Knowing how to fit a motorhome cover properly can be an important part of keeping your ‘van looking its best.
After all, the best motorhome cover will provide 360° protection from harmful UV rays, which could otherwise damage your ‘van’s paintwork, as well as other airborne contaminants, including bird droppings and tree sap. This has the advantage of making the cleaning a motorhome process easier when it comes to sprucing your leisure vehicle up too. There’s also the security benefits – a fully covered ‘van can be enough of a deterrent to make potential thieves move on.
As a result, you’re going to want to ensure you know how to fit a motorhome cover properly.
To begin, you’ll ideally need a dry day and two people to fit it, because a full one is large, awkward and heavy. Try to avoid fitting the cover with any moisture or dirt on the ’van, or the inner surface of the ‘jacket’.
First, remove the main cover from its bag and lay it out, exterior down, in front of the vehicle. Position it with the front end of the cover next to the ’van’s front bumper.
You’ll need a couple of extendable poles to make fitting easier. Costing around £12 each, they are available from online retailers, DIY stores, or cover manufacturers.
Extend the pole so that when you reach up, it’s long enough to lift the cover over the highest point on the motorhome roof.
Now slot the ends of the two poles into the small corner pockets on each side, at the end of the cover furthest from the ’van. In unison, raise the cover up above head height, and then walk to the back of the motorhome, ensuring that you lift it high enough to clear any roof furniture. Once you reach the back, carefully pull the cover down and adjust the fabric.
Next, make sure the hook-and-loop door panel is fully sealed.
Last but not least, fit any adjustable straps around the corners and feed the side straps under the motorhome to the clips on the opposite flank. All of the straps should be tightened, but care must be taken not to stretch or stress the cover fabric.
While a cover can help with your ‘van’s security, it’s also worth investing in other accessories that can help to protect your home-on-wheels. One such option is the best motorhome wheel clamp, which can provide a visual deterrent and some extra peace of mind.
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