I'm in this situation, and I prefer to 'open up' every week or two, to let some air get to the screen and bodywork. I don't know if it particularly does any good, but I feel better for doing it.

And it also gives me a chance to sit in the driver's seat, start the engine, and pretend I'm going off somewhere. :wink:

Gerald

 

And it also gives me a chance to sit in the driver's seat, start the engine, and pretend I'm going off somewhere.

I like that it made me smile.

Now our van is in storage I thought about leaving the screens on, but decided not to in case some condensation was trapped and caused corrosion to the pait work. Probally not going to happen but I worry.

What are the advantages of leaving them on, apart from possable the sun fading the front seats. Which can be solved easy.

Richard...

 

What are the advantages of leaving them on, apart from possable the sun fading the front seats. Which can be solved easy.
Richard...

You obviously haven't got an X2/50 base vehicle Richard, you lucky dog!

No, to be fair it's a cracking base vehicle apart from the water pouring into the engine compartment, hence the need to leave a long model Taylor Made more or less permanently in place.

I also sit there and go "Vroom vroom" from time to time Gerald. This does not make us bad people in my opinion . . . loonies maybe, but not bad! 8O 8O

Regards

 

This does not make us bad people in my opinion . . . loonies maybe, but not bad! 8O 8O

Guilty as charged :wink:

I love finding an excuse to "pop out to the van, dear" - it still has that new smell

Gerald

 

I also sit there and go "Vroom vroom" (wonders what the staff would say if I did that!!)

 

Silverscreen make one for leaving on, at least they did. It has no padding or insulation properties. it just a piece of silver screen material made to fit as per the fully insulated ones. I have used one for the past 7 years with no ill effects whatsoever. As far as I am concerned it keeps out prying eyes and keeps the windscreen clean. I leave it at home when we set out and put it back on when I return.

peedee

 

or you could have got a van that you could drive more often

 

or you could have got a van that you could drive more often

:lol: - I prefer to keep my motorhome for pleasurable journeys only. I have a car for going to that 'work' place

Gerald

 

or you could have got a van that you could drive more often

:lol: - I prefer to keep my motorhome for pleasurable journeys only. I have a car for going to that 'work' place

Gerald

Don't you start using four letter words especially those starting with 'w'

(Only have a motorhome, no car, and use public transport for anything else)

 

we have a cover that goes over the windscreen and engine and leave that on while parked up. Keeps the leaves and water of the front and out of the engine.
Roger goes "vroom vroom " as well and comes with the most crazy excuses to collect the motorhome from storage.
Our motorhome is parked 10 min. drive down the road and has to go for a service on Monday. According to Roger, we had to pick it up yesterday as " we may not have time over the weekend" !!!!!! :BIG: :BIG:
One morning this summer, while we were near Luxembourg, Roger had the " urge " again and started cleaning the roof. We were the only camper between loads of caravans and as the caravanners can't stand on their roof, they had to take pictures of Roger up there.

Kind regards

Maddie with the cleanest and most polished motorhome for sale !!!!

 

I too, would be concerned about the effects of leaving insulating screens on permanently, however.......as we are away so much in the m/home the screens do in fact end up being on more often than off. So maybe as Gerald suggests, leave them on but air the bodywork regularly.
BTW, we don't have to do pretend 'vroom vroom', we do it for real. :lol: :rofl: :hal

 

or you could have got a van that you could drive more often

Can't argue there Frank, but apart from the Scuttlegate problem (which is the main reason for the query) we are grounded at the moment until the new pup's vaccinations are completed. It's only another 10 days now and then we're off for her maiden voyage in the truck.

She's already trained to her cage and has had a couple of rides in the truck with not a murmur, so can't wait to take her.

Regards

 

(Only have a motorhome, no car, and use public transport for anything else)

What's public transport??? It's 23 miles to the nearest railway station if we want to go to Marylebone, and there are no buses.

Bloody city dwellers who don't know what it's like to live in a cave and have to light the oil lamp every night!!
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1946 Your Roger sounds like a damn good bloke to me. I'll try to park next door if he likes cleaning that much!!!

Cheers

 

I have started to use my longline silver screens from Taylormade because of this water ingress issue. I wanted to protect the engine as much as possible. It also stops all the leaves going into the windscreen scuttle and keeps the windscreen cleaner.

However we plan to use the mh as much as possible over winter so that it does get an airing etc.

 

Silverscreens on during storage

Would have thought that it would do a lot for protecting fabrics from sun damage during sunny periods, but would be somewhat anxious in case the screens got damaged by high winds.

If you got a section breaking loose and flapping about, you might end up with a fair degree of paintwork damage. Thinking about it, this might be more likely with a lightweight, non-insulated version. Think whatever you do, it's essential to have a good tight fit so wind can't get under it.

Smick

 

Dave

As the screens are close fitting but able to move slightly you should have no problems with condensation etc on the underside of the covers, we used ours over the weekend with very high winds/rain on the coast and could see the screen moving slightly with large gusts but a lot of things have to fail before they will come off.

The only downside to longterm use could be paint discolouration/ shading as that area would not get as much UV exposure.

Anyway what are you using for lamp oil, I heard of a new invention the other day, something called electrickery, you can't see it so I thinks it will never take on. :lol!:
Chris

 

Dave

As the screens are close fitting but able to move slightly you should have no problems with condensation etc on the underside of the covers, we used ours over the weekend with very high winds/rain on the coast and could see the screen moving slightly with large gusts but a lot of things have to fail before they will come off.

The only downside to longterm use could be paint discolouration/ shading as that area would not get as much UV exposure.

Anyway what are you using for lamp oil, I heard of a new invention the other day, something called electrickery, you can't see it so I thinks it will never take on. :lol!:
Chris

Time I said thanks to Chris and all the others who have offered their opinions. I think I'll risk the long term use as a bit of faded paint pales (Groan!!) into insignificance compared to rusty and knackered injectors.

As for lamp oil Chris, we get ours from the 'Esso Blee Dooler', and if you can remember that one you are sadly, past your prime like me!

Tried that leckytricky stuff once but couldn't get it to light. The bloody wick was in a fancy little glass bottle! Daft idea if you ask me!!

Cheers