on . Pat
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06-07-2016, 01:54 PM
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#6
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Trailer: 2015 5.0 TA, 2014- RAM HEMI 8 spd
Posts: 447
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Another vote for Calmark . We have one also . Really like that material is soft . It is heavy though takes 2 of us to put on . Pat
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Have you had any issues with the cover leaving marks on the fiberglass as other have mentioned here? I want to get a cover, but am hesitate due to some of the negatives others have noted here.
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06-07-2016, 02:06 PM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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Scubba, I had a cheap ill fitting Adco, dust got under or through it, scratched all the rounded corners. Tossed it out last year. Deb doesn't want a carport in the yard so I'm going to try the calmark. I had a decent cover on my last trailer which caused no problem in 8 years, but then they are made to fit square trailers, not round. Hoping the custom fit does the job.
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Bob
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06-07-2016, 02:08 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scuba55
Have you had any issues with the cover leaving marks on the fiberglass as other have mentioned here? I want to get a cover, but am hesitate due to some of the negatives others have noted here.
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This is the best cover we ever have had .We have on other RV 's had them all . With other covers yes that happened . They are not as soft . It is the material and the fact it is made to fit for your application . I will in about a month be removing the cover that has been on since last year after a long trip . I had them make a cover for the storage box also which I have removed many times to get to batteries , etc. and saw no damage whatsoever . We have winds here and I did see dirt under storage box cover . I just cleaned off and maybe waxed again . A good waxing of the trailer is very important . We were hesitant to spend the money but it goes back to you get what you pay for . The ideal situation would be under cover shelter . Because we are older and it would be easier I want to look in shade sails next . We have had cover about 2 years now . I love the shade sails . I have a small triangle over the Subaru mainly because of the leather in vehicle . The UV's are bad here . Don't forget your tires also . You can get seperate covers . Hope this helps . Pat
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06-07-2016, 02:19 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Trailer: 2015 5.0 TA, 2014- RAM HEMI 8 spd
Posts: 447
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
This is the best cover we ever have had .We have on other RV 's had them all . With other covers yes that happened . They are not as soft . It is the material and the fact it is made to fit for your application . I will in about a month be removing the cover that has been on since last year after a long trip . I had them make a cover for the storage box also which I have removed many times to get to batteries , etc. and saw no damage whatsoever . We have winds here and I did see dirt under storage box cover . I just cleaned off and maybe waxed again . A good waxing of the trailer is very important . We were hesitant to spend the money but it goes back to you get what you pay for . The ideal situation would be under cover shelter . Because we are older and it would be easier I want to look in shade sails next . We have had cover about 2 years now . I love the shade sails . I have a small triangle over the Subaru mainly because of the leather in vehicle . The UV's are bad here . Don't forget your tires also . You can get seperate covers . Hope this helps . Pat
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Pat, I would love to hear your report after you remove the cover on your trailer. I agree on the good waxing, also am interested in shade sails. I have to do something. The sun in the Las Vegas desert will destroy almost anything, if giving enough time...thanks for sharing.
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06-07-2016, 02:20 PM
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#10
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Trailer: 2015 5.0 TA, 2014- RAM HEMI 8 spd
Posts: 447
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
Scubba, I had a cheap ill fitting Adco, dust got under or through it, scratched all the rounded corners. Tossed it out last year. Deb doesn't want a carport in the yard so I'm going to try the calmark. I had a decent cover on my last trailer which caused no problem in 8 years, but then they are made to fit square trailers, not round. Hoping the custom fit does the job.
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Good info, thanks Bob.
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06-07-2016, 02:21 PM
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#11
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scuba55
Pat, I would love to hear your report after you remove the cover on your trailer. I agree on the good waxing, also am interested in shade sails. I have to do something. The sun in the Las Vegas desert will destroy almost anything, if giving enough time...thanks for sharing.
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No problem Pat
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06-07-2016, 05:48 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19
Posts: 755
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Quality is a lot like buying oats. If you want nice, clean oats you must pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse, well that comes a little cheaper.
In my opinion the CalMark cover is well worth the price.
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2014 Escape 19
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06-07-2016, 05:52 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Trailer: 2015 5.0 TA, 2014- RAM HEMI 8 spd
Posts: 447
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Quote:
Originally Posted by santacruzer
Quality is a lot like buying oats. If you want nice, clean oats you must pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse, well that comes a little cheaper.
In my opinion the CalMark cover is well worth the price.
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I totally agree, just want to make sure that having a cover (good quality) will not leave permanent marks on the trailer as some have noted. If its only the cheap ones causing the issues, I'll be happy to spend the extra $$$ for ensuring good protection for my trailer
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06-07-2016, 06:02 PM
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#14
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19
Posts: 755
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I've had CalMark covers on the last two trailers, and haven't had either of them leave a mark. Dust WILL get underneath, though, so it pays to take them off periodically and wash the trailer. Also, be certain you aren't putting the cover on with something on the roof, such as a leaf, branch, bird poop, or even a dead insect.
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2014 Escape 19
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06-07-2016, 11:17 PM
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#15
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 17A
Posts: 2,344
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FYI:
Calmark now has the current measurements for the Classic 17. I work 2 miles from them (They're in Oxnard, CA), so I left our 17-(2015 model) there one day. They used a laser-scanner to digitally measure the trailer with all its appendages (awning, A/C, Maxxfan, spare tire, storage box).
I also mentioned to them that ETI has new models coming out, so they're very interested in being able to measure the new ones accurately.
Great Company, great product.
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06-07-2016, 11:21 PM
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#16
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dfandrews
FYI:
Calmark now has the current measurements for the Classic 17. I work 2 miles from them (They're in Oxnard, CA), so I left our 17-(2015 model) there one day. They used a laser-scanner to digitally measure the trailer with all its appendages (awning, A/C, Maxxfan, spare tire, storage box).
I also mentioned to them that ETI has new models coming out, so they're very interested in being able to measure the new ones accurately.
Great Company, great product.
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They came to our home with their laser -scanner to measure our 19. Pat
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06-08-2016, 06:00 AM
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#17
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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Quick, someone with a 5.0TA stop in and have it scanned.
Best I could do was do my own measurements and send pictures.
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Bob
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06-08-2016, 06:54 AM
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#18
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Trailer: 2015 5.0 TA, 2014- RAM HEMI 8 spd
Posts: 447
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
Quick, someone with a 5.0TA stop in and have it scanned.
Best I could do was do my own measurements and send pictures.
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I'm thinking of doing just that. I am going to call them and see if I can make an appointment in July. I can't get there until then, and don't want to leave it.
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