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fifth wheel trailer cover - installation guide

In this installation guide, we will show you what's included with your Fifth Wheel Trailer Cover, pre-installation checklist, how to install and remove it the fast way, how to clean your cover, and some frequently asked questions.

What's Included

Pre-Installation Checklist

How to Install your fifth wheel trailer cover

Warnings

Installation is best done with two people and most RVs require working from the roof of the RV.

Be sure that your helper does not pull the cover while you are installing it on the top of the RV.

Installation and removal are safer and easier when done by two people.

How to Remove your Fifth Wheel Trailer Cover

To remove your Fifth Wheel Trailer Cover, simply reverse the how to install process above and return the cover back to the storage bag. To easily fit your cover in the storage bag, fold and roll it tightly rather than stuffing it.

Important: Do NOT store a wet cover in the storage bag or confined area as the cover can be damaged by mildew.

How to Clean your cover

The RV cover can only be washed by hand. To wash the car cover by hand, simply install the cover on your vehicle and use a water hose to remove all the contaminants, then use a cloth with any multi-purpose cleaner to wash the cover. Apply the water again, then use can use a dry cloth or towel to dry out the cover or simply let it air dry.

Warnings

Installation is best done with two people and most RVs require working from the roof of the RV.

Be sure that your helper does not pull the cover while you are installing it on the top of the RV.

Installation and removal are safer and easier when done by two people.

Frequently Asked Questions

Length: Measure the longest point from the front to the rear of the trailer. For a fifth wheel, measure from the rear including bumper, spare tire and ladder, until the furthest point on the nose of the trailer coach. Exclude the hitch.

Height: Measure the trailer sidewalls at the highest point of the roofline down to the outside frame, excluding ground clearance, roof-mounted accessories, vents, and A/C units. Remember, don't stop at the top of the wheel well!

All our covers come with a white tag labeled "FRONT". Note: in the event, the tag is not labeled front it is still the front of the cover.

The zippers on the cover are separated into panels giving you full access to the RV, In some cases, a zipper can be found in the back of the cover as well giving you access to the back.

The built-in straps with velcro are needed only when you open the zipped panels and which to prevent them from collapsing.

Put the ladder cap over the ladder and use the Velcro to tighten the cover in place. The ladder cover is to cover the ladder so it does not cause any rips or tears. It is always better to use the ladder cover.

Simply put the cover over the rain gutters and use the Velcro to tighten them in place. Make sure to use the rain gutter protectors (includes 4) to prevent them from tearing the cover.

The bag has a black buckle which the straps can attach to. Simply fill the bag with rocks or sand and use to toss the straps underneath the RV.