Can’t speak for front covers but I bought the cheapest external silver screen that I could find online for our MH. It’s ok but not the quality of others that I’ve seen on sites - thinner more flimsy material, less efficient fixing, less robust ties, but it does what I need it to do.
I’d expect something similar to apply to your caravan cover - you won’t ever get the best quality for the cheapest price, but if it does what you want it to do, that’s not a problem.
We purchased a 'Quest' front towing cover last year which is one of the cheaper ones on the market. It was at a discounted price at the time so decided to buy one mainly to protect the front windows from small stones hitting the front caravan windows. We have never used one before so cannot compare regarding the quality of material but one thing that I will say is that the more expensive custom made ones have built in clear sections at designated positions for the caravan front marker lights. The cheaper ones cover the existing marker lights so instead they have two front sewn in pockets whereby two battery operated lights are switched on and placed in the pockets which are secured by strips of velcro. We never use the battery operated ones because we only tow in daylight hours but one of the disadvantages is the restricted access to the front gas locker so it means having to undo the securing straps each and every time but I believe that some of the more expensive ones have a sewn in zip which is much more convenient. However, the more sewn in attachments there are then the manufacturing process takes longer to produce so perhaps justifies the extra cost involved.
I have a cheapie one which works perfectly OK until it rains. Water and gunge then runs down behind the cover and after a long journey the front of the caravan is just as dirty as not having one.
Seldom use it now.
DaveS1
We’ve always used Specialised Covers which are £200 but are excellent.
You could go on their site and find out what size one your caravan needs, and then look for a second hand one on eBay or marketplace as there are often ones for sale.
We recently sold one for £70 only been used twice as sold the caravan as we didn’t get on with the layout. There are bargains to be had, but word of warning make sure it’s specific for your caravan as they fit very well.
Quote: Originally posted by DaveS1 on 04/3/2023
I have a cheapie one which works perfectly OK until it rains. Water and gunge then runs down behind the cover and after a long journey the front of the caravan is just as dirty as not having one.
Seldom use it now.
DaveS1
Yeah, but isnt their primary role for such as stone chips, and the crap from your exhaust? I cant see any cover preventing downward run-off (from the roof) if im honest. Unless they were sealed across the windows?
On this note: i was about to buy one myself. But bought another van, and got an unused cover with it. Result!
Quote: Originally posted by DaveS1 on 04/3/2023
I have a cheapie one which works perfectly OK until it rains. Water and gunge then runs down behind the cover and after a long journey the front of the caravan is just as dirty as not having one.
Seldom use it now.
DaveS1
Our cover never let water behind it as it is quite a tight fit. The trouble is if it doesn’t fit properly it’s just rubbing on the paint. Ours does say the caravan has to be clean before putting it on otherwise if there is dirt/grit it can scratch it. We wouldn’t be without one now, well worth the money.
Quote: Originally posted by Andy 2480 on 04/3/2023
Are the cheaper ones any good , I've seen a few on E bay £ 40-50.
Personally I went for a Specialised brand cover, think it was about £300, and it was the best thing I had seen. Workmanship was top notch, as it should be at that price bracket.
I believe you will only get what you pay for.
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I am also looking for a new front cover. Last one ProTec was good and worked on a Bailey and Lunar, until it wore out after over 10yr use. Bought new cheap one and what a pain to put on, made adjustments and still a pain compared to last one, so I think I'll have to spend more. Still a Lunar van, have looked online at CPL, ProTec and Specialised. Ideally with ability to get at front locker when still attached, really like the one with central zip, but OH lethal with zips, is it worth spending on one with zip if he'll break it?
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Topic: Front towing cover
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