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PersonTonkarav
24/10/2010 at 1:23pm
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Hi, is there a tool we could get to make getting the caravan cover on more easily?  We've just put the cover on for the first time and needed a neighbour to help us.  No instructions came with the cover so it was all trial and error.  Is there something like the tool people use when picking up litter that may be useful.

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Stilts Maybe



PersonTonkarav
24/10/2010 at 2:12pm
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nice one Big Al

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Personjohnshelly2
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Hiya Tonkarav, Its obviously easier with two, try using a pair of long poles placed inside the cover one each side, then move down either side of the van! easy, no, but possible. Cheers John

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We use two sweeping brushes to lift and carry it down each side of the van

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I have seen people using two of the telescopic washing line props

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 Hi my methold

roll up cover from each end to middle

lay cover on roof in middle of van

now roll out both ends

then use long pole with a tennis ball on end to feed it round

cut hole in tennis ball push on to pole

cheers mick.


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I would have thought the best tool would be a ladder. Failing that some dcissors, velcro and a sewing machine. If the cover were sectional and stuck together with velcro it would be much easier.


PersonTonkarav
24/10/2010 at 10:13pm
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Thanks a lot for your tips, we'll probably try them all.  Cheers

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PersonJax365
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Quote: Originally posted by LegsDownKettleOn on 24/10/2010I would have thought the best tool would be a ladder. Failing that some scissors, velcro and a sewing machine. If the cover were sectional and stuck together with velcro it would be much easier.
Good thinking! I've just bought one and was wondering what to do when it came! It's second user and didn't cost much, and I may need to alter it to fit slightly, so maybe this is the way to go.

I'd be a bit scared of doing that if I'd bought a new expensive one though!

Trying to get my head around just cleaning the van at the moment, cover due any time now....

keep the tips coming, we needs 'em!

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