There are a wide variety of awnings used on the RVs. There are patio awnings as well as window and door awnings on the motor coaches. The window and door awnings provide shade and keep the rain off the window casings. They are also great for protect in the interior from UV damage. The patio awnings provide a front porch for our home on wheels. They provide shade and are great cover when you want to sit outside and enjoy a light summer rain.

The RV owner can jazz up their patio with a variety of stringed night lights. Then they also like to add a patio shade. The patio shade is made of a vinyl coated polyester mesh that blocks 50% of the sun’s damaging rays. The patio shade easily slides into the utility slot groove. The brass tie downs and grommets let you stake down the shade to provide stability.

In addition to the shade there are a multitude of durable patio mats. These are made of a polyester fiber and heat sealed for years of use. The mats are color coordinated to match the awning. They are usually seven feet wide and come in lengths of 8ft., 12 ft., and 16 ft.

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There are a wide variety of awnings used on the RVs. There are patio awnings as well as window and door awnings on the motor coaches. The window and door awnings provide shade and keep the rain off the window casings. They are also great for protect in the interior from UV damage. The patio awnings provide a front porch for our home on wheels. They provide shade and are great cover when you want to sit outside and enjoy a light summer rain.

There are two types of materials used for awnings on the RVs: acrylic and vinyl. Acrylic is a woven cloth that lets the air circulate through the fabric. This allows the fabric to dry quickly. It is water repellent but not waterproof. The acrylic awning should be sprayed off on a monthly basis to remove dust & dirt.

Vinyl awning fabrics are mildew resistant but are not mildew proof. Mildew forms on the dirt and dust that collects on the fabric. It is worse in high temperatures, humidity, and if the awning has been stored wet.

When it is time to remove the RV cover and prepare the RV for your first journey of the season, you should start with a general inspection of the awning for stains and mildew. If the awning is made of a vinyl material then you should spray it with a commercial awning cleaning, scrub in the cleaning material where you found stains & mildew, and then roll the awning up for several minutes. After about 10 minutes the cleaning products should have had enough time to work on the stains and mildew. Open the awning out and rinse thoroughly. Leave the awning out to dry completely. The acrylic awning would be cleaned in the same manner except when cleaning the acrylic awning you should avoid scrubbing the acrylic fabric as that could remove the water retardant finish.

The fifth wheel costs less than the motorized RVs as far as the square footage is concerned.  Some people like the split level floor plan that is caused by the hitch set-up. The newer fifth wheels have multiple slide outs. These slide out extend the square footage which will allow you to stay in one location for many weeks without wanting to kill on another. The 5th wheel's raised neck section (called the goose-neck) connects over the bed of the tow vehicle to the fifth-wheel hitch. This hitch design reduces the overall length of the vehicle and because a large majority of the weight is over the rear axle of the truck, it improves the traction and handling of both vehicles. In the event the trailer needs repairs, the 5th wheel trailer can be left at the repair shop while you still have the use of your truck. In addition when you arrive at your destination and have set up for your stay, you have a truck that can take you wherever your dreams take you. This is much easier than driving a huge motor home to go to a nearby grocery store for a few items. Fifth wheel RV covers can be purchased at reasonably cost efficient prices and they preserve the exterior appearance of your 5th wheel for a good re-sale at a later date.

There are a few disadvantages to the fifth wheel. One is that the 5th wheel rides higher than the travel trailer so it tends to be blown around a little on the highways and in severe storms. The fifth wheel hitch limits the use of the truck bed for hauling large items and a fifth wheel cannot be hauled by a car or van.

The Class B is the most expensive per square foot and have very tiny storage compartments. They are best for one person but two could possibly handle a weekend together - more that a weekend might cause serious damage to your relationship. Some of the replacement appliances are hard to find because they were made for small accommodations. When it comes to staying in a campground, you will probably pay the same as a motor coach would for the same space. The front window will require a windshield cover to provide privacy & to reflect the UV rays.

The Class A RV is the most prestigious of all the RVs on the market. The advantages to this RV is that there are always a market when you get ready to sell and there are many used models to choose from when buying. The newer Class A's are very safe vehicles, your family can even move around in the vehicle while you are driving. Class A's are easy to finance & insure and they have good repair records. This type of RV  makes it very easy to "boondock" (park anywhere without electrical hook-ups). You just pull up to wherever you want to go and have dinner that was prepared while you drove or just go to sleep. You never have to get out of your RV to set up because you are self-sufficient. When you get home, you drive up, take out your traveling items and then throw your Class A RV cover on until the next time.

The greatest disadvantages to the Class A is that they are also the most expensive. Many of the new Class A's get less than 7 mpg and the older ones may not even get more than 5 mpg. Every time you want to go somewhere you must break everything down unless you have towed a vehicle, but that makes your vehicle harder to drive and more difficult to steer. Many people find the Class A RVs  impossible to back up and intimidating to drive. When major repairs are needed on the road, you are forced into a hotel until your "home" and your "transportation"  are repaired.

The first thing you want to do when you arrive home is clean the exterior of the motor home for the winter. Remember to work your way down to the tires. Clean the roof first. Use warm water and a mild detergent. Use a soft brush on the entire body. The goal of cleaning the roof is to remove the white chalky residue that sometimes marks the exterior after a heavy rain. Don’t get over zealous because rubber roofs have an oxidized layer to protect the surface. Just get the chalky white build-up.

If your RV is stored under trees you might have a problem with bird droppings and tree sap. Prior to washing the sides of the vehicle, liberally spray the infected area with an oily base like spray cooking oil or WD40. Leave this on for approximately 10 minutes and then wash as usual.

Once the RV is clean and dry, it is ready for your RV cover.

This cover would be beneficial for anyone living in the "snow zone." This week that means most of the country, but under most circumstances that would be the northeast and the northern part of the mid-west. The breathable material allows the moisture to evaporate which prevents the build-up of mold and mildew.