Scotchguard or Caravan Cover

[carper2]

If you have used either of these, which one and why?

We are not sure which one, if any to use.
The cover we are looking at is the Pro-tec
Price wise they are both around the £400 mark

Les

 

[grom15]

Protec cover without a doubt. We have used them on two different caravans and each spring the vans have been as clean as when they were put away. Need two people and a couple of broom handles to cover and uncover but well worth the effort.

 

[ValA.]

We have a much cheaper caravan cover, bought from Ebay and still available on there. We've had it three years, and it's absolutely great, with no tears, rips, or strap failures. It doesn't scratch the van, and is easy on and easy off - being zipped at the corners makes it easy. One person can take it off, but it takes two of us to put it back on. The van is immaculate when uncovered - and it's a lovely feeling seeing a shiny van with no black streaks, dust or dirt anywhere!

 

[Surfer]

I was under the impression that a caravan was built to withstand all the elements. I have read a number of posts where people have found that the caravan was marked after using a cover even from a reputable company. There are many caravan covers lying in garages or lofts where the people used them once and then never bothered again. A front cover for towing is a far better purchase.

 

[Martin24]

With you surfer!! I just clean it as it needs it!!!

 

[TonyG]

With you surfer!! I just clean it as it needs it!!!

Yep! a good coat of Fenwicks Overwinter.. then in the spring a good wash and the van's as good as new,

 

[Martin24]

no over wintering with us, if there are school hols then we're gone so just wash and go.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

You can get Diamond Brite off ebay for about £5 and do it yourself
I did my Swift 570 sides,back and front with the small size bottles(one of each) and enough left for the top
Also Fenwicks Overwintering is excellent
I have met people who have had paint marking using a cover and you need 2 able bodied people to put some of them on

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=diamondbrite+paint+protection

 

[carper2]

Sorry for not getting back before, I have had a lot on with the Grandchildren especially onte of them as her Dad has had a big operation.
Thanks to everyone for their replies, It looks as though at the moment we will give it a good clean and use the overwintering for this year and see how it is at the beginning of next year then decide from there.

Les