How Long Should RV Covers Last?

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My last RV cover ADCO lasted only 4 years and is falling apart and now in the trash. What is the bestinch longest lasting material for RV covers? I live in Michigan and store the trailer outside 48 weeks out of the year. Thank you.

asked by: David B

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Expert Reply:

Hello David, thanks for reaching out. Honestly, 3-5 years is a pretty typical lifespan for an RV cover. They are designed to be a sacrificial layer to protect your RV from the elements. So the cover takes the beating instead of your RV. They will inevitably wear out after a few seasons. It could be from small rips and tears, or just standard wear and tear from the elements. True, a nice cover should last longer compared to a budget option, but still 3-5 years is the expected lifespan realistically.

The Adco Olefin DH or All Climate covers are generally regarded as the most durable. We do have our etrailer brand of covers which are very comparable. So if you are out on the Adco, we may have an option for you.

What RV do you have? How long is it? Reply on this page and let me know and I am happy to make a recommendation.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Dave B.

6/8/2025

Thank you… I have the 2021 Kodiak ultralight 248BHSL. From outside the rear bumper to the front tongue ball it is 28‘11“. I believe the body of the trailer is about 24 feet.. thanks again.

Jesse M.

6/9/2025

@DaveB Nice. We do go off the body length which is actually tough to find online so thanks for providing that. I know you were not happy with the Adco cover, but we do have the Adco SFS AquaShed RV Cover # 290-52243 which will be a good fit. We also have our etrailer brand cover # e37VV. I have had a few chances to compare these covers side by side and they are very similar. The material of the etrailer cover is a bit more lightweight but it is a very similar multi layer breathable material. It has vents built into the top to help release moisture. We actually have one of these covers on a trailer here at the shop. It held up just fine thru the winter and we had a lot of winter weather and storms here in Missouri so it definitely took some abuse. We even had a few close calls with tornadoes. The only damage done to the cover was self-inflicted because we used the cover for training purposes and we had a bunch of different people install and remove it a bunch of times. So if you want to get away from the Adco, the etrailer # e37VV is a nice, more affordable option. Take a look at this video.

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