RV Covers
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING AN RV COVER
Metal RV Covers Built On-Site for Motorhomes, Campers & 5th Wheels
MaxSteel’s installed metal RV Covers protect your motorhome from sun, rain, snow, and UV damage—built on your site with durable steel framing and customizable height options for Class A, B, C, and 5th wheel RVs.
We deliver and install across the Southeast, offering turnkey RV shelters that meet local engineering and wind/snow requirements.
Why Choose a Metal RV Cover for Your Motorhome or Camper?
A steel RV cover is the most reliable long-term way to protect your motorhome from costly exterior damage. Unlike fabric covers that tear or trap moisture, a steel RV carport offers permanent, year-round protection with minimal maintenance.
Installed RV Covers Provide:
- UV and sun protection to prevent fading
- Roof and side panel shielding from rain, hail, and debris
- Open or enclosed sides for airflow
- Certified engineering options for high-wind or high-snow regions
- Customizable height to clear A/C units, ladders, and antennas
- Turnkey on-site installation
Popular RV Carport Sizes
Most RV owners choose one of these standard sizes (all fully customizable):
| RV Type | Common Width | Recommended Length | Recommended Leg Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class B Camper Vans | 12’–18′ | 25’–30′ | 12’–14′ |
| Class C Motorhomes | 18’–22′ | 30’–35′ | 12’–14′ |
| Class A Motorhomes | 22’–30′ | 35’–45′ | 14’–16′ |
| 5th Wheels / Travel Trailers | 18’–30′ | 35’+ | 14’–16′ |
Every structure is custom-built on-site and can be upgraded with side panels, gables, or fully enclosed walls.
Roof Styles for RV Shelters
Choosing the right roof style ensures long-term durability.
Vertical Roof RV Cover (Best for Heavy Weather)
The vertical roof is the strongest and best-performing option available.
Benefits:
- Vertical panels shed rain and snow efficiently
- Ideal for long RV units (Class A + 5th wheels)
- Highest durability and longest lifespan
- Recommended for high-wind or high-snow areas
A-Frame / Boxed-Eave Roof
A cleaner residential look with horizontal panels.
Best for: Moderate climates with occasional weather.
Regular Roof
The most economical option with a curved design.
Best for: Budget-conscious buyers in mild climates.
FAQ: What Size RV Cover Do I Need?
The size you need depends on your RV class, roof-mounted accessories, and parking clearance. Choose a cover at least 2–3 feet longer and 3–5 feet taller than your RV’s total height, including A/C units.
Recommended Sizes by RV Class
Class A (33’–45’)
- Width: 22’–30′
- Length: 35’–45’+
- Leg Height: 14’–16’+
Class C (20’–33’)
- Width: 18’–22′
- Length: 30’–35′
- Leg Height: 12’–14′
Class B (16’–20’)
- Width: 12’–18′
- Length: 25’–30′
- Leg Height: 12’–14′
5th Wheel / Travel Trailers
- Width: 18’–30′
- Length: 35’+
- Leg Height: 14’–16’+
Tip: Measure your clearance with your A/C unit, vent caps, ladders, solar panels, or satellite equipment included.
FAQ: Metal RV Cover vs. Canvas/Fabric Covers
A steel RV structure lasts decades longer and provides complete overhead protection—unlike soft covers, which need yearly replacement.
Comparison: Metal vs Fabric RV Covers
| Feature | Metal RV Cover | Canvas/Fabric Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 20–40 years | 1–3 years |
| UV Protection | Excellent | Poor–Moderate |
| Snow & Rain Protection | High | Low |
| Mildew Risk | None | High |
| Maintenance | Very Low | High |
| Structural Protection | Full roof + optional sides | Minimal |
| Long-Term Cost | Lower | Higher (frequent replacements) |
Bottom line: A fabric cover protects for a season—a steel cover protects for decades.
FAQ: How Tall Should My RV Carport Be?
Your RV carport should be 3–5 feet taller than the highest point of your RV, including rooftop A/C units and accessories.
Height Planning Checklist
Your carport must clear:
- A/C units (typically +12–18 inches)
- Roof vents
- Antennas
- Solar panels
- Rear ladders
- Satellite dishes
If your RV is 12’6” tall, a minimum 14–15-foot leg height is recommended
Custom Options for RV Shelters
MaxSteel offers add-ons to increase protection and improve usability:
- Taller leg heights (up to 16’+)
- Side panels or full enclosures
- Gable ends
- Lean-to extensions
- Vertical roof upgrade
- Doors & windows on enclosed RV garages
- Certified engineering for wind & snow loads
All structures are installed on-site and can be customized to your needs.
Get a Custom RV Cover Quote
Use our 3D Builder or contact our team to design the perfect RV shelter with the right height, width, roof style, and weather rating.
MaxSteel Buildings – Your RV, Protected for the Long Haul.
Base prices for RV covers are for frame and roof only (no side panels or other customizations). Before the scheduled date of your RV Cover installation, you need to make sure the ground is level, the foundation is set, the area is cleared of debris, and the crew has room to work around the building. Our installation crew will deliver and assemble your carport and use magnetic rollers to sweep the assembly area to pick up most loose screws.
MaxSteel Buildings RV Covers are designed to protect RVs, motorhomes, campers, trucks, boats, and other equipment from weather conditions, but they can provide a great solution for a variety of needs. It can serve as an outdoor recreation area, as shaded outdoor workspace, or as open storage. Depending on the site of the RV shelter, what you plan to keep under it, and the weather conditions possible in your area, a certified metal RV Cover may give you the municipal documentation you need and the peace-of-mind you want.
Our 12′-30′ wide standard metal Carports and RV Covers are made from the finest quality materials and are economically priced. We can customize each order to fit your exact needs with our selection of sizes, shapes and colors. Your RVs, campers, boats and other investments are sure to be well protected from the elements with these functional and attractive steel structures. Base prices for metal carports and RV covers are for frame and roof only (no side panels or other customizations) and include FREE delivery and installation on level land, concrete slab, asphalt or wood. Labor charge may be added for non-level job sites and other issues. Regular roof styles do not have any overhang on the sides while both the boxed eave and vertical roof do have some overhang.
And don’t forget…while you may start with a simple metal carport or RV shelter, they can be enclosed to become metal garages, or expanded with a lean-to to create a metal barn, workshop or other useful metal building.
Standard Specifications
- From 12′ to 30′ wide
- From 30′ to any length
- From 12′ to 16′ side height
- 14-gauge steel framing
- 29-gauge metal roof panels
- Full Bracing (1 per post) unless gabled or closed ends
- Certification is automatic if installed on ground, concrete or asphalt, Certification is excluded for wood foundations
Material Upgrades And Options
- 12-gauge steel framing
- 26-gauge metal panels
- Premium colors (extended warranty)
- Color-matching screws
- Gables
- J-Trim
Available Sizes
- 12×30
- 12×35
- 12×40
- 12×45
- 18×30
- 18×35
- 18×40
- 18×45
- 20×30
- 20×35
- 20×40
- 20×45
- 22×30
- 22×35
- 22×40
- 22×45
- 24×30
- 24×35
- 24×40
- 24×45
- 26×30
- 26×35
- 26×40
- 26×45
- 28×30
- 28×35
- 28×40
- 28×45
- 30×30
- 30×35
- 30×40
- 30×45
Roof Types
When choosing a roof type for your carport or RV cover, it’s important to consider the specific area you plan to locate your metal building and whether you can expect snow or harsh weather or falling debris from nearby trees. All our buildings include FREE delivery and assembly by one our professional installation teams as long as the job site complies with requirements (see your local dealer for details).
Regular
A Regular style roof on your RV carport/cover or metal building can provide the protection you need for your vehicles or equipment at an affordable price and in a variety of sizes. Rather than the roof extending out to form an eave on the sides, the ends of each truss are curved downward, which provides additional height without the cost of purchasing taller posts. Because the metal panels run gable-to-gable, they are curved around the frame at the corners, providing additional coverage from the weather.
Boxed Eave
Boxed-eave (or “A-frame”) roof styles create a more traditional and attractive roof line for your carport, RV cover or metal structure with only a modest increase in price. Like the Regular style, the metal panels run perpendicular to the roof slope, so they’re better for warmer and drier climates that don’t require maximum drainage due to harsh weather. Metal Buildings with a Boxed Eave roof also provide 4-6″ of overhang on the sides that are finished with boxed trim.
Vertical
A Vertical style roof for your metal carport or RV cover has the BEST long-term value and is ideal for protecting vehicles and equipment from weather elements. The metal panels and ribs run parallel to the slope, creating more efficient drainage and preventing snow load or debris build-up. Steel hat channel is utilized under the metal panels and adds strength to the structure. Vertical style roofs have 4-6″ of overhang and are finished with boxed trim on all sides. Vertical Roof design is the best investment to extend the life of your carport or RV cover roof.
Available Colors
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BEST SELLERS
Below you’ll find a list of our best-selling RV Covers. If you see something you like, just click the “Details” button to see it in our online configurator and select the size, colors and options you desire. You’ll be able to enter your zip code to find a local MaxSteel Buildings dealer near you who can help you with your order.
12' x 30' economy rv cover
Serving as a wonderful way to store your RV and keep it protected from harsh weather, this economically priced RV cover includes an extended gable end on the back side, side panels with J-trim, and full 4’ bracing to keep the structure sturdy through varying wind conditions. As displayed in its regular roofing style, feel free to add a variety of color options with color matching screws.
12' X 35' certified rv cover
This mid-priced RV cover has a boxed-eave style room. Not only will it protect your RV from the elements, but the roof shape will also make this structure an attractive feature on your property. It includes partially enclosed sides, an extended gable end on the back, J-trim on all the extended sides and ends, and premium metal and color matching screws.
14' x 45' premium rv cover
W/ storage
Need a place to store your RV accessories and other equipment? We have that for you! Check out this certified, premium RV cover with 10 feet of enclosed storage space with a roll-up garage door at the back. It features extended sides to help keep the rain and snow off your RV, and a vertical roof, which improves how the roof drains after precipitation.
18' x 31' Carport w/ Storage | $5,052.00
42' x 31' Apex Barn | $10,922.63
48' x 31' Pinnacle Barn | $21,365.25
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MaxSteel sells metal RV carports/covers and other styles of metal buildings through an extensive network of local dealers across numerous MidWest and Southern States, including Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, East Virginia, Mississippi, Florida, and southern Illinois and Indiana. Our dealers are ready to help you design and purchase your ideal RV cover or carport at competitive prices that include delivery and installation.
