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18/11/2011 at 6:32pm
 Location: Wiltshire
 Outfit: Swift Kon-Tiki 665
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Hi (brand new to motorhome world) just bought a Swift Kon Tiki 665 love it!! I want to buy a winter cover that lets me get access to through the drivers door any recommendations thanks Mike..


18/11/2011 at 7:18pm
 Location: Liverpool
 Outfit: IH TIO R
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Hooooooppss i do hope its not a leaky kontiky, as they were known. 

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21/11/2011 at 2:41pm
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spray the roof with Plastidip!

(thin flexible rubber paint)

Plastidip


22/11/2011 at 5:21pm
 Location: Shropshire
 Outfit: Toyota Granvia (Wellhouse)
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mjs05..

I've "heared" people speak highly of these on other forums:

http://www.caravancovers.org.uk/

But there are loads of others about though...

We've considered getting a simple "cap",like this:

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.riverswayleisure.com/acatalog/info_830111.html

..but again I've "heard" that these can damage paintwork,if not lashed down thoroughly... 

So,to date,we haven't bothered....



22/11/2011 at 7:01pm
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Thanks for this, (no leaks from roof so far) Mike..


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23/11/2011 at 9:52pm
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I got a Pro-tec cover for the price of a case of Guinness. Incredibly, the hab door flap is bang where it needs to be as well.

There must be others out there with covers they dont use/need anymore. Put a few adverts up.


23/11/2011 at 10:11pm
 Location: Wiltshire
 Outfit: Swift Kon-Tiki 665
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Thanks Mick, I see on line I can buy one for around £260 but just a bit to heavy for what might be a sort winter. i'm going to try e-bay, Mike..


23/11/2011 at 10:11pm
 Location: Loch Lomond Scotland
 Outfit: Motorhome Eldiss Autoquest 140
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Hi Mike,

Try Neil atThe Caravan Shop, Glasgow, he's got virtually everything in stock, including caravan and motorhome covers,

He is very knowledgeable and helpful, and quite inexpensive, unusual but handy in these hard pressed times,

Ken,

New Eldiss Autoquest 140, just bought it, returning to the outdoor life!  

 



23/11/2011 at 10:15pm
 Location: Loch Lomond Scotland
 Outfit: Motorhome Eldiss Autoquest 140
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Hi mike,

 

its Ken again, I forgot to say The Caravan Shop has a good website, loads of caravan/motorhome stuff, ships to anywhere and do's not rip you off on carriage



24/11/2011 at 12:03am
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Thanks Ken, I will give it a try. I see you are a new member the same as me, great site  for info when your newbe, Mike..


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24/11/2011 at 4:11pm
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Mike, if you arent fussy, and literally just want a cover of sorts, you can get a 6 x 4 metre tarp with eyelets for about £25, that would do the job.


24/11/2011 at 4:13pm
 Location: Hertfordshire
 Outfit: Lots of tents and a 72 VW Camper
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This may help

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=47

Plus we are running a compo to win one at present

Cheers  Ratty



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25/11/2011 at 6:48pm
 Location: Wiltshire
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Thanks for your help everybody, looks like i'm having a cover for Xmas, Mike..


27/11/2011 at 6:28pm
 Location:  Surrey
 Outfit: Peugeot Boxer Utah + Lunar Ariva
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Quote: Originally posted by ukstevie on 21/11/2011
spray the roof with Plastidip!

(thin flexible rubber paint)

Plastidip

Question ukstevie

Could you if you bought an old caravan (before any dampness or leaks.) put this product all over it to stop the water getting into it. t works of s.pools, so water resistant. But could it be used to paint a caravan leaving just the usual opening bits free.So if it could, would it save £'s as the roof, and awning rails not be inuse let in water also the seams.

Just wondered



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