canvas covers for casita?

[mlevin]

Is it a good idea to cover my 16' casita with a canvas cover for the winter? I live in the Pacific NW and there is a lot of rain in the winter. I was a little worried about lack of air flow and mold. Does anyone have any experience with one?
thanks

[68dave]

Calmark covers come highly recommended here and on the casita forum but they are'nt cheap. I purchased a cheap one from a place called Cover Giant, first bit of wind shredded it. You get what you pay for. After that i ordered a metal carport, best purchase i made, besides buying my casita.

[Burtim]

I would second the CalMark suggestion. I have a Casita SD 17 that sits outdoors in Nebraska. So far...two winters and both still look brand new. I added a large shock cord strap at the belly band and over the top between the fan and air conditioner. I also use outdoor carpet pads at corner stress points. All to deal with tornado level winds here. No problems to date.

[mlevin]

Thanks both of you. Could you just give me a ballpark figure for the cost of one of these? I sent a request to Calmark for a quote but doubt I hear from them before tomorrow and we are really curious. I like the look of it and it sounds like the ticket. We are going to build a garage, someday.
thanks a lot

[Burtim]

It seems to me it was around $500.00.

[68dave]

Yea around $500 plus shipping if i remember correctly.

[mlevin]

Thanks a lot for the info. Very helpful and I really appreciate it.

[Island Claire]

One way to keep the tarp off the roof is to put swimming noodles crosswise on the roof. A great tip from one of our group.