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Oztent RV Plus Front Panel: Setup and Benefits

Oztent RV Plus Front Panel: Setup and Benefits

By Oztent USA | Published: 2026-10-24

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to install the Oztent RV Plus Front Panel to enclose your awning, add bug protection, and handle rain. Step-by-step guide with tips.

Quick Answer

The Oztent RV Plus Front Panel zips directly to the front of your RV Plus awning, creating a fully enclosed space when paired with the side panels. Setup takes just a few minutes once you know the sequence.

What the Front Panel Adds to Your Setup

The RV Plus Front Panel is designed exclusively for Oztent RV Plus tents. It zips onto the front of the awning, giving you a large screened area with a zippered door made from No-See-Um mesh — ideal for keeping bugs out while letting air flow through. A drop-down zippered canvas panel lets you block rain or wind when the weather turns.

Because this panel works together with the RV Plus Peaked Side Panels (sold separately), you can completely close in your awning for privacy, weather protection, or extra living space. The trade-off is that the front panel alone does not enclose the sides — you need the side panels for a full enclosure.

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. 1. Attach Side Panels First: If you are creating a full enclosure, zip the RV Plus Peaked Side Panels onto the awning before adding the front panel. The front panel zips to the front edge of the awning and the side panels together. Common mistake: Trying to attach the front panel before the side panels — the zippers won't align properly.
  2. 2. Align the Zipper: Hold the front panel so its zipper track matches the zipper track on the front of the awning (or the side panels). Start at one corner and zip slowly across the top and down the sides. Checkpoint: Make sure the panel is not twisted before zipping — a twisted panel will bunch and may tear the mesh.
  3. 3. Secure the Bottom: Once zipped, stake down the bottom edge of the panel using the provided loops and tent pegs. This keeps the panel taut and prevents wind from lifting it. Common mistake: Skipping the stakes — an unstaked panel flaps in the wind and can damage the zipper.
  4. 4. Adjust the Rain Panel: If rain is expected, unzip the canvas drop-down panel from its stowed position and zip it down over the mesh. Leave it rolled up in dry weather for ventilation. Checkpoint: Always stow the rain panel fully when not in use — a partially unzipped panel can catch wind and strain the zipper.

Product Details

  • Oztent RV Plus Front Panel: The Oztent RV Plus Front Panel zips to the front of the awning and includes a large No-See-Um mesh area with a zippered door and a drop-down zippered canvas rain panel. You get bug protection and ventilation in fair weather, plus the ability to seal out rain without removing the panel.
    Oztent RV Plus Front Panel
    Oztent RV Plus Front Panel

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