Caravan Covers

[gwadir]

Hi All, haven't been on for a while, but been hanging around on the sidelines, I've been busy building the new landing pad for the Expanda that we are due to pick up on the 19th June. I know a lot of you have built some pretty awesome sheds etc for your toys unfortunately we can't due to council regs. Can any of you recommend a brand of soft caravan cover we can use to cover our van, I was looking at the Prestige but found some adverse feedback on other sites and I'm now considering maybe a Maxi brand cover due to it's heavier construction (420 denier). Any and all thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time
Dave

 

[Pace]

Camec or Coast to Coast are pretty similiar in contruction, though offer different options in access and tying off. Cheers Pace.

 

[Xpandafan]

I use a Coast to Coast RV cover. (<$300) In it's second year and no problems at all. Just put it on again yesterday (see pic) note that it is not fully strapped/tied down yet, as the front lawn is sodden and I hate getting wet and muddy. Padded, breathable. No condensation issues. Zipper access. Two person job to put on, one to get off, two to roll up and pack away. The 20' size fits the 18.57-7 nicely.

 

[Pace]

Xpandafan what is that on top of your spare wheel??

 

[fishinglizard]

I have a prestige one, I thought it seemed a bit thin. I dont get much wind through my yard or direct sunlight on it so figured it would do the job.

 

[Xpandafan]

Xpandafan what is that on top of your spare wheel??

Saw the Alert, and thought you were going to offer to crawl under the van in the wet and mud for me!
That's actually my folding platform ladder. Makes it easier for Mrs XF to get to the awning and bed end flys and clean the windows, now we've raised the panda a bit. Also has a cushion that ties on top to make bench seat (a Mrs XF mod).

 

[Pace]

Saw the Alert, and thought you were going to offer to crawl under the van in the wet and mud for me!

Dads warming the car up Mr XF, were on our way, NOT!!! Mini Pace.

 

[Xpandafan]

Dads warming the car up Mr XF, were on our way, NOT!!! Mini Pace.

Haven't you got homework to do?

 

[Pace]

Haven't you got homework to do?

layball: :music: op2: and :nono:

 

[gwadir]

Thanks everyone, that's great, gives me some food for thought, also had a good laugh at Mini Pace:eyebrows:

 

[andrea]

We purchased ours off Ebay after recommendations from this forum and compared it to our parent's Prestige cover. The Ebay cover won hands down!

 

[AzHaych]

We purchased ours off Ebay after recommendations from this forum and compared it to our parent's Prestige cover. The Ebay cover won hands down!

Hi Andrea, if you dont mind me asking what is the brand of the cover or eBay shop that you brought?
Regards Aaron

 

[Brad]

Hi All, haven't been on for a while, but been hanging around on the sidelines, I've been busy building the new landing pad for the Expanda that we are due to pick up on the 19th June. I know a lot of you have built some pretty awesome sheds etc for your toys unfortunately we can't due to council regs. Can any of you recommend a brand of soft caravan cover we can use to cover our van, I was looking at the Prestige but found some adverse feedback on other sites and I'm now considering maybe a Maxi brand cover due to it's heavier construction (420 denier). Any and all thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time
Dave

Interesting what you say about council regs. I have heard of people who have submitted a pergola to council. But once approved and built, used it to house a boat. I don't see the difference.

 

[andrea]

Hi Andrea, if you dont mind me asking what is the brand of the cover or eBay shop that you brought?
Regards Aaron

Hi Aaron, Sorry had to go back through my emails.... This is where we got ours from. Pricing keeps getting cheaper lol!
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Caravan-...pg=&_from=&_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ssn=ozplaza.living

 

[jdove]

I also got the same brand as andrea listed in the link above. I live about 300mtr from a surf beach so we get heaps of salt spray etc and also rain which we seem measure by the meter in the last few years and it has held up very well. The van is always spotless when I take the cover off. Good value for the price.

 

[billykidd]

Wow those eBay covers are cheap. My old cover is falling apart after 4 years, so will be trying one. Thanks.

 

[Moto Mech]

I like the look of these, especially the awning type acsess to the van.
Coast brand.
Also, im going to get a caravan cover instead of a pop top cover so I can leave pop top up while covered

 

[AzHaych]

Hi Aaron, Sorry had to go back through my emails.... This is where we got ours from. Pricing keeps getting cheaper lol!
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Caravan-...pg=&_from=&_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ssn=ozplaza.living

Thank you andrea for the link, at that price I could still replace it every year and still be in front. According to jdove it has lasted at least a couple, so definetly worth it.

 

[AzHaych]

Hey guys, just some feedback on the covers from EBay, ours came on Friday and we got the 16-18ft for our 17.56 and it fit perfect. Thanks @andrea you've saved us about $260+ and the quality is better than the Prestige that my mate has got.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271089194846?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[Roadkill]

I purchased a 20-22 18-20ft Prestige brand cover from BCF on special for just over $200 last week. First time user of a van cover and pretty happy with the way it fits the 18.57-6.



Edit: After seeing a couple of images of the Unearth brand, I think I've ended up buying a Prestige box with an Unearth cover in it. The box had been previously opened, but as it was the last of the correct size on the shelf, took the gamble that all was ok with it. There isn't any brand name on the cover or storage bag!