Are online hot tub covers a good deal?

[scd_cosprgs]

Hello,

I have a 2002 Tiger River Siberian and it needs a new hot tub cover.  I called my local dealer and they want about $450 or so for one.  I decided to take a look online and found some covers from manufactures like Duratherm, Thermoshield, and SpaMate.  These seem to advertise more advanced features than the standard cover and also are a bit less expensive.  I was wondering if anyone has had any experience ordering a cover online?  Any comments or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Scott

[Chas]

There are several things to look for:

Thickness of the foam,

Density of the foam,

Quality of the vinyl,

Quality of the vapor barrier,

Reinforcement of critical spots like the hinge and handle areas.

I have sold covers from many makers over the years, but I recommend Doc - RHTubs.com - I find them to have all of these things nailed down. They are a bit wrinkly-looking, and at first I was put off by that. But after thinking it over, and talking to Robert and Andy, I realized that the thicker vapor barrier they use is simply going to be a bit wrinkly, and it is better than some sort of heat-shrink film which is likely to fail sooner.

Also, the vinyl tends to shrink over time, so starting a bit looser ends up being much better in the long run.

[wmccall]

There are several things to look for:

but I recommend Doc - RHTubs.com

Don't forget to factor in shipping costs.

My friend with a 7 ft cal spa bought one from Doc, I just saw it last weekend it turned out great, I didn't ask him what he paid.

[tim8686]

hi scott,
I got a great deal on a cover online. It has all the features you talked about, and was over $100 dollars cheaper, and shipping was free. It took about six weeks from order to delivery.   Tim