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| Bryan Larrabee (Busasaurus)
Registered Member Username: Busasaurus Post Number: 18 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 24.84.136.155  Rating: N/A |
We live in an area where we see lots of rain through the winter and occasionally the temperature goes below freezing. We don't get a lot of snow, but last year was an exception when we had a very cold, snowy December. We store our coach over the winter in a nice secure storage lot, but we don't have access to an electrical outlet. I see that several conventional motorhomes in the storage lot have tarps over them. Is there an advantage to this? Is a tarp worth the money? Do you think it will help keep moisture out, or do you think it might make it worse? Any opinions? Bryan Vancouver BC | ||
| NH BIll (Nh_wanderer)
Registered Member Username: Nh_wanderer Post Number: 28 Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 24.62.162.30  Rating: N/A |
This topic was covered (pun intended). http://www.busnut.com/bbs/messages/11/31418.html NH Bill | ||
| Bryan Larrabee (Busasaurus)
Registered Member Username: Busasaurus Post Number: 20 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 24.84.136.155 Rating: N/A |
Thanks NH Bill The link is very interesting. The photo of your coach in the snow looks great! I also looked at the Sam's Club link and the tarp appears to have ventilation to keep out moisture. Have you checked when the winter thaw comes in? I would think that in NH that's when the moisture would be the worst. None of the other posts talked much about condensation but interesting experience with wind. Something I hadn't considered. But again, the moisture out here is relentless. We keep 6 containers of discicant crystals in the coach through the winter and pour a half inch of water out of each every month. If the tarp is going to increase my moisture problem, it wouldn't be worth it. Bryan Vancouver BC | ||
| doug yes (Dougg)
Registered Member Username: Dougg Post Number: 108 Registered: 1-2007 Posted From: 162.40.213.121 Rating: N/A |
How about a solar powered fan? | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 1729 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 76.68.120.136  Rating: N/A |
The marine folks have a wide variety of solar powered fans for venting the cabin, often mounted in the hatch cover. Google a few combinations of solar hatch exhaust marine fan. An excellent addition to any bus conversion, since we all leave them sit unattended and damp inside at some point. happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| ED Hackenbruch (Shadowman)
Registered Member Username: Shadowman Post Number: 183 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 75.211.95.18 Rating: N/A |
Solar powered anything ain't gonna do much good in the Pacific NW during the winter. :>) :>) | ||
| NH BIll (Nh_wanderer)
Registered Member Username: Nh_wanderer Post Number: 29 Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 24.62.162.30 Rating: N/A |
The ventilation on that Classic Cover from Sam's is very good. There are vent channels that run the entire length of the coach on either side. The material on the sides, front and rear breaths. The the top is water proof and I don't think it does. Here in NH I did not have any moisture issues over two winters. NH Bill | ||
| Iver (Mciv)
Registered Member Username: Mciv Post Number: 24 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 70.69.131.252 Rating: N/A |
I used to build canvas covers for RVs years ago. Now it is alot cheaper to buy ready-made ones. Even with the new "breathable" materials, condensation is a problem on the inside without adequate ventilation especially living here on Canada's west coast. Another problem with the covers is the wind. Any dirt or grit under the cover will act like sandpaper on your paint job if it rubs. If you can't put up a shelter, and if you don't have any leakage problems, you might not need to cover. When I was building our first conversion, I couldn't see how I could raise the roof and skin the sides while working under a tarp. We are fortunate to have the room to put up a shop to work in so that solved our problem. Iver. | ||
| Fraser Field (Fraser8)
Registered Member Username: Fraser8 Post Number: 14 Registered: 4-2008 Posted From: 70.78.162.40 Rating: N/A |
I covered a motor home in the yard a couple of years ago. The wind blowing the tarp (and it was quite tight) scuffed the paint. I'd leave the tarp off, I store mine with a dehumidifier running, it will surprise you how much water I dump out. I have some room on the farm here with power at $75.00 a month. I live in Deroche east of Mission if you are interested. All my covered space is gone. | ||
| David Dulmage (Daved)
Registered Member Username: Daved Post Number: 262 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 142.46.199.30  Rating: N/A |
I think the main reason sticks and staples motorhomes are covered in the winter is that their roofs eventually start to leak. It's one of the reasons I sold my motorhome and bought a coach. Just my opinion. DaveD  | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1733 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
Geez David...get that coach inside out of the snow and cold. That overhead door looks a little small, but if you get a run for it, I'll bet it'll fit. | ||
| Nellie Wilson (Vivianellie)
Registered Member Username: Vivianellie Post Number: 378 Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 75.178.92.43  Rating: N/A |
I second that. Inhumane, treating your bus like that...  Better yet, point it south and step on the go pedal. Nellie PS. Seriously, I know how much you must want to do that. Really nice bus!! | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 644 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.53.155.14  Rating: N/A |
Gollie! are you and Bus Warrior related? His look just like that LLOLLLLL Gomer I hate to tell you all that it got to a low of 75 here in Ocala today. boy was it cold HHAHAHHAH Not really I enjoyed it and now i can work outside. | ||
| Fraser Field (Fraser8)
Registered Member Username: Fraser8 Post Number: 15 Registered: 4-2008 Posted From: 70.78.162.40 Rating: N/A |
I agree no self respecting bus nut would leave the coach out in the cold  | ||
| Iver (Mciv)
Registered Member Username: Mciv Post Number: 26 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 70.69.131.252 Rating: N/A |
My winter home for two....  My problem solved..... Iver. | ||
| David Dulmage (Daved)
Registered Member Username: Daved Post Number: 263 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 142.46.199.30 Rating: N/A |
Iver, That's one sharp looking coach! Dave | ||
| Cindy and John (Cindyandjohn)
Registered Member Username: Cindyandjohn Post Number: 101 Registered: 1-2007 Posted From: 75.97.182.140 Rating: N/A |
Better yet - get out there and use it! Killington VT...   The poor guys in the tour buses had to drive passangers home. We stayed an extra day till the roads were cleared. John | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 645 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.53.155.14 Rating: N/A |
Iver, Did you have to take that picture? Gheesh Now you make all mine look BAD BAD. Thirty lashes with a wet noodle!! Oh GOOOOODD JOB. John: Been there and done that and I don't want to remember that!! Gomer |