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Old 07-15-2014, 07:22 AM   #21
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No tarp is correct! I learned that here last year. If there's even a small amt of debris the tarp rubbing can scratch the gelcoat.

I bought the elite motor cover from EBay. Around 120 bucks as I recall they make one for the 13 and 16. A little sloppy but I can't afford the Calmark Sunbrella cover yet!


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Old 07-15-2014, 07:26 AM   #22
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I will google those to see what they look like - thanks! I found both I think and requested a quote on one.

I think I can safely assume that Scamp covers will fit Trilliums?
http://www.calmarkcovers.com/
http://stores.ebay.com/elitemotoronline

Those are the two I found.

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Old 07-15-2014, 08:20 AM   #23
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Calmark makes a cover for casita and scamp to specs. I know they'll make you one to your trailers specs exactly if you send them a photo and measurements.

I'm sorry but I don't know enough about trilliums vs. casita for design. Maybe someone with more knowledge can chime in here to give you advice!

I'm good with the EBay cover, although many have experienced disintegration in blazing sun. Where do you live? I'd much rather get indoor storage so am looking for winter months.

I am alone without help here so I find putting the cover on myself much too difficult but if you have help it goes ok. Hence I don't cover mine in summer when I'm camping frequently.


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Old 07-15-2014, 08:30 AM   #24
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Hi Wendy,

We live in Nova Scotia. We experience ALL types of weather - the full spectrum! Our trailer is kept outside from May to October - I thought it would be nice to help keep it clean to cover it. I find the pollen, dust, rain makes a mess of it.

I plan to wash it one more time then put a coat of wax on it - still have not done that.
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Old 07-15-2014, 08:32 AM   #25
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I see you are a teacher! I am a school secretary
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Old 07-15-2014, 04:38 PM   #26
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Yes I am. Have been so for 14 years now. I'm going camping tomorrow again and can't wait as the summer goes by so quickly and before you know it, the school bells are ringing again and it's almost time to put the Scamp away.

The winter here is long and depressing. I don't know...if I didn't have ties here I'd think very hard about moving in a few years. But I don't think that will ever be possible given the family situations here.

I hope someone can help you with the trillium vs scamp design question. I honestly don't know much about other trailers, except a bit about the casita.


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Old 07-15-2014, 04:46 PM   #27
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For around $200 you can get a temporary garage. Mine was a bit more then that, but it is big enough for two trailers.
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Old 07-15-2014, 08:23 PM   #28
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I thought those didn't hold up well to snow load?


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Old 07-16-2014, 07:33 AM   #29
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Do you live in snowy location? I've looked into these but when I view manufacturers specs they caution about snow load.

Who is the manufacturer of your portable shelter?

Thanks for your help!

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Old 07-24-2014, 03:46 AM   #30
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I just looked at the price of Damp Rid vs Dri-Z-Air. No wonder you're complaining about it. I've used Dri-z-Air here in the Pacific North Wet and it's worked great.

I visited Seattle for a month taking a course. It rained constantly.

I saw a kid riding a bike and asked him when the sun would come out. He said , "How would I know , I'm only six!"


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Old 07-24-2014, 05:01 AM   #31
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We had a tarp garage a few years ago for our tent trailer and kayaks - it was a 10 - 20. Held up for four years with a few repairs here and there - made it through some pretty brutal winters too.
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Old 07-27-2014, 10:10 AM   #32
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A lot of good ideas here... I found one of these small dehumidifiers that is a 12v but needs an inverter/shore power to operate it.

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Old 07-27-2014, 10:15 AM   #33
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Old 07-29-2014, 06:34 PM   #34
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I have not tried kitty litter, but as far as Damp Rid, and having to buy refills. Just save your old container and go to your local pool supplier or big box store and buy Calcium Chloride. It is used to increase the hardness of the water. Super cheap in bulk and is the same active ingredient. Works like a charm.
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Old 07-29-2014, 07:14 PM   #35
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We had a tarp garage a few years ago for our tent trailer and kayaks - it was a 10 - 20. Held up for four years with a few repairs here and there - made it through some pretty brutal winters too.

Lucky you. Ours lasted about three years. I bought a more durable cover and put it over the remains if the first for extra support. One too many times popping snow off with a broom and it tore. Still it is better than a solid structure as that would be taxed.


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Lucky you. Ours lasted about three years. I bought a more durable cover and put it over the remains if the first for extra support. One too many times popping snow off with a broom and it tore. Still it is better than a solid structure as that would be taxed.


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I would imagine that "taxed" would depend on state and local. I have a steel carport that's 10' x 20' that's staked down and considered portable, no taxes, no building permit required. It's between the house and a fence. Makes a great nest. Not all locals are created equal.
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Old 08-06-2014, 08:22 AM   #37
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I was thinking about buying a cheap core drill so I could insert 2" galvanized pipe into the ledge rock we have around here and inserting PVC inside that to make a hoop roof and shrink wrap it.

In the boat yard people use pairs long lengths of 1x3 with 2x 4 spacers to make curved structures and the wrap it in clear plastic. Winter temps are warm when it is sunny and in the summer tarp are used to block the solar heat gain. I might build something like that as I need more covered storage.


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Old 08-06-2014, 09:05 AM   #38
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Charcoal

In the past I have used charcoal briquettes. The regular kind, not those easy light kind, impregnated with chemicals and smelly. Usually a small bucket on the floor and some in an onion bag, hanging around, waiting for me to get back. Real charcoal is much better. An added bonus is that you don't get cats lining up at the door. For what it's worth....PTYFNA
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Old 08-06-2014, 09:23 AM   #39
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Oh crud. Here I thought the PO's left their charcoal under the dinette seat and I tossed it. Oopsies! I now have one of those DriZAir things though. I'm tucking the charcoal tip away in my brain though for future use.


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