Camper Outdoor Storage: How to protect your roof with a tarp

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This video shows how to use an ordinary tarp to protect a camper roof from snow, ice, rain and the damaging rays of the sun. I've been using this method successfully for the past three years, but watch as strong winds threaten to blow away my latest efforts.

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7 окт 2024

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@ttimethebull 9 месяцев назад

Thank u for ur video! It's exactly what I needed, covering everything from how and where to run the rope/cords to getting started with rolling and unrolling the tarp on the roof. I love how u followed up with the necessary modifications after the bad weather. It's the most comprehensive video I've found on this subject.

@rosies1263 Год назад

Thanks for showing reality when wind hits cover. Helpful video

@jackijax505 Год назад

You just saved me right now about rolling it. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@enesvy 5 лет назад

Great video, thank you! Watching you roll up the tarp on the ground to unroll on top, I thought, "Ah, just like covering a pie with the crust!" :)

@TheOriginalMechanic 5 лет назад

Thanks for making me smile 😊

@ToddB987 Год назад

I like the tarp idea exclusively for roof winter protection. I had full rv cover for only 2 years. It got shredded in the wind. I think this is a much economic solution to keep rain and snow and here in New Mexico, UV rays beating down on my roof. I did make sure to have a air pass under tarp. Fortunately, we average about 10 15 percent humidity, so don’t have to worry about mold and mildew like Midwest or the east.

@jameskrivitsky9715 3 года назад

I like the idea of running cord through all the eyelets. Wind can be a real PROBLEM. I placed boards, plywood and flat pavers on top of the tarp in an effort to hold it down. Most of that blew off like jumping on a trampoline. All it needed was one slack pocket and the gusts would turn the tarp into a sail. Bungies helped to slow it down. I also placed some foam cushions over the corners of the camper ( under the tarp to protect sharp corners ) Most tarps only hold up for a few months in TEXAS sun. So get quality heavy duty tarps for longer wear in severe weather. JwgK

@TheOriginalMechanic 3 года назад

I went through trial by wind too. It took several modifications to finally keep it on. Good advice on the qualtiy tarps.

@stevepolychronopoulis 2 года назад

They also don't last long in Northern Michigan, for different reasons lol. My tarp (heaviest tarp harbor freight sells, about $75 after coupon) lasted well through 1 winter, then 3/4 of this one. I like the idea of weighing it down, but it didn't stand a chance this year. A buddy let me store it at his place because he has more property, and I was worried about the fact that my house is in the woods and I've already had to patch the roof due to a falling branch when the snow and ice got heavy on the trees. What I didn't take into account is how much stronger the winds are in his open field. It ripped the grommets right out of the edges and left the paracord dangling from the camper, with all those little metal eyelets on it like ornaments. Finally broke down and bought a proper camper cover with straps that wrap under the camper, but my plan now is to build a peak roof frame from pvs to strap to the top, add a few sheets of marine plywood, put the tarp over that, strap it down tight and take my chances with the trees. Trying to fight those winter winds coming off Lake Michigan is an exercise in futility lol.

@marieparks9168 7 лет назад

Good video, just what I needed Thanks

@TheOriginalMechanic 7 лет назад

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

@palangnar3588 5 лет назад

Nice video, thank you, that's what i need to do too.

@Christina_Noelle_Carter 9 месяцев назад

Appreciate the video

@dalek.6171 5 лет назад

That's what i'll do instead of having a freakishly tall garage built. Thanks

@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076 3 года назад

@Doug Tate don't let the tarp outsmart you figure out how to allow air to flow underneath it it's not rocket science

@ShepherdsChapelonYT 3 года назад

Good video maybe you should try Paving Stone get them for like a dollar each at Home Depot I've been using pond liner and paving stones on my slide out and working great

@lowbudgetballer 2 года назад

bungee cords will scratch up the paint pretty good in the wind

@yaniraavilasantos8452 8 лет назад

if that works for you however I did something similar to my 33ft 96 coachmen catalina travel trailer and big mistake water stayed up in the roof for a long time and I had to replace the roof...lesson learnt..

@TheOriginalMechanic 8 лет назад

That's too bad about your roof. I only use this in the winter, for about 4 months, to keep the snow off.

@yaniraavilasantos8452 8 лет назад

I placed the tarp on top of the aldo rv cover for extra protection in the winter as well.

@marvelousaccessories7019 2 года назад

It is very good vedio. But the roof cover material have been changed a lot in nowadays.

@vilmat.gonzalez2759 6 лет назад

Mr. The Original Mechanic I live in my 5th wheeler. Need so much done. But I bought a tarp, some rope, not as thick, need to get a few more supply's. I manely want it for winter. But discovered after the sealing on roof that it still leaks. What would you recommend for after winter? This video is great, thanks so much.

@TheOriginalMechanic 6 лет назад

I would imagine some kind of roof sealant would work.Check with an RV supplier. They will know more about this. Thanks for watching and good luck!

@brewhammad1026 2 года назад

Can the air conditioner be used under a tarp?

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 года назад

No it can't. It wouldn't be effective and would likely overheat and possibly be damaged.

@aninayoungman3616 3 месяца назад

@@TheOriginalMechanic I guess it would be the same story for using the furnace?

@TheOriginalMechanic 3 месяца назад

@@aninayoungman3616 Yes I would not use the furnace either under a tarp.

@angelaray1873 3 года назад

Is it okay to cover the air vent that’s on the top?

@TheOriginalMechanic 3 года назад

Hmm, I don't know. I never worried about that and had no issues during the three winters I used this. I only covered this camper from Nov-Mar during snow season where I live.

@angelaray1873 3 года назад

@@TheOriginalMechanic thank you I just need it temp till I’m able to fix my roof in the bathroom my whole roof is fine just got dry rot in my shower.