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RamblinReflect's avatar
Jul 31, 2025

DIY ShadePlus Awning Install on Our 5th Wheel – Step-by-Step Video & Honest Review

Hey fellow RVers!

We just finished installing a ShadePlus awning on our Grand Design 5th wheel and wanted to share the process with the community. As full-timers, shade is a must for us—especially with the summer heat rolling in!

In our latest video, we walk through:

  • Unboxing and first impressions of the ShadePlus kit
  • The full installation process
  • Tips that made the job easier
  • Final results and our honest thoughts on build quality and value

It was a pretty easy installation, and I've already had to remove it a few times because of storms rolling in and it was easy enough to do that too.

We love being able to roll up the attachment part of the awning and just zip on the screen/shade.

👉 Watch the install video here! https://youtu.be/yje7ylt-Sc8

If you’ve added extra shade to your rig, I’d love to hear what worked (or didn’t) for you. Any tips for keeping cool in the South this time of year? Drop your advice or questions below!

Safe travels and happy camping, Steve & Rose
Ramblin Reflections

6 Replies

  • Has this place just become a landing place for scammers and click bait? WTH happened to our forum (other than the obvious changes last year)

    • RamblinReflect's avatar
      RamblinReflect
      Explorer

      Hmm, interesting you view my post as a spammer. I’m not trying to sell anything. My wife and I literally just put this on our camper and found it super useful so we made a video about it to share the experience and information with other campers. We are full-time RVers, and  been living in our fifth wheel for almost 4 years now. We love the lifestyle and just want to share our experiences with others and help them avoid or repair some of the same issues we have encountered. If the post offends you, please feel free to pass on by it. No one would call you out. Have a great day!

      • way2roll's avatar
        way2roll
        Navigator III

        We get a lot of SPAM here, mostly from Visitors who are not actual members first time posts with links to click bait.. If it's legit great and welcome to the forum. I suggest you complete your membership so you don't show as a visitor.