Warranty Information

We are skilled artisans who have been practicing our craft for over eighty years. We use only the highest quality materials and make products that are designed to be functional and engineered to last. We do this for you because that is what we would want for us.

You need to spend your time and energy enjoying your sport, not concerned about the products that you use. That is why our warranties are so simple. Should any defect in material or workmanship be found within the specified time periods, we'll repair or replace them at no charge. Positively, absolutely, without a doubt!

Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited One Year Alarm Warranty
Limited Two Year Warranty
Limited Three Year Warranty
Limited Five Year Warranty - All Boat Covers

Limited Lifetime Warranty


Guardian® Weatherall™ Plus
Guardian® EZ-Zip™
Guardian® Custom Bike
Guardian® Weatherall™
Guardian® Duster™
Scooter Covers
Guardian® PWC Storage Covers
Iron Horse Leather Company

DOWCO, Inc. provides a limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser, for this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If this item fails to perform properly, please call DOWCO, Inc. for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and send prepaid to:

DOWCO, Inc.
4230 Clipper Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(800) 558-7755

All items must be returned prepaid. Proof of purchase must accompany order. Do not return the product to the dealer.

This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation, allowing the item to come in contact with petroleum products, battery acid, chemicals or tree sap, allowing water or ice to accumulate or pocket, not properly securing the product, or allowing sharp objects to damage product.

If your product is used in direct sunlight for extended periods of time, fading may occur. This is normal wear.

DOWCO, Inc. will repair or replace your product at their discretion.

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Limited One Year Warranty


Guardian Motorcycle Cover Alarm Unit

DOWCO, Inc. provides a limited one-year warranty to the original purchaser for this alarm unit to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation, allowing the item to come in contact with petroleum products, battery acid, chemicals or other liquids.

If these items fail to perform properly, please call DOWCO, Inc. for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and send prepaid to:

DOWCO Inc.
4230 Clipper Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(800) 558-7755

All items must be returned prepaid. Proof of purchase must accompany order. DOWCO, Inc. will repair or replace your cover at their discretion. Alarm electronics will be replaced upon receipt of $4.95 (check, money order or credit card) to cover shipping and handling. Do not return the cover or the alarm to the dealer.

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Limited Two Year Warranty


Iron Rider™
Guardian® UltraLite™
DOWCO Rainsuits
Rally Pack
Guardian® ATV
Guardian® Snowmobile
Helmet Bags
Pontoon Enclosures/Components
Boat Tops/Components and other Marine Accessories

DOWCO, Inc. warrants, to the original purchaser, this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase.

This warranty is subject to the following conditions: All DOWCO Inc. products proven to be defective within 24 months from the date of the original purchase will be repaired or replaced at DOWCO option at no charge.

Please call DOWCO Inc. at (800) 558-7755 for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and send prepaid to:

DOWCO, Inc.
4230 Clipper Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220

Returns must be received by DOWCO Inc. within 15 days of RGA issue. COD or collect shipments will not be accepted. Proof of purchase must accompany product. UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation, allowing the cover to come in contact with chemicals or tree sap, allowing water or ice to accumulate or pocket, not properly securing the cover or allowing sharp objects to damage cover.

All incidental and/or consequential damages are excluded from this warranty. Implied warranties are limited to the life of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other legal rights, which may vary from state to state.

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Limited Three Year Warranty


Guardian® UltraLite™ Plus

DOWCO, Inc. warrants, to the original purchaser, this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase.

This warranty is subject to the following conditions: All DOWCO Inc. products proven to be defective within 24 months from the date of the original purchase will be repaired or replaced at DOWCO option at no charge.

Please call DOWCO Inc. at (800) 558-7755 for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and send prepaid to:

DOWCO, Inc.
4230 Clipper Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220

Returns must be received by DOWCO Inc. within 15 days of RGA issue. COD or collect shipments will not be accepted. Proof of purchase must accompany product. UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation, allowing the cover to come in contact with chemicals or tree sap, allowing water or ice to accumulate or pocket, not properly securing the cover or allowing sharp objects to damage cover.

All incidental and/or consequential damages are excluded from this warranty. Implied warranties are limited to the life of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other legal rights, which may vary from state to state.

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Limited Five Year Warranty


Trailerable Boat Covers

DOWCO Inc. warrants, to the original purchaser, the boat cover to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase.

This warranty is subject to the following conditions:
First 24 months:
All DOWCO Inc. boat covers proven to be defective within 24 months from the date of original purchase will be repaired or replaced at DOWCO option at no charge.

After 24 months through 60 months:
All DOWCO Inc. boat covers proven to be defective will be repaired on a labor only basis, or replaced on a pro-rated basis. The replacement will be based on the current suggested retail price.

When the product is in hand, please call DOWCO Inc. at (800) 558-7755 for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and send prepaid to:

DOWCO, Inc.
4230 Clipper Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(800) 558-7755

All boat covers MUST be returned prepaid. Returns must be received by DOWCO Inc. within 15 days of RMA issue. COD or collect shipments will not be accepted. Proof of purchase must accompany boat cover. UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation, allowing the cover to come in contact with chemicals or tree sap, allowing water or ice to accumulate or pocket, not properly securing the cover or allowing sharp objects to damage cover.

All incidental and/or consequential damages are excluded from this warranty. Implied warranties are limited to the life of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other legal rights which may vary from state to state.

To help expedite the warranty claim process, prior to contacting Dowco Marine inside sales with your warranty claim, please have your product item number (from sewn in tag) and job number (from sewn in tag) ready.



Pontoon/Deckboat Mooring Covers

DOWCO Inc. warrants, to the original purchaser, the pontoon/deckboat cover to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase.

This warranty is subject to the following conditions:
First 24 months:
All DOWCO Inc. pontoon/deckboat covers proven to be defective within 24 months from the date of original purchase will be repaired or replaced at DOWCO Inc. Products option at no charge.

After 24 months through 60 months:
All DOWCO Inc. pontoon/deckboat covers proven to be defective will be repaired on a labor only basis, or replaced on a pro-rated basis. The replacement will be based on the current suggested retail price.

When the product is in hand, please call DOWCO Inc. at (800) 558-7755 for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and send prepaid to:

DOWCO, Inc.
4230 Clipper Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(800) 558-7755

All pontoon/deckboat covers MUST be returned prepaid. Returns must be received by DOWCO Inc. within 15 days of RMA issue. COD or collect shipments will not be accepted. Proof of purchase must accompany pontoon cover. UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Pontoon/Deckboat mooring covers are NOT trailerable, this warranty does not cover damage caused by trailering, misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation, allowing the cover to come in contact with chemicals or tree sap, allowing water or ice to accumulate or pocket, not properly securing the cover or allowing sharp objects to damage cover.

All incidental and/or consequential damages are excluded from this warranty. Implied warranties are limited to the life of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other legal rights which may vary from state to state.

To help expedite the warranty claim process, prior to contacting Dowco Marine inside sales with your warranty claim, please have your product item number (from sewn in tag) and job number (from sewn in tag) ready.

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