T@G Covers: AllPro Adventures vs Classic Accessories vs Any Others?

I just replaced my Pahaque cover, purchased in January 2021, with the same model. It’s heavy canvas, with zippers to access one of the doors and three tie down straps. There wasn’t a single tear or puncture. The waterproofing was mostly still good, except on the center top, which is why I decided to replace it. The Teardrop Shop currently has them on sale for a good price. 

I bought the AllPro for my T@G Boondock 4 years ago.  Except when camping, it has been on the T@G every day exposed to the harsh Arizona sunshine, 110+ temps, and sometimes thunderstorms/wind.  Today it's still in great shape.  Zippers working, no rips, no leaks, and both the inside and outside look good.  The heavy-duty integrated straps have kept it in place 100%.  AllPro was also great to work with when I ordered it.  I needed an extra-long pocket/zipper for the side awning, and I needed the door opening on the opposite side than usual.  They handled both for me without delay.  I give them 5 stars for the product and 5 stars for the company.  Addressing the cost: yes, it cost more than the thin cheap ones.  But I've already got 4 years out of it with no end in sight.  The value is clear for the higher cost.

I'm looking at the cover (CA PermaPro) for our 5-wide T@G as essentially a "wear item". Something that will need to be replaced on a "regular" basis. If I get 3 years out of this item, then buying a new one is the cost of doing business. 

I put tennis balls on the ends of the Yakima bars hoping that would prevent wear points at the bar ends. But, water pooled up there and things would definitely get colorful here in the Great Pacific Northwest (Seattle) with water sitting around on fabric of any kind.


To prevent the bird baths from continuing to form, I made a framework (scrap furring strips and pipe insulation) to support the cover and provide positive drainage. 

We've just celebrated our one year anniversary of ownership and are pleased with how this rig came through our "NorthWet" winter. That said, we do not deal with deep freezing and freeze/thaw cycles of Michigan, nor the triple digit heat and intense UV/sun of the Southern states. Replacing fabric teardrop covers every few years is a lot cheaper for me than building a shed/pole-barn or paying for indoor storage.

@The_Rigger you don't mention where the rips in your cover were located. Is there some shielding or padding of edges (assuming the fabric failure occurred at the corners of the teardrop) that could enhance the life of the next cover?