Outdoor trailer storage

[preacherman]

Ok I just got a landcruiser fj62 project that will need to take up my garage while it is being built this winter so I have to store my m416 expo trailer I built last winter outside. Unfortunately I do not have any options other than to store it outside. I need some thoughts and ideas on how I could keep it covered this winter.

Some important info.
I live in West Texas, sun damage is more likely than water damage but I would like to protect from both.
I will not be able to build a carport or awning, it will have to be a tarp or cover. (I don't want bright blue!!!)
I spent a lot of time building this trailer and I would like to keep it nice.
Here is the build thread below to give everyone an idea of what I need to cover.
I am willing to spend to get something quality but I do have a limit. (I would like to stay under $150)

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ted-w-lots-O-Pics)?highlight=Preacherman+m416

Ok now I need ideas/thoughts. Go

 

[Pikeman]

Meets Budget and room for more

http://www.walmart.com/ip/11007577?...1=g&wl2=&wl3=13223624470&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem

This is just a quick search. There are several other manufacturers of these canvas temporary type carports for areas you cannot get a permit or don't want a permit for a permanent structure.

 

[/dev/m416]

Got a Northern Tool near you? Even if not, what you'll save pays for shipping.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200511175_200511175

The sides drop down to form sides, gives you room for other stuff to move out for projects too. Get the ground anchors for that freak thunder storm. Use it later for all that good BBQ you got near you!

 

[goodtimes]

A trailer that was build to hold up to back country/camping use should have absolutely no problem with sitting outside in the sun/rain/wind/snow for a season. Mine sits outside year round in southern AZ.

If you really want to cover it (and it's obviously up to you), inexpensive tarps are the way to go IMO. I cover my motorcycles to cut down on the sun exposure on the seats and plastic. Tarps from Home Depot last about 2 years in S. AZ, cost less than $20 each (for the size I use on the motorcycles) -- Home Depot sells them in green, blue, or brown. When they wear out, I replace them. It's far cheaper than any of the permanent solutions I looked at (for the three motorcycles, it works out to about $25/year), and I don't have to worry about it blowing away in a storm.

 

[ddog45]

Sadly my adventure trailer sits outside in the winter. I put an inner tube on top of the trailer so that it has a peak so to speak then I wrap the tent in a cheap tarp then I use the worst of all my tarps to wrap the whole thing. I figure the water and snow run off off it pretty fast and the crappy tarps keep the sun off.

 

[Robert Bills]

My local Costco had pallets of 10x20 garage canopies last week. They came with 2 side panels. $199

 

[preacherman]

Considering the whole thing is lined with the same material used at oil tank batteries here in west Texas, I should not be worried about it. I don't know why I am. I guess it's just the thought of a new trailer setting outside.

 

[TheThom]

www.mytarp.com Awesome selection and they even make custom if needed

 

[jeep-N-montero]

www.mytarp.com Awesome selection and they even make custom if needed

You beat me to it, best on the market for the price.