Wheel arch draught excluder

[Thingy]

Good luck. Let us see how you go on.

 

[pensioner]

Thingy,,,,having now received my draught stoppa,,,I can understand why you have it in the back of a shed,,,,

However,,with a few modifications and some masking tape I'm going to try it,,,nothing ventured, nothing gained

 

[crazyguider]

I stand a table that holds the fridge and freezer on it at one end, and the bin at the other... works a treat.

 

[SteveC2]

We've done like the OP for many years but have just changed our van to a Bailey U3. I rang Isabella to ask for a wider arch cover for a twin axle and was asked which van it was for. They sent one by return FOC but I was puzzled when I got it as there were no eyelets or studs and it was shaped like the arch.

To cut a long story short 'dummy' here eventually realised that Bailey fit a springy plastic extrusion shaped around the wheel arch into which the top of the arch skirt fits rather like an awning bead. Maybe everyone else already knows about it? The result is a very neat, simple & secure fitting. Didn't take a photo but worth checking on newer vans whether you have something similar.

 

[Hutch]

Just found these, looks easy to fit.

http://www.jaiddesigns.co.uk

 

[Thingy]

Thats the one I chucked to the back of the shed, and the one pensioner bought whom I believe is of the same opinion. The suckers work much better and its so easy to do.

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

Appears to be one of those designs done by a non-caravanner, adds to the weight and space for transportation.

 

[FrintonMike]

I have the jaiiddesign one mentioned earlier. It fold flat into one third of the open size and weighs almost nothing. The velcro goes through the wheel spokes and attaches to the plastic that you attach to he skirt si it holds the skirt up as well as stopping the drafts

Before we had it the dogs managed to squeeze between the skirt and wheel but now it is impossible for them to do so

 

[Beehpee]

I've checked what I said previously I thought was a home made wheel arch cover and it is and it's great, perfect fit in the space with 2 small bolts that slide into slots in the wheel arch to hold it in place, on the outer edge is a strip to slide the awning skirt so really pleased I didn't chuck it out.

BP

 

[Gagakev]

I've checked what I said previously I thought was a home made wheel arch cover and it is and it's great, perfect fit in the space with 2 small bolts that slide into slots in the wheel arch to hold it in place, on the outer edge is a strip to slide the awning skirt so really pleased I didn't chuck it out.

BP

Mine is similar to yours Beepee, made mine out of white plastic soffit board with three small chrome bolts holding it on to the wheel arch, with the figure 8 track along the bottom, Cant find the photo I had will take another when down to the van again and post it.

 

[gravesyt]

Gagakev that's sounds like what I am try to make out of fibre glass board and clips instead of nuts+bolts got to watch the mtplm

 

[Hutch]

Never feel the draft from the awning when in the pub :lol: , and when its warm, sit outside until its time to sit inside the van. And we NEVER BBQ in the Awning as I saw one couple do last weekend.
Each to there own.

 

[Hutch]

Well, in a moment of madness and after reading Frinton Mikes post about the dogs, thought thats a good idea, I have bought the plastic one, got fed up of the stick on one falling off.. and it will look neater.
Style is everything, but our van always looks like a tip. !!!

 

[Gagakev]

As promised a piccy of the one on my van

 

[Hutch]

Hope youncan use it near to Norwich.

 

[Gagakev]

Hope youncan use it near to Norwich.

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Hutch Ive had an eventful weekend my brain is not with me!!!!!!!!

 

[Hutch]

Take care, where did you pitch eventually ?. Have to go to Papworth next Friday.
Enjoy your time there.
Hutch.

 

[Gagakev]

Take care, where did you pitch eventually ?. Have to go to Papworth next Friday.
Enjoy your time there.
Hutch.

Think you have got me mixed up with someone else, or you have had too many bottles tonight already (thats more likelt) :lol: :lol:

 

[Hutch]

Maybe mixed up with . WC, some body asked me months ago about sites near to Norwich, . But yes. At this time of night. :evil: . I shall be on my best behaviour at the Woosie fest.
Honest.
hmy:

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

Maybe mixed up with . WC, some body asked me months ago about sites near to Norwich, . But yes. At this time of night. :evil: . I shall be on my best behaviour at the Woosie fest.
Honest.
hmy:

Back in April I asked about tourist attractions around Norwich, but already had a CL site booked for 8 nights, so not looking for a site. You definitely have had too much plonk. :dry:

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