Could anybody out there recommend a good reasonably priced van cover. I have a Supreme caravan 20' (outside bottom measurement). Happy to use Ebay if a good seller can be recommended.
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Hurls
Possum3 said
11:57 AM Sep 22, 2017
Hurls I've had two; Camec (didn't last 18 months), SCA didn't do 12 months.
If you have space build cheap carport (don't need concrete pad) alsynite panel in top for solar - You can add some clear café curtains around sides when on special for extra protection gives better hail protection doesn't scratch van, a Herc-Alloy chain concreted in as anchor near axles total security - It will outlast your van and cost a lot less in short period of time.
Cupie said
03:31 PM Sep 22, 2017
I agree with Posssum3.
Build a carport & include the safety chain.
I should have done that when I got my van 20 years ago. In the meantime I have gone thru lots of silver tarps that I use for covers.
It's a PITA to have to fit or remove whatever sort of cover whenever you use the van.
Bas + Eve said
04:34 PM Sep 22, 2017
We bought one for our MH from ebay, has lasted 3.5 yrs and a little tattered now. Was a 27'. They are excellent.
Papou said
05:59 PM Sep 22, 2017
What brand was it mate??,
Nurzo said
05:13 PM Sep 23, 2017
I have a white vinyl tarp 20' by 10'. Bought it for less than $100, it's onto it's second year now with now signs of deterioration.
A bit of a pain to put on. have found if I roll it onto a 3m 90mm pvc pipe I can unroll it on the roof tying it down as I unroll that way if there is a little wind it won't blow off.
There you have it the roof protected for the harsh weather especially the WA sun which really does a number on the joints and fittings on the roof.
Ecotarps Perth
250 gsm heavy duty
Steve
Bas + Eve said
11:55 PM Sep 23, 2017
182101718871 This is the ebay number for mine. They make all sizes for MH and vans. They are great!
Bas
RustyD said
10:00 AM Sep 24, 2017
I bought a ADCO Caravan Cover 16-18' (4896-5508mm) for $343 from RV Part Express. It's a very generous size and actually goes over the a-frame in my case. Needs to be on and off a couple of times to get used to it. All the stuff on the roof (TV aerial, A/C, shower vent) don't make it easy to slide a cover over.
Cupie said
11:03 AM Sep 24, 2017
If you are going down the tarp or van cover path you might consider tieing a few broccoli boxes on to the roof first. I use a string of 3 at both ends & one on top of the A/C. This gives the essential air gap and also prevents the tarp/cover from rubbing on the duco.
To complete the set up, I put my shade cloth floor mat over the lot. This gives extra life to the cover & provides extra structural protection (along with the air gap) against hail et al.
I use rubber bands made from tyre inner tubes as springs on each tie down point.
Oh yes .. I use the same process as Nurzo to roll the tarp over the roof.
Edit .. Forgot to mention that I leave all of the roof openings closed (cooler that way) but open all of the windows & the door to aid in air flow. Curtains are pulled well back so they don't get dirty.
My silver tarps ($110) last about 5 years & the shade cloth ($120) for 20 years.
But I would much much rather have a carport.
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 24th of September 2017 11:08:30 AM
Hi,
Could anybody out there recommend a good reasonably priced van cover. I have a Supreme caravan 20' (outside bottom measurement). Happy to use Ebay if a good seller can be recommended.
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Hurls
If you have space build cheap carport (don't need concrete pad) alsynite panel in top for solar - You can add some clear café curtains around sides when on special for extra protection gives better hail protection doesn't scratch van, a Herc-Alloy chain concreted in as anchor near axles total security - It will outlast your van and cost a lot less in short period of time.
I agree with Posssum3.
Build a carport & include the safety chain.
I should have done that when I got my van 20 years ago. In the meantime I have gone thru lots of silver tarps that I use for covers.
It's a PITA to have to fit or remove whatever sort of cover whenever you use the van.
What brand was it mate??,
A bit of a pain to put on. have found if I roll it onto a 3m 90mm pvc pipe I can unroll it on the roof tying it down as I unroll that way if there is a little wind it won't blow off.
There you have it the roof protected for the harsh weather especially the WA sun which really does a number on the joints and fittings on the roof.
Ecotarps Perth
250 gsm heavy duty
Steve
If you are going down the tarp or van cover path you might consider tieing a few broccoli boxes on to the roof first. I use a string of 3 at both ends & one on top of the A/C. This gives the essential air gap and also prevents the tarp/cover from rubbing on the duco.
To complete the set up, I put my shade cloth floor mat over the lot. This gives extra life to the cover & provides extra structural protection (along with the air gap) against hail et al.
I use rubber bands made from tyre inner tubes as springs on each tie down point.
Oh yes .. I use the same process as Nurzo to roll the tarp over the roof.
Edit .. Forgot to mention that I leave all of the roof openings closed (cooler that way) but open all of the windows & the door to aid in air flow. Curtains are pulled well back so they don't get dirty.
My silver tarps ($110) last about 5 years & the shade cloth ($120) for 20 years.
But I would much much rather have a carport.
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 24th of September 2017 11:08:30 AM