Motorhome covers come in two main types: flexible covers made from weather-resistant fabric and rigid shelters resembling detached carports. Both protect motorhomes from weather damage, including fading, cracking, mold, and hail. Flexible covers can be custom-designed to fit a specific motorhome, while rigid shelters are often built from kits.
The main types of motorhome covers are flexible covers and rigid shelters. Flexible RV covers can be made from a wide variety of materials, including polyethylene canvas and canvas, and often include liners made of foam or similar material. These covers are usually the right size for a particular vehicle, and there are specific designs for class A, B and C motorhomes. There are also special wheel covers and others that only protect the roof. Rigid RV covers often resemble a detached carport, and are often built from kits.
Virtually all types of weather can cause some form of damage to a motorhome that is stored outside. Direct sunlight can fade paint and crack roofing material, rain can seep inside and cause mold, and hail can cause costly personal injury or break windows. Regardless of where a motorhome is stored, the local weather can potentially wear down or damage the exterior if it is not protected in some way. One way a motorhome can be protected from the elements when not in use is to park it inside a structure, but a more feasible option is to place it under a cover.
Flexible motorhome covers are usually made from some type of weather resistant fabric material. Some of these covers consist of more than one layer, in which case the outer fabric is often tough and tough, while the inner material is made of foam or another soft substance that won’t scratch paintwork. Other flexible covers are simple tarps that may or may not have been designed exclusively for that purpose. Flexible covers specially designed for motorhomes can be designed with the exact physical dimensions of a motorhome in mind, including the position of the door, which is often accessible via a strategically placed zipper.
There are also specialized flexible covers to protect various components, such as tires. Motorhome tire covers can help extend the life of the rubber by preventing the sun from baking the sidewalls. Lid covers are another type of flexible protection designed to fit over the roof of a motorhome. Other types of covers are available for individual windows, side mirrors, and other components.
The other main type of motorhome cover is a rigid, freestanding shelter. They usually consist of at least four legs and corresponding braces, although some units also have solid walls. The roof tends to be made of a strong material that can withstand direct sunlight and more abusive weather, such as hail. It is possible to design and build this type of motorhome cover from scratch, although there are also kits that include all the necessary parts.
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