Adco Trailer Cover, 7 years in use

[Ron in BC]

I don't suffer from SADs but I do suffer from CUTTs. (covering up the trailer time)

I know lots of folks have spent the big bucks and purchased higher level covers than the Adco but this is the 7th year that I've used this cover and I'm amazed at the condition that it's still in. The fabric and zippers are still in excellent condition.

One thing that I noticed over the years is that some moisture still got through the top and with it very fine fallout. So while when removing the cover there wasn't any bird droppings or leaves the top wasn't clean.

Last year I tried out putting a thin filmy poly sheet on the roof and putting the cover over it. The poly sheet is about the same consistency as a dry cleaning bag and it feels soft to touch, no danger of scratching the gelcoat.

When I removing the cover last Spring the roof was in pristine condition.

This cover was originally purchased for our 19. It's a loose fit on the 21 so maybe we were just lucky that we erred on the larger size.

One thing that I've noticed is that it hangs down right to the ground. I put this down to the fact that many other brands of trailers have leaf springs and are taller than the Escape. We just roll up the excess on the back side and use plastic clothes pins to keep it from touching the ground.

So all in all, very pleased with the lifespan and service we've gotten from this cover. Probably more than I was originally expecting.

Ron

[diannelgraham]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

I don't suffer from SADs but I do suffer from CUTTs. (covering up the trailer time)

I know lots of folks have spent the big bucks and purchased higher level covers than the Adco but this is the 7th year that I've used this cover and I'm amazed at the condition that it's still in. The fabric and zippers are still in excellent condition.

One thing that I noticed over the years is that some moisture still got through the top and with it very fine fallout. So while when removing the cover there wasn't any bird droppings or leaves the top wasn't clean.

Last year I tried out putting a thin filmy poly sheet on the roof and putting the cover over it. The poly sheet is about the same consistency as a dry cleaning bag and it feels soft to touch, no danger of scratching the gelcoat.

When I removing the cover last Spring the roof was in pristine condition.

This cover was originally purchased for our 19. It's a loose fit on the 21 so maybe we were just lucky that we erred on the larger size.

One thing that I've noticed is that it hangs down right to the ground. I put this down to the fact that many other brands of trailers have leaf springs and are taller than the Escape. We just roll up the excess on the back side and use plastic clothes pins to keep it from touching the ground.

So all in all, very pleased with the lifespan and service we've gotten from this cover. Probably more than I was originally expecting.

Ron

I have the same cover just a little younger then yours. It’s been used on my 19 for four years and is still in great shape. I didn’t let it go when I sold the 19, plan on using it on my new 21C.

[DanK]

Which model cover and what size is it ? Starting to look for a cover for a 21c

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by DanK

Which model cover and what size is it ? Starting to look for a cover for a 21c

I had a PM this morning asking the same info. They pointed out that the models are different now. I did look at Camping World"s current offerings and thought that the "Classic poly 3" might be the equivalent to mine.

But I dug my old receipt from 7 years and two days ago, and now I'm not so sure. I did see another one at CW that used "Tyvek" in the description and my receipt description is "ADCO Travel Trailer Designer Tyvek RV Cover" so I don't know how that matches up to the current offerings.

The biggest surprise is that it's described as "15'-1" - 18'. Surprising if you look at how it fits my 21. It looks like the model # might have been 32839 and it cost $244.99 back then.

Ron

[DanK]

Ron thank you for the info , the size is what I really was not sure of . I contacted escape using their forum and they shared the brand/model and size that they sell . They sell the Adco poly pro 3 . Size for the 21c was 15 '1" -18" . With them confirming the size i am feeling a lot better a about pre ordering before my trailer is delivered .

[johnnyv]

what am i missing, 15-18' for a 21 footer

[DanK]

the cover is sized for the actual trailer box , not bumper to tongue.

[johnnyv]

thank you

[Rikster]

Originally Posted by johnnyv

thank you

Happy Thanksgiving folks.
I bought the trailer cover from Escape for our new 21' NE in 2021. Seems like it already needs to be replaced. I have seen this thread as well as a couple others about brands like ADCO, Calmark. Any other new ideas that people may have based on today's market? Invest in a custom or not needed?
Thanks for the help!