I had a concrete pad poured next to our power pole so I could install a 30 amp and standard 15 amp outlet for our Gracie (Hull 416). The location was close to power and one of the few level spots on the property. Unfortunately, there are two mature white pine trees nearby and power lines cross over the trailer. Last week, I washed her and noticed pine needles and bird droppings on the roof.
I reviewed the several threads about covers and decided I should bite the bullet and order the popular favorite. A price quoted last fall on this forum was @$700, another from this spring quoted @$900. I swallowed hard and decided to go for it. I requested a quote on-line for the 2019 OTT Elite II and received a response of just under @$1300 + shipping. I called to confirm and was told the bid was correct, “We’ve had a price increase”. No fooling!
i decided to pass, and today I went out to buff and clean Gracie with fiberglass cleaner and then polish with marine polish. Lo and behold, I find bird doo all down the side of our baby. So, I have to decide if it’s worth the cost. How difficult is the cover it install and remove? How often do I need to connect to shore power to keep the batteries protected, or can I leave the power connected? Does one need to pad the solar panel corners to protect the cover?
Thoughts and recommendations appreciated.