Storm Covers

Hi Bob

We got one of these made up for our pop-top. They are not cheap - but they certainly are well padded, and even cover the tyres:

http://www.caravancovers.com.au/

From memory we paid about $1600 for the cover - but they also have a "guarantee" that they are hail proof - not sure of the conditions for the "guarantee" but then again, we've never had to make a claim. I'd stay clear of the one you buy in the shop - I've looked at those, and there is a significant quality difference in terms of the amount and quality of materials used.

Cheers

Chris

Bob, to offer an alternate opinion to Chris who I gather never owned one of the other " shop bought " caravan covers. I bought one on special at a large camping chain store, and it lasted 3 years before starting to show some wear at the seam.
I patched the area with the supplied patch kit, until I purchased a replacement cover from the same chain store ( never used it and still have it as we traded in the van ). I would recommend assessing the sort of weather conditions you are likely to encounter in your area, and make a decision based on that basis.
The multi layer construction has a softer inner felt like surface, that never scuffed or damaged the paint or the polycarbonate windows on the van in 3 years we had it. I would suspect the wind storms in southern Tasmania up to 150 ks was the culprit for the seam loosening up, but it averaged out at $ 70 per year based on the purchase price and when the van was traded we changed size and are glad we didn't over invest in a more expensive cover.

Regards

Mark