Van Cover Recommendations Please

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Van Cover Recommendations Please

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Hi

Well as it says in the title, I'm looking to buy a good cover for my T25 Transporter and wondered if anyone had any recommendations for a good cover or even ones to avoid if people have had bad experiences.

Many Thanks for looking
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The jk one is ok. Side zips so you can still get in.


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Don't cover it.Give it a good waxing..
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Van covers are not allowed on here, if you have one best keep quiet :D
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General consensus seems to be ... don't cover your van cos they rub the paint and hold in the condensation/damp. it seems they do more harm than good, even the breathable ones.
better to let your van "breathe".
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R0B wrote:Don't cover it.Give it a good waxing..
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Ralf85 wrote:
R0B wrote:Don't cover it.Give it a good waxing..
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bigbadbob76 wrote:General consensus seems to be ... don't cover your van cos they rub the paint and hold in the condensation/damp. it seems they do more harm than good, even the breathable ones.
better to let your van "breathe".

HaHa, if you saw my Doris, Rubbed paintwork would be the last thing you'd be worried about, Hand painted by Dulux, and not very well at that :shock:

But the previous owner obviously thought it was OK.

I'm going through getting all the rot fixed first before she's going to get rollered within an inch of her life, but it would just be nice to have something to keep the newly paid for metal work nice until said rollering.
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The cover vw heritage sell is good value, lots of zip opening doors and vents that can be opened. Nice tight fit.
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