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Caravan front cover
I'm considering a front cover for our Bailey, seeing as the front is all alloy (Alutec), to give it some protection from flying stuff. Anybody use/recommend one?
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3rd Jan 2013 6:08 pm
sean 471
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neighbour has said it was a pain in the backside, but i think there are better ones then he had
3rd Jan 2013 6:09 pm
Chippy
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Hi Al,
I have a Bailey stamped one from pro-tec which covers the bottom half, don't bother in heavy rain the front window leaks as they use the window to secure the cover in the centre. If you find a different make that fits I would be interested as the front does dent easy with stones.
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3rd Jan 2013 6:29 pm
al cope
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There are some on eBay that go up to above the front windows that caught my eye. Wondered if anybody used one like that.
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3rd Jan 2013 7:59 pm
Chippy
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How does it fit on the side that has not got a awning rail??
3rd Jan 2013 8:02 pm
noggin
Member Since: 22 May 2008
Location: south wales
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We have one for our swift conqueror,slide into awning rails both sides,made by specialised,we rang them and asked if it could be made higher to fit above the front windows which they did,,saves a lot of mess whilst travelling,well worth it
4th Jan 2013 12:33 am
npinks
Member Since: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Leeds
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How much did they charge for the one they made? Been thinking of getting one for my swift challenge sport, but would like it to cover the front sunroof too
4th Jan 2013 12:36 am
noggin
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We bought at the NEC show,it was free with full cover.I think on their own it was about 90 quid,if you ring them and req extra ht they can make it for you,they did'nt charge us extra
4th Jan 2013 12:42 am
npinks
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I'll have a look and see what they say
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4th Jan 2013 12:44 am
al cope
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That sound like the folks who have them on ebay - a place in Nuneaton I think.
@Chippy - I've not seen a van for ages that didnt have an awning rail both sides, our Bailey does, as did our previous Abbey and Swift.
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4th Jan 2013 9:39 am
Biffysun
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I bought one for our spanking new Swift used it once and noticed slight abrasions on front window afterwards and promptly sold it
4th Jan 2013 9:52 am
al cope
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Are they not "soft" backed then??
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4th Jan 2013 10:49 am
Biffysun
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The one I had was 'soft' backed but didn't fully extend to full coverage of the 'edge' of the front 3 windows, even then I have my doubts as to it not abrading the plastic of the windows I took the decision I had managed fine without it over the past 20years (although the front window does get dirty between leaving home and arrival on site) I'd rather not risk that type of damage
4th Jan 2013 11:44 am
npinks
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swirls and scratched windows is my main bugbear with caravans, now im back in the not sure i want one stage
4th Jan 2013 11:47 am
al cope
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for me it was the dent protection I was thinking about with the Bailey being an all alloy, one peice roof and front panel (not ABS like the Abbey we had before, in which we did have a brick hit us and crack a front window).
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used it once and noticed slight abrasions on front window afterwards 
and promptly sold it 
