Fitting a Caravan Cover
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 07, 2017 at 17:46
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Member - bbuzz (NSW)
Hi all,
Just got an Aldi cover for the new van.
The old van had a smooth roof whereas this one has things sticking up all over the place.
What is a good method for getting the cover on and over these protrusions?
Its been taking me a long time to move ladders around and use a tent pole to lift the cover in small increments over before I pull it down.
Frustrating!
bill
Reply By: Kazza055 - Tuesday, Mar 07, 2017 at 19:28
Tuesday, Mar 07, 2017 at 19:28
I put a cover on our old van and it only lasted 18 months.
When I removed it, there was damage done to the paint surface where it had rubbed even though I had firmly secured the cover with various ropes etc.
It was a PITA to put on and just as bad to take off.
I now don't bother, just give the van a good was every 6 months.
If you want to spend some money, try giving it a good polish to protect it.
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Follow Up By: Member - bbuzz (NSW) - Wednesday, Mar 08, 2017 at 10:43
Wednesday, Mar 08, 2017 at 10:43
Thanks.
Not that worried about the rubbing as I put the van into a carport with the cover on.
There is a bit of dust and moisture around so the van still gets dirty hence the cover. Also protects against the sunlight from the open sides of the carport.
bill
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Follow Up By: Kazza055 - Wednesday, Mar 08, 2017 at 12:20
Wednesday, Mar 08, 2017 at 12:20
If it is already under a carport, why not use shade cloth to make the walls, this will keep the dun out plus a lot of the dust etc.
Would be much easier than fitting a cover.
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