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RV Cooling Roof & Side Shade Canopy, Portable, Modular, wind proof ( RV 16' to 30')
$850.00
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RV Cooling Roof & Side Shade Canopy, Portable, Modular, wind proof ( RV 16' to 30')
guaranteed Heat & UV relief for Parked RV, 5th wheel, Camper, Vans / RV Living
Frame Width: 9'-18'
Fabric colors are for demo
See bellow for other rv sizes and frame only kits
- FREE SHIPPING
- Fabric included
- Try it risk-free. 30 day money back Guarantee
- Each set: Two Modular Frames, fabric and Parts.
For RVs 16 to 30 Feet
HOVERSHADE™ is a No Drill, Modular, Portable RV Roof and full body cooling Shade enclosure canopy system for parked RVs, 5th wheels, Travel Trailers and campers, full-time RV living, extended-stay enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers, using your vehicle's roof as a temporary anchor for the frames and shade fabric.
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Lightweight & Modular Frame Design:
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Weighs only 32 lbs.
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Assembled from smaller, easy-to-transport sections.
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Safe temporary placement and anchoring on the vehicle roof with no drilling, permanent attachments, or modifications.
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Protected by scratch- and dent-proof padding.
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Massive Shade & Air-Gap Coverage:
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Shade fabric Lifted using an easy intuitive rope system setup to create a custom cool zone over and around the vehicle roof.
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Features an Air-Gap design elevated roof shade to block the sun before it hits the entire vehicle and allow a breeze way for roof satellite dish and AC
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Can Cover over 1,000 sq. ft.—shading the whole RV rather than just one side like a standard awning.
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Weather & Expansion Features:
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The only Available Roof Shade with Built-in wind and weather capabilities allow rapid retraction and extension without dismantling the frames.
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Can be deployed over an existing awning to create a massive roof-to-ground shade room.
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Thermal Cooling & Protection:
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Significantly and immediately lowers roof, window, side panel, and interior temperatures for RVs of any size.
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Reduces A/C electrical costs and prevents UV damage to the roof, paint, and slide-out fabrics.
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Complete Frame & fabric kit for Vehicles & RVs 16' to 30'. Fabric: 2x(20'x20') & 2x(10'x20') Black HDPE Shade cloth
Shade fabric colors in our pictures and video are for illustration only.
If you prefer to purchase other style, color shade fabric we can Help Please Contact us at Contact@Hovershade.com or click HERE
Our Frames are compatible with many styles, colors, sizes HDPE light weight shade cloths.
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what is in the boxes
- 2x Modular Metal Frames/Expansion Sections (Breaks down into 3-4ft segments)
- Shade Fabric BLACK HDPE light weight
- Heavy-Duty 15 foot Ratchet-Down Fastening System (7)
- Rope (300 Feet)
- pins ( 12) to secure the modular bars)
- Foam or Rubber sleeve to prevent metal contact with any surface (12 feet)
- Access to Detailed instructions and videos.
Heat & UV damage vs Your RV
How UV Heat Damages the Roof
Destroys Sealants: Intense sun and roof surface temperatures (which can exceed 150°F–180°F in direct sunlight) dry out, shrink, and crack lap sealants around vents, skylights, and seams.
Degrades Membranes: UV radiation breaks down rubber (EPDM), TPO, or fiberglass membranes at a molecular level, making them chalky, brittle, and prone to micro-cracks.
Thermal Stress: Constant expansion and contraction from extreme temperature shifts stress the joints and attachments.
- When a rig sits under relentless summer sunlight, thermal absorption can push interior temperatures past uncomfortable levels, leaving air conditioners struggling to keep up. Protecting an RV requires interrupting solar radiation before it hits the roof and sidewalls. While traditional stationary carports are a common solution, deploying a roof-mounted, modular system like the Hovershade™ Frame System delivers a completely different level of performance, flexibility, and value.
- Feel the difference under a fully enclosed, Carport style breathable shade canopy — even on 100°+ days. ~ 15-20 degrees difference. Don't take our word for it: touch your windows and sidewalls under your existing awning vs. fully shaded. The temperature speaks for itself.
- The shade, "Hovers" above and around the RV, creates a protective air-gap that shields your roof, skin, side wall paint, and seals from sun damage.
Hovershade vs RV Carports
Hovershade™ vs. Standard Metal RV Carport Comparison
- Unlike traditional permanent steel carports that require fixed metal posts, heavy ground anchors, or expensive construction, our patent-pending system mounts directly onto your RV's roof. Lightweight modular frames leverage your rig’s existing structure as the main support columns, suspending a heavy-duty shade fabric over and around your entire vehicle. You get full-body heat protection preventing sun damage and an insulating air-gap without the weight, bulk, or permanent setup of a traditional metal structure.
Portability & Mobility: A steel carport is fixed permanently to a single location. Hovershade mounts directly to your roof rack, making it portable, stowable, and ready to deploy wherever you travel or change locations
Thermal Dissipation: Solid roofing materials absorb and re-radiate heat downward onto your rig. The Hovershade high-airflow fabric actively ventilates hot air out through the top and sides.
Site Preparation & Permitting: Metal buildings require concrete foundations, site clearing, high material costs, and local building permits. Hovershade installs modally with zero permanent land modifications or permitting hassles.
Investment & Versatility: Carports demand a high upfront financial investment tied to one physical location. Hovershade offers a single, cost-effective investment that stays with your RV anywhere you park.
Versatility Built for the Home Parked RV, Open Road, Off-Grid and RV Living
- Independence: Traveling? Take heavy-duty shade deep into the backcountry. Off-grid solar cooling performance keeps interior temperatures manageable without forcing generator-powered A/C units to run continuously.
Zero Landlord or Zoning Barriers: Avoid local HOA restrictions, municipal building codes, or lease agreements that forbid permanent structures.
Lightening the A/C Load: By stopping conductive heat transfer at the outer canopy boundary, your air conditioning system reaches target temperatures faster and uses significantly less power over extended stays.
One person Setup, Quick wind & Weather Adjustment No-Drill system
- Simple, No-Drill Setup: Easier than setting up a standard RV cover or constructing a massive RV carport our 30 lbs frames sets up with no tools or drilling on the roof creating any size shade between the two frames, protected by rubber padding, breaks down into 4 foot sections for easy storage and transport. Shade hoisted and managed from the ground.
- Wind safe: Adjustable Curtain style shade retracts in seconds. when retracted can withstand 90 mph gust, no need to dismantle or remove the frames, normal closed operation has no issues with 25 mph winds when shade fabric is anchored. (see our videos)
- If you can open an awning in any parked area, you should be able to setup this shade system
Create a cooling and protective roof shade with Air Gap breezeway
Add a shade curtain to the side panels independent of the roof shade for instant shade retraction and extension
Use any color, size, pattern shade fabric. Massive Shade room the entire length of the RV
Portable lite weight (32lbs) Frames are easily and quickly set, no tools or drilling. Cover and create a large shade area in front or back.
Frame design and procedures allows several different shading configurations based on your setup
Create a massive shade over and in-between any two vehicles or tow trailers for a cool oasis anywhere.
Simply place the 32 lbs frame at each end, tie down; hoist the shade up with the pre-set lines from the ground, draw the shade open or close.
If there are trees or poles close by, pull and hoist the shade for a massive cool shade area next to the vehicle, Awnings can extend under the Fabric
Instant retraction incase of changing weather or winds, no need to dismantle frames.
Shade the entire Vehicle quickly, lowering the entire body and surrounding temperatures by more than 20 degrees
Create a shade structure from the top of the roof continuasly to the ground on each side of the RV independently.
Frames compatible with many different styles, colors, sizes of readily available shade fabrics if you choose so
Customer Reviews
Thought i should share my thoughts. Way better than a $7k steel carport for my situation. I was looking into a portable or permanent metal carport, but the cost, permits, and site prep made me hold off. Decided to try this roof-mounted system instead. My 32' trailer is parked on my property and i had covered it. I bought the full hovershade system but decided to buy a different color Fabric. I was able to return the unused fabric. Im posting some of my setup pictures here with the Arizona red shade fabric on my trailer next to my house. Saved thousands :), looks nice, keeps my trailer accessible and cool, and no permanent construction for now.
-Gloria
I live in texas in a desent RV park in my travel trailer. My electricity bills have been climbing every year so I decided not to use the roof AC and buy a small portable AC. That didn't go too well!. I found this shade canopy system online a few weeks ago and decided to go for it. Received it in 6 days. They send me a link to all of their videos and I figured out how to put it together, and was able to set up the shade. I am writing this review today because this shade system really works for me. The temperature outside of my shade hovers around 117° inside the shade box is around 90°, but more importantly the entire windows, roof and sides of my trailer is dramatically cooler now so my portable AC is now doing its job. Thank you
-Mark
A good experience. We've had our 29' travel trailer for 5 years, and between boondocking and traveling, it's definitely been getting more expensive and brutally hot. When our awning started deteriorating, I was looking to replace the whole thing. Then we saw a camper draped by shade cloth at a long term RV park, the owners gave us some insight and we saw the frames holding up the fabric around their Camper. I did some thorough research. Received it in a week, setup instructions were clear and we are very happy with this system and the results Just keep in mind it's not ideal if you're constantly on the move.
-Jim Cohen
We purchased the system back in May 2026, but having never seen anything like it, it looked like it was too much work. Our RV is parked most of the time and it gets windy here. We contacted the company first. We were assured we could return it . I have to admit, it took us about an hour to figure things out and set it up on our 35 foot RV, but was able to dismantle in 15 minutes. it took me 20 minutes to setup again. I've seen other roof shade systems, but this one feels and looks different. Touching the windows and sides in 118°F heat, under the shade it genuinely felt around 80°F. I can actually open and close my shade quicker than my side awning when the winds are picking up.
-Rubin
with this unbearable heat in Vegas, We were stuck inside our 5th wheel all day and our AC just couldn't keep up with the brutal heat. We purchased the complete unit but we got a bit confused during the initial assembly, but the team hopped on a quick video conference with us and walked us right through it—setting everything up became a breeze! We now have a large comfortable shaded canopy over and around our entire setup. I also like that I can keep my awning open under the shade fabric. The difference in temperature inside and out of the shade is honestly amazing. Highly recommended.
-Suzan
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Patent Pending
Our proprietary dual-frame canopy shading system is officially Patent Pending. Engineered to deliver a ground breaking outdoor experience, we have extensively tested our designs across a wide range of vehicle types and structural metals. Our welding, measuring and cutting process for our product has been perfected through many trials and errors. This allows us to achieve the perfect balance of lightweight portability, rugged durability, and absolute safety. We vigorously protect our intellectual property and unique engineering to ensure our customers receive only the authentic, unmatched HOVERSHADE™ experience.