When you have decided that it is time to remove the RV cover and prepare for your next trip, you should start with a general inspection of your awning. Unroll the awning and check for mildew or stains that need to be removed. Use a commercial cleaning product to remove the stains and mildew. While cleaning look for rips, tears, or punctures in the fabric.

When the awning is extended you should always make sure that it is raised high enough before opening the entry door. The most common cause of rips and tears in the awning fabric are from the entry door with rough edges that can damage the low hanging awning. Most tears can be easily repaired. It is a good idea to keep a roll of RV awning repair tape in an outside compartment of your RV. It is easy to apply and virtually invisible and permanent.

Water pooling in the center of the awning can cause extensive damage to the awning. That is why it is recommended to always keep one side of your awning lower than the other. This prevents the collection of water and allows it to run off.

Wind gusts of over 20 mph can cause extensive damage to the awning as well as your RV. Never leave the awning down when there is no one around to let it down when needed. Store the awning in the travel position when everyone is away from the camper and when you go to bed at night. It is also a good idea to have awning tie downs at the campsite to prevent damage from any sudden gust of wind or sudden summer thunderstorm. Nobody wants to come back to camp to find their awning looking like our picture. It's easier to prevent damage than to replace it and it is also easier on your wallet as well.

The Class C RV is a recreational vehicle built on the frame of a van or truck. The advantages to this type of RV is that it is usually easier to get parts and repair work done. They offer the family the same conveniences of the Class A RV as far as the  living space while being more economically priced than the Class A. They usually have better sleeping for families with an overhead sleeper with a queen size mattress. They are ideal for long camping trips with large families. The Class C does not intimidate the driver like a Class A since it is more like driving a truck or van than a bus. As a used vehicle they are often easy to find and can be purchased at a reasonably cheap price. They are especially well-kept if the owner has purchased a Class C RV cover to protect the exterior.

The disadvantages of the Class C are that their price seems to depreciate faster than their big brother, the Class A, and the storage space is considerably smaller than the Class A. They do not have the luxury look of the Class A as they will always be more of a camper than a coach. The front windows in the cab sometimes leak where the overhead are is mounted and the windows will need a windshield cover to provide privacy for the occupants and to keep the cab cool.