Bonnet covers (1 Viewer)

[Mikey RV]

the covers that you see on the bonnets and down the front ofsome motorhomes when parked up, what exactly do they do and are they any good.

 

[Badknee]

They are thermal blankets that keep heat in and stop condensation on the windscreen and side windows in the cab. We have had overnight stays with and without and with is the way to go IMPO.

 

[Chris]

I have got one, but it hasn't really been very cold since we bought it, so can't say if they are any good or not.

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[Mikey RV]

They are thermal blankets that keep heat in and stop condensation on the windscreen and side windows in the cab. We have had overnight stays with and without and with is the way to go IMPO.

Sorry I don't mean the windscreen covers I am talking about the ones that cover the bonnet and front of camper.

 

[Badknee]

Not seen those. I might be tempted if stopping out in continuos freezing weather but otherwise no.

 

[Gellyneck]

They, allegedly (don't have one), keep out draughts from the cab area which enter through the front grill, etc.

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[Badknee]

They, allegedly (don't have one), keep out draughts from the cab area which enter through the front grill, etc.

Well if you turn off the fresh air control to recirculate on the heater control that will do it but I would fit one to stop driving sleet or snow getting into the engine bay.


Edit, the ones we bought are extra long to cover the air vent under the windscreen to stop water getting in.

 

[jollyrodger]

Do you meen a Bonnet Bra ?

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[CWH]

Or something like this one?
Looks like somebody's biffed him on the nose!
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and here's an internal one...

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[Badknee]

Do you meen a Bonnet Bra ?


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That's to stop stone chips and is kept on all the time, used to have one on our Type2 VW.

 

[Badknee]

Or something like this one?
Looks like somebody's biffed him on the nose!
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and here's an internal one...

OMG WHAT THE F ............ Is that?

 

[jollyrodger]

Now that's what you call protection !

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[CWH]

OMG WHAT THE F ............ Is that?

NO I HAVEN'T GOT ONE! (and yes, I am shouting that out loud!!!)

http://www.vancomfort.co.uk/products.html

 

[Gellyneck]

From the TaylorMade website

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Bonnet Cover
A complete bonnet cover eliminates condensation and keeps out draughts, rain, dust, and leaves.

The bonnet cover is a single layer of aluminium coated nylon which covers the bonnet from the bottom of the windscreen, over the bonnet and underneath the bumper and partly down the sides of the van.

It is attached to the outside mirrors and the centre of the wheels.

We made it to keep wind and rain out of the engine compartment.

It is best used with our external windscreen cover.
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[makems]

Or something like this one?
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That's a Burqa for female Muslim motorhomers

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[Mikey RV]

No not a bonnet bra, that's for stonechips, the other one in the photo was one like I was referring to but not on that scale.

 

[Badknee]

That's a Burqa for female Muslim motorhomers

Pmsl you are so right.

 

[Badknee]

No not a bonnet bra, that's for stonechips, the other one in the photo was one like I was referring to but not on that scale.

Haha, nothing it have ever seen is on THAT scale in fact I think it's totally off the scale!

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[CWH]

I think this is probably the one the @Mikey RV

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Oh yeah, like @Gellyneck said.

 

[Badknee]

That's better CWH, I would deffo use one of those if parked up for a long time in a blown sand situation or as I have said driving sleet or snow but not overnight.

 

[gus-lopez]

Or something like this one?
Looks like somebody's biffed him on the nose!
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Just needs shortening at base to use travelling .

That's a Burqa for female Muslim motorhomers

Only any use to them when driving abroad !

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[Mikey RV]

I think this is probably the one the @Mikey RV

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Oh yeah, like @Gellyneck said.

That's The one so are they just to keep the wind and rain out the engine bay

 

[Badknee]

That's The one so are they just to keep the wind and rain out the engine bay

Yes.

 

[Forestboy]

Only really neded in extreme conditions you see almost every van staying in high altitude ski areas with them on. Personally I couldn't justify the expense for skiing once a year so use a sleeping bag opened up. Does exactly the same job at a fraction of the price not as pretty though.

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[mitzimad]

speak to paul haganaps he has one

 

[MitchandJenny]

We have a silver screen windscreen cover, but wish we had got the longer one that covers the scuttle and top grilles...

 

[Wildman]

Or something like this one?
Looks like somebody's biffed him on the nose!
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and here's an internal one...

wow that would make it nice and cosy for the mice

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[Mikeco]

Or something like this one?
Looks like somebody's biffed him on the nose!
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and here's an internal one...

Would you please advise the supplier of the internal one

Mike

 

[davejen]

We have a silver screen windscreen cover, but wish we had got the longer one that covers the scuttle and top grilles...

Hi, if you ring the makers, Taylormade/ silverscreens, they will supply similar material, then you could make an extension and velcro them together.
Cheers, Dave

 

[CWH]

Would you please advise the supplier of the internal one

Mike

Gosh now you're asking! Need to do another search...
Yup, gottit - here you are @Mikeco

http://www.larcos.it/en/dashboard-cover/13-copricruscotto-per-camper-cover-hood-invernale.html

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