Best Roof Wrap/Cover

mikefixex · Apr 11, 2024

Hi,

I am due to pick up my Ocean next week and suspect it might be affected by the leaks.

What's the best waterproof roof cover to buy? I see there are many different types, insulated, internal, external etc?

Is there one that does everything, waterproof, insulated from cold and hot external temps and also would protect from the rain?

Thanks

dspuk · Apr 11, 2024

We have the Rainbow, works well but large to pack and a slight faff to put on.

If it is a brand new Ocean it is very unlikely to have leaks.

Once search is back up next week, you’ll find plenty of chat and reviews on here about pop top covers.

GreenMissile · Apr 11, 2024

dspuk said:
We have the Rainbow, works well but large to pack and a slight faff to put on.

If it is a brand new Ocean it is very unlikely to have leaks.

Once search is back up next week, you’ll find plenty of chat and reviews on here about pop top covers.

Unlikely to have leaks - I would not put money on that!!

RockinNRollin · Apr 11, 2024

We use the Comfortz one (get VIP membership and it'll pay for itself and still give you a discount in the shop on buying one!). It's very good, waterproof and insulating too. Faff; to an extent, but it's not that tricky if there's two of you. I have a folding stool (a tall one, 45cm high or something) which slots into one of the chairs in the boot and makes it much easier. Takes less than 5 minutes to put on and off. Yes there's a bit of bulk, but it goes on the rear shelf when travelling (dead space otherwise, along with the sleeping stuff) then if not needed at the site, slide it onto the footwells (again, more dead space).

tjeffery1 · Apr 11, 2024

mikefixex said:
Hi,

I am due to pick up my Ocean next week and suspect it might be affected by the leaks.

What's the best waterproof roof cover to buy? I see there are many different types, insulated, internal, external etc?

Is there one that does everything, waterproof, insulated from cold and hot external temps and also would protect from the rain?

Thanks

Similar boat - new 6.1 collected last week and ours leak (during hose test but not light rain).

Can’t recommend pucer screen enough. I can thread it through on my own in 3 minutes (although I am quite tall). Very light and folds small, comes with waterproof bag. Cheaper compared to alternatives and 2 days delivery as well (I know rainbows attract a bit of a lead time?).

I was put off the Cali topper because I can imagine it flaps in the wind (as wind can get underneath and lift the whole thing up slightly). And we’re considering solar so they don’t mix. Additionally looks more of a faff to put up.

mikefixex · Apr 11, 2024

tjeffery1 said:
Similar boat - new 6.1 collected last week and ours leak (during hose test but not light rain).

Can’t recommend pucer screen enough. I can thread it through on my own in 3 minutes (although I am quite tall). Very light and folds small, comes with waterproof bag. Cheaper compared to alternatives and 2 days delivery as well (I know rainbows attract a bit of a lead time?).

I was put off the Cali topper because I can imagine it flaps in the wind (as wind can get underneath and lift the whole thing up slightly). And we’re considering solar so they don’t mix. Additionally looks more of a faff to put up.

Thanks,

Is that fully waterproof and a thermal screen too for cold and sun?