Stop letting weather, UV exposure, and road grime chip away at your pop-up camper's finish. The Gold Shield 5L cover is engineered specifically for folding pop-up campers in the 18 to 20 foot range, combining a five-layer top panel with a breathable microporous film that lets moisture vapor escape while keeping rain, snow, dust, and UV rays out.
Folding pop-up campers present a unique storage challenge -- their low profile and canvas tent sections are especially vulnerable to UV degradation, mildew, and accumulated debris during off-season storage. The Gold Shield 5L addresses that directly with a laminated multi-layer fabric system rather than a single-ply tarp.
The top panel uses five layers -- four polypropylene PLUS layers bonded with one central microporous film layer -- for maximum weather resistance where it matters most. Side panels use a three-layer construction (two polypropylene PLUS layers plus microporous film) that is lighter but still fully protective. The top panel extends downward to overlap the sides, eliminating the gap where water typically intrudes.
Four polypropylene PLUS layers plus one microporous film layer block rain, snow, hail, tree sap, and bird droppings while allowing vapor to escape and preventing mildew.
The integrated film layer allows warm, moist air to vent outward, preventing the condensation and rot that sealed tarps cause on canvas tent sections and wood framing.
Weighted adjustable buckles cinch the cover tight to eliminate billowing in wind. Elastic hems at front and rear corners conform to the camper's shape and stay put through storms.
Slip-seam design, weighted buckles, and elastic corners allow one person to install the cover without tools. A storage bag keeps it compact when not in use.
Single-layer covers trap condensation against canvas tent sections and aluminum extrusions, creating exactly the mildew and oxidation conditions you are trying to prevent. The Gold Shield 5L's microporous film layer is vapor-permeable -- it passes moisture vapor out but blocks liquid water from getting in. This is the same principle used in quality outdoor apparel membranes and is especially important for pop-ups stored for months at a time.
The polypropylene PLUS outer layers are UV-stabilized to resist breaking down from prolonged sun exposure. CarCover states the top blocks over 98% of dirt and dust from reaching the camper surface. The reflective gray color also helps reduce heat buildup inside the cover during summer storage, protecting vinyl, canvas, and plastic components.
This cover is sized for folding pop-up campers with an overall length of 18 to 20 feet. The cover itself measures 20.5 feet long x 7.17 feet wide x 3.75 feet tall, providing overhang on all sides for complete coverage down to the wheel wells and hitch.
You can wash the cover by hand or in a washing machine. For hand washing, install the cover on your RV, rinse it with a hose, then use a cloth and multi-purpose cleaner to scrub. Rinse again and either towel dry or let it air dry.
For machine washing, use the largest machine available, set it to gentle mode, and wash with mild powder detergent in cold water—avoid bleach and fabric softeners. Rinse the cover twice to remove all detergent, and always air dry.