Streaker !

[JohnnyV]

Hi not what you thought !

Was looking for an awning item on ebay and came across an add for a 'Streaker' - says its a new product - basically a continuous rubber strip that feeds into the awning rail and supposedly deflects rainwater away thereby avoiding the dreaded black streaks down the side of the van.

Its sold in 2 x 6m lengths at £29.95 a pair.

Has anyone seen it, tried it, got any comments ???

It is item No.110435705995 if anyone wants to have a look.

Cheers

Jon

 

[Chris_374413356]

Seems like a good idea, but as most of my streaks are from the bottom of my windows not sure how that would stop them.

 

[Guest]

What a complete rip off!

You can buy the beading tape for less than half that price.

I also doubt very much that it will stop the streaking.

 

[magicdragon]

You can purchase it from caravan dealers at about

 

[JohnnyV]

Sounds as though it is not as 'new' as they make out and expensive to boot - I must admit I like the idea though - but it obviously wouldn't stop streaks on the front or rear ends.

Have never seen anything like this reviewed, but I will look to see if stocked when next I visit a dealers.

Went to the NEC on Friday and didn't come across anything on display and you would think that would be a good place to sell?

 

[STEVE_5041381]

I have bought and installed them on my van and guess what!

Still the same, black streaks down the side - save your money

 

[marlot]

You can purchase it from caravan dealers at about

 

[jacky3]

I have bought and installed them on my van and guess what!

Still the same, black streaks down the side - save your money

hi,

manufacturers tried these some years ago,they didn't work then and they dont work now___as has been said___save your money

 

[jacky3]

hi,

manufacturers tried these some years ago,they didn't work then and they dont work now___as has been said___save your money

sorry wrong place lol

 

[jacky3]

hi,

manufacturers tried these some years ago,they didn't work then and they dont work now___as has been said___save your money

sorry wrong place lol

 

[JohnnyV]

Steve,

Thanks for the advice, you can't beat actual experience !

I will save my money and keep cleaning.

Thanks

Jon

 

[ValA.]

You'd really think that with modern technology manufacturers would now have found a way to avoid this streaking. We thoroughly cleaned our caravan a week or two ago, and even before the van had dried off properly the black streaks were reappearing. As soon as you get water anywhere near the seals a streak appears - even those areas which have been re-sealed recently. Anyone found anything that helps to prevent them?

 

[J.Lo]

Val, shouldnt worry about black streaks, you can shift them easily with any furniture spray polish. J.Lo

 

[Grandad Mick]

Hi! I am going to try vasaline on one of the window rubbers ? seals to see if the water will just run off of the grease property's of it.

Fingers crossed

Mick

 

[forestgump]

i used olive oil on seals not much better all i do is find a spray bottle with week mix of fenwicks water leave in van when needed spray on cloth and wipe clean .a few test will work out the right mix .

 

[Jim_374334401]

I have used a length of awning beading for a number of years now and find it very effective in preventing the black streaks from developing.i remove when travelling and also wash in the washing machine every so often when it gets dirty.