Winterizing Your RV with RV Skirting
One of the most effective ways to keep your RV from the cold winter winds is RV Skirting.
RV skirting provides a barrier between the elements and the area below your RV. The skirting helps contain warm air below your RV, as well as blocking out the cold winter winds. After you have skirted in your RV, or motor home you may want to consider a way of providing extra heat to the area under your RV. In warmer climates, something as simple as a light bulb can provide enough heat to keep the temperature above freezing. In colder climates, you may want to place an electric heater in this space.
METHOD ONE – Heat Taping
Always, be sure that there is no risk of a fire starting with your heating methods. If you have exposed plumbing, you may want to consider wrapping them with electric heat tape to further prevent against freezing.
METHOD TWO – Rigid Styrofoam
Another method of increasing your protection against the cold is to place rigid Styrofoam insulation around the area that you are planning to skirt and then installing the RV skirting. The RV skirting covers up and hides the insulation and also creates a further barrier from the cold air.
METHOD THREE – RV Skirting
Typically adding RV skirting to your motorhome or fifth wheel involves having to hire an upholstery firm to custom make an RV skirting for you. We now have an RV skirting and fifth wheel skirting installation video available on our site that will give you step by step instructions on how to install your own RV Skirting.
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While not traveling in your RV, the use of RV covers is highly recommended to keep your RV protected from the elements. Keeping rain, damaging UV rays, dust, dirt and anything else the wind can carry, off your vehicle.
Common questions
Does RV skirting keep your RV warmer in winter?
Yes, RV skirting keeps an RV warmer by creating a barrier between the cold and the space beneath the coach. It traps warm air underneath while blocking cold winter winds from reaching your pipes, tanks, and floor. That contained pocket of air is what protects the underbelly through the coldest months.
How do you add extra heat under a skirted RV?
You add heat under a skirted RV by placing a heat source in the enclosed space below the coach. In warmer climates a single light bulb can put out enough warmth to hold the temperature above freezing, while in colder climates an electric heater is a better choice. Always confirm your heating method carries no fire risk before leaving it running.
How do you keep RV pipes from freezing in winter?
Wrap any exposed plumbing with electric heat tape to guard against freezing. Skirting the RV first contains warmer air around those lines, and the heat tape adds direct protection to the pipes most at risk. Keeping the underbelly sealed and gently heated is the combination that prevents frozen water lines.
Can you add insulation under RV skirting?
Yes, you can add rigid Styrofoam insulation around the area before installing the skirting for extra cold protection. The skirting then covers and hides the foam while creating a further barrier against cold air. Layering insulation behind the panels gives you more thermal protection in harsh climates.
Can you install RV skirting yourself instead of hiring an upholstery shop?
Yes, you can install RV skirting yourself rather than paying an upholstery firm to custom-make it. EZ Snap offers a step-by-step RV and fifth-wheel skirting installation video that walks you through the whole process. The no-drill snap system is designed for DIY setup at your own pace, so you handle it without professional fabrication.
Should you use an RV cover along with skirting in winter?
Yes, using an RV cover is highly recommended while the RV is parked and not in use. A cover keeps rain, damaging UV rays, dust, and airborne debris off the vehicle, while the skirting protects the space underneath. Together they shield the RV from the elements above and below during storage.
