New custom Sunbrella cover Escape 21

[LarryLSB]

Originally Posted by buellfire

Thought I would post a follow up. I ended up buying the ADCO custom Sunbrella cover. It will be custom fit to my Escape 21 with measurements that I provided. I also chose to cover the front storage box also. I few reasons that I chose ADCO/Covercraft:
I read reviews for both their custom covers and generic covers, I focused on life expectancy, ease of use, and warranty. Seams like most felt as if they got what they paid for.
They use the large YYK Zippers and 9ft wide Sunbrella fabric to minimize the seam, which they triple stitch.
I will report back once I have more experience using the cover.

Thanks for the follow up, I'm very curious to hear your thoughts on the product when you get it, and how it fits. I've got an estimate on a CalMark for our 19' and have emailed and spoken with Paulo. I know the ADCO will be a bit cheaper, but I'd sure love to see a pic of one on an Escape to see the fit.

Larry

[buellfire]

Thought I would bring closer to this thread, I installed my ADCO custom Sunbrella cover today, impressed! I did place pool noodles cut down the middle on the edges of the solar panel and 2” foam pieces on the jack and rear bumper ends for protection of the cover. Take a look.

[LarryLSB]

Originally Posted by buellfire

Thought I would bring closer to this thread, I installed my ADCO custom Sunbrella cover today, impressed! I did place pool noodles cut down the middle on the edges of the solar panel and 2” foam pieces on the jack and rear bumper ends for protection of the cover. Take a look.
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Hey, thanks for posting the follow up with pics. Looks like it is a good option to the CalMark! How did you install? Ladder, poles?

Larry

[buellfire]

During the first install I used both a ladder and pole, as the cover had been tightly packed into a box. I will take my time when uncovering in a few weeks in preparation for our fall trip out west. I’m thinking about the best way to roll the cover to make the reinstall easier.

[dfandrews]

We roll ours from the front up and to between the Maxxfan and the A/C unit, and then roll the back up and to the same mid-point. Then the twin rolls slide off one side of the trailer into a bag.
To install, we attach a rope to the twin rolls, pull over the top of the trailer, then unroll in each direction.

[padlin]

Try to plan on folding and rolling it the same every time so you can place it in the easiest spot and unroll/unfold.

[buellfire]

A few great ideas, thanks!

[NicevilleSteve]

What did you cover end up costing and how did it fit? I have a 21C and am wanting one that will last?

Thanks,
Steve

[buellfire]

Originally Posted by NicevilleSteve

What did you cover end up costing and how did it fit? I have a 21C and am wanting one that will last?

Thanks,
Steve

Steve,
I haven't been on the forum recently as we sold our 21c to forum member Mr Lynn.
The cover that we sold with our 21 was a custom ADCO cover made with Sunbrella. The cover was well made and about $900.00ish. On our new Bigfoot 25b25rt a friend gave us a RV mask cover from Amazon which is made from D600 material, much lighter, waterproof and seams to be holding well, and the price was right If I need to buy a cover again not sure I would buy the Sunbrella again 2-3years from a Cheapy Amazon cover is working so far. Hope this helps

[Ron in BC]

My basic ADCO is into year 8 and it's still intact and doing the job. And the climate that it lives in, a rain forest, isn't the kindest.

Ron

[NicevilleSteve]

Thanks for the information! You mentioned a Cheapy Amazon cover, do you favor a brand, Ron's post (thanks) said he getting good luck with the ADCO...

Steve

[buellfire]

I have the rv masking d600, they make it in multiple sizes I would just look around. My buddy gave me the one that we are currently using as he sold his camper. But when I was looking, I was able to find these covers on Amazon deals for about $150.