Guide to buying a caravan cover

Posted by michal1disuja on August 28th, 2015

Does the color of the inside of the fabric matter?

The color of the inside of a caravan cover is not necessary. What matters is the quality, the color makes no difference. A 100% water resistant and breathable material designed for a caravan cover is what counts.

Can you breathe through caravan cover fabric?

The breathable material does not necessarily mean that you should be able to take gulps of air with the fabric in front of your nose and mouth. A breathable caravan cover only means that moisture can escape, and this reduces molds. You should not be able to breathe through your caravan cover. If you can, this indicates that there are holes in the fabric which can allow the passage of dirt and water onto your caravan. Hence, the caravan is useless because it cannot shield your vehicle from the effects of the weather.

Do you need to cover the windows before fitting a caravan cover?

When your caravan cover is custom made for your caravan, then there is no need to cover the windows. If your cover is made from a nonabrasive material, it will guarantee that there are no scratches and scuffing on the paintwork and windows.

Do you need to measure your caravan or Motorhome?

You do not need to measure your caravan or your vehicles except if you have a rare or an older model of van. However, if you possess the modern or regular caravan or van, there is no need for measurement, this is because the manufacturers often have a database of caravans and Motorhomes 95% of the time. So your manufacturer most likely would have the measurements.

Can I access the caravan while the cover is on?

You can access the caravan while it has its cover on, so long as there is a Velcro door. However,some caravan covers have corner zips. This makes fitting easier and provides easy access to doors.

Is there an allowance for the satellite aerial and flue?

Yes, there is always an allowance for the satellite aerial and flue. Most times, this space is found on the roof, which would have been marked on your cover pattern.

What should be included in the cover?

Covers should include a storage bag; which is useful for convenience and safe storage when not in use, A-frame cover, and fitting kit. Kits should include foam inserts for the awning channel, fittinginstructions, a spare piece of fabric and a piece of breathable fabric in case it is needed.

How is the cover secured?

The cover is secured with quick release buckles.The quick release buckles are best for securing. They are found along the hemline of the cover and are generally secured with webbing straps which go under the caravan from side to side. Also, all four sides of the caravan cover can be elasticized for extra security.

What is the weight of a caravan cover?

The weight of the caravan cover varies from each other. The weight is determined by the length of the caravan itself and it can be anything from 6-11 kilos

Should there be a guarantee with the cover?

Most time, caravan covers come with a three-year guarantee

What benefits do caravan covers provide?

Caravan covers offer protection of the caravan and the paint work, from weather and bird droppings. Bird droppings destroy the paintwork as well as the weather does. Fitting caravan covers also prevent rubber seals from rotting and creating black streaks that are hard to wash off. The caravancovers also keep the furnishings from fading. The caravan cover practically keeps the caravan safe and new when not in use.