Rv, Parking under a tree, or in the sun?

when you arrive at the campground with your Rv there are many disisions to make. One is what site do I want. If you are staying a day or weekend or long term this is very important. Trees can cause immediate damage that has to have repairs right away. Damage to the roof, For the full timer this is critical. A full timer would have to be without a place to stay while repairs are happening, not to mention the cost. Many of the Rv Parks do not trim or keep up with dead limbs as they should. Leaves can stain a roof, cause moisture barriers and allow ants onto the roof. Birds gather and stain roof by their droppings. Remember moisture is one of the most worrisome and damaging for a camper, and sometimes goes unseen causing mold. Sun, while sun is warm and nice at times, it also can damage your camper. The sun is not an immediate danger, but long term. Most campers are made to withstand the suns rays. Yes overtime it will overcome the manufacturers efforts to protect the camper. The roof should be checked often for holes or cracked and dried out caulk. The sun is good for keeping moisture and mold to a minimum. Out in the sun away from trees will take away the worry from falling limbs. Now out in the sun, your air conditioners are going to work very hard. I have 2 and in the S. Texas heat in summer with both working hard, the temps were around 104 and both air conditioners were keeping the inside temp at 80. So depending on where you are, how long your stay is and temps you may decide to be under a tree. But for me, I prefer to be in the sun. We are full timers and just do not want the worry and hassle of falling trees and the damage they can do. There are many other reasons for picking certain camping sites. Wind, sun, view, satellite positions, 50 or 30 amp, close to bathrooms and showers, convienence and the big one neighbors, lol. The advantage of being on wheels is we can move to another site or even another park.. Hope this helped you and more to come. God Bless....