Putting A Tarp On Rv Roof

If you don t have a helper use the metal rings to hold down the tarp at the furthest four corners.

Putting a tarp on rv roof.

Sandwich the tarp by nailing a second 2 x 4 board to. Create an anchor board by rolling the tarp s peak end with a 2 x 4 inch board and nailing the tarp to your board with. Certain rv specific tarps have added features that make them more suited for storing your rv. Try to pick a day that is not windy or else you may face frustration because as soon as you open the tarp up there it will start blowing all over the place.

This moisture can leak into the rv or freeze and expand and can cause damage to your vehicle. Partially unroll your tarp to cover the damaged area from the roof s eaves to peak. These ropes may shift and flap in the wind or rub against the rv body causing damage. Most people will also need to use bungees or ropes to secure the tarp to the vehicle.

While you certainly don t need to use a tarp when storing your rv many rvers choose to put some sort of covering over their camper. You might consider a compromise using a dedicated rv cover and only placing a blue tarp over the top portion of the rv cover to keep water from dripping down from the roof. The tarp itself may fray shred blow off or shift which can cause issues. While regular blue tarps could be the cheapest option for covering your rv they may not be the best.

He also mentions that you should never cover your rv completely in a blue tarp because this will restrict airflow.