ProTec seem to be the best around.
A little more expensive but worth it.
Shop around. I bought mine off ebay - the guy had part exchanged his caravan but the dealer would not buy the cover off him. Original Owner.
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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I've toyed with the idea, but hear differing stories about how they dont always let the 'van breathe, and also about rubbing on the corners, so in the end decided against one.
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28th Oct 2016 11:52 am
NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
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Not quite the same but we have a towing cover that we've used a few times, but have stopped using as it marks the front panel with a pattern that is a real pig to get out, using a cleaner that to be honest is too abrasive for the GRP.
Have given up using it now as marks from driving without the cover are easier to get off than driving with the cover.
28th Oct 2016 4:03 pm
Ambo
Member Since: 28 Jun 2010
Location: Ventnor Isle of Wight
Posts: 262
Had a Pro Tec for both of my caravans, tailor made and easy to fit. Breathable and does an excellent job of protecting it from the ravages of winter.Nick
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28th Oct 2016 4:35 pm
psycho inside
Member Since: 05 Sep 2016
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Posts: 170
+2 for the Pro-tec covers...!
When I had my Eriba, it came with one, and 3 years of use, still looked good, kept the van very dry and clean, and easy to put on and off, with door access point aswell.Psycho by name, chilled by nature....!
Protec also, but just make sure the van is spotless before you fit it, any carp will be ground in to the paintwork and windows as the cover moves in the wind, cover any sharp edges with foam or bubble wrap, TV Aerial, rear marker lights, heater vent on the roof etc, otherwise you will have holes in it come spring.
I don't cover the current van due to still using it in the winter, the previous two I did, nice feeling pulling the cover off and see it just as you left it.
30th Oct 2016 9:34 am
BrianT
Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 2069
Cheers chaps,
will have a look at the Pro Tec and see what prices they are coming in at.
Thanks,
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31st Oct 2016 10:26 am
NicSymonds
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 519
I've had a ProTec on my van and its been fine, but after visiting the show at the NEC and trading it in for a new one I was advised to go with this instead of a cover.
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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I've thought about it, but the Protech comes in at over £450 which is too much IMO.
31st Oct 2016 8:07 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
We was thinking about a cover but put off by comments on the cheap ones, cost of a protec, plus we take it out in the winter means we are going to leave it for now.==================================
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31st Oct 2016 8:24 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
I have a brand new Protect cover for a Swift Elegance 645 which i have never used. Might look at selling if anyone was interested.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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31st Oct 2016 8:48 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
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Pm me a price Russell and I'll see if it will fit a Swift Charisma 610==================================
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31st Oct 2016 10:55 pm
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Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Pro-tec has been fine and lasted many years. I always wash the caravan before fitting.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
1st Nov 2016 6:48 am
fisherman
Member Since: 16 Jan 2007
Location: Hornchurch Essex
Posts: 1789
I have a Specialised Covers full winter cover for a Swift 630/645 body. Cost £450 but would sell for £200 as I no longer have the Swift. Fully breathable and waterproof, used once for 6 weeks, as new.FFRR 2017 4.4SDV8 Autobiography. Cost so much I must be mad!
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