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Hi all , with the desperate weather that we are getting at the moment I thought I would check what others do with regards to rain...our f/c is sat on our drive and when it has rained the water puddles on top of the transit cover. OH goes out and sweeps it off occasionally but I was wondering what others do. Do you bother?? If left alone will the water eventually penetrate the cover?? Any ideas on stopping the puddling??

SueandJohn

All I do is to park the FC so that water runs off - i.e. jack up the front of the unit on the jockey wheel so that it is higher than the back of the unit. Or vice-versa if you prefer.

Les

Yes, my Combi tansit cover isn't completely waterproof and puddles and drips through. Over the winter I had an extra tarp on top to protect it but at this time of year when it's off every weekend I don't bother with that as it flaps too much for towing and it's a faff taking it on & off.

I wind up the jockey quite high so any water that does get through runs out and off the back (I do this in winter as well) and I make sure everything stored on top is in waterproof containers.

Put the spare wheel (in a bag) or a ball under the cover to create a high spot, and/or leave it with the hitch end raised or lowered so the water drains.

Steve

Thanks for the replys guys...I had tried to put bubble wrap under the cover but it kept moving...we have got the hitch end lower but the water pools where the underbed legs are. Dont fancy putting anything too high under the cover as I don't want to stretch it.Will have to look at putting something flat under so as to eliminate the ridges caused by the legs.

Thanks again guys.

I go for the footballs meself we always used to forget to pack one when we go away .......now we dont so thats a bobby bonus

Salmon