Built for long-term outdoor storage, the CarCover Gold Shield 5L delivers heavy-duty, all-season protection for travel trailers between 35 and 38 feet long. Its layered fabric system blocks UV rays, rain, snow, and debris while staying breathable enough to prevent the mildew and rot that trapped moisture causes. Zippered access panels, reinforced ladder and gutter protection, and adjustable buckle straps make this a practical, set-and-forget cover for full-season storage.
The Gold Shield 5L is CarCover's premium multi-layer RV cover, engineered specifically for travel trailers in the 35-to-38-foot range. The cover measures 38.5 ft long x 8.75 ft wide x 9.17 ft tall and weighs 25 lbs, making it a substantial, full-envelope cover rather than a lightweight tarp substitute.
The five-layer top panel combines UV-resistant polypropylene outer layers with a micro-porous film core that allows water vapor to escape while preventing liquid water from penetrating. The three-layer side panels add structured protection against crosswinds, side-driven rain, and airborne debris. Both panels feature reinforced double stitching at high-stress seams.
UV-resistant polypropylene outer layers bonded to a micro-porous breathable film core. Blocks sun, rain, hail, and snow while venting internal moisture.
Layered side fabric resists crosswind-driven rain and debris. Extended top panel drapes down the sides for additional runoff coverage.
Multiple zippered entry points let you access doors, utility compartments, and hookups without removing the entire cover.
Pre-formed vented accommodation for up to three rooftop air conditioner units so the cover lays flat without stressing AC shrouds.
Sealing a travel trailer under a non-breathable cover traps condensation, accelerating mildew growth on roof seams, sidewall graphics, and interior walls. The Gold Shield 5L's micro-porous film layer allows water vapor to escape continuously while maintaining a water-resistant barrier against precipitation. This makes it suitable for extended storage periods -- not just weekend use.
Wind is the leading cause of cover damage and trailer paint abrasion. The Gold Shield 5L addresses this with:
The combination of elasticized hems and buckle straps keeps the cover from riding up or flapping during wind events, which also prevents the chafing and fabric fatigue that shortens cover life.
Beyond weather, the Gold Shield 5L guards against the slow, cumulative damage that degrades trailer exteriors during storage:
The cover is designed for no-tools installation. The weighted buckle straps drop down along the sides and fasten underneath without requiring ladders for every strap. At 25 lbs, two people can install and remove this cover efficiently. When not in use, it folds into the included storage bag.
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.