How many poptop owners store their vans with the top up versus top down ? (assuming they are under cover)
Brian
Hendo said
11:33 AM Feb 19, 2017
I usually store mine in carport with the top up and vents open to let air circulate. If there is going to be a lengthy bout of bad weather I'll put it down.
macka17 said
11:58 AM Feb 19, 2017
Preferably UP.
for both ventilation and creases\cracking on Vinyl wrap
that can dry out\get brittle and start leaks.
CC Bear said
06:37 PM Feb 19, 2017
Mine is under a carport and up and open when raining like at the present then I shut the weather side windows and flaps.
Dam that is nice to hear a good fall of rain. Cheerd
Dick0 said
08:12 PM Feb 19, 2017
Always top is up for ventilation if under cover or not. Vents open according to weather. Vent under awning side always open for airing.
Top down only when travelling.
Hylife said
09:47 PM Feb 19, 2017
Always down, that way the vinyl is not exposed to UV or the elements and wont degrade. I've done tests with both ordinary digital and infrared thermometers and the van is cooler during summer with the top down. I also have one of those inexpensive caravan covers like ALDI had on sale on Saturday. $100 = cheap protection.
If I have no intention in using the van for an extended period (eg, a whole year laid up), I slide out the plastic strips from their pockets. (Jayco use sprung plastic strips in pockets to assist the vinyl to always fold inwards neatly)
OutbackMK said
11:25 AM Feb 20, 2017
Thanks people, I have a Aldi cover and remove it every now and again, I was worried last few weeks with van internal temps over 50C every day so I removed cover and opened vent still very hot. Was worried about the vinyl being stripped of its plasticises and becoming brittle and cracking at the creases when I leave it down all the time.
I may give the vinyl a spay with Armor All and see if that helps.
Cheers,
Brian
Opinions sought;
How many poptop owners store their vans with the top up versus top down ? (assuming they are under cover)
Brian
for both ventilation and creases\cracking on Vinyl wrap
that can dry out\get brittle and start leaks.
Dam that is nice to hear a good fall of rain. Cheerd
Always top is up for ventilation if under cover or not. Vents open according to weather. Vent under awning side always open for airing.
Top down only when travelling.
Always down, that way the vinyl is not exposed to UV or the elements and wont degrade. I've done tests with both ordinary digital and infrared thermometers and the van is cooler during summer with the top down.
I also have one of those inexpensive caravan covers like ALDI had on sale on Saturday. $100 = cheap protection.
If I have no intention in using the van for an extended period (eg, a whole year laid up), I slide out the plastic strips from their pockets.
(Jayco use sprung plastic strips in pockets to assist the vinyl to always fold inwards neatly)
I may give the vinyl a spay with Armor All and see if that helps.
Cheers,
Brian