haikuhead
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Post by haikuhead on Sept 15, 2020 12:27:10 GMT
I may have to park my P5B in a secure outdoor parking space for several months over autumn / winter due to issues with the indoor parking space I've been using. I've used the 'search' facility here but could only find a thread from 2005 about car covers which now seems out of date.
Any owners know how well they protect against condensation dampness - and consequent rust problems? Anyone have experience with any of the following brands?
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Post by davewright on Sept 15, 2020 14:04:50 GMT
My P5B lives on the road all year around and, being a bit tatty, if I leave it uncovered it gets damp and moldy inside. I therefore keep it covered. The ones I user are www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GBVCV73/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1I am on my second one. The first one lasted fifteen months before the holes got too big. With the second one I have glued carper underlay on the inside of the four corners, over the two wing mirrors and over the aerial. This will stop holes forming in the wind. The wheel ties don't fit the wheels but I have tied them to five litre plastic containers full of water. These do a good job of holding the corners down and, being plastic, do not cause damage if they move. You either have to be a good thrower to get the centre tie under the car or you use a broom. Anyway, the upshot is that my car stays dry and mold free hence buying a second one. I would also add that the paint on my car is fairly poor so I am not worried about the damage that covers do to paintwork though I haven't noticed any with these covers. |
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haikuhead
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Post by haikuhead on Sept 16, 2020 21:42:47 GMT
Thanks for your reply Dave.
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Post by stirlingmg on Sept 16, 2020 22:33:00 GMT
How much outdoor space do you have? I’m looking at putting up a “tent” garage in my yard to keep either the P5 or the ZT260 in over the winter, the ones from machine mart are not bad money & seem to get good reviews. My P6 & landcrab already live in my workshop but the remaining space is handy to use especially when the weather turns, also my 850R takes up my garage at home so the other 2 have nowhere to go
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haikuhead
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Post by haikuhead on Sept 17, 2020 19:35:49 GMT
Not enough space for a tent unfortnately as there are other cars parked in there. I'm just hoping a 'breathable' outdoor cover will keep the car dry enough that condensation doesn't build up and and linber and cause the dreaded rust - the Achilles heel of our lovely motors.
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