Skirting fifth wheel
As I settle into my first winter as a full timer and learning as I go, I'm planning to skirt my 5er as I've deduced the major cause of chilly drafts is coming from the floors of my slides (around the ...
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There is no way to fasten it reliably to the rig without either building a frame underneath, or driving screws into the rig. Friction-fit foam will fly away in heavy winds. Suction cups will come off with time, and/or rubber will become brittle. Duct tape will turn into dust after one hot summer (and what will remain, will be a pain to clean off the rig).
If this is a permanent site - build a frame. Whatever you put on it, is not critical. Can be a block foam, can be plywood, can be discarded corrugated metal or fiberglass, pieces of siding, truck tarp - whatever you can get for cheap or free. Dissimilar pieces can be painted. Under the front you can put a piece of plywood on two hinges to make a shed for items not too valuable.
If this is a permanent site - build a frame. Whatever you put on it, is not critical. Can be a block foam, can be plywood, can be discarded corrugated metal or fiberglass, pieces of siding, truck tarp - whatever you can get for cheap or free. Dissimilar pieces can be painted. Under the front you can put a piece of plywood on two hinges to make a shed for items not too valuable.
