Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravans and Caravanning

Topic: Caravan top cover

josey60

02/10/2013 at 11:47am
Location: Blackpool Lancashire
Outfit: Conway countryman.

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/7/2010

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 819

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	7
Site Nights 2022:	8
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hi there, we are looking at getting a top cover for our van
for while it is in winter storage,Does anyone on here use one and are they any good, also how do you reach the roof to fit them,sorry to seem thick but its all new to us,the one we are looking at is this one.

Many thanks in Advance...

PS Think I have posted this in the wrong section,,,

Post last edited on 02/10/2013 12:00:23

-------------
Exercise every day and Die Healthy....

JOSEY60

tango55

02/10/2013 at 12:11pm
Location: Lichfield
Outfit: Coachman Amara 450

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 15/5/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9587

Site Reviews Total:	23

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	3
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	4
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	11
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	24
Site Nights 2018:	0

You have to use a pair of step ladders to reach the roof and it takes a pair of hands to do the job properly (one one each set of ladders) but look at the photo on the package, you don't see a roof aerial but they always make it look a perfect fit so unless you want to remove the roof aerial each year and reseal the existing hole with a blanking plate then basically they are a waste of time and money. Most people will opt for the full cover for this very reason but it has been known occassionally for certain type of roof aerials to pierce the sheet so they become more trouble than they're worth.

Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!

UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

Janx

02/10/2013 at 12:42pm
Location: lincolnshire
Outfit: Bailey Pageant Burgundy +Kia Sorento

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/8/2003

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3559

Site Reviews Total:	118

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	1
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	4
Site Nights 2022:	2
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

We have one of these and find no problem with it going over the aerial it's just a bit higher in that place, or any trouble with it piercing the fabric.

To fit it we roll it.....go either side with the step ladders and just roll it out.

It's quite lightweight so no probs.

-------------
**********
HAPPY DAYS
**********

jayc001

02/10/2013 at 3:20pm
Location: Essex
Outfit: 1996 Bailey Senator 5000

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 31/5/2012

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 501

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I looked at getting one but the full cover wasn't much more so went with that so the whole thing stays clean.

With my status aerial I just unscrew the tip before covering. Speaking of which just one more weekend away this year then packed up for the winter :(

mickeyb

02/10/2013 at 4:03pm
Location: Kent Coast
Outfit: Adria Action + Xtrail

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 08/6/2003

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 1702

Site Reviews Total:	17

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

We've got one and wouldn't be without it. Van sits under a cherry tree so either gets bombed by cherries or by the resident pigeons. The roof cover does exactly what it's meant to. Never used steps to put it on, just use two poles, broomsticks or the like, goes on easily enough and although we don't have a Status ariel on this van, the fm antenna unscrews quite easily from the body of the Status, so can't see a prob ............Mick

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

6013 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder