Hello, I wish I'd seen your video a couple of weeks ago as I have done the same as you and bought a twin wheel draft excluder wich also covers our lower fridge vent. 😎
@AdventureCaravanners
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian & Clare, I do like those Kampa limpet sets for your awning. I will be buying some of those. Thanks for sharing pal. 👍👍
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍 they work for us. Some hate them but not had a problem.
@dawnoakley1776
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that great tip. Well worth knowing as we have a caravan simliar to yours and we were thinking of buying a draft skirt too xx
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
It was one of those moments you step back and think.... how did I not see that? hehe nevermind.
@dawnoakley1776
4 жыл бұрын
For The Love Of Caravans oh i have those moments all the time so dont worry about it your not on your own🤣😂🤣
@lostweekendscaravan
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian. These limpets are great as long as you don't over tighten them. I used them on a previous awning and they worked well. Thanks Phil👍🙂
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Phil... yeah I agree. Some like these things but some don't. Not had an issue as yet.
@ItchyFeetcaravanners
4 жыл бұрын
Good workaround for the vent problem mate. We use a "Draghtstoppa" wheel cover that you can cut down with a pair of scissors height wise, but they don't come with pockets for storage etc. Cheers for the tips and update 👍
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys.... had a "middle age" moment when I bought that I guess. The vent did not enter my head until I tried to fit the thing.
@rustychevy7035
3 жыл бұрын
Careful when it gets really hot, you may find the fridge won't perform as it should with the draught excluder over that vent especially if your fidge is an absorbtion fridge not compressor as the cooling uses a chimney system with the 2 vents to provide a suck through for the cooling to work properly. Love the videos, keep them coming
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
3 жыл бұрын
I know Rusty... as I demonstrate in the video it covers the vent. I do say in the video I was going to cut around the vent and move the limpets for this reason. Thanks for watching.... Ian.
@CaravanVlogger
4 жыл бұрын
I did kind that useful. I would have made the same mistake as you. I do like that limpet system. Your awning was nice and draft free, I must admit..
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Graham... some like them some don't. They have worked for us so far. Time will tell I guess.
@janscott3031
4 жыл бұрын
Yea they are good. I notice you don't have a roof liner in your awning. I do and leave it attached all the time even when I take the awning down, they make a real difference in keeping down condensation from the roof panel. Also look good and hide the air beams nicely. Consider buying one but make sure you get the correct one as they are made bespoke to the awning size/shape. Nick T.
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
Hi... we have the roof lining but did not use it for this weekend as we were a only there for a couple of days. The lining works great, we used it in Cornwall.
@TheBeckwiths
4 жыл бұрын
i bought the kampa limpets they brilliant.
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
Some like them some don't.... working well for us so far.
@thomaswatt1658
4 жыл бұрын
Reason i dont like the fridge venting into the awning.
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
One of those things... I will work around it.
@colinrimmer789
4 жыл бұрын
Ian Limpets are great used them for several seasons. I wouldn’t worry about your “mistake” after the alteration it’ll look spot on. Tbh don’t think you could do anything else. 👍
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
It was one of those moments you step back and say "DOH". Just did not think about the vent lol.
@CaravanVlogger
4 жыл бұрын
Our vents are even worse they are right on top of the wheel arch so they put a mini rail for you to feed a cover in. Tried mine but couldn’t get it to fit 🤔
@alanpostma5861
4 жыл бұрын
Do them limpets leave mark on the caravan
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
The have not left marks as yet. I guess you just keep them clean and all should be ok.
@gavinstreetie1473
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Ian the limpet system was the only thing I was disappointed with , for sure if the pitch is level and weather good not a issue , but bad in weather they come unstuck and over tightening can.brake the threat ? Think I’ve found some replacements but not sure if will work they are stronger , my fridge vent is the opposite side so don’t have that issue Thanks Gavin
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
These have been good so far but I think maybe time will tell.
@philipvayro6293
Ай бұрын
I've used these limpets the trouble is they mark your caravan wall with circular ring marks that are impossible to remove so unless you've got a old caravan avoid these Limpets
@ronster7712
4 жыл бұрын
Ian where did you get the step, I like the idea of the foot pads on the steps
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could take the credit for the idea. I found the idea on a caravan Facebook page. Anyway I did a top tip video were I show what to do. The steps I have now are the second ones I have modified. Here is the video... kzitem.info/news/bejne/25iH0oqKkoulnno
@robertburnett8009
4 жыл бұрын
Could your awning be on the wrong side 😀
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
hahaha trust you....
@robertburnett8009
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry
@kevandrews6418
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian if I was u I wouldn't cut that draft pocket skirt instead go on line and type in caravan drafts wheel arch stopper there's a company that do a fold away board that goes over the wheel arch .then u can put that pocket holder some where else ask Martin from caravan nut he's got one they good and the limpet r really good .kev
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah Kev I have seen them. It's fine I have a spare limpet so a little mod and its sorted.
@lindakirk698
4 жыл бұрын
Limpets are notorious for breaking. Apparently ikea do something that is much cheaper & works better. NB limpets will not stick over a decal on side of van. If you have a Bailey van then just get a shaped wheel arch cover. It slides in round the wheel arch under the rubbery trim. Even better fit!
@thaiquinn
4 жыл бұрын
Linda Kirk yes I agree, I think the limpets are too prone to breaking and overhyped. I found “suction cups with 10mm screw” on Amazon and they are much better and cheaper.
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
Not had a problem with them. I was careful not to over tighten then so no problems.
@toottoot3492
4 жыл бұрын
Good vlog... I wouldn’t risk them limpets.. there’s been too many cases of damaged vans with them. My mate ruined his paint using them. Apparently it pulls the metal away from the board.. google it.. loads of complaints about them
@colinrimmer789
4 жыл бұрын
As I said earlier I’ve used Limpets for several seasons no problem not even a mark on the paint on my 11 yrs old Swift. The problems you describe lies with the Caravan manufacturer, shoddy workmanship, a little hand applied sucker shouldn’t pull the metal away from the wall substrate.
@ForTheLoveOfCaravans
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I have not had any reason to worry about them. As Colin said... if they did I would be worried about the workmanship. I guess time will tell.
Пікірлер: 42