Caravan covers

I have a camper with the same issue. I have bought both expensive and cheap. Expensive works well but generally they break down due to UV - cheap lasts no where near as long but are a lot cheaper and overall are better value for money but you have to replace often but is still cheaper than an expensive one less often.

However I found my optimum solution - cheap or expensive it is the top that fails and always because of UV - the sides on both hold up well.

So I now buy a cheapy that I am reasonably happy with and put it on - I then cover the top with a silver tarp (not one of the blue ones) - these silver tarps (Supercheap) last about 3 years in full sun and cost about $60 - since putting one of these on top I have not had my cheaper cover fail.

Just my experience in a high UV area.

Thanks to Frank and Garrycool for your comments , have heard they sweat underneath which wouldnt be ideal ??

Only if you cover the van when it's wet.

But I suppose it depends on the kind of material used. The outer skin on mine is that silver tarp material - totally waterproof. It's not an issue - well, not with mine, anyway.

I fitted a Prestige to my previous van. After 18 months of use it had worn holes and damaged the paint surface where it had slight movement in the wind.

I actually used rope to try and stop any movement but even this did not work.

Unless you can put it under a roof or even a sail I would not waste my money, bugger of a thing to get on and off as well.

Save your money and polish it every 12 months.