Travel Trailer Cover and Charging Battery While in Storage

Question:

We need a cover for our 2017 Lance2285 that has solar panels on top - does this cover have a plastic window to compensate - allowing sun to charge panels while covered???

asked by: Mari N

Expert Reply:

The Camco UltraGuard Class C/Travel Trailer Cover - 28' Long, # CAM45743 is a heavy-duty, UV-resistant, water-resistant cover made of polypropylene that completely encloses the top and sides of your RV. It does not have a feature that supports usage of solar panels. If you store the RV close enough to connect to shore power, this is best option as you can plug in and use the onboard battery charger to maintain your battery bank. If not an option, I suggest you either remove your battery and place in garage connected to a battery tender or use a small solar panel out side of the cover to provide a trickle charge to battery bank. Something such as the Go Power Eco Solar Charging System - 10 Watt Solar Panel, # 34273836.

expert reply by: Michael R