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Subject Topic: Front Towing Cover for Solo Caravanner Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonMALCOLM1726
04/11/2019 at 11:42pm
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Can anyone recommend an easy to attach front cover for my caravan?
Since losing my wife I have to find things that I can use single-handedly.

Thanks in advance

Malcolm


Personblueexpo97
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The only one I have had was a Specialised cover, which I managed pretty well on my own.

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woodman2
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Hello Malcolm,

I have had two front covers, one from Protec and one from Specialist Covers. They both worked on the same principle attaching to the awning rail on either side.

Of the two I think the specialist covers one which we have now is a bit better quality, but not much in it.

They both have adjustable straps which left quite a long length of webbing flapping about once adjusted. I cut this off and burnt the frayed end with a match.

As to fitting it is certainly easy to do on your own.I sit the cover on the A Frame which stops it getting dirty and locate each side separately. Once you have done it a few times it is certainly not something you struggle to do on your own.

One thing to remember, make sure the front is clean before you fit it, or you may end up with scratched windows.

Hope this helps.


PersonMALCOLM1726
05/11/2019 at 11:50pm
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Thanks both,

Looks like I'll be checking out Specialised Covers.

Thanks again
Malcolm


Personratcatcher
06/11/2019 at 1:04am
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I am also looking at front covers though I think the specialised one is a little bit steep.
the protec one looks ok, not cheap and nasty but not silly money either like the bespoke ones
But!!

protec    82.99
Bridgford 69.99
Towsure   99.99
CPL       116.99

All of the above are the same cover, same part No W368 with a different badge on the front

I too have to use things single handed as wife is disabled but I have fitted and removed them on my sons van with no problem just a little bit quicker with two maybe


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Personbobmel
07/11/2019 at 7:29pm
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Just takes a bit longer doing it by yourself.


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PersonKelper
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I have a generic one from Towsure ... no problem fitting for one person ... once you've        worked out the best way to do it.

Of course you need an awning rail on both sides (front) ... I had to fit one ... again ... kit from Towsure.


Persondinx
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Hi bought mine off amazon put it on myself with no issues. just fit one side then tighten when fitting the other side takes about 5 mins all in.


PersonMALCOLM1726
16/11/2019 at 4:20pm
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Thanks everyone,

Ratcatcher, where did you see the Protec for £82-99?


PersonForboy
19/11/2019 at 5:10pm
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Hi Malcolm,
I didn’t know which towing cover to purchase,
I went to the NEC last March to look for one,
It was going to be a Protec or a Specialised towing cover.
Not much different between both, in the end I went for the Protec cover which I’m more than happy with, it takes me around 5 minutes to put it on.
I got it at the show special price of £200 if I was getting the Specialised pro + it would have cost me £300 or the pro elite which was £400!


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Personblueexpo97
20/11/2019 at 7:41am
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Pro Elite worth every penny, a first class product.

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Personratcatcher
25/11/2019 at 3:54am
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Quote: Originally posted by MALCOLM1726 on 16/11/2019
Thanks everyone,

Ratcatcher, where did you see the Protec for £82-99?


Sorry Malcolm can't seem to find the bl**dy thing now



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