Oztent RV-3/5 Plus Peaked Side Panel Set: Fit and Setup FAQ

By Oztent USA | Published: 2026-11-01

Category: How-to Guides

Straight answers on which awnings the Oztent RV Plus Peaked Side Panel Set fits, how the panels zip on, and how they handle wind, rain and privacy.

Quick answer

The Oztent RV-3/5 Plus Peaked Side Panel Set is a two-panel kit that zips to the side of an RV Plus awning to add privacy and wind protection while raising a peak so rain runs off. Check your awning is the Plus version before buying, then zip the panels on before you tension the front poles.

Why the peak matters more than the panels alone

Most awning side panels simply close off the ends. This set is shaped to create a higher peak in the awning, which gives rain a steeper path to run off without you dropping the front poles. That matters on a trip where you want to keep headroom at the front edge and still avoid a puddle forming overhead.

The trade-off is that the peaked shape only works when the panels are zipped and tensioned correctly. If you rush the zip line or leave the awning slack, you lose the rain-shedding benefit and the panels can flap.

Fit is about the awning, not the vehicle

These panels attach to the RV Plus awning, so the relevant fit question is which awning you own, not which 4WD it is mounted to. The set is listed for RV-3 and RV-5 Plus awnings. If you are unsure whether your awning is a Plus model, check the awning model marking before ordering, because the catalog does not list a separate fitment chart or option types for this set.

That missing fitment detail is a decision limitation: if your awning is an older non-Plus RV model, do not assume this set will zip on. Confirm the model first, then buy.

When two panels are enough and when they are not

A two-panel set covers the sides of the awning, which is usually where wind-driven rain and sideways glances come from. It does not enclose the front, so if you want a fully closed extra room you will also need a front panel. Treat the side set as privacy and weather protection, not a complete enclosure.

On hot still days, leaving one side open keeps airflow moving; the panels are most useful when the weather turns or when you want a windbreak for cooking.

RV Plus Peaked Side Panel Set: common questions answered

Will this set fit my RV-5 Plus awning?: Yes, the set is listed for RV-3 and RV-5 Plus awnings. Confirm your awning is the Plus version before ordering, since the catalog does not publish a separate fitment list for non-Plus models. Check the awning model marking first; fit is decided by the awning, not the vehicle.
How do I set up the panels?: Zip both panels to the awning sides, then tension the awning so the peaked shape forms. The panels are designed to zip on simply and create the higher peak without lowering the front poles. Zip before final tensioning so the peak sits correctly.
Do the panels keep rain out?: They are designed to raise the awning peak so rain runs off easily without dropping the front poles. They add side coverage, but they do not seal the front of the awning. Pair with a front panel if you need full enclosure.
Can I use just one panel?: The set comes as two panels. Using one is possible for a windbreak on the weather side, but the peaked shape is designed around the set, so check tension if you run only one. One panel is a windbreak; the pair is the full design.
What else should I add?: If privacy is the goal, this set covers the sides; a front panel completes the enclosure. If you mainly want shade, the awning alone may be enough. Match the accessory to the problem: sides for wind and privacy, front for enclosure.

Product facts

Oztent RV-3/5 Plus Peaked Side Panel Set: The set includes two peaked side panels that zip to the awning and create a higher peak so rain runs off without lowering the front poles. You get side privacy and wind protection without giving up front headroom or re-pitching the awning in the rain.
Oztent RV-3/5 Plus Peaked Side Panel Set