ATV storage cover recommendation

I'm looking for a recommendation for a storage cover for my ATV. Starting this year I will be keeping it under my deck at my cottage during the spring, summer and fall. In this location it will already be shielded from the sun and somewhat from the rain and wind. I just need something to keep the drips and dust off of it and to keep it covered so that passerbys won't be able to see it easily (must be black). The ATV will be stored on a dirt floor which looks like it might be fairly damp, so I need a cover that is breathable. I have an older machine, so I am not looking to spend a fortune on the cover.

What would you recommend?

The covers for these new BBQs should almost big enough to cover an ATV...should check the measurements.

I just use $4 Brown/green tarps for TSC..they last 2-3 yrs.

Princess Auto is a good place for tarps / covers.
Cabelas as well.
I have a custom fitted cover for my UTV but just throw a plain tarp on my garden tractor also parked under the deck similar to what you describe.
No issues over the years. If you make it too comfy the rodents will settle right in. Another headache....lol

Would one of the small portable garages fit under your deck? The ones sized for an ATV?

I was considering just a tarp, but I am concerned about the breathability and also the hassle of trying to secure it. ATV covers usually have an elastic at the bottom to keep them in place. I'm not sure if one of the portable tent structures would fit, but I doubt it. There is a bit of a slope too, so it might look strange.

I bought a cover from Canadian tire called a Tripel premium for around $140 not cheap but it's held up amazingly well, it has tie downs for highway towing as well as vents. I've been storing my ATV beside my house not really protected from the sun for about 3 years, the cover is a bit faded but still not damaged. The cheap princess auto camo ones that come on sale all the time are good for maybe a year if they don't see too much wind.

I just bought one for mine off Amazon for 28$. It was the best rated one and fits my machine. I wouldnt say it top notch material that will withstand sun for long time but it will shield it from the elements....what I bought it for.

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I bought a heavy duty one from Cabelas a few years ago and it is holding up really well.

For what You want ,why dont try 4 feet wide weed control landscape fabric?
Home Depot :15/20 $ a big roll.
Cheap-black-breathable, will get You dust and sun protection.

Canadian Tire usually has them on sale this time of year. They work well. Keep an eye out for mice eating your wiring and seats when storing out doors.

The cheap princess auto covers work well and they sell them in black.

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I bought a heavy duty one from Cabelas a few years ago and it is holding up really well.

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I also bought one from Cabela's years ago and it did the job.

Believe we got ours off amazon, nothing special almost looks like a BBQ cover but crunches up on the 4 tires and has a strap that clips underneath.

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I bought a heavy duty one from Cabelas a few years ago and it is holding up really well.

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I also bought one from Cabela's years ago and it did the job.

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I checked Cabela's website and they only have one cover and it is for UTVs. MAybe they have more in the store? I was surprised because their website is usually pretty good.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

Canadian Tire usually has them on sale this time of year. They work well. Keep an eye out for mice eating your wiring and seats when storing out doors.

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So, a couple of you guys have mentioned mice now. Is that really a thing to worry about? What can be done to discourage this? I've been keeping my ATV in my garage up to this point, but I don't want to trailer it back and forth every time I go to the cottage.

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Originally Posted by rf2

I checked Cabela's website and they only have one cover and it is for UTVs. MAybe they have more in the store? I was surprised because their website is usually pretty good.



So, a couple of you guys have mentioned mice now. Is that really a thing to worry about? What can be done to discourage this? I've been keeping my ATV in my garage up to this point, but I don't want to trailer it back and forth every time I go to the cottage.

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Moth balls around and under the machine wouldn’t hurt.


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First I would lay a sheet of heavy duty plastic on the dirt and sit the ATV over that. That alone stops a lot of moisture from rising up. Frankly, I don't like covers as they fit too snug and mice and squirrels just love a place they can crawl up into and make their nest. So I'd be far more inclined to very loosely lay any fabric tarp that covers just enough of the top of the machine to let any water drain off. I agree with others on the mice thing.

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First I would lay a sheet of heavy duty plastic on the dirt and sit the ATV over that. That alone stops a lot of moisture from rising up. Frankly, I don't like covers as they fit too snug and mice and squirrels just love a place they can crawl up into and make their nest. So I'd be far more inclined to very loosely lay any fabric tarp that covers just enough of the top of the machine to let any water drain off. I agree with others on the mice thing.

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The heavy plastic sheet underneath is a good idea. I might do that. I guess another option instead of a cover is to maybe hang a little plastic roof from the deck beams above the ATV to keep the dripping water off of the machine. Unfortunately, this won't solve the issue of making the machine less visible to potential thieves. The area under my deck is covered on 3 sides, so maybe I could hang something to cover the fourth side - effective, but the wife won't like the way it looks.

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I checked Cabela's website and they only have one cover and it is for UTVs. MAybe they have more in the store? I was surprised because their website is usually pretty good.



So, a couple of you guys have mentioned mice now. Is that really a thing to worry about? What can be done to discourage this? I've been keeping my ATV in my garage up to this point, but I don't want to trailer it back and forth every time I go to the cottage.

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my uncle had his lawnmowers wiring chewed up by mice lol, if youre leaving it at the cottage its something your gunna wanna think about

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The heavy plastic sheet underneath is a good idea. I might do that. I guess another option instead of a cover is to maybe hang a little plastic roof from the deck beams above the ATV to keep the dripping water off of the machine. Unfortunately, this won't solve the issue of making the machine less visible to potential thieves. The area under my deck is covered on 3 sides, so maybe I could hang something to cover the fourth side - effective, but the wife won't like the way it looks.

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Plastic sheet great idea.
Cheap tarp with grommets, 6x8’ for less than $5, tie some bricks at the corners to hold it down.
Mothballs or deodorant soap shavings in a few spots will help with mice.

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Plastic sheet great idea.
Cheap tarp with grommets, 6x8’ for less than $5, tie some bricks at the corners to hold it down.
Mothballs or deodorant soap shavings in a few spots will help with mice.

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I found the bungee cords work better than rope...it allows the tarp to flutter a little in the wind instead of ripping out the grommets.

I've throw moth balls into the Air Intake or filter area...only place mice seem to like to nest.

I was told that spraying Armour All (car product) on top of and wiping (ie. A/C, bbq covers) prolongs the life of the material against UV rays

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Originally Posted by SongDog

I just bought one for mine off Amazon for 28$. It was the best rated one and fits my machine. I wouldnt say it top notch material that will withstand sun for long time but it will shield it from the elements....what I bought it for.

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