Buying RV AC Shrouds

Anyone who owns an RV knows what it is like to be out camping, enjoying nature, and when it's time to leave you get into a rush. In your efforts to beat the crowds home, you always seem to forget something. Many have lost their RV AC shroud this way, or by damaging it going under too low of an overhang. Unfortunately, you never discover this while on the road, only when you get back and find your cover is gone. An air conditioner shroud missing is not something to be taken lightly, your air conditioning unit can be damaged if exposed to the weather for to long.

So you need to replace you RV AC Shroud, but you don't know where to start. If you have an owner's manual, there will probably be a part number on it, however, the older the motor home or trailer, the less likely you will find an after market shroud for you unit. However, there are numerous sites where you can find an air conditioner shroud for your RV. There are some things you need to do in order to find the exact one that will fit your needs.

One of the first things you need to do when replacing your RV AC shroud it go up on the roof and take some specific measurements of the unit. You need to write down the length, width, and depth in order to know which air conditioner shroud you need to order. Just guessing about it isn't a good idea, too small and it won't fit, too big and you run the risk of losing another one. You are also going to want to make sure that you order one that matches up with the bolt holes of your previous shroud.

The internet is a wonderful place, and if you want to find the right RV AC shroud for your motor home, then this is the only way to go. You can find an air conditioner shroud for just about any make or model trailer, motor home, or fifth wheel ever manufactured. Websites also carry a wide selection of generic shrouds, and as long as you have the right dimensions, you can pick one up for the right price. The only real thing you have to worry about if finding a site with the best deals. Prices can vary greatly from one company to another.

Generally, an RV AC shroud is going to run you over one hundred dollars at most outlets. For example, you can find a Brisk Air- Domestic Duo-Therm air conditioning shroud, in white. It is made of heavy duty polymer materials, and comes with a thirty year warranty. It will install using the original bolts, and sells for just around $126. You can buy the older style model, and there are many other brand names available.

So if for some reason you have damaged or lost your RV AC Shroud, fear not, you can find a replacement. It is a lot easier to replace an air conditioner shroud for $126 than it is to replace a whole air conditioner unit at possibly thousands of dollars.