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We've just covered ours up for the first time this year, because it's stored on a very exposed site which can be dusty in dry weather, and get terrific lashing rain in wet weather!  So far it's been on a month, and underneath the cover the caravan is snug and dry, doesn't smell musty at all, and is still immaculately clean.

We'll wait and see what it's like at the end of the winter.  We do keep going up to open it up, so make sure you get one with access zips which make it easier to get in and out of the van.

I think it you cover a van which already has any damp (which is usually between the inner and outer skin and doesn't evaporate naturally, very quickly)  then you might be inviting problems, unless you're rectifying the cause of the damp at the same time as covering the van.

We've used one every winter on our Elddis and have one on order for the Sterling.  You must buy a good quality one but I can vouch for the caravan emerging clean and dry each March.  I use specialised accessories, the new cover is costing about £300 but the van is a big twin axle and I didn't think that was too bad.

Ali

Quote: Originally posted by TKMAXX on 10/11/2009

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I have a cover and take the cusions/matresses out and put in the loft.

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Quote: Originally posted by michael on 10/11/2009

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yes we do this.pack then into quilt covers to keep any dust off.

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That’s a good idea putting them in quilt covers.

I bought several 'garden cushion bags' from the local garden centre, these are the log ones that you put your sun lounger cushions in when not in use'

These fit the majority of the cushions in the van!