Indoor Carcoon
Discussion
I have an Airchamber .
https://www.airflow-uk.co.uk/product/car-airchambe...
The original Carcoon was , and is , an unsupported "bubble" which has to be permanently inflated with constant running fans . The big downside to this is that when you wish access to the car ( and you will...) the bubble is defleted and ends up draped over your car like a flaccid condom. To gain access you have to unzip and pull the cover off . A rather awkward and frustrating exercise each and every time you have to do it.
I believe that they now offer a similar type to the Airchamber that I have that has a skeletal frame .
What I can say about the Airchamber is that I purchased mine 21 years ago and it is as good as new .The design allows quick and easy access to the car through the side and rear opening "doors" It has twin fans drawing in air through filters and has never shown any evidence of internal moisture in all the years I have owned it. Spares are readily available , I once had to replace a fan circuit board , but the build quality is exceptionaly good with heavy duty plastic used throughout . The side and rear opening doors use industrial strength velcro and heavy duty zips to seal them . I have no doubt it will last another 21 years .
I live in SW Ireland where it rains every day ........but no longer use the fans as it has been proven that even in damp ambient conditions the interior of the chamber is sufficiently sealed to prevent any immediate ingress of moist air.
It's straightforward to construct although having to assemble the colour coded frame sections whilst inside the plastic skin will rekindle vivid memories of when you were in your mothers womb ...I have assembled and disassembled it several times whilst moving to and from three different countries so it's robustness is well proven.
I'd say that it is without doubt the best investment , or money spent , on my classic car habit and would thoroughly recommend it .
I should say that I have no connection with Airflow other than being a very satisfied customer.
They are expensive but if I recall I paid £350 ish for mine all those years ago and as I said , it is still as good as new today . How many things can that be said of....
Anyway , good luck you are making the right choice to protect your car .
https://www.airflow-uk.co.uk/product/car-airchambe...
The original Carcoon was , and is , an unsupported "bubble" which has to be permanently inflated with constant running fans . The big downside to this is that when you wish access to the car ( and you will...) the bubble is defleted and ends up draped over your car like a flaccid condom. To gain access you have to unzip and pull the cover off . A rather awkward and frustrating exercise each and every time you have to do it.
I believe that they now offer a similar type to the Airchamber that I have that has a skeletal frame .
What I can say about the Airchamber is that I purchased mine 21 years ago and it is as good as new .The design allows quick and easy access to the car through the side and rear opening "doors" It has twin fans drawing in air through filters and has never shown any evidence of internal moisture in all the years I have owned it. Spares are readily available , I once had to replace a fan circuit board , but the build quality is exceptionaly good with heavy duty plastic used throughout . The side and rear opening doors use industrial strength velcro and heavy duty zips to seal them . I have no doubt it will last another 21 years .
I live in SW Ireland where it rains every day ........but no longer use the fans as it has been proven that even in damp ambient conditions the interior of the chamber is sufficiently sealed to prevent any immediate ingress of moist air.
It's straightforward to construct although having to assemble the colour coded frame sections whilst inside the plastic skin will rekindle vivid memories of when you were in your mothers womb ...I have assembled and disassembled it several times whilst moving to and from three different countries so it's robustness is well proven.
I'd say that it is without doubt the best investment , or money spent , on my classic car habit and would thoroughly recommend it .
I should say that I have no connection with Airflow other than being a very satisfied customer.
They are expensive but if I recall I paid £350 ish for mine all those years ago and as I said , it is still as good as new today . How many things can that be said of....
Anyway , good luck you are making the right choice to protect your car .
Another vote for the air chamber, I had a carcoon & it was a bit of a pain to use so I ended up not using it, the air chamber is just like a plastic garage so is easy to get the car in and out of and work on the car if needs for simple things. The fans use so little leckie that you won’t notice it.
I have 2 & might get another 2 for this winter.
I have 2 & might get another 2 for this winter.
I have a Carcoon and used it on my W124 when I was away with work every other month. I had no issues with it and was quite happy, once you get a technique it’s very easy.
I forget what size it is but I now have a dry garage with a dehumidifier so the Carcoon is for sale if you are interested. PM me if so.
I was very impressed with the performance but I think with adequate airflow they all do a very good job.
Dave!
I forget what size it is but I now have a dry garage with a dehumidifier so the Carcoon is for sale if you are interested. PM me if so.
I was very impressed with the performance but I think with adequate airflow they all do a very good job.
Dave!
Just a cautionary word of warning, they may be very effective in protecting your pride and joy however..... a couple using a similar car storage device died from exhaust fumes whilst the vehicle was being put away, the husband was driving and was overcome and his wife tried to rescue him.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/car-enthusia...
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/car-enthusia...
That doesn't sound like a Carcoon at all. I mean - zipping yourself inside with the engine running! I haven't gone out to look at mine, but I don't believe there are zip tabs on the inside, only the outside. And for the OP, get an Airchamber or Cascoon with a frame. Putting the car away for the winter last year, which means getting the car out, unrolling the base, driving the car back in, then attaching the battery conditioner, then zipping it all up and then plugging it in, well, it got so delayed that in the end it didn't happen. Get one with a frame.
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