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does anyone use these?? seriously thinkng about getting one for the damp upcoming winter before the glorious sunny spring and summer we will be having next year???
www.carcoon.co.uk
looks like agood idea to me, seem to be a fairly reasonable price as well...
S.
www.carcoon.co.uk
looks like agood idea to me, seem to be a fairly reasonable price as well...
S.
Yes, I have one.
Had it when I had an MGBGT. They are fantastic.
It currently sits up in the garage roof unsed, as when I brought my Griff It wouldn't quite fit. Need the bigger size.
I am seriously thinking of getting another one though.
Bit of a pain if you use the car all year round, but if it is going to stand for any length of time, I would say that they are well worthwhile.
If you do get one, I would suggest that you get the ones with the frame inside, otherwise when it deflates it falls all over the car, and it is a pain to get it off, whereas the ones with the frames in hold the defalted Coon off of the car, much easier.
Had it when I had an MGBGT. They are fantastic.
It currently sits up in the garage roof unsed, as when I brought my Griff It wouldn't quite fit. Need the bigger size.
I am seriously thinking of getting another one though.
Bit of a pain if you use the car all year round, but if it is going to stand for any length of time, I would say that they are well worthwhile.
If you do get one, I would suggest that you get the ones with the frame inside, otherwise when it deflates it falls all over the car, and it is a pain to get it off, whereas the ones with the frames in hold the defalted Coon off of the car, much easier.
I had one and used it on a 1958 Jaguar MK1.I don't think it really worked as well as I expected, as there was some damp still got throught to the car.It kept the dust off but then again a dust sheet would do that for a lot less.
What I did find was it stopped me taking the car out during decent winter weather because of the hassle of having to take it out of the cacoon and put it back in (Lazy I know)
In hindsight I think more winter runs would have been more beneficial(the clutch used to seize through lack of use!) for the car than it standing in the cocoon
A de Humidifier might be a better proposition.
>> Edited by P7ULG on Wednesday 9th October 11:47
What I did find was it stopped me taking the car out during decent winter weather because of the hassle of having to take it out of the cacoon and put it back in (Lazy I know)
In hindsight I think more winter runs would have been more beneficial(the clutch used to seize through lack of use!) for the car than it standing in the cocoon
A de Humidifier might be a better proposition.
>> Edited by P7ULG on Wednesday 9th October 11:47
We used to use the Airflow chamber at work for cars in storage as it was way better than the carcoon. It uses a rigid frame like a tent and you can drive the car in wet or hot zip it up and the twin fans sort it out, so its much better for dry runs in the winter. The carcoon crap scratched cars and would melt if it hot exhausts etc. Fans are more effective than dehumidifiers as it means air flow over the car at all times so interors dont get musty and its not just old stale air.
We had a stripped ie rubbed down paint & bare metal classic car in one over the winter in a damp old barn, brought the car out and no rust other than a very slight surface layer on the bare metal!! so that sells em to me..
Ive got no connection with the company other than I sold em through my old work, I just think its a good product. I might be able to save you a few quid on one if you decide this route. Contact me off line if interested.
>> Edited by iguana on Wednesday 9th October 12:29
We had a stripped ie rubbed down paint & bare metal classic car in one over the winter in a damp old barn, brought the car out and no rust other than a very slight surface layer on the bare metal!! so that sells em to me..
Ive got no connection with the company other than I sold em through my old work, I just think its a good product. I might be able to save you a few quid on one if you decide this route. Contact me off line if interested.
>> Edited by iguana on Wednesday 9th October 12:29
I think the answer would really be to use the car as much as possible.If the garage bay is open at least you will be getting a flow of air over the car.There are many lines of thought as to what is best for a car and some believe having a car standing in a garage surrounded by damp stagmnant air is not good for it!Last winter I used my TVR more than I ever had during that season.I had no problems with batteries going flat or any of the other associated problems.Obviously it was locked away when the weather was particulary bad.I would reinforce that lack of use will do more harm to your car that a bit of damp.
Agree with iguana, the CarCoon can scratch if not very careful with how you use it.
With a rigid frame arrangement, it is also much more user friendly, and so getting the car in and out is not a hassle. I do firmly believe that the car very much needs regular use as well, and I give mine a long run every week through the winter months. (Pick a fine dry day).
Look at www.airflow.uk.com
With a rigid frame arrangement, it is also much more user friendly, and so getting the car in and out is not a hassle. I do firmly believe that the car very much needs regular use as well, and I give mine a long run every week through the winter months. (Pick a fine dry day).
Look at www.airflow.uk.com
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