hdj Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Just towed to Southern France and collected a vast fly collection. Has anybody ever put something on the front of their van that makes it east to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM02MZO Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 A lot pf people put cling film across the front of their caravans when travelling a long distance, but I imagine that there is a danger of this coming off and ending up an someones windscreen. I myself have never bothered as I usually wash it after every trip and they come off easy. Quote RegardsTerry BirchThe tourer days are over, we now have an Hobby D500 GESC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozzie Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I use a front cover from these very happy with it Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelonegroover Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Warm soapy water seems to do the trick, don't leave them to dry in the sun too long. Quote Swift Challenger 490 Sorento + Fabia to help the Sorento up hills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rus Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I use a front cover from thesevery happy with it Jason Could end up with scratched windows using that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceH Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Could end up with scratched windows using that Nope had one for years -- and use the full cover for winter storage too . -- They are just down the road from us and the covers are made "caravan specific" -- [they make it for your van tell them the make and model etc] -- never marked any thing. . if they are good enough for RR and Jags they are good enough for my Abbey Maurice Quote Volvo S60 D5 (now sold 😥) new Vauxall soonHappy to meet, Sorry to part, Happy to meet again48 Year Member of The Caravan Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rus Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Traveling with it on you would think there would be some movement that could cause scratching, just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozzie Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Traveling with it on you would think there would be some movement that could cause scratching, just a thought. I thought exactly the same as you, and a friend had one and i couldn`t see any scratches from a years worth of traveling. So i was sold, but i don`t keep it on during storage. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBS Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 A lot pf people put cling film across the front of their caravans when travelling a long distance, but I imagine that there is a danger of this coming off and ending up an someones windscreen. I myself have never bothered as I usually wash it after every trip and they come off easy. Beware - the plasticisers in cling film can lead to crazing of the acrylic windows over time. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Nope had one for years -- and use the full cover for winter storage too . -- They are just down the road from us and the covers are made "caravan specific" -- [they make it for your van tell them the make and model etc] -- never marked any thing. . if they are good enough for RR and Jags they are good enough for my Abbey Maurice Maurice Just got rid of a 55 plate S Type bought new, good enough for Jags is no recomendation nowadays, your Abbey is much better built and more reliable - what a nail the Jag was. Quote 2008 Audi A6 Avant TDI Multitronic - 2009 Coastline 530 SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon46 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 After washing my van with Fenwicks, I always give it a coat of their 'Bobby Dazzler' which gives a protection against traffic film - presumably it will help flies to be removed more easily. If you were travelling a very long distance and were going to wash the van down at the end of the journey, I suppose you could even use overwintering fluid which really protects well but washes off easily. Jonathan. Quote 2004 Swift Challenger 550 SLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian dunning Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) Sorry posted in error. ........stupid boy , Regards, Ian. Edited May 16, 2009 by ian dunning Quote Bailey Unicorn Vigo and a 2017 Ford S Max and a Mercedes SLK AMG Sport 9 speed, my mid life crisis solver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian dunning Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hi Mike,I was watching a Caravan show, on the Discovery channel ther other day and the presenter mentioned that some people cover their windows with cling film before putting on a caravan cover and he said that it was a good idea! I cringed when I heard him say that . Regarding fly removal, I find that the quicker that you attend to them the easier they are to remove, Regards, Ian. Quote Bailey Unicorn Vigo and a 2017 Ford S Max and a Mercedes SLK AMG Sport 9 speed, my mid life crisis solver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rus Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Interesting posts HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceH Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Interesting posts HERE whats a Pro Tec cover? -- OK just found out Pro-Tec Covers 202 Leeds Road Bradford BD3 9PS West Yorkshire sorry. .. dont they do the NEC ?? Quote Volvo S60 D5 (now sold 😥) new Vauxall soonHappy to meet, Sorry to part, Happy to meet again48 Year Member of The Caravan Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The duck Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Before along journey I wash and polish (without using water) the van using www. miracledrywash. com this is a great way to wash and polish the van even when you are on site it also does the car a treat as well. It also cleans the acylic windows a treat without scratching them to peices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colger23 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I bought a Pro-Tec front cover a few months ago and have used it ever since - there is too much pressure on the cover during travelling for it to move on the front of the caravan. As I use the 'van at least every other weekend I leave the cover on whilst in storage and have had no problems to date. Well pleased with the result, no flies, diesel soot or anything on the front of the 'van and it always looks clean on site. Gerry Quote 2005 Kia Sorento 2. 5 Auto towing 2011 Conqueror 645 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdj Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 Sorry about the delay (just got back home) Thank you all for your views and ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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