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open both towing and storing ,no problem with fading the vans stored in a closed Barn.

Dave

We were also warned by a dealer not to tow with the blinds shut as it could cause damage if they are jolted and close suddenly.

Also we don't want to cause an accident by glare from our binds binding someone!

J

Quote: Originally posted by DOBSONK on 02/8/2009

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we tow and store with blinds open but store with curtains shut to stop the interior fading

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Quote: Originally posted by michael on 02/8/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by normannbelson on 02/8/2009

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if you have your blinds down all the time, you`ll weaken the springs.

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yes that's correct and expensive to repair if they will not adjust back.

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We always tow with the blinds up but....

 When not in use in the garden always have the blinds down, this is what we have done with all our caravans and not had any tension problems. Maybe we are just lucky.

I always think it would be cheaper to re tension a blind than to have to replace seat covers, curtains etc because of fading.

Hi,

I tow with them open so I can check at regular stops to make sure the stuff I have piled up in the middle is not all over the place, so's not to have to unlock and open the door.  When in the drive I don't use the blinds as I was also told the springs will ware but I do close the curtains.

Cheers

Richard

In addition to the damage that could be done to the blinds' spring mechanism if they are left down when towing, there is also the consideration of the effect they have on others drivers travelling either behind or towards you if it is sunny.

The silver backing that most have is highly reflective and in strong sunshine the effect can be literally blinding.

Please keep blinds up when travelling, if you are worried about the sun fading the furniture or other folk peering in at your wordly possessions, then draw the curtains instead.

We travel with our blinds/curtains open, in storage the blinds are down except the roof blinds, that way when we go down to check it out every now & then in between our trips its light enough so we are not pulling a blind up each time to see.

I am always the 'passenger' when travelling and i have my visor down so i can see all the way through the van in the mirror on the visor. 

On a few trips (the longer one's) we play count the caravans on the other side of the road/motorway to pass the time. Next time I will suggest count the 'blinds up & blinds down'. Will post the figures on here. Gosh do I sound sad or what. :O)