IanRoe28 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 My debate is just picked up sparking brand new caravan time I got home front filthy dirty has anyone got the new specialised pro covers? Was thinking rear mudflaps for my evoque but the price fitted is not far off a cover . Comments please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I don't bother as I'd still have to wash the cover. Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rita Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Not only do you have to wash the cover But dry as well One can of water n sponge and 5 mins front of caravan shiny again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianto133 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I used to tow our Cadiz with a Freelander 2 Sport which had body kit on as standard, unfortunately my local Land Rover garage were unable to fit rear mud flaps and the caravan used to get covered in mud virtually every outing; I was also concerned about stones being kicked up onto the large front window, hence I purchased a Pro-tec cover from Yorkshire. If it gets really 'covered' I simply wipe it over I've only had to wash it on one occasion so far and personally don't find it inconvenient. In October of last year we part exchanged the Freelander for a Discovery 4 which is fitted with front/rear mudflaps . .... cover still gets covered in road dirt!! Hope this helps Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutz Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Mudflaps on the towcar aren't half as effective as one would expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Waltons Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I was at the specialised stand at the NEC looking at full covers and towing covers. I have a Protec front cover that if it gets blathered with dirt I wash on the washing line when we get home. A couple were enquiring about the fitted padded cover for their new van and they were towing with an Evoque Landrover ( hope I spelt it right) They were asking would the foam in the front cover soak up the rain and slump down the front of the van. Unfortunately I did not stay around to hear the answer. All I will say is that when we get on site in winter we can see out of the front of the van as its not filthy also in the summer months it stays bug free, I hate washing dried off bugs. Hope this helps. Quote Mitsubishi Shogun 3. 2 SG3 197 BHP, 2014, Auto in White . Looking for a 7m German caravan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR1 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Our Freelander 2 has mud flaps fitted, but the front of the caravan still gets plastered with mud! Just use a watering can and a caravan to wash it off when we arrive on site! Quote 2019 Bailey Platinum (640) Phoenix from Chipping Sodbury caravans, towed by our 2017 my Discovery Sport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Not only do you have to wash the cover But dry as well One can of water n sponge and 5 mins front of caravan shiny again I'm with you BooBoo. ...... geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollywollydoodle Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The reason why we got a towing cover is because we have one of the Bailey caravans with the aluminium fronts. If you don't use a cover they soon begin to look as if they have been used for target practise by someone using a air rifle due to small stones hitting the front of the caravan when it is being towed. The only problem we have is what to do with the cover when it is wet and you have only gone on a weekend rally. If the weather stays rainy there is nowhere to dry it. Fold it up and put it in the locker and it's going to stink to high heaven. Fortunately we've not yet been in that position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhayaderSax Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I bought a cover after a truck travelling in the opposite direction flicked a stone up that cracked one of the van's front windows. As others have said, mudflaps fitted to the tow vehicle are next to useless. I used to spend ages removing road film from the windows after pitching - taking up my hard earned "wine time." OK, I still have to clean the cover but I can do that at my leisure. Quote 2007 Bailey Pageant Burgundy S6. 2009 Insignia Elite 2. 0 petrol turbo 4x4 - pulls like a train but guzzles juice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney16 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We have a cover as I got fed up with having to clean the front of the van. Also, some sites don't like or allow you to clean your van when pitched. I have never washed it - it looks like it could do with one now - but the inside is clean and it stops the dirt in the winter and the flies in the summer. When we arrive on site, I simply take it off, folding it up with the inside on the inside (if that makes sense) and put it in its bag in the front locker. If it's raining, I sometimes leave it on until the next day or until it stops raining )might be all week in the current climate!! ). Well worth the money I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 You need to ensure the covers don't obstruct the front lights and reflectors and have clear patches. Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adoglad Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 A front towing cover is on my shopping list for next week at the NEC for our unicorn s2, any recommendations from anyone who use one on this type of van? I'm thinking of protecting the large area of window more than keeping van clean. Quote If you spot us reversing onto the pitch next to you don't worry we are very friendly !! the dogs are well behaved, they wont disturb you !! Please say hello we like talking to other caravaners with similar interests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandman Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Has anyone found a way of fitting a towing cover on a Unicorn Series 1? Quote We fight not for glory, nor for wealth nor honours . .. but only and alone we fight for freedom, which no good man surrenders but with his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 When we had our 2013 Delta, always used a towing cover (Specialised Covers Tow Pro Elite), peace of mind really. Must get round to putting it in the classified section sometime but £250 ono if anyone's interested Quote 2019 Adria Adora Thames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Waltons Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Has anyone found a way of fitting a towing cover on a Unicorn Series 1?Ours fits on our 2012 Pamplona Unicorn series 1. We have an awning rail on both sides. Has yours only got a rail on one side? If so I know Specialised covers do a towing cover and they come with (for want of a better word) sucker cups that fit on the side of the van and then to cover attatches to them. I hope that helps. I have seen a couple with these type of covers on. Quote Mitsubishi Shogun 3. 2 SG3 197 BHP, 2014, Auto in White . Looking for a 7m German caravan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandman Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks for the reply Waltons. Yes unfortunately my Seville only has an awning rail on the near side. I'll have a look at these Spcialised Covers. I just wonder whether the suction cups are secure and more to the point what would happen if they were to come adrift whilst towing. Quote We fight not for glory, nor for wealth nor honours . .. but only and alone we fight for freedom, which no good man surrenders but with his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Waltons Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the reply Waltons. Yes unfortunately my Seville only has an awning rail on the near side. I'll have a look at these Spcialised Covers. I just wonder whether the suction cups are secure and more to the point what would happen if they were to come adrift whilst towing. !1 chap came and asked me how we had fit our cover with no suckers, I then pointed out that we had the off side awning rail. If memory serves me right his was a Seville and he had the specialised cover I mentioned. The suckers are the ones that you hold against the van and then push a lever down creating the suction. ( I hope that makes sense). There were quite a few of them on his van and he never mentioned any coming free. If that had been the case I think you would have heard about them on here before now. I even think Pro-tec in Bradford do a similar system, PS specialised are also in Bradford. Check out the Specialised web site I have just had a look. Go onto products, caravan covers and you will find suction cups on there. I hope that helps. Edited February 15, 2014 by The Waltons Quote Mitsubishi Shogun 3. 2 SG3 197 BHP, 2014, Auto in White . Looking for a 7m German caravan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollywollydoodle Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks for the reply Waltons. Yes unfortunately my Seville only has an awning rail on the near side. I'll have a look at these Spcialised Covers. I just wonder whether the suction cups are secure and more to the point what would happen if they were to come adrift whilst towing. We have one of the Series 1 Unicorns and our front cover (from Specialised Covers) has the suction cups. Never had a problem with them coming loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandman Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 That's good to hear Pollywollydoodle. Thanks for the information, I think I'll have a closer look at these. Quote We fight not for glory, nor for wealth nor honours . .. but only and alone we fight for freedom, which no good man surrenders but with his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre19 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Ian . ... I fitted rear mud flaps . .. to our FL2 . ... nice and easy to do . ... got them off Flea-bay . .... fraction of the dealer cost . .. . ... they do help . ... but don't prevent every-thing . ... Cheers Pete Quote Mine : Land Rover Defender 90, big, black and shiney. Polly's : Land Rover Discovery Sport, HSE in Scotia Grey . ....... Towing : A 2011 Coachman Pastiche 545, on the driveway . ....... and now a CT Ninja, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesbunny Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 We have a pro-tec front cover for our U2 Valencia. It's purpose made for this model so has clear panels where the running lights are. We have used it for well over 1000 miles, towing in all sorts of conditions (rain, snow, hail & sun - yes really sun ) & it still looks reasonably clean on the outside & spotless on the white inside. It comes with it's own storage bag & whenever it's been wet on arrival at site, I simply fold it up, stick it under the van & then on first dry day lay it out to dry before packing into it's bag, Fitting on/off takes less than 2 minutes. Having previously spent ages trying to clean dead insects, general road grime & worst of all, road tar off the front bodywork & windows I would personally never be without one now - especially with that big panoramic front window - just wish the cover was a little higher to cover the whole thing ! Quote 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...
Pollywollydoodle Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 The reason I have resurrected this topic is because in an earlier post I stated that we had not had any trouble with the suckers that hold our front cover in place on the side of the van that does not have an awning rail. Well, that was until earlier this week. We are off on holiday on Monday so a day or two ago my other half decided to put the front cover on the van. Two of the suckers kept coming off from time to time so I suppose it was a good thing he put the cover on a few days earlier than usual. He rang Specialised Covers yesterday and ordered more suckers and they have arrived today. He's put them on and so far they have stayed in position. I'm hoping the problem will not recur when we set off on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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