Semi-permanent roof cover (for acorns)

RaCo replied on 05/10/2018 10:56

Posted on 05/10/2018 10:56

Does anybody know of a semi-permanent roof cover that can be used to stop acorns, bird droppings etc from reaching my van roof while it is in use. I've been offered a seasonal site in woodland, but many of the other owners say the main bug-bear is things dropping on the van roof day & night. I was thinking of some sort of canopy suspended over the roof of the van supported by fairly sturdy metal poles (like a fly-sheet on a tent) or some netting that could be suspended above the van roof using some fixings that run in the awning-slots or gutters (rather like a roof-rack).  Any thoughts/ideas would be welcome.

 

RaCo replied on 08/10/2018 14:06

Posted on 05/10/2018 12:27 by eurortraveller

It depends what your site owner will permit 

Posted on 08/10/2018 14:06

Thanks Eurotraveller. Your photo shows a possible solution. I've not seen those before, only some continental touring sites where touring vans are parked under a corrugated iron roof shelter, and I've always presumed they were to combat extreme heat (i.e. direct sunshine) in places like Spain & Portugal.

Your photo shows a double skinned roof, similar to the idea of a 'Safari Roof' that used to be an option on some old Land Rover models that were used in Africa.

Worth looking into. Thanks

huskydog replied on 08/10/2018 14:16

Posted on 08/10/2018 14:16

inflatable lilo's tied across the roof cool, you will be able to lay up there and sunbath , so two uses ………………………..

lornalou1 replied on 08/10/2018 15:31

Posted on 08/10/2018 14:16 by huskydog

inflatable lilo's tied across the roof cool, you will be able to lay up there and sunbath , so two uses ………………………..

Posted on 08/10/2018 15:31

wouldn't they then be called lihighsundecided

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