Craftsman Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Took delivery of my first van recently and whilst reading the gumpf that comes with it, it says that when the external temperature is below +10 degrees I should fit the winter cover? Haven't seen one on the van, a Bailey 625, is this an optional extra or have the dealers forgotten to include it? What do you all do re this, is it that important? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Craftsman - 2013-02-21 12:55 PM Took delivery of my first van recently and whilst reading the gumpf that comes with it, it says that when the external temperature is below +10 degrees I should fit the winter cover? Haven't seen one on the van, a Bailey 625, is this an optional extra or have the dealers forgotten to include it? What do you all do re this, is it that important? If it's a new van I would have thought the covers would have come with it. Ours are just simple plastic covers which just attach to the outside grilles by turning a ' button ' - with a coin. If it' has a previous owners possibly they have just forgotten to pass the covers on to you, I don't often go away in winter but I fit the covers while it's parked at home as it helps to keep cold draughts out of the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I would suggest to the dealer, that the covers were forgotten when the bibs & bobs were put in. To purchase a set is not cheap ! Little screw things I regularly lose cost an arm and a leg. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Winter vents from my experience and not usually included as they are an option. Most caravan / motorhome shops will stock them and I think there about £20 for the 2 usually required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 As ips says never normally supplied as standard, if its the big fridge freezer they are over £20 each -ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zydeco Joe Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 We are also new to motorhoming getting our AutoTrail Tracker in August 2012, purchased 2 fridge covers for about £13 via ebay (Turner Leisure). Had a 6 week winter trip to France and Spain and found the covers were useful helped keep the van draft free and warm.No problems to fit just has been said a coin to turn the screws into the locking position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004NDRMK6/ref=asc_df_B004NDRMK612042219?smid=A1Z2MF6MNB289B&tag=hydra0b-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B004NDRMK6&hvpos=1o2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1269624591272360164&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt= Might not be these exact ones but its a starting point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zydeco Joe Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-WHITE-DOMETIC-WINTER-VENT-COVERS-FRIDGE-GRILL-COVER-Storage-cover-caravan-/271120204848?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item3f20060430 Ebay link for fridge covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 You need to make sure you get the right cover for your vents there are at least 3 variants the ones in the ebay links look like the ones for the older fridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 We've had two new motorhomes a Rapido and an AutoTrail and both came with winter vent fridge covers as standard. If your motorhome was new I would suggest the dealer either forgot to put them in or may be even decided to leave them out hoping to sell you a pair that should have been provided in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 lennyhb - 2013-02-21 3:24 PM As ips says never normally supplied as standard, if its the big fridge freezer they are over £20 each -ouch! Picked up new Autotrail last October, came complete with large winter covers, with other kit, awning winder, external shower, etc., Believe they are standard with Autotrail. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Colin Leake - 2013-02-21 6:53 PM We've had two new motorhomes a Rapido and an AutoTrail and both came with winter vent fridge covers as standard. If your motorhome was new I would suggest the dealer either forgot to put them in or may be even decided to leave them out hoping to sell you a pair that should have been provided in the first place! agree!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8LEY Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 A few have commented the fridge vent covers help to cut down draughts inside their motorhomes. If you feel draughts from around the fridge enclosure I should get the seal checked at the rear of the fridge. There should be no air entering the Motorhome from that area, because it could include dangerous CO gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Some times I just go there to read. No interruptions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Colin Leake - 2013-02-22 7:23 PM Some times I just go there to read. No interruptions! What, in the fridge? 8-) A bit extreme but if that's what you like ... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spospe Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 All the vans and caravans we have ever had that came fitted with Electrolux - Dometic fridges have come with these two 'winter' covers as standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Mel B - 2013-02-22 8:53 PM Colin Leake - 2013-02-22 7:23 PM Some times I just go there to read. No interruptions! What, in the fridge? 8-) A bit extreme but if that's what you like ... :D Bathroom dear lady. Bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craftsman Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks to everyone who gave advice. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon B Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Offering vent covers as a cost option is a relatively new development. Presumably there's no longer a need for them as a consequence of Global Warming. V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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