If you own a caravan but have to store it outside then you can protect it and keep it shielded from harsh weather conditions by buying a caravan cover. When deciding on which caravan cover to buy, you need to take a few points into consideration.
- What size is your caravan? – Not all caravans and therefore covers are the same size.
- How much money are you willing to spend on protecting your caravan?
- What materials are caravan covers made from and what different benefits do they offer?
When you walk into a stockist, if you know the make and model number of your caravan then it is likely the seller will be able to produce something out of his store room that will be a perfect fit for your caravan. If however, you have additional external features on your caravan that are not the same as the standard model, then you should make sure you tell the sales assistant so that they can provide you with the best fitting cover for your caravan.
Items like satellite dishes, or bike and luggage racks can affect the external measurements of your caravan and you will need to decide if these items will remain fitted or whether you will remove them when you want to fit your caravan cover. You can also decide that you will cover these additional features separately during the off season.
Most high quality covers for caravans are made from a breathable fabric like polypropylene that allows air to circulate whilst still protecting your caravan from getting dirty. Make sure you get a demonstration from the sales rep to show you how to securely fasten the cover to your caravan so that it is at its most effective. Before you take the final plunge, ensure that your caravan has the necessary clipping on points so that the cover cannot blow off. Remember that all caravans are made differently so what one caravan has does not necessarily mean another model has. If the wind can get underneath the cover then it is quite likely that tears will appear in the fabric.
If you look around, you will usually find quite cheap caravan covers on the market. Try to avoid these products though because as the old adage goes – you really do get what you pay for. You want to ensure that your caravan get s the best possible protection so don’t be afraid to spend the money on a good quality caravan cover. You want to ensure that your caravan gets the best possible protection so don’t be afraid to spend the money on a good quality caravan cover.