Maintenance & Restoration

phoebeo · 07-25-2018, 11:52 AM

Hello- Question for fellow Oxygen owners: Have any of you found a fabric cover that works, can be slightly altered to work? Any recommendations would be hugely appreciated! Thank you!

Corbett Road · 07-26-2018, 10:36 AM

Hello ...... I would love to have a cover for our Oxygen as well ..... I'll stay tuned for more info. BUT I'm suspecting this may be a custom job !!! BTW are you attending the North Oregon meet at Fort Stevens , April of next year ... I'll be in M 36 ... I wonder how many Oxygens will be there ??????? ..... Question .... in the storage under the seat right of the door my rig has a Propane outlet installed .... is this after market or stock ????? any idea ??? Save the trees.. produce more Oxygens ......... cheers

grimjed · 07-26-2018, 12:06 PM

Hi John,

Congratulations on your purchase.

The propane outlet under the seat to the right of the door is standard equipment.

grimjed · 07-26-2018, 12:16 PM

Hi Phoebe,

If you mean an outdoor cover for the entire trailer you may consider checking out a marine shop for boat covers. Alternately there are companies that will shrink-wrap boats in plastic for winter storage. Either way it's very expensive. A cheaper way may be to attach several tarps together.

If you referring to bed covers... that's a different story..

Glenn Baglo · 07-26-2018, 12:40 PM

A good coat of wax every six months fits every trailer perfectly.

Corbett Road · 07-26-2018, 02:20 PM

Thnx. Paul ..... Do you know how that propane line is connected to the supply from the bottle ??????? Can't see how that system works ... cheers,, john

phoebeo · 07-26-2018, 04:50 PM

Thanks all! We are waxing every six months, but the Pacific NW winters when you live in the city and don't currently have other options make it so that wax is not enough for us. We are currently doing the multiple tarp business, but a trailer fan neighbor suggested we look at the one-size-fits most type of covers at one of the big RV chain stores. Got me wondering! Paul- thank you for always being so helpful! We've taken the Oxy out 5x since buying it last fall and fixing it up. And, that is a lot for us with a small kid.

John- I think we might try to get to Fort Stevens! Still trying to figure out schedules with our jobs, but fingers are crossed!

Glenn Baglo · 07-26-2018, 04:57 PM

I'm on the North Shore of Vancouver under the Capilano cloud. Trailer lives under a cedar tree.
Last time I was out with the trailer, a fellow asked me if it was new. It was 9 years old.
I don't have the aggravation of covering and uncovering the trailer, but I do have a son-in-law who loves to polish cars. He does his car, my car, and occasionally the trailer.
That's me reflected in the trailer, drinking a beer and watching him work.

phoebeo · 07-26-2018, 05:00 PM

Nice shot Glenn! So glad you're happy with your waxing. Also, trailers this pretty should be buffed and shiny, right?

My partner and I would still LOVE to hear from any Oxygen owners that have found a solution that I am asking for- specifically a cloth cover. thanks again!

Daniel A. · 07-26-2018, 05:10 PM

You likely live no more than a mile or two from me Glenn, I wax once a year twice if the weather holds.

Dan

Corbett Road · 07-26-2018, 05:28 PM

Hello ... I'm over on Pender Island .. just put a coat of wax on my Oxygen(Mcguires ?) ......... what brand of wax do you both use ????? Any better than the others????? ...... Cheers ....... Would be fun to head down to the NOGathering together in April .............. cheers john

Glenn Baglo · 07-26-2018, 05:56 PM

Not sure what my son-in-law prefers, but when I just wash the trailer, I use Simonize Wash and Wax solution.

Daniel A. · 07-26-2018, 07:05 PM

I use Nu Finish from Canadian Tire it is highly rated.

k corbin · 07-26-2018, 09:09 PM

go to the thrift store or buy some kingsize bed sheets for cheap on the internet and make your own pattern for a fabric cover. Once you have the pattern you can get someone to sew a cover for you. The hardest part is handling the bulk of the fabric when sewing the seams. The professional canvas sewers have machines with a long or high arm to help them with that. But you can manage it by using a lighter weight material and planning out the work in sections.

Dan-NS27 · 07-26-2018, 09:34 PM

Shrink wrap is good for long term storage. I've done tarps before but wind and sun will wear them down. Waxing a trailer is a good way to protect the gelcoat from oxidizing. You could do what boaters do and get some marine grade Sunbrella for any exterior canvas.

grimjed · 07-27-2018, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Corbett Road

Thnx. Paul ..... Do you know how that propane line is connected to the supply from the bottle ??????? Can't see how that system works ... cheers,, john

John,

Look under the trailer. If it's like mine there's a propane line from the front of the trailer where the propane cylinders sit on the tongue that connects to a T-connector. One branch goes to the propane line, the other feeds the fridge and the stove.

pedalmike · 08-01-2018, 01:09 PM

I've had good luck with custom covers from Covercraft.

https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/pro...r-cover.C-CCHP

Not inexpensive, but I've been really pleased with 2 covers that have made for me.

If they don't have an existing pattern, you'll need to send them measurements for a quote. The unique shape of the Oxygen might require a bit more explanation.