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PersonHighwayman149
30/12/2006 at 2:30pm
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Happy New Year to all ! Having moved house this Summer I've noticed the old wagon is collecting an awful lot more algae and vegetation than in our previous place. The storage situation is similar except that maybe the previous parking place was a bit more enclosed by building and tall shrubbery whereas here the van's exposed on three sides except for one side facing the house, which seems to be keeping cleanest. It would seem exposed areas suffer worst. Any tips on keeping the green stuff to a minimum would be appreciated.


Personmichael
30/12/2006 at 2:50pm
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hi you could use fenwicks overwinter spray and cleaners..........  or a cover

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Person2plus1
30/12/2006 at 5:21pm
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I agree with Michael re the cover. Alternatively would be the occassional wash when you wash your car.


Personpasta1955
30/12/2006 at 6:50pm
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cover up your baby we have a lime tree outside our house it is a nightmare,sticky sap baby caterpillars get a caravan cover

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Personbudhabelly
30/12/2006 at 8:34pm
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I agree with the others,we give ours a pre winter clean and polish and then use a breathable cover.It saves you washing it on the first trip of the year.Which I cannot wait for haven,t planned anything yet.Lets get crimbo over with and then look forward to booking holidays and weekend,s away.


           Happpy new year to one and all.


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Personalsparker
31/12/2006 at 12:09pm
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I use Fenwick's overwintering.

it really makes life easier in the spring when you just wash it off with caravan cleaner  and all the c%$p falls off, and a quick application of Bobby dazzler finishes the process.

 


Personrabb_uk
31/12/2006 at 12:12pm
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Whatever you do, dont be tempted to pressure wash the algae off, You'll force water and damp into the seams, do it by hand with a soft brush and a couple of times a year give it a polish with a decent polymer sealant that'll help loads.

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PersonHighwayman149
01/1/2007 at 9:52pm
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Thanks to all. Some ideas to ponder on for sure. Roll on Spring.



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