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#16

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Fri Jul 19, 2019 10:53 am
by KeithDM (deleted)

Zitat
They are self adhesive. 3M tape I believe.

Hmm, so how effective is that on the dimpled surface I wonder?

KeithDM
2019 Troll 540 & 6300 Canopy + G3 Residence Room
2015 Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC EX
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#17

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:01 am
by eribaMotters •

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I got a sample of one to try on my dimpled finish 2017 van. I do not believe the bond will be good enough and they could damage the thinner/weaker skin of our non smooth skinned vans. As such I decided not to get a tow cover.

Colin

Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.

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#18

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:18 am
by Williebraveheart •

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I do not have a dimpled van so cannot comment.

Stewart

2019 Troll 535GT Fixed Bed. Skoda Karoq 1.5i DSG

#19

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:03 pm
by Tom (deleted)

Hi Keith just back from Southport and I can confirm the towing cover performed brilliantly.
The 'male' press-stud caps are as Stewart says says self-adhesive.
I must admit we put four white cap types on as supplied by Pro-Tec and then modified the cover to take a further press-stud fastening at the base of the cover on each side to take a slight 'baggyness' out.
Pro-Tec did advise that they thought that the white (more rigid) caps seemed to bond more strongly than the clear type that we have tried on the extra studs and comparing the two types I would agree.
Saying that though we've had no trouble at all with either but as it's only two trips we'll see.

Best regards

Tom

#20

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Mon Aug 19, 2019 5:41 pm
by Bobb (deleted)

Good afternoon
We have a 2006 Triton and I enquired recently about a towing cover. Protec replied today saying that their Eriba Triton towing covers only fitted from 2010 onward.
This was obviously very disappointing but I thought that the 2006 v 2010 Triton size differences were quite small? I'm wondering If went ahead and bought one, wouldn't it do the job?? Has anyone done this (or found another source?)

Also, thinking about my long tow to the Dordorgne next week, has anyone found a really effective spray for removing sun baked squat flies??
Thanks
Bob

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 tdi ultra S tronic with a 2006 Triton 420GT

#21

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Mon Aug 19, 2019 6:26 pm
by eribanaut •

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This company will make one, but at a price, circa £300, but very good quality
https://www.specialisedcovers.com/caravan-covers/
Dave

Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 150 Tdi DSG Troll 552 - 2005
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#22

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Mon Aug 19, 2019 6:28 pm
by eribaMotters •

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Bob,
on our previous smooth finish vans the front got a good car polish/waxing before departure, including the front of the roof and pop-top. Our current dimpled van gets a coating of Bobby Dazzler after its pre journey wash. I carry a bottle of concentrated car wash for the car and if need be can use this to remove the dead flies but have seldom needed to.
This year we did just under 2,500 miles from Merseyside to Rouen, Isle de Re, Dordogne, Cognac, Loire and then back home. I wiped the dead flies off twice with a damped cloth whilst away without any problem.

Colin

aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.

#23

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:52 pm
by Eribanut (deleted)

Quote: Bobb wrote in post #20
Good afternoon
We have a 2006 Triton and I enquired recently about a towing cover. Protec replied today saying that their Eriba Triton towing covers only fitted from 2010 onward.
This was obviously very disappointing but I thought that the 2006 v 2010 Triton size differences were quite small? I'm wondering If went ahead and bought one, wouldn't it do the job?? Has anyone done this (or found another source?)

Also, thinking about my long tow to the Dordorgne next week, has anyone found a really effective spray for removing sun baked squat flies??
Thanks
Bob

If you have Fenwicks Caravan Cleaner I make up a litre spray bottle of 10:1 solution and spray on the offending mush, leave for 10 mins then wash off with wet sponge. Good for black streaks as well. Autoglym bug remover is also good Mrs Nut uses it on her Moggie !

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#24

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Tue Aug 20, 2019 9:18 am
by Bobb (deleted)

Thanks for the advice, i'll continue to polish but I have also made up a strong Simoniz car shampoo spray solution to use in between washes!
Bob

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 tdi ultra S tronic with a 2006 Triton 420GT

#25

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:30 am
by Bobb (deleted)

Good morning from sunny Dordogne
To tip Colin!
Gave the van a good polish with Autoglym Super Resin polish (2 polishes at the front end) and loaded a spray with strong solution of Simoniz shampoo.
All squat bugs/blood coming off a treat!
Thanks
Bob

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 tdi ultra S tronic with a 2006 Triton 420GT

#26

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:24 pm
by Threeberries3 (deleted)

Hi, after reading the positives about a Protec towing cover I'm thinking of seeing what Protec are quoting at the NEC show this month. They're expensive at £250 + . I'm sure I've read a string about getting the clear self adhesive poppers somewhere but can't find it as I have a GT and wouldn't want white. Does anyone have the link to getting clear? I think it was Amazon?
Colin

Colin
Eriba 542 behind a AWD Renault Kadjar

#27

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:39 pm
by Williebraveheart •

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Apparently the clear studs are not as strong as the white version. I have to say that I don't notice them now.

Stewart

2019 Troll 535GT Fixed Bed. Skoda Karoq 1.5i DSG

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#28

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:36 pm
by Frantone (deleted)

On Amazon.....YKK or Snads clear fasteners.

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#29

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:20 am
by Threeberries3 (deleted)

Thank you all!
Colin

Colin
Eriba 542 behind a AWD Renault Kadjar

#30

RE: Towing cover

in We've got it down to a T Tue Oct 08, 2019 5:39 pm
by Terryc (deleted)

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