Packing External Screen Cover (1 Viewer)

[DavidCh]

I know, stooopid!!!!!!

In my defence I was unsupervised, very hot and enthusiastic!

I have just bought one of these https://www.marvix.co.uk/collection...turn-down-cab-cover-ducato-boxer-x250-2006-on

It is fantistic, fits very nicely and I am very happy but..... It came in a really nice zipped back and it was not tightly packed into it so like an idiot I did not take any photos of how it fitted in. Of course, since then I have never managed to fold it to be less than double the size of the bag!

If anyone has one, and they can fit it back into the bag could they please tell me how?

I know, pay more attention!

 

[Jev88]

Secret...... But a bigger bag

Don't tell everyone

 

[DavidCh]

Secret...... But a bigger bag

Don't tell everyone

But it is so neat and tidy

 

[Dave and Jen]

We have a similar set- we lie it on the ground and roll it all up together, start bas small as possible and it should work!
Good luck, Dave

 

[Mikeco]

I have made the same mistake and cannot get it into the bag.

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[Wee Bold Davy]

It puts me off using it as often as I might, especially when you know you'll have to put it away wet

 

[David and Sally]

Stone the crows. Just leave it on. Makes the drive home way more interesting.

 

[Sedge5]

We’ve got the same one. Found it tricky to start with but got the hang of it now.
1) Fold each side (on the creases as it came)
2) then fold in halves lengthways
3) then roll on the short side - slowly and VERY tight and getting as much air out as possible
4) Fit elastic band thing over, but keep holding tight
5) Still holding tight slip one rolled end first into bag lengthways then slide rest of the ‘roll’ in
6) Zip bag up . . . quickly!

Sounds faffy but we manage it pretty swiftly now, although definitely a two person job for us. If packed wet I always unpack and dry it out indoors once home in case of mould.

Could do with better/tighter strap(s) - I might try and find some now

Hope this helps! If you need more let me know and I’ll DM you pics on our trip week after next.

 

[dunnah01]

The technique is to roll it up tightly and then stuff it in the garage with as long a run up as possible and then hope to close the door before it explodes

 

[InvictaMoto]

I know, stooopid!!!!!!

In my defence I was unsupervised, very hot and enthusiastic!

I have just bought one of these https://www.marvix.co.uk/collection...turn-down-cab-cover-ducato-boxer-x250-2006-on

It is fantistic, fits very nicely and I am very happy but..... It came in a really nice zipped back and it was not tightly packed into it so like an idiot I did not take any photos of how it fitted in. Of course, since then I have never managed to fold it to be less than double the size of the bag!

If anyone has one, and they can fit it back into the bag could they please tell me how?

I know, pay more attention!

I have one bought in November 2022. It's never been back into the flimsy bag it came in. When I see other makes being folded easily and packed away I wonder of mine is simple too thickly padded to get it into the bag!

At the moment it's in the shower folded into a kind of dart shape!

I'll be in the market for a new one soon as the "Optima" by Marvix as all the edges have started to not fray, but powder away! Its been used quite a lot but it's not yet two years old. Sating that it has done the job, just a PITA to put away!

P.S. I did take photos of it as I took it out on Day 1. They are no help at all!

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[PaulC70]

Got one of the polar ones and not bothered with putting it back in the bag since day one to be honest. Lives either on the screen or rolled up in the shower, simple.

 

[Happy Jack]

Ours was from Magnum Motorhomes.
Similar cost, cuts almost perfectly and yes a faff on to put back in the bag.
Took the magnets out fairly quickly. They attract carp a d you end up with scratches.
Happy Jack.

 

[Gellyneck]

Secret...... But a bigger bag

Don't tell everyone

Correct!

The perfect bag for our Taylormade screens is like this.

Shinty Stick Kit Bag - Shinty World

Shinty Stick Kit Bag, Official retailer of Tanera Camans, Stocking shinty sticks, shinty balls, training and safety equipment.

shintyworld.com

Brand new and free out of a skip when local university was closing down their remote physical education complex and dumping loads of kit.

Much more robust and nigh on waterproof, as well, so can put them away wet as long as you remember to dry them out later.

 

[Shrimp]

Our Silver screen resides in its bag unless in use or wet then it gets rolled up and stood upright in the shower.

 

[68c]

We use the bag from our old double sleeping bag. It has those straps you can pull on to compress the contents. Works well.

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[carolyn]

Find a bigger bag or do like we do with our silver screens, stop bothering to take them at all unless you’re going on long trips and staying in one place. It’s far easier!

 

[Sedge5]

. . . the "Optima" by Marvix as all the edges have started to not fray, but powder away! Its been used quite a lot but it's not yet two years old.

That’s interesting - we bought ours in 2022 and the tape has powdered on the bottom edge. I’ve sewn some tape over but it was a bigger job than I thought and I won’t be doing it again.

A shame as otherwise a good product. Think I’ll write to Marvix.

 

[PP Bear]

Ours was from Magnum. They attract carp a d you end up with scratches.
Happy Jack.

Now I’ve tried very hard to get this to stay on the hook and line, but can’t for the life of me catch any of the slippery little fish

 

[A S R]

Some of you really shouldn’t get up in the morning.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

The problem isn't the screens, it's the bag,.let it see a mere hint of moisture and they shrink, instantly four sizes. We use one of those plastic grey tubs from Tessie's, it can go anywhere then as even if the screen's are wet, it's not an issue. Ours are Polars.
Mike.

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[BrianJane]

Some of you really shouldn’t get up in the morning.

Who does get up in the morning?

 

[Happy Jack]

Now I’ve tried very hard to get this to stay on the hook and line, but can’t for the life of me catch any of the slippery little fish

I should check my replies before posting, spell corrector has a mind if it's own.

 

[Colin McCourt]

Buy a large dry bag and put it in that. When they get wet, you can put it in the bag and keep the garage dry.

 

[InvictaMoto]

That’s interesting - we bought ours in 2022 and the tape has powdered on the bottom edge. I’ve sewn some tape over but it was a bigger job than I thought and I won’t be doing it again.

A shame as otherwise a good product. Think I’ll write to Marvix.

Mine has gone in different places but mostly on the lower edge across the bonnet and a few bits on the side. It does seem to be thicker padded that the ones I have seen from silver screen etc.

 

[L' Hobo]

Stone the crows. Just leave it on. Makes the drive home way more interesting.

It got a centre fold down bit and keep the cab at a constant temperature, what more does one need?

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[Sedge5]

Mine has gone in different places but mostly on the lower edge across the bonnet and a few bits on the side. It does seem to be thicker padded that the ones I have seen from silver screen etc.

Interesting - very similar pattern of damage to ours!
I think the edging tape they use is substandard; not really fit for purpose. A shame because otherwise they are really good products.

I’ve messaged Marvix - I’ll post on here if they come back with anything worth saying.

 

[cliffanger]

Find a bigger bag or do like we do with our silver screens, stop bothering to take them at all unless you’re going on long trips and staying in one place. It’s far easier!

I don’t know about silver screens, but how did yesterday go ?!?!?

 

[carolyn]

I don’t know about silver screens, but how did yesterday go ?!?!?

I’ve sent you a PM ! It was such an amazing weekend Thankyou. Even my speech went well. Claire looked so beautiful.

 

[Paul Wilkins]

It's a little bit of origami but if you fold it on the zips first you'll find the 'natural creases' and then it all makes sense. You'll then get it folded into 1/3s and it then goes back in the bag.
There is a video of it online somewhere.. I had to get it to remind me, just had Quick Look but can't locate it.
Unfortunately, mine disintegrated last year, so I no longer have one.
I've now realised this post is as useful as a chocolate fireguard..

Good Luck.

 

[Coddywompler]

I know, stooopid!!!!!!

In my defence I was unsupervised, very hot and enthusiastic!

I have just bought one of these https://www.marvix.co.uk/collection...turn-down-cab-cover-ducato-boxer-x250-2006-on

It is fantistic, fits very nicely and I am very happy but..... It came in a really nice zipped back and it was not tightly packed into it so like an idiot I did not take any photos of how it fitted in. Of course, since then I have never managed to fold it to be less than double the size of the bag!

If anyone has one, and they can fit it back into the bag could they please tell me how?

I know, pay more attention!

Look on YouTube for a vid?