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This our first winter with our caravan, Some people are saying use a cover for it others are saying no.. what do you all think

thanks clair

hi see

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/search.asp?search=cover&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=8&searchSort=dateDESC&Submit=Start+Search

I have had a tailor made breathable cover from Associated Accessories for over five years now and I cannot fault it. I would certainly buy another if I change my present van.

Most of the people who cry them down have never had one, or they have only ever had a cheap one 

I've recently bought a Maypole breathable cover via Ebay for about £80.  I'm currently reparing the van due to excessive amounts of damp and, not having anywhere to store it under cover, went for a breathable cover so that the damp can dry out and no more can get in (if that makes sense). 

It's been on a few weeks now and works a treat, the interiors nearly fully dry and despite numerous showers and no windows, door or rails on one side, it's not let any more water in.

I've repaired a few boats using the same philosophy and as long as the cover is breathable and waterproof, there's never been any problems.

Quote: Originally posted by michael on 20/9/2009

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hi see

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/search.asp?search=cover&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=8

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   hi

   i would say yes we use two towsure covers   we bought the wrong size and it  is too tight to zip up at the front but fits snugly  that goes on first. the next size up covers everything including the draw bar ,in three years we have had no problems and wouldn't over winter our van without them. i also  support the van on axle stands this reduces fatigue in the suspension rubbers

                                                             phil

Have used "cheap" breathable covers since 2003.

Our present van and the previous van suffered no problems due to the use of the covers.

Cover goes on in early December after cleaning the van and comes off at the beginning of March. Great to see a nice clean van after 3 months under the cover!

Dave

I, for one, am watching this thread very closely as my hubby's been on about getting a breatheable cover for our tin tent for a-g-e-s! Mind you, it is HIM who has to do the washing of it so can see why he's keen on cutting down that annual wash and brush up that ours has had to suffer since we got it Hoping that just the two pathetic weeks use each year WILL change very soon but a cover sounds like a sensible idea to me, (and defo to dear hubby)

Watching this thread....closely.......Nice to get a decent spread of peeps experiences with them and to hear the for and against them camps. Love ukcs