Even finding somewhere to store your caravan during the winter months is not sufficient though, as the rain that falls in April contains the same acids as the rain that falls in December. Leave that rain water to build up on your caravan for too long and the deterioration soon starts, along with a probable development of sludge and green algae on the roof.

As much as we all love to see it, the sun can also be a problem, with powerful UV rays attacking paintwork, tires and upholstery. Windows too can be subject to damage, as their rubber seals are perishable. Yet the weather is only the start of the problem. Birds might well enhance your caravanning experience, but they show no respect when it comes to where they leave their droppings! Consider also the potential for nasty scratches, bumps and even the audacious thief.

There is a solution though – a good caravan cover is an accessory that can save you upset and expense. You can even buy one that will help your caravan blend in with its surroundings. After all, wouldn’t you rather be out enjoying your caravan than spending precious time cleaning or repairing it?

Caravan covers these days have come a long way from being simply a plastic sheet. Now they are made from polypropylene, which is a versatile material that is both tough and resistant to chemicals, oil, grease and heat. As well as being strong, they are also flexible and totally waterproof. They will literally cling to the outside of your caravan, and stop even an absolute downpour from getting even a single drop of water on it.

Your caravan is an investment and deserves sound protection. Look after it all year round and you will reap the maximum benefit from it. Time spent on good ‘over-wintering’ will pay off when it comes to the spring and the wise caravanner will follow a check-list of jobs to do before settling it into hibernation. Removing all the contents, leaving the fridge door open and giving the caravan a good clean and polish will all stand you in good stead for next season and rounding everything off with a good quality caravan cover will be a job well done.

Specialised Accessories’ are the original innovators of bespoke, protective caravan covers, motorhome covers and caravan trailer covers.

Buying an RV is exciting. Often the thoughts of all the fun you and your family will have with your new vehicle make it difficult to concentrate on some of the worthy choices you have to make concerning the type of RV that is appropriate for you. There are several differences in the many styles of RV but two really important differences that should be measured is whether you want a gasoline powered RV or a diesel powered RV.

There are points about both that people who choose them love and what is right for you is a individual decision, but not one that should be made lightly. There are some myths surrounding the different types of fuel systems, such as the one that proclaims diesel to be a cheaper fuel. At some times it is cheaper than regular gasoline, and at other times it is really more expensive. Diesel, like gasoline, is subject to the same types of market fluctuations and reasons for price inflation. However, where diesel can gain some points in the cost comparison is in the quantity used. Diesel is a denser fuel and not as much is required to travel the same distance as gas.

Availability may be a factor for you and should be considered. In some areas it is hard to find diesel fuel. If you live near a highway or route heavily trafficked by large trucks you are more likely going to have diesel available locally than if you live in areas removed from that type of traffic. Another myth is that diesel engines last longer and start more reliably than gasoline engines. This is true in most cases. Diesel engines tend to last longer than gasoline engines.

Strength vs. speed: Diesels tend to be the powerhouses to the gasoline engine’s speedster. If you are pulling a big load a diesel engine has more torque and will get it moving more rapidly with less wear than a gasoline engine. However, today’s RVs are equipped with gasoline or diesel engines that are well adapted to hauling the load of the vehicle and usually a tow-along as well. A gasoline engine may be a better choice if you plan on doing a lot of local road driving vs. highway driving where the ability to start quickly from a stop is more important.

Gasoline powered RVs will probably be slightly more cost efficient at the initial purchase since diesel engines tend to be more costly than gasoline engines. Those who love diesel consider it a fair trade for the longer lasting engine. Diesel engines are also a little louder, even with newer technology than gasoline engines, but when running at an effective speed on the highway the difference will be negligible.