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Hi there, my son and I just put out Dandy down (been up for weeks it seems!) and have struggled to put the cover back on. I thinki the cover maybe the same age as the camper - that is 28 years old - so is very stiff and difficult to manage (certainly can't fold it away when its off!). Until I can afford a new cover could I use a tarpaulin instead or is there a reason I can't?

Thanks for your help.

Hi Terry, a tarpaulin would be ok when standing still, but not very good in towing situation, the wind would blow it alot, and if it were to rain, and there was any gaps, you could find yourself on a site with a very damp 'Dexter'.

The new cover that we had made for the 6 cost £50, which we thought very reasonable, We are going to get one for 'Drummel' for the end of the season, as ours is watertight, but also is stiff, and needs to be pulled down tight. I also like to have a tarpaulin underneath, hust in case, even though i know we don't need it.

                                Ann

Thanks Ann, the price you got is reasonnable its just I've had to pay a £300 electric bill and I no longer have the cash for a new cover. What I might do is tarp over the top of the cover or get advice from my Ex who is a trucker and used to strapping tarps down so they don't move in transit.

I suppose I also wanted to check there's no reason not to use a tarp - like condensation or tarp and Dandy fabric 'not liking each other'!!

Quote: Originally posted by ac55 on 19/4/2008

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The new cover that we had made for the 6 cost £50, which we thought very reasonable

                                Ann

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We had the same cover problem with our old TT but we used a ground sheet and eyelet kit to make a cover, which kept everything dry even whilst travelling in heavy rain.