The CarCover Gold Shield 5L is a premium all-weather RV cover engineered specifically for Class C motorhomes in the 32 to 35 foot length range. Its five-layer top and three-layer side panels use a micro-porous film core that blocks rain, snow, and UV while staying breathable enough to prevent the mold, mildew, and trapped condensation that destroys paint and decals during long-term storage.
Class C motorhomes present unique cover challenges -- a cab-over bunk that protrudes forward, roof-mounted AC units, external ladder rails, and varying roofline heights. The Gold Shield 5L is purpose-cut for this body style, with a contoured slip-seam design, dedicated AC unit accommodations for up to three units, and a ladder cap that keeps sharp ladder edges from abrading the fabric.
Whether you store your rig outdoors year-round, winter it under a carport, or park it in an exposed lot between seasonal trips, this cover is rated to handle scorching summer UV, ice and heavy snow loads, wind, tree sap, bird droppings, and road dust. The reflective outer panels also improve nighttime visibility around the parked rig -- a practical safety detail in crowded RV parks and storage yards.
Four polypropylene PLUS layers surround a central micro-porous film. The result is a top panel that sheds water and resists UV without trapping moisture underneath.
Two polypropylene PLUS layers with a micro-porous film core protect the sidewalls and slide-out areas, maintaining breathability on all vertical surfaces.
Heavy-duty zippered panels let you access the motorhome door without removing the entire cover -- ideal for quick access during partial storage periods.
Adjustable buckle straps eliminate slack and stop billowing in wind. Elastic hems at front and rear corners lock the cover snugly around the cab and rear cap.
Standard single-layer or two-layer covers trap humidity against your RV's surface. The micro-porous film used in the Gold Shield 5L acts as a one-way barrier -- liquid water and UV radiation cannot penetrate inward, but water vapor from the RV's warm interior can escape outward. This prevents the condensation cycle that causes delamination, oxidation, and mildew on paint, fiberglass, and rubber roofs.
The polypropylene PLUS outer and inner layers add abrasion resistance and tensile strength. CarCover specifies double-line stitching at all seam junctions to resist tearing at the highest-stress contact points -- particularly the roofline edge where the cover drapes over the cab-over.
The Gold Shield 5L installs without tools. Weighted buckle straps at the sides are thrown over the roof and cinched down, while the elastic hems are worked around the front cab corners and rear cap. The cover weighs 25 lbs -- manageable for one person with a ladder, though a two-person team speeds the process on a 35-foot rig.
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.