Don’t buy a caravan cover until you’ve seen this video
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- In this video Dave demonstrates why a little more money spent initially can be worth it in the long run.
He demonstrates why a poorly fitting towing cover has caused damage to the caravan but a more expensive custom fit cover gives the protection you need when towing.
Also with bad weather on the way, the main cover has to go back on the caravan, not the easiest job on your own but with a couple of props Dave gets the job done.
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Hi Dave, top tip from me - pack a lint roller in the van, these are ideal for getting debris or small grit off the towing cover. We found autumn leaves the worst for crumbling and getting stuck on the fibres. The lint roller really helps - then once a year we vacuum the insides to pull any deep crumbs out. 👍
Hope you’re both well.
Dan.
Hello Dan, the best tips are the simplest ones, love it and thanks for sharing. Just awaiting the a break in the weather for a quick get away but plenty booked up including a trip to Wales M4 here we come :o). Best wishes, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen. We had a full cover from Specialised, but now changed to their tailored roof cover. The reasons being it’s easier to remove if we want to go away during periods of bad weather, it protects the roof the front and the back which are the worst affected by the falling leaves and mess that accumulates in the winter and we can easily access the van if we need to. I don’t know about you, but wiping the sides down is easy enough if it needs it. So far we are delighted with it and the sides have remained clean on their own. All the best to you both. Alan
Good morning Alan, thanks for watching. Not seen these before but sound really good and probably a lot easier to put on too. Will look out for them. Thanks for sharing and happy travels. Helen & Dave
Yes, it's very easy to put on. Very similar approach to the towing cover but longer of course. I think it's one of my best ideas for the caravan tbh
Just bought one for our new baby when we collect him. (Dougal) (As in the Magic Roundabout) 😂
Well done, Dougal is a cool name. Hope you have many fun trips away. The towing cover is a good move 👍 ATB, Helen & Dave
Like the front cover. You made putting the full cover on look easy. We've braved the bad weather in North Lincolnshire. Burst water pipes on the site when we arrived. Soon got the caravan toasty warm, glass of Baileys, weekly dose of caravantastic, how can life get any better. Keep up the good work. Hope Helen's feeling okay.
Hi Stephen, nothing better than a cozy caravan and a little tipple. That was the quickest I've ever put the big cover on to be honest, it can be a pig! Hope you have a great stay and the weather gets better for you. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave, I’m a life long tent man, but have just bought a small 20 yr old van for myself and the dog. In Carlisle we have had 3-4 inches (8-10cm) of snow, love watching your videos as it’s given me a good insight into the differences of camping and caravan. Hope Helen gets better soon, cheers Gary
Hi there Gary, thank you very much for watching the channel. Thought you might have more than your fair share of snow up there, hope you're keeping warm. Hopefully there will be better weather around the corner (after this weekends storms) and then you & the dog can get caravanning and we hope you have as much fun as we do. Stay tuned! ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave, enjoyed you showing how to put the caravan cover on , wow hard work. But looked good when you had finished. Great advice for fellow caravanners x Julie and Tony x
Thanks Julie & Tony, it's a faff but something you only have to do a couple of times a year (normally). Best wishes, Helen & Dave
A fresh covering of snow this morning plus thunder & lightening on Norfolk coast!
A bit hit and miss but only a sprinkling
We never used a towing cover until recently we purchased a Protec and we're over the moon with it so I'm a convert... when you were on the wall and the film speeded up my wife thought for a second you were falling and it gave us a real fright 🙂 but thankfully it was an illusion and you were actually fairly agile I must say... we live in Bridlington almost on the seafront and woke up to 4 inches of snow this morning... we'll be glad when it's gone so we can get out in the van... it does look nice though... cheers Dave and Jane 👍
Hi Dave & Jane, not sure if that wall is a god send or a death trap lol. Protect covers are also very good, strangely they wrote to me this morning inviting me along to their HO to make a video!. Can't wait for the better weather and getting out and about again. Take care, Helen & Dave
Best wishes to Helen. Hope she feels better soon.
Thank you very much Dot. Popping painkillers and treatment with an osteopath at the moment. Might be a long road. Best wishes to you. Helen & Dave 👍
We are up in North Northumberland also on the coast, just over 20 miles south of the Scottish Border. Just a dusting on snow last night (Wed 17-Thu 18 Jan), the country lanes here are white and icy, not a lot of gritting.. We use a Specialised Covers full cover, which is waterproof. Tailored to fit our van with clear panel for the solar panel which keeps the battery topped up. Bit heavy and not the easiest to fit, but does a fantastic job keeping the van clean and dry ! Well worth it, and saves all that cleaning to remove winter dirt and algae. Best wishes to Helen for a speedy recovery. Regards, Ian C
Hi there Ian, We thought you may have had more snow up there but I think we will all be glad when it's warmer and we can get out again in the caravan. It sounds like you have a fab cover there, especially being water proof and having the clear bit for the solar panel. Must say, you do get what you pay for. Helen is popping the pills and says thanks for your best wishes. Take care, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave we had been trying to make up our minds about a full cover. Thanks for the vlog we definitely will , although I think we could have fun and games putting it over the van 😂👍
Hello Anne, thanks for watching. Definitely easier with me two of you doing it. Two poles one on each corner and a person either side walking to the back of the van is what I've always thought would be good but we never got around to getting two poles ha ha. I think it deffo protects the van. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Get well soon Helen very useful video too we’re thinking of a specialised cover for towing now we have seen your video ❤
Hi Janey thank you so much for watching and Helen says thanks for asking after her. She continues to pop the painkillers until she can hopefully get some treatment. Take care, Helen & Dave
Hi H & D, I bought a cover last year ready for my storage yard to cover it up for me, and we're privileged enough that for a small fee they will even wash the van ready for the season.
I'm off to Bolton on Saturday (staying in a hotel) but I know they've had the white stuff, hopefully they won't have more until I'm safely back home on Monday.
All the best and safe travels.
Neil
Hi Neil, that sounds like VIP storage you have there, nice! Safe trip to Bolton and hope the weather behaves itself. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Thanks for that!! Very helpful for when I do get my caravan.
I was wondering about covers.
I hope that Helen feels better soon.
Take care!!! Xxx😊
Thanks for watching Jackie, Helen is popping painkillers like sweets but says thank you for asking after her. She has quite a wait for treatment so we hope we can get out in the caravan again soon. Take care, Helen & Dave
Hi keep going you are doing a Good Job thanks Andrew.
Thanks Andrew, we really appreciate it. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
No snow here in West Sussex thankfully, we're looking at getting a tow cover, found this video very useful, thank you Dave. Best wishes to Helen, hope she feels better soon 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful and Helen says thanks very much. She's popping painkillers like sweets and has quite a wait in store before she can get the required treatment. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave, I hope Helen is feeling better. Just thought I would let you know that it got to 42 degrees Celsius today here in Australia. No snow here. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Nicole & David 🥵😀
Hi Nicole & David, blimey air on essential weather!!! Thanks for watching and supporting us, glad you like the vids. Best wishes Helen & Dave
Hi Dave and Helen, the front covers look so good. They weren’t really around when we had a caravan and we ended up with a stone chip on the front window 😬. Good job it wasn’t too windy when you put the main cover on or you’d have been filming from just north of Amsterdam 😂. Hope Helen feels better soon. No snow ❄️for us bit brass monkeys though 🥶. Best wishes H&M. xx
Thanks both, The towing cover is especially good, must say but your right, don't put the cover on in a storm or it could end up in a Mary Poppins moment lol. Thanks again, Helen & Dave
Hi Save and Helen. Great video. Always use a tow cover. We used to have a universal one like you but mow got a specialized cover for ours. The winter cover we've not got yet but will be in time. Tha ks for sharing. Paul and Sarah
Hi Paul & Sarah, thanks for watching, you do get what you pay for and we're so glad we got the specialised cover (blooming expensive though). Best wishes to you both, Helen & Dave
Great vlog Dave! Can’t believe the damage the generic front cover caused. When we get ours I’ll be investing in a proper front travel cover like yours as it also stops stone chips on the window and body when travelling too and also a full cover one for when it’s in storage. We do plan to use ours in winter too but as you say it’ll keep it cleaner!
Hope Helen is not suffering with her shoulders and arms too much and you get back out again soon!! Kind regards to you both, Adam.
Thank you so much Adam, Helen is still taking the painkillers (although they only touch the sides) she needs treatment which looks like it will be a while coming. Good idea to get covers, especially a good towing cover. Happy travels, Helen & Dave
We have a Specialised full cover for our caravan, and they are way better quality than the thin polyester ones. Putting it on is definitely not a one person job.
I do like the specialised covers. If it's anything like the towing cover, I should imagine it's quite heavy but good quality and protection which is the main thing. Out of curiosity does it take up much room when storing away? Thanks for sharing. Helen & Dave
Hi Dave. Hope Helen is feeling better soon. We live in Yorkshire not far from Leeds, we had a dusting of snow in the early part of the week and it's been sub zero ever since. Here's to springtime and some better caravaning weather.
Hi Mark, same here, can't wait to get some spring like weather and get touring again. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Helen & Dave
i don't have a full cover just a roof cover. with help and two yard brushes in the back corners were able to get the cover high across the roof without the need for ladders and in very quick time
Hi Neil, thanks for sharing. When I have Helen in assistance we use a couple of poles in the same way as you. 😊👍ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave great video and review of the covers I agree they are a good investment to protect the caravan both when stored and towing and I have noticed quite a few caravanners using a front cover when towing as well
Weather has been largely wind and rain here but we have had some heavy frosts Halesowen is in a bowl though surrounded by hills called collectively the Birmingham plateau so unless it’s bad it’s generally ok here hope Helen is feeling much better soon Daniel
Hi Daniel, thanks very much for watching and sharing your views too. Helen also thanks you for your good wishes. We have no regrets with investing in a better quality towing cover and for now the bigger caravan cover works well for us. All the best, Helen & Dave
Awesome Dave thanks,
We have one of the specialised tow covers and as you say you get what you pay for and we love ours. The full cover has got me re-visiting the idea of getting one and we shall certainly take a look via your link.
As an aside, you really must get Helen to give you a manicure before you go on camera pointing with your thumb 😂😂😂 Thanks again as always for another great vid! Love to both - David & Rachel (Essex with no snow as yet)
Hi David & Rachel, Helen also told me off for having dirty nails on camera 😂 In my weak defence I had been putting screen wash in and doing a few other jobs 😂 Specialised are fab quality. Very pleased too. ATB Helen & Dave
Thank you
No probs, thank you 👍
Hi, I have watched a few of your videos, a very good watch I might add, we are newbies so it's good to know that a full cover is better for keeping the dirt off, we currently have a roof cover.....
One way of putting a full cover on, I would roll it up like a sausage from both ends to the middle then place it on the top off the van, weighted down with something and then roll it out the desired way, front or rear first, that would make it easier when single handed. Ian & Ruth
Awesome Idea Ian, why did I not think of that, I'll give it a go next tie and let you know how I get on. thank you! Helen & Dave
Thank you good explanation re this cover
Thank you Patricia 😊👍
Hi, nothing here in Felixstowe yet no snow at all like your video. Hope Helen gets better soon Just bought a towing front😊 cover. Brilliant idea I think keep the van clean as well on the way to the campsites, Steve and deb
Hi Steve & Deb, the snow seems a bit sporadic, we had more last night but only another covering. Good move getting a towing cover I think. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Great video thanks! I found you via an algorithm that knows I’m looking for a towing cover 😮
I had already decided on a Specialised one but this seals it! I will also be reconsidering a full cover having previously thought not due to allowing the van to breathe.
Hi Nicholas, scary that the internet, Alexa, smartphones etc know what you're shopping for or talking about. Still, we are glad you found us and thanks for watching and leaving a comment. No regrets on investing in the specialised cover, great bit of kit. The full cover of much different quality but still does the job. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
That is one smart front cover. Like it. I remember asking you what you would recommend after my penny-pinching disaster buying a very cheap and nasty one off Temu. Never again! As for snow - absolutely nowt in Northamptonshire, just crisp n clear freezing days and nights. So can't wait to get out in the van again very soon and enjoy the view of winter from inside with the central heating on, sipping a glass of red. Loving the vids, Dave n Helen. Regards, Kev n Kay
We're with you on that, can't wait to get out and about again. Hopefully the weather will be improving very soon. Thanks for watching. ATB, Helen & Dave
Thanks Dave, we invested in a brand new but secondhand Specialised Cover for our caravan for over winter, model specific so it fits like a glove. I’ll take it off in March so will see then how good it’s kept the caravan clean. I paid £270 verses £550 of the website so we were happy to drive the 2hrs each way to collect it. Without a doubt it was a two person job!!! Like you I’m now looking for a Specialised Elite Pro towing cover as they really do look the business!! Thanks for sharing, Tris and Nikki (No snow at all and we’re in Ross on Wye, Herefordshire just very cold)
Hi Tris & Nikki, nice one and what a result you got there too. The Elite Pro is expensive but I wish we had just got it first off, you really do get what you pay for. That 4 hour round trip was worth it. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave, no snow in Ramsey, Cambs. We had a universal towing cover and it wasn’t a good fit and damaged the caravan too, we ditched it and don’t bother with one now. Great Vlog, Steve & Chris
Hi Steve & Chris, we had fresh snow today, glad I got the cover back on. Yep, if you gonna get one make sure it fits well or you might as well not bother. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave. Fantastic video, but just a tip for the full cover, I put inflatable beach balls through the roof windows flat and then inflate them in place so it creates a pitched roof and allows the water to run off better, plus it lets the air flow between the van and the cover as well as allowing you to open the top vents with cover on. I used to use the universal towing cover but all those straps drove me mad and one got loose and scratched the van when flapping about, so since then I have always used Specialised fitted towing covers. On my new van I thought I would go for the Tow Pro Infinity Elite to protect the big Coachman top window which is a pain to get all the dead flies off. It does need a small step to fasten the top velcro but can still be done by one person, I would highly recommend it. As for the full cover, I have always used Specialised tailored covers and find the fit perfect.
What a great idea, thanks for sharing. Must agree, the specialised covers seem to be very good. Only had this one about a year but the quality is exceptional. Thanks for watching. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave, no snow here in the Midlands, but bl..dy cold !
Cheers Roger, it seems to be quite sporadic, we had more snow last night here on the coast and we rarely get any at all. You're right, blooming freezing! Take care, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave, great video. I started off with a (Bailey branded) Specialised tow cover; unfortunately after just a few trips the zip departed from the material on the offside part that “zips up” the cover. It was replaced but same thing happened. Returned for full refund and purchased the ProTec towing jacket, really pleased with it and easy fit … zips up the middle. For this winter purchased the ProTec full caravan cover - two person fit but quite easy. Love your good old fashioned H&S … with the use of the wall 👍👍 great stuff
Hi Stewart, The Pro Tec covers do look good, they wrote to me today funnily enough. Not sure if that wall is a blessing or not. Im bound to fall off it one day but I felt safer on that than I did the step ladders lol. Happy travels, Helen & Dave
I’m sure your tow cover will be fine, I’m really pleased with ProTec as need the tow jacket urgently for trip to Ireland and they delivered. I’d be using the wall for sure too👍
Our campervan and caravan are nicely stored away. We, however, are in Benidorm. No snow here.
How the other half live Steve! :o) Hope you're having a good time but appreciate you still finding the time to watch the video. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave I don’t use a front cover bought my van before they were a thing, after 14 years of towing I’ve only got a couple of minor stone chips so I don’t think it’s worth me buying one.
I’ve had a tailored full cover from Protec from day one. I use it between November to March, which is the worst of the weather. Van is spotless when I take it off. The cover keeps the frost and ice away from the joints. I use the long caravan wash brush handle to pass the straps under the van to the other side, storage is grass so I can’t just throw them under. Cheers.
Hi Colin, thanks as always for watching. Yes from what have seen the Protec covers look really good as well. I'm always amazed how clean the caravan remains once the cover has been removed. Take care, Helen & Dave
WOW: It was only last week that we were looking at a winter cover. Like you say it's a personal preference but we have our van at a storage site that has a few trees and are still mulling it over. As you know we are based up in Manchester with about 30mm of snow last week but it soon went.
We have a specialised towing cover (not as posh as yours but the next version down). Wouldn't be without it. It's a godsend.
Still undecided about the winter cover, you need to persuade me ;) Excellent vlog once again. Hope the boss is doing well. Stay safe and look forward to many more. Mossy & JM.
Hi Paul, small world? or great minds? The towing cover is a must as far as we're concerned and in this weekends storm we're so pleased we had a full cover on because the driveway and indeed our windows on the bungalow and the top of the caravan (cover) are covered in twigs and debris off the trees. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave I've read that the cover scratches the van? What is your experience Dave....
@@paulmostyn6901 Hi Paul, we have used a cover since we started caravanning 7 years ago and can honestly say we have not experienced any issues with scratches. We have scratches on the caravan but they are hairline and I think are just picked up on the road or through general use, just like you would get on your car. Glad we had the cover on the other night. twigs flying around all over the place in the storm. ATB, Helen & Dave 👍
Hi Dave, not Caravan specific, but I noticed you made the effort to lay all your straps nice and flat. A Rigger told me never to do this as the wind will Whip and Drum the strap causing damage to whatever is underneath, he said put a "enough" twists in the strap to "bugger" the air flow. I'm a mechanical engineer so only have a vague grasp of aerodynamics, but it does make sense. I hope Helen can get sorted so she feels at least a little more mobile. Cheers Squash
Hi Squash, I hadn’t heard of that before but you know what, I’m sure that Rigger guy is spot on because in extreme winds it has made some horrific noises (without causing any damage) but now you’ve told me this, I will deffo try it THANKS 👍 Helen is struggling a bit I’m afraid the pain killers really aren’t doing much and she needs treatment but as you might expect, it’s going to take time to get to that point. She thanks you for your good wishes. Thanks, Helen & Dave
I do the same with my awning straps 😁👍
Great demos Dave, although we have never had the inclination to use any covers, we have not had any issues in the 25 or so years we have had caravans. For us, the caravan is stored at home where it is exposed to prevailing wind and would be more than difficult to put on and take off and would very likely flap around a lot in some conditions and the damage you have encountered is for me a good reason to avoid. The need to wash the van or the front before fitting them is a pain too, especially after a night time journey home and having work the next day, which has regularly been the case for us. Each to their own of course, just a personal observation.
(Oh, to save you the job, I promise that the van will get that wash before the next trip🧹🪣😉)
Hi Mel, pleased to hear it, it's far too cold for washing caravans lol. Completely get where you are coming from and each to their own. Fitting the covers is good exercise though, I slept like a baby after making this video. Take care, Helen & Dave
Hope helen better soon no snow here dave just outside mildenhall
Hi Roy, it seems to be quite sporadic, we had more snow and another covering this morning. Can't wait to get back to Mildenhall in April. Cheers, Helen & Dave
We had snow today Thursday Bradwell 👍
Getting warmer for the weekend Anne :o) Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave
Sorry to hear Helen is not feeling too chipper. Hope she improves soon! Our van also sits on our driveway and also has trees nearby so I was interested to see what your thoughts were on covers. It was (brand) new last October and the roof is already going a bit green in places so I’m really tempted.
As to towing covers the last time we went away the van got completely covered in mud and road filth. To be fair it all needed washing anyway once we got home so not sure quite what the benefit would be but I suppose we could at least have accessed the front lockers without getting dirty hands and the views out of the front windows would have certainly been clearer.
No snow here in Nottingham but very cold. More rain forecast next week which will be bad news for those poor unfortunates that were flooded out a couple of weeks ago.
Keep up the good work mate.
Michael
Hi Michael, thanks as always. Helen is taking loads of meds but really needs to get a cure, which looks like it could take a while. I find the towing cover keeps the front clean but then the cover gets filthy so either way something will need a wash but the main priority is stones that get flung up by other traffic. The cover we have was dearer but it gives very good protection. Fingers crossed for better weather all around. Take care, Helen & Dave
Good video dave ..but tbh it's to much hassle ..I get it valated before season starts 😊
Hiya Charles, it is a faff getting the big cover on I must admit and normally once it's on it's done for the winter but this is the 3rd time I've done it this winter lol. Hope you're keeping well, best wishes, Helen & Dave
Hiya Dave and Helen, very informative vlog. Me and my partner love watching your videos. They give all the details about the sites you visit except you don't go into the showers. We have a tent so don't have our own shower with us. As I do love a shower first thing in the morning I would like to know before booking what they are like. Thank you. 😊
Hi Mandy, thanks very much, glad you like the vids, we appreciate you watching. We do film toilets & showers sometimes but TBH it feels awkward at times because people are using them so not a good time to get a camera out! Will try and do more for you though 😊 Take care, Helen & Dave 👍
@@HelenandDave I completely understand. But if you got Helen to say what she thought of the ladies would be fantastic. Thanks again. Xx
Another excellent video. I do question the need to cover the caravan whether it is in transit or in storage. In forty years of caravanning and owning six different caravans in total over that time we never used any covers whatsoever and never experienced any smashed windows or damaged bodywork etc. I know that we may have been lucky but I was always concerned about the covers rubbing against the caravan and marking the paintwork in windy weather..
Thanks very much David. I know what you mean, it's a dilemma, a bit like having an insurance policy. I've never claimed in 40 years of driving or indeed had an accident (that was my fault) but you can bet your bottom dollar if I didn't have it, I would be sure to need it. For me it's the same with the towing cover...it's a just in case scenario. As for the main cover, I have no doubt it keeps the caravan much cleaner through the winter months, the only thing I ever wonder is, should I have an expensive one or the cheap version that I have and that's something I'm not so convinced about. Thanks as always and let's hope it quickly warms up so we can get back out again, we're getting cabin fever! Cheers, Helen & Dave
Another helpful video Dave. I appreciate the caravan world is split over covers but I too have opted for one. Any protection is good protection.
Thanks Jason, that's pretty much how we see it too. Thanks for watching, Best wishes, Helen & Dave
Hi Helen and Dave 😊,
Great and informative vlog, really enjoyable.
We do use a towing cover and its from specialised, its more a basic style but does the job, either way cheaper than replacing broken caravan windows if you can get one without waiting weeks.
Sorry to see the damage a generic cover can cause 😢
Full cover, not so sure for us as we keep our van in storage and the solar keeps the battery topped up, thinking maybe a cover would stop the solar working correctly ?.
Looking forward to your next travelling vlog.
Take care,
Paul and Joanne 👍 😊
PS we have had no snow here in Wakefield ☹️
Hi Paul & Joanne, good point on the solar panel, need to keep the trickle going into the battery. We had another covering of snow last night but hoping it will start warming up and we can get out again soon. You have a good towing cover there and it's protection from stones which is the most important. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
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Hopefully, it is warming up as we are away in knaresborough next weekend with the van 🥶
Thanks and enjoy the ❄️
@@Meggy6571 fingers crossed for you. :o)
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Thanks 🍻 😎
Dave Dave Dave !!! Please never stand on a single brick wall 6’ high even with small piers. If you look two courses up from the bottom will be your doc (damp proof course) if you put any amount of sidewards pressure it will fall over at this point !! Just saying Been an Artist in burnt clay (bricklayer😆)for 40 years just a thought 👍
Hi William, I had a feeling someone was going to tell me off for climbing on the wall. I'm just glad it's good advice from someone who knows what they are talking about so thanks. I can't afford a new wall so, won't do it again. Thanks, Helen & Dave
It’s not only the cost of the wall,it damage to your self , I have seen this happen many times stay safe 👍
I was just reading through the comments before I was about to comment the same thing, not a brickie myself but an architectural techie.. last thing we want to see is you coming crashing down Dave!
@@ashleyjohnson1908 thanks Ashley, appreciate it. Dave
@@HelenandDave on another note you must have been reading my mind, been debating a full cover myself, first year and so first winter with a caravan, and already disheartened by the fact it was put away lovely and clean and is now filthy 🤣. The one thing putting me off is I'm on my tod, but seeing you manage it yourself gives me a bit of hope, so will look further into getting one. 👍
No snow ❄️ yet in West Suffolk. Thanks Dave. We were thinking of getting a roof top cover, not sure if a full or just a top cover is better, would like to know your thoughts. Best wishes to Helen
Hi there Angela, thanks for watching and Helen says thanks too, she is popping the pain killers. I haven't really looked at the top covers before so don't know too much about them but expect they might be quite a bit cheaper. Personally, I would prefer to cover the whole van but I think it's just a personal choice. Thanks again, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave nice video, I did have a universal cover, but took it back as I had doubts. Unlikely it was as good as yours, also have a universal front cover that I have never used for the same reason, your video has convinced me that was the right decision.
Would you use a cover if you did not keep your van at home? relative to the use of a solar panel.
I think im like to get custom made covers and sell what I have got which is unused.
Hi Pete, thanks for watching. I would deffo use a caravan cover if I was storing the van outside. I have been informed that you can get them with a solar window so you can keep the battery charged. Our cover works well for us but must stress the Specialised covers are in a class of their own but are very expensive. ATB, Helen & Dave
Hi Dave, thanks for all you good work. I'm about to buy a used Kia Sportage and was just wondering what's the BHP of yours as there is a 138bhp and one that's over 180bhp. Many thanks
Hi Alan, ours is the 180bhp. 2lt AWD GTline auto. Cheers, Dave
Very good video like it,I’m undecided were to get one or not what do you think are they worth the money 👍
Hello Alan, thanks for watching. I think it's a personal choice but I wouldn't be without either. If I had to choose just one, I would choose a towing cover but glad we have them both. A good tow cover isn't cheap but it's a lot cheaper than a new window so if you were going to get a towing cover, make it a good one. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hi Alan, I see posts where people say its not worth the money. But when you have the sun shining through your front windows, you will then see why you need one. The grit and small particles that damage the window is so small, but over time without a towing cover you are sandblasting the front of your van.
I was shocked at the damage caused by the generic travel cover - I’ll not be buying one. I can’t justify a specialised cover as my caravan is old (2006).
Hi Richard, the universal towing cover I had was not a good fit which is why I think it damaged the front. I'm quite sure if you get the measurements right then you wouldn't get the damage. You can also get some very good custom fit covers on the 2nd hand market. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
hi you 2 not to be rude but we seem to be the only people you have not replied to in your quest for south wales caravan sites good show kev and andrea xplore 402
Hi Kevin, we can't see a comment from you on this video? We try and ensure we answer every single comment we get. We have had a couple of instances in the past where comments have disappeared and the only other time we do not get a notification is if someone else comments as a reply to someone else's comment instead of adding a new comment of their own. So nothing intentional we promise :o). Which site did you recommend out of curiosity? Thanks, Helen & Dave
Four inches here, what you showed was not even a heavy frost 😂😂
Bet you'll have more than that by the morning Dave. Goodness knows how you cope with the sub zero temperatures! Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave Supposed to be raining tomorrow. Hope it warms up first. You get used to the cold when it is dry not wet.
Hi Dave and Helen has your full caravan cover got a plastic window for solar panel
Hi Kevin, thanks for watching. Unfortunately not, I keep a charge to the battery via the EHU cable. Cheers, Helen & Dave 👍
Hi Dave, with this cover do you have any trouble with condensation in the van or the cover damaging the paint work on the caravan?
Hi Debbie, good to hear from you. No trouble at all with condensation or paintwork damage. The caravan has many air vents, mainly under the floor and the cover is vented too. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Do you have a tv aerial on the roof and does the full cover allow for it?
Hi there Geoff, yes we do and yes it does. Thanks for watching. ATB Helen & Dave
Hi Dave when I put our towing cover I always put the the middle strap over my handbrake cable not underneath as this could possible to stop the brake working correctly?
Hi Paul, I wondered about that but then what would be the point of the strap? I'll investigate further to see if it does, certainly wouldn't want to risk the hand brake not coming on. Cheers, Dave
Agree, Strap under the A frame, but above the handbrake rod as this normally sits slightly lower - safe travels
When we purchased our first tow cover on the handover of our new van , the old timer doing the handover made sure that we had placed the middle strap over the brake away cable, as it could stop the handbrake being applied if placed underneath.
@@calvbutler5894 good to know, thanks for sharing. :o)
@@stewarta2505 good to know, thanks :o)