Pash43uk Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Cartagena series 3 due for delivery in January, thinking about getting a towing cover / front protection. They seem a lot of money for what they are, does anybody have any recommendations ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplecottage Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Same thoughts - I'm considering getting the buckles etc off the bay, using some awning channel beading and getting 'er indoors to blow the dust off her sewing machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stanley Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 We had one and it does a good job of keeping the front clean. Disadvantaged were Cost It was in tatters in places at the bottom after 6000 miles of towing I felt it was costing us a bit as the car appears to average better fuel consumption without it by about 2 mpg. Now don't bother just use waterless polish when we get to the destination Kia KX 3 auto / Bailey Alicanto Grande Estoril and Swift Challenger 570 (2010 model Not towed - used as a static) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramanga Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I have a Specialised covers Towpro Elite for my current van. I phoned SC the other day to see if they had started making the covers for the new U3 and they confirmed they did. They are not cheap at £349 but they are good quality. And will last. I will be ordering one soon to go on my new U3 Cartagena Edited October 2, 2014 by Scaramanga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM796 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I also have a Specialised tow pro + cover for our U1 Valencia. Easy to put on and take off. It certainly takes the brunt of road spray and dirt from the front of the van plus helps protect from minor impacts from debris. Cheers, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigelywoo Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I have a Specialised covers Towpro Elite for my current van. I phoned SC the other day to see if they had started making the covers for the new U3 and they confirmed they did. They are not cheap at £349 but they are good quality. And will last. I will be ordering one soon to go on my new U3 Cartagena You've told us about the SC sounds good. What was the one to avoid, the one that fell apart after 13 months? Lunar Zenith Citroen C5 2. 2 HDI Citroen Picasso 1. 6 HDI. , Vauxhall Vectra Design 150 bhp Soon to be, 2014 Sprite Major 4 sr. With ATC. The Internet has had no effect on my life whatsoever. com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramanga Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 You've told us about the SC sounds good. What was the one to avoid, the one that fell apart after 13 months? Without naming the company. The other main caravan cover manufacturer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplecottage Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Probably begins with P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigelywoo Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Without naming the company. The other main caravan cover manufacturer Thanks Lunar Zenith Citroen C5 2. 2 HDI Citroen Picasso 1. 6 HDI. , Vauxhall Vectra Design 150 bhp Soon to be, 2014 Sprite Major 4 sr. With ATC. The Internet has had no effect on my life whatsoever. com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesbunny Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 We have a pro-tec towing cover on our Valencia Series 2 which we are satisfied with. Yes we did get a small hole in the bottom corner flap, but I put this down to me not securing it correctly & a particularly sharp corner moulding on the van. When fitted now, this bit is not even visible. One downside to all towing covers is that once fitted you cannot use the front grab handles at all to manouver the caravan - ok if you have a motor mover or if on an ALKO chassis, you have one of thier grab handles attached to the jockey wheel housing. Les. 2. 0ltr 150TDCi TITANIUM X KUGA + 2016 Elddis Crusader Mistral ( Misty ) " I could agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramanga Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 One downside to all towing covers is that once fitted you cannot use the front grab handles at all to manouver the caravan - ok if you have a motor mover or if on an ALKO chassis, you have one of thier grab handles attached to the jockey wheel housing. You can with the Towpro Elite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplecottage Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Bailey are selling the Protec one in their spares section https://www. bailey-parts. co. uk/Product. aspx?PartNumber=1990149 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin H Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Bailey are selling the Protec one in their spares section https://www. bailey-parts. co. uk/Product. aspx?PartNumber=1990149 That's the one I use, good bit of kit BUT its a pain having to clean the front before fitting in case of scratching Kev Kev H<p>Ford Transit Custom Campervan closely followed by a Lunar Lexon 640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pash43uk Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Bailey are selling the Protec one in their spares section https://www. bailey-parts. co. uk/Product. aspx?PartNumber=1990149 That looks tidy, still seems a lot for what it is. . Maybe I'm just being tight will have a look at Birmingham see if I can grab a bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplecottage Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Decided not to wait until NEC - ordered mine from Bailey tonight Edited October 3, 2014 by maplecottage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramanga Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Ordered my Towpro Elite from Specialised Covers today ready for my U3. Got £25 off as that is the deal they are doing at the NEC show. If anyone is interested they are also giving £50 off their full caravan covers Edited October 8, 2014 by Scaramanga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pov Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Cartagena series 3 due for delivery in January, thinking about getting a towing cover / front protection. They seem a lot of money for what they are, does anybody have any recommendations ? Often thought about getting one, my concern is: After a tow in dirty wet weather, what do you and where do your store a wet dirty cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiewin88 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) We bought a new Protec half-cover for £50 (Ebay, of course. ..) and have used it for the last year. It stays on all the time (except when using the full cover at the end of the season) Access to the central gas locker is easy enough - just undo the bottom straps and the covre lifts up with the locker door. Access to each side locker is also no problem - again, simply undo the strap on the side you want to open. I've read dire warnings about leaving such covers in-situ - but, so far, no ill effects (and why should there be? - it's well ventilated, soft against the van, and not pulled tight against the paintwork) On site we leave all the staps undone, just secured via the from grab handles (visible and useable) and the velcro strips that are fitted in addition to the webbing straps. Only modification I made was to fit an eyelet for drainage at the bottom of each corner (tends to collect rain water) Oh, and removed the hideous 'Ropers Caravans' decal from the centre, and replaced it with a blue Bailey oval logo kindly supplied by Protec. (They made covers for various dealerships, hence the Ropers Leisureworld advertisement) It's a doddle to clean the cover with a hose and brush, and it comes up like new every time (so far) All in all, £50 well spent. Edited October 18, 2014 by Eddiewin88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philnanks Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I've had a protec cover for my Cadiz but I wouldn't buy another one. It's almost falling apart and very worn on the edges where you tighten the straps. It's only been used for about a dozen trips. I did complain to the company and they sent me some new awning rail strips but they were the wrong size so have never used them! When it does give up the ghost I'll try a different company, probably SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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