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04/11/2019 at 11:42pm
Location: GWENT
Outfit: Swift Accord 480
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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
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05/11/2019 at 7:49am
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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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05/11/2019 at 5:04pm
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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.
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05/11/2019 at 11:50pm
Location: GWENT
Outfit: Swift Accord 480
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Thanks both,
Looks like I'll be checking out Specialised Covers.
Thanks again
Malcolm
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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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07/11/2019 at 7:29pm
Location: Aberdeen
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Just takes a bit longer doing it by yourself.
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09/11/2019 at 3:50pm
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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.
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16/11/2019 at 4:20pm
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Thanks everyone,
Ratcatcher, where did you see the Protec for £82-99?
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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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