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We all know the potential damage caused by leaving a vehicle outside in all weathers. Would you leave your car out on the street when you can put it safely in the garage? For some reason cars seem to get special attention though, whereas taking care of caravans often gets forgotten about. Yet caravans are just as susceptible to damage as cars, and so need an equal amount of care and attention; failure to do so just means paying more for repairs and earning less when it comes to selling it.

Even finding somewhere to store your caravan during the winter months is not sufficient though, as the rain that falls in April contains the same acids as the rain that falls in December. Leave that rain water to build up on your caravan for too long and the deterioration soon starts, along with a probable development of sludge and green algae on the roof. Continue reading ‘Why Your Caravan Needs A Cover!’ »

As the autumn nights draw in and you say goodbye to your caravan, don’t be tempted to abandon it with little more than a quick tidy round. Emptying the bin, closing the curtains and locking it up for several months are not enough to see it safely through the harshness of a British winter. Your caravan has served you well, so treat it to some care and respect and put it lovingly into hibernation. By putting in effort now, you’ll be rewarded in Spring by a caravan all ready to use in the warm months to come. How much nicer than facing last season’s newspapers, fusty cushions and an alarming smell from the fridge!

Your first job is to take out all the contents of your caravan, including all its cushions. If you have room to store the mattress inside your house, this is even better. Then give the inside a thorough clean and polish, not forgetting the appliances, and leave the fridge door open to stop mould developing. Leave all taps in their open position and plug the drain holes. That’s the inside done. Continue reading ‘Taking On The Great British Winter With Your Caravan Cover’ »

As the autumn nights draw in and you say goodbye to your caravan, don’t be tempted to abandon it with little more than a quick tidy round. Emptying the bin, closing the curtains and locking it up for several months are not enough to see it safely through the harshness of a British winter. Your caravan has served you well, so treat it to some care and respect and put it lovingly into hibernation. By putting in effort now, you’ll be rewarded in Spring by a caravan all ready to use in the warm months to come. How much nicer than facing last season’s newspapers, fusty cushions and an alarming smell from the fridge!

Your first job is to take out all the contents of your caravan, including all its cushions. If you have room to store the mattress inside your house, this is even better. Then give the inside a thorough clean and polish, not forgetting the appliances, and leave the fridge door open to stop mould developing. Leave all taps in their open position and plug the drain holes. That’s the inside done. Continue reading ‘Taking On The Great British Winter With Your Caravan Cover’ »

We all know the potential damage caused by leaving a vehicle outside in all weathers. Would you leave your car out on the street when you can put it safely in the garage? For some reason cars seem to get special attention though, whereas taking care of caravans often gets forgotten about. Yet caravans are just as susceptible to damage as cars, and so need an equal amount of care and attention; failure to do so just means paying more for repairs and earning less when it comes to selling it.

Even finding somewhere to store your caravan during the winter months is not sufficient though, as the rain that falls in April contains the same acids as the rain that falls in December. Leave that rain water to build up on your caravan for too long and the deterioration soon starts, along with a probable development of sludge and green algae on the roof. Continue reading ‘Why Your Caravan Needs A Cover!’ »