Which car cover?

[da.murf]

The Zed is going into storage over winter guys, for first time it won’t be stored at home.

Long story short over last 3 months have had 3 instances of people snooping round back/driveway early hours of morning and I think they are looking for an opportunity to pinch it.

So will be heading away for a little while into a farm. I prob won’t have indoor storage but rather in yard or under a hay shed roof.

What cover would work best for outdoor protection? I will be up once a week to check it over and start it and get up to temp etc.

Not against something 2nd hand or even a cheap carcoon if price was right.

What experience do you all have and what’s worked best?

Thanks

 

[Jonny]

@MarkM got a great one

 

[G N K]

So did @collyirwin11

 

[collyirwin11]

Mine is an indoor cover, wouldnt take well to getting wet as its fleeced lined. I know @Andy888 has an outdoor cover and possibly @lightning has an outdoor bubble.

On a side note, that is concerning about people snooping round it. Hopefully nothing ever happens and you have deterred them enough.

 

[n3il]

The halfords all weather one is good and heavy

 

[Jonny]

The Zed is going into storage over winter guys, for first time it won’t be stored at home.

Long story short over last 3 months have had 3 instances of people snooping round back/driveway early hours of morning and I think they are looking for an opportunity to pinch it.

So will be heading away for a little while into a farm. I prob won’t have indoor storage but rather in yard or under a hay shed roof.

What cover would work best for outdoor protection? I will be up once a week to check it over and start it and get up to temp etc.

Not against something 2nd hand or even a cheap carcoon if price was right.

What experience do you all have and what’s worked best?

Thanks

I’d look into offsite storage mate. Get it out of sight.

 

[da.murf]

I’d look into offsite storage mate. Get it out of sight.

Yup heading off to the countryside till spring. Last guy dandered up driveway and round the back at 6.25am. Wife was up with Ezra and heard him. Though it was me back from gym early and turned lights on downstairs and then heard him run up drive way.

One before left nose and sticky had prints on rear and front door windows like they had been pressed against glass looking in for keys visible etc.

One before got chased by a large lurcher.

 

[Eamo_vxr]

I’d get some decent cctv up if you haven’t already buddy.

 

[Paul RS]

Custom Car Covers | Specialised Covers

Stormshield +

I had the Sapphire stored outside for years under one and it worked very well. Much better than the Classic Additions outdoor cover - It trapped moisture inside.

 

[andy9eleven]

I’ve a storm force cover for the 996. Has served me well for a couple of winters. Definitely a quality product and breathable. Last thing you want is moisture trapped underneath not able to escape.

Have you budget for paying for storage. I know where you could keep it indoors in Ards in cctv protected business premises. I had the Porsche there last year in a trickle charger and will probably do same this year. Starting and running it every week I don’t think is a great idea. Also sitting out not moving might not be kindest to brakes etc, especially if on damp farm ground.

 

[collyirwin11]

I’ve a storm force cover for the 996. Has served me well for a couple of winters. Definitely a quality product and breathable. Last thing you want is moisture trapped underneath not able to escape.

Have you budget for paying for storage. I know where you could keep it indoors in Ards in cctv protected business premises. I had the Porsche there last year in a trickle charger and will probably do same this year. Starting and running it every week I don’t think is a great idea. Also sitting out not moving might not be kindest to brakes etc, especially if on damp farm ground.

Can you send me the details for this? Possibly need storage for the mk2 golf over the winter.
Sorry to hijack your thread @da.murf

 

[Daviddunlop83]

As above starting it every week etc is a waste of time.

Plus I dunno how you’d be bothered going offsite every week to do that.

Either proper storage or invest in some better security around the house would be my choice, even if the car isn’t stored there, I wouldn’t want anyone snooping around the house

 

[da.murf]

As above starting it every week etc is a waste of time.

Plus I dunno how you’d be bothered going offsite every week to do that.

Either proper storage or invest in some better security around the house would be my choice, even if the car isn’t stored there, I wouldn’t want anyone snooping around the house

Offsite is parents place in country. So will be out there visiting anyway.

Yeah looking at security. Our home doesn’t stand out in our area and having anything of worth and if anything my random hours and wife part time equates us to be being home more than other homes. I know it’s the motor they are after.

Car will sorned till end of March so not overly long. I start it more to bring oil up to temp and keep battery healthy etc.

I’ve a storm force cover for the 996. Has served me well for a couple of winters. Definitely a quality product and breathable. Last thing you want is moisture trapped underneath not able to escape.

Have you budget for paying for storage. I know where you could keep it indoors in Ards in cctv protected business premises. I had the Porsche there last year in a trickle charger and will probably do same this year. Starting and running it every week I don’t think is a great idea. Also sitting out not moving might not be kindest to brakes etc, especially if on damp farm ground.

I don’t have the ££ for proper storage unfortunately. Why would starting weekly be a bad idea?

 

[Daviddunlop83]

You’d be better putting a battery conditioner on it and leaving it without starting it

 

[Mark@PD]

Specialised covers are about the best out there, they are expensive but well worth it.

 

[Cunning]

I have a Carcoon for sale, great job, used it to store he Porsche outdoor. Drop me a PM if you are interested

 

[johna3]

I'd avoid those cheaper car covers as they just trap moisture and cause issues. If its going to sit until spring then why not leave it out in the open with added security, i.e. jacked up and wheels off it.

Carcoons are great if you want to spend a few quid!

 

[da.murf]

I'd avoid those cheaper car covers as they just trap moisture and cause issues. If its going to sit until spring then why not leave it out in the open with added security, i.e. jacked up and wheels off it.

Carcoons are great if you want to spend a few quid!

Anyone set a axel stands I can borrow for 5 months lol?

 

[johna3]

Anyone set a axel stands I can borrow for 5 months lol?

£30 would probably buy a set in Halfords!

 

[da.murf]

£30 would probably buy a set in Halfords!

Good point lol. Had in my head they would be more Expensive.

Car safe enough on them for a few month with wind etc?

 

[Darren91]

Good point lol. Had in my head they would be more Expensive.

Car safe enough on them for a few month with wind etc?

@pobmk4 has had his Corrado on axle stands for many years and has survived many a gale force wind in an open yard.

 

[pobmk4]

Had?? It still is on them 7 years later....only difference is its now stored indoors