How do I protect his motorhome?

Between two trips, whatever the season, think about protecting your vehicle to extend its life. Here’s how to proceed even if you don’t have a garage.

It is not only during the winter that your camper suffers, especially if it parks outside. Throughout the year, between two periods of use, think about protecting it, rain and sun. Under a shelter, under a cover, here are the different ways to protect its motorhome.

1. The shelter in hard

Depending on the size of this construction, you may have to complete a pre-work statement or file a building permit.

2. The specific shelter camping-car or carport

It is also possible to build or buy a carport-type shelter to protect its motorhome between two phases of use. Find out in town hall about possible regulatory constraints to its construction, it would be a shame to have to dismantle everything after installation. Indeed, depending on the size of your shelter, it may be necessary to make a pre-work statement or to place a building permit. These rules may vary by municipalities.

If you buy a shelter, several models exist that differ depending on the material used (wood, aluminium) and the type of protection. For some, you will only have a roof and posts, others complete the protection with side panels. Other type of shelter, tunnel or truck tarpaulin. This time, a sheet is tense on a structure, often metallic. You will find carport models from about 800 to 1000 euros. For many models, the roof height is adjustable.

3. The cover or protective cover (this is the same!)

Camping-carists then use different stratagems to let the air circulate: by opening the lanterns, by posing pool fries between the body and the cover. Another risk related to the use of tarpaulins is friction on the bodywork, for example due to wind. Over the long term, scratches can appear. Better, if you choose this option, go to a product recognized for its effectiveness, even put the price on it. The best canvases will long resist moisture. Learn more about specialized stores and compare reviews and rates on the internet. The covers are available in different sizes adapted to the format of your camper (think for accessories: bike holder, parable...). Last advice: if the clamping straps should not damage the bodyshell, they must nevertheless be well stowed to resist the wind blows.

4. Telescopic shelters or toolport

Halfway between the motorhome and the cover or tarpaulin, here is the telescopic shelter or toolport. What is it? From a foldable structure to metal frames. The whole is folded, an accordion way, which allows you to store the structure when you do not use it.

5. Rent your camper

6. Guardianship

Finally, the space sometimes lacks to install a shelter dedicated to the protection of your camper. This is especially the case of the owners who live in the city. To protect your vehicle, opt for the guard. Professionals provide this service throughout France with a monthly rent. Some also offer services such as the maintenance and revision of your vehicle. Farmers also offer to rent their unused hangars to park campers. The Stockly site links you with hangars owners. Take a look at the ads on Leboncoin. Another solution, rent a garage. The difficulty will be to find a space high enough for your vehicle.