glosoli

I wanted to store my FB during the winter. I dont have a garage so thats not really an option. What I wanted to know is, have any of you guys had any experience with car bags or anything of the like? if so, what would you recommend?

thanks in advance

orion84gsl

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I just use two tarps One underneath and one on top. This keeps most of the snow out and probably the animals too.

glosoli

Yeah, that was my first thought but then I saw bags with humidity control. So, there has to be a bag that is between the tarp and the high tech gadgetry that someone on here has possibly used

challer2000

Are you talking about something like this

http://www.ineedparts.com/auto-acces...-capsules.html

Beacuse for single garage storage units where I'm at start for $25 per month, but there not heated

DivinDriver

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I could make something like that out of trash bags, duct tape, velcro, and an old computer fan, for a lot less than $500... Cheap enough to just throw it away at the end of the year.

I made an inflatable tent this way, back when I was about 12 years old (got a pic somewhere). Even had an airlock for the door, using zippers, so I could get in and out without deflating it. Having a person breatheing inside it all night made for serious condensation problems, though.

rotarydude

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Without looking at the links I am not 100% sure on which ones you are looking at. however most of the "bags" i have seen were designed for indoor storage not out door. Tarps are an option but if you are in an area that has any wind expect some movement of the tarp which will scratch the paint. I have also noticed that kids seem to forget that there is something of value under the tarp. Just thoughts for you.

Kentetsu

What is under the car can be more important than what is over the car. Park it on a cement slab, but not over gravel or dirt. That will greatly increase the rate of rot...

glosoli

challer2000- I havent seen that one but it is something similar to what I'm thinking about.

rotarydude- I've noticed they're all for indoor use and therefor I ask. Maybe someone has used one of these outdoors with success.

If I dont find anything out I'll just have to use a very good car cover and cover that with tarps...
This sucks man, I thought with so many FB's/SA's around there would've been more outdoor storage solutions.

glosoli

luckily my driveway is cement

DivinDriver

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Challer's link included both indoor and outdoor versions... but you could nearly build a pole barn for the cost of some of them.

7aull

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Warnings on cement parking:
cement vents moisture too! Recommend that ANY storage solution include a GROUND sheet betw car and whatever its on. And you need a breathable cover otherwise moisture still collects underneath and rot begins. (so no tarps, no plastic) I have used a CoverCraft WeatherShield cover for years over Alaska winters (and summers!) and it is _fabulous_!
-lightweight - only cover i have seen that can be washed AND dried in home machines
-small: easily fits small bag for in-car storage. Most "standard-material" covers are very bulky.
-rip-stop nylon-like material so super tear/wear resistant (and not an attraction to vermin who LOVED to dissect my other covers for nesting....little bastids!!)
-and expensive (as most really good things are): $300.
But since I went thru 2 $130 covers in 3 yrs its actually a great bargain. Can't recommend this cover enough....best $$ I have spent on keeping my lovely little car a, well, lovely little car....

'Dude is right, no matter what cover, it must be secure since wind will essentially make it a giant sandpaper over your paint.

I have a How-to-store Thread in the Archive that includes this info in the Archive....

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

glosoli

thanks Stu

7aull

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pleasure-

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

DivinDriver

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Hey, Stu; if you bought one of those bags, then sprayed water over it after your first hard freeze of the winter... you're car would be hermetically sealed until spring!

7aull

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Trust me Glen-
Its just as sealed in -40 w/o the ice jacket. More like suspended animation...
;D
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska