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Post by barry5933 on Oct 30, 2007 13:09:42 GMT
Our Romahome lives in the garden next to the house and suffers from bird droppings, dead leaves, tree sap etc. The percieved wisdom from the caravan world generally seems to be either
a) let it happen and clean the van as often as possible, or
b) buy a cover.
Quotes I have had so far seem to be in the order of £300.00 for a tailored cover to fit the specific vehicle (and a wait of anything up to 10 weeks for delivery)
So the question is, is it worth buying a cover?
Does anyone else use one, and if so which make and would you recommend the same?
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Post by jayjay on Nov 6, 2007 10:09:04 GMT
Hi Barry! Welcome ;D
I have the same problem.
There is no way I can afford one of those breathable covers - although they seem cheaper than the price you've been quoted on ebay (tho they might not be as good).
I wondered whether to buy a cheap tarpaulin type thing from B&Q. If I remember right when I last looked, they were under a tenner and have holes so that you can tie it down with thin rope or something.
I don't think these are breathable, but if you put it on on a dry day, it won't trap any water between the van and the tarpaulin.
That's what I'm going to do anyway! ;D
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Post by lunnie on Nov 6, 2007 12:07:46 GMT
I would place something on top of the van, so that it actually lifts the cover off the van so that air can circulate
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Post by martinw on Nov 7, 2007 0:14:37 GMT
I would place something on top of the van, so that it actually lifts the cover off the van so that air can circulate Good idea, Joan. (not just a pretty face then!!) M
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Post by barry5933 on Nov 7, 2007 12:35:55 GMT
I did consider the cheap option of a plastic tarpaulin cover. The drawbacks to this however put me off, in search of something better.
Firstly, plastic sheeting traps condensation inside. I use one to cover over my sailing dinghy, and I always ensure that there is ventilation from end to end through the cover. This however leads to the cover flapping in the wind and sometimes coming loose.
The second problem with a tarpaulin is brought about by the flapping. Not being tailored to the shape of the vehicle, it can move around and loose baggy bits can flay the paintwork raw.
I feel that if I am going to consider covering the van, either I do it properly, or not at all.
Mind you, at the rate I make decisions, spring will be here before I actually do anything.
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Post by jayjay on Nov 7, 2007 16:34:51 GMT
Mind you, at the rate I make decisions, spring will be here before I actually do anything. LOL - same here. The deliberation I go through before I do anything is ridiculous! However, re the wind /air thing - I drove past a van (or maybe a caravan, couldn't tell as it was completely covered) which had a proper breathable cover on and that was flapping about in the wind as well! Actually balooning and it looked to be a fitted one. It probably wouldn't do as much damage though, like you suggested would happen with flappy bits on an untailored cover flaking the paintwork. And I think the flappability factor could be reduced by tying down and pegging (with clothes pegs) so that it's a reasonable fit. Wouldn't the roof vents (which stick up a bit anyway) keep a bit of air circulating?
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