Shade RV 5th Wheel Roof Canopy

[AtomicRT]

Did not see any previous discussion on this. Anybody have actual experience with one these shade systems? I like the concept of lowering roof temperature and protecting the roof components from direct UV damage. Supposedly tested to 70MPH. Roughly $800 for a 38-foot fiver.

https://www.shaderv.com/

[Arch Hoagland]

If it's 100 degrees you would want to be using the air conditioners...won't work too good with a cover over them.

You could experiment with a couple large blue plastic tarps or some painter's tarps to see if it's worth it before you spend $800.

[AtomicRT]

One of the main benefits is to keep the A/C units in the shade for more efficient operation. The canopy is several inches above the A/C units. The key is to have the air space between the roof and canopy for ventilation. Without that, it wouldn't work.

[keymastr]

From the looks of the picture it does not leave enough clearance for airflow to the AC unit. It also looks like a hassle to put up and take down and might not stay there in a storm. No first hand experience though, maybe it works great. Give it a try.

[AtomicRT]

The system works great. It does not choke off the A/C at all. What I want to know specifically are things like fit & finish, interior noise during normal wind, durability, etc. from someone who owns one.

[367pete]

Morning, I use these tarps over my pool and my gardens. They are not woven tight and they let air and water through. I do not know how but they cut out a lot of heat. They are called " Sun Shades " and they have no noise like a tarp in the wind& tougher than you would think. As long as you have a way that you could take a little slack out they would probably work well. Might work real well they way that they mount, my pool one was 35 X 15 and only anchored by 4 corners. for a long term stay probably ok but for moving lots could be a pain. They do last as I have mine on my pool for 4 summers in Houston..