Parking RV's in the 110 degree desert?

[Jim F]

I built in a lock slot so I can lock the canopy 1-2 in. open. If you are sure the canopy cover will stay put you can use that.
I also put some web "stirrups" on the cover to keep it from being moved in the wind. Works great.
Jim Frisbie
RV-9A

[Rosie]

One thing that's not yet been mentioned but should be considered when parking your plane in any desert environment; You should consider not putting on your cover when the wind is blowing dust. Having spent my entire life in the Antelope Valley (Mojave Desert), the wind blows and it blows dust/dirt/grit everywhere.

I recommend against using any cover in the desert with high winds as this grit will get under the cover and the chafing (scratching) begins on both your plexi and your paint (from the straps vibrating back/forth).

Our plane spends quite a bit of time on the ramps in Las Vegas, and depending on current conditions and forecasts, we'll leave the cover off....but we will use the cover to 'cover' the panel and the upholstery on the inside. We also leave the canopy 'cracked' (and locked) about an inch so the interior doesn't go into 'oven mode' during the day.

I'll accept a little dust on the inside before worrying about 30 knots winds when I'm trying to sleep miles away from the plane Rosie

[rv9av8tr]

You can "fix" heat, but you can't fix thunderstorms. Spring for the hanger and you'll enjoy your time on the water knowing your baby is safely tucked away!

[bret]

Boating on lake Havasu I have seen calm to 60 MPH thunderstorms whip in real fast.