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When on site, I have noticed that some vans have draught skirts in place on both sides of the van, especially ones on seasonal pitches. Can anyone tell me why?

Thanks

A bit of shelter to allow undervan storage of things of low value whilst on site?

We have seen a few doggies who have been trained to sleep under the caravan at night, and the draught skirt would allow them a little more protection from the elements.

Julia

They hide things under there?

Mick

Quote: Originally posted by Dreadnought on 02/1/2010

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Not a very secure area though.But then neither is an awning when you come to think of it.

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Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 02/1/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by Dreadnought on 02/1/2010

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Not a very secure area though.But then neither is an awning when you come to think of it.

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When you can open most vans with a Tinopener, what is?

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Quote: Originally posted by arkaig on 02/1/2010

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Surely it prevents some draughts into the van through the floor vents? Seems sensible.

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S'cuse my ignorance but the only floor vent we have is to the gas locker and that is sealed from the inside of the van.

What floor vents do you have that would allow any wind to cause a draught inside the van?

Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 02/1/2010

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S'cuse my ignorance but the only floor vent we have is to the gas locker and that is sealed from the inside of the van.

What floor vents do you have that would allow any wind to cause a draught inside the van?

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Thankfully in my van we only have one gas unit and that is the 2 ring burner. Everything else, including the fridge is 12v or mains (water heater and battery charger).
All the cylinders and pipework is within a sealed locker.

So instead of vents beneath the floor, we have 4 underfloor lockers. Less draughty and more useful for us.