fireman1968
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I'am in the process of starting a new side business of shrink wrapping boats for the winter. Every winter I have to scramble to find indoor storage. I get frustrated of paying the high price of storage or the high price of getting our boat shrinked wrapped at a marine/rv dealership. I have the same issue with our AF 990, Until my wife suggested why not shrink wrap the upper portion of the camper? What do you guys think?? Would this work?? I figure I could use the AC unit on top has a base and build off with styrofoam blocks in order for snow and rain to run off and place a several vents for air circulation. Thank you for reading. I welcome all input and ideas.
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SoCalDesertRider
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Interesting idea...
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tri5ron
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what do you plan to do about condensation?
most wood on boats is encased in fiberglass,(especially the main structural wood,i.e.- ribs, keel, or bulkheads), and not necessarly subject to the actual wood getting wet.
not so in campers...
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Oswald38
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I like it. I also like the business idea. Good for you.
The condensation is no more than not shrink wrapping so...
The military shrink wraps equipment headed overseas on ships to protect from the salt and other elements and with all of that electronic equipment in those machines, I doubt condensation is too much of a concern.
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dav1550
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I make the stuff….. ( poly) .. One of guys I work with shrink-wraps one of his boats for over winter and storage. Works the champ, just be use caution in using a industrial heat shrink gun….Ya, don’t want to burn the camper down in trying to guard it from the elements, but with a bit of practice and opaque, uv film you can get it near drum tight seasonal covering.
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RPFAN
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Its not something I would do. I would be worried about condensation. RVs need to breath. That is why you should leave a window or covered vent ajar.
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JumboJet
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Oswald38 wrote:I like it. I also like the business idea. Good for you.
The condensation is no more than not shrink wrapping so...
The military shrink wraps equipment headed overseas on ships to protect from the salt and other elements and with all of that electronic equipment in those machines, I doubt condensation is too much of a concern.
I don't think you could compare shrink wrapping military hardware to a TC. Once the military hardware reaches it's destination, it is unwrapped and then lubricated, etc. for use.
I wouldn't wrap mine. The TC covers that can be purchased allow for breathing.
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Bumpyroad
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JumboJet wrote:Oswald38 wrote:I like it. I also like the business idea. Good for you.
The condensation is no more than not shrink wrapping so...
The military shrink wraps equipment headed overseas on ships to protect from the salt and other elements and with all of that electronic equipment in those machines, I doubt condensation is too much of a concern.
I don't think you could compare shrink wrapping military hardware to a TC. Once the military hardware reaches it's destination, it is unwrapped and then lubricated, etc. for use.
I wouldn't wrap mine. The TC covers that can be purchased allow for breathing.
yep, I would think a one time purchase of a good cover would be my choice. I bought and used a cover on my first motorhome. Stopped doing that early on however.
bumpy
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billtex
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As you know, you can build vents into the shrink wrap process...this is common on boats. Some Folks around here live in boats full time with wood stoves and all!
I have had boats wrapped in the past, once the sun hits them, they do condensate real quick.I would not wrap a camper for this reason...even with vents built in. To each his own...but I say a breathable cover is the way to go...and easier on the environment. I know some of the shrink wrap companies provide recycling of the wrap...but did you ever drive by a marina in the spring time and see the piles of white plastic?Don't want to rain on your parade...you may be able to sell some folks on wrapping on their RV's...but don't do your own!
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