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How to Measure your RV for an RV Cover

As an RV owner, you want to get the most out of your investment. To this end, it is important to take steps to protect it from the natural elements when you know it will be sitting for an extended period of time. RV covers provide damage protection from things such as UV rays, wind, rain, and snow. They also prevent bird droppings, dirt, dust, and sap from building up and damaging your recreational vehicle's finish. Covers are designed to be water-resistant to rain and snow, yet breathable to reduce the amount of moisture and condensation that accumulates beneath the cover, keeping mold and other moisture-loving threats at bay. In order for a cover to properly do its job though, it is crucial to have the right size for the type of RV that you own.

Surprisingly, wind is the biggest threat to the continued integrity of your new RV cover. For example, if the cover is too big, it will billow when experiencing sustained wind conditions, rubbing against the RV, causing wear and tear to the cover's fabric. On the other hand, if the cover is too small, attempting to pull it over the edges of the RV during installation or removal could end up tearing right through the fabric. So, making sure the cover you order fits as tightly as possible without being too tight is key to increasing both the lifespan of the cover and the level of protection it provides.

how to measure your class a, b, c motorhome

Length: Measure the longest two points from the front to the rear of RV, including bumpers, spare tire and ladder. For Class A motorhomes, measure to the front of the bumper or bunk area, whichever is the furthest point.

Height: Measure the highest point of the RV sidewalls from the top of the roof all the way down to the outside frame, excluding ground clearance, roof-mounted accessories, vents, and A/C units. With Class B vans, be sure to include bubble height which is taken by measuring from the very top of the van to the natural roofline of the van.

Fifth Wheel Trailer Measuring Guide

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!

how to measure your travel trailer

Length: Measure the longest two points from the front to the rear of the trailer, including bumpers, spare tire, and ladder, but excluding the hitch and tongue of the trailer.

Height: Measure the trailer sidewalls from the very top of the roofline down to the outside frame. Exclude ground clearance, roof-mounted accessories, vents, and A/C units.

Truck Camper Measuring Guide

Length: Measure from the furthest two points of the camper, including bumpers and ladder. If the nose of the camper is rounded, take the measurement from the furthest point forward on the nose.

Height: Measure the camper sidewalls from the highest point of the roofline down to the outside frame. Exclude ground clearance, roof-mounted accessories, vents, and A/C units.

If total length of you truck camper is under 216", you will need Truck Camper 8' to 10'

If total length of you truck camper is under 238", you will need Truck Camper 10' to 12'

how to measure your folding popup camper

Length: Measure the longest two points from the front to the rear of the camper, including the spare tire and ladder. Always excluding the hitch and tongue of the camper!

Height: Measure the camper sidewalls from the highest point at the roofline down to the outside frame. Exclude ground clearance, roof-mounted accessories, vents, and A/C units. If your trailer does have an air conditioner, and the height measurement (excluding the A/C unit) is within 4 inches of the end of the scale given for the cover you are looking at, it is recommended that you go to the next bigger size to account for the air conditioner.

TearDrop Trailer Measuring Guide

Length: Measure the longest two points from the front to the rear of the camper, including bumpers, spare tire, and ladder, but excluding the hitch and tongue of the trailer.

Height: Measure the camper sidewalls from the very top of the roofline down to the outside frame. Exclude ground clearance, roof-mounted accessories, vents, and A/C units.