Truck cover recommendations

[ColesRAM]

My 2020 Laramie sits out on the driveway 24/7 . Can’t extend my garage or put up a carport, so I Would like thoughts and recommendations on truck covers. Thanks.

 

[Ramfanski]

I do not like covers. They can scratch the paint up over time flapping in the wind. My last ram sat outside for a decade in Michigan and looked spectacular when I traded it in last Christmas. I don’t think it really needs covering.

 

[ColesRAM]

Any other thoughts or inputs?

 

[turkeybird56]

Why no carport, U live in a friggin HOA area? That would be my suggestion, a wonder/tab arc carport. Covers, man they R heck on vehicles. The only thing I cover is my MC in the garage, but it is over 17 years old and has its' share of scrapes and dings.

 

[tron67j]

Not sure how your garage is set up, but leave door open and pull it in. If double car garage, build a wall to separate sides.

 

[ColesRAM]

Guess the limited consensus is negative on truck covers. However, here in the NE corner of Florida , the sun beats down on and cooks everything. Temps been running 100*-110* most days. Wanted to offer some protection to my truck, where and how i could. Thanks anyway……

 

[DJURB]

I'm curious what you ended up doing, did you purchase a cover? I'm in a similar situation living in Southern California, gets very hot in the summer, can be 100+ and in the direct sun could be 120 easy. I just installed an RSI EVO Sport Cap too. Thanks!

2021 RAM 2500 BIG HORN MEGA CAB Diamond Black Night Edition 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine

 

[BossHogg]

Guess the limited consensus is negative on truck covers. However, here in the NE corner of Florida , the sun beats down on and cooks everything. Temps been running 100*-110* most days. Wanted to offer some protection to my truck, where and how i could. Thanks anyway……

I think wrapping the truck in a cover that traps heat and salty moisture would be worse than leaving it to sit outside. Use sun shields on the windscreen, keep the paint clean, and treat it with a UV-resistant coating. A carport is your best option, but you said you can't have that, HOA?

I bought a car cover from Walmart several years ago. It is made of mesh fabric; you can see through it when held close to your eyes. It allows for ventilation but still lets elements like rain and fine dirt get on the paint.

 

[Wild one]

When i was parking the wifes Challengers outside,i used 2 covers a high dollar fleece lined cover,with a cheaper heavy duty canvas style cover on top of the fleece lined cover,if there was hail in the forecast i threw moving blankets between the 2 covers. You have to make sure they're well tied down,i actually had extra loops added to the heavy duty cover,and used several bungie cords to keep it from flapping in the wind.Admittedly it was a pain in the rear to throw both covers on,but the cars finish was still perfect after 5 years of Canuck winters and hail prone summers

 

[ColesRAM]

I'm curious what you ended up doing, did you purchase a cover? I'm in a similar situation living in Southern California, gets very hot in the summer, can be 100+ and in the direct sun could be 120 easy. I just installed an RSI EVO Sport Cap too. Thanks!

2021 RAM 2500 BIG HORN MEGA CAB Diamond Black Night Edition 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine

Yes, I bought a truck cover off Amazon. It works well for me. Truck is not covered all the time, maybe 50% and during hurricane season when a storm is eminent. The cover keeps the truck interior cool and protects the vehicle from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. I have noticed some paint scuffing at contact point on the fenders but so far they polish out without issue. It is a pain to remove and replace the cover - it’s really a two person job. Other than those issues, I like it and would recommend a cover for those hot, sunny areas of the country.

 

[GTyankee]

Florida has Heat & Hurricanes

You can use a 2 layer cover on it, smooth as silk against the truck & something heavier for cats & crocks.
Nothing will protect the truck from flying mobile homes

you can have that area

Gator bites cop car

Officers responding to alligator call get a shocking surprise.

www.youtube.com

 

[ColesRAM]

Florida has Heat & Hurricanes

You can use a 2 layer cover on it, smooth as silk against the truck & something heavier for cats & crocks.
Nothing will protect the truck from flying mobile homes

you can have that area

Gator bites cop car

Officers responding to alligator call get a shocking surprise.

www.youtube.com

Yep, that stuff happens. We live on a small lake and Couple of years ago our neighbor, down the road, was invaded by a gator who followed their cat into the house. Scared the **** out of them.
Every state has something even beautiful CA:

And

 

[DJURB]

Thank you for comments. Appreciate it!

 

[GTyankee]

sorry, off topic

uggg, you did not have to remind me about a politician that allows boys & men to play in real female sporting events..
those males could not compete in Men's sporting events

that same politician cut off the water from Northern California to Southern California years ago.
That is the very reason that the Fires burned so much area.

They cut the water supply because of a 2 or 3 inch worthless fish

 

[Old Mopar Guy]

I purchased this for my 2024 1500. I sits in my driveway in Seattle in bad weather and in Arizona in the heat. Best money spent!

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