Thinking about a cacoon for winter - any recommendations?

[Sneak]

I'm not likely to get much time behind the wheel in the next few months and was thinking about investing in a car cacoon - and my current garage is not ideal.
I'd be interested in any recommendations or warnings anyone might have.
I've just started looking and from what I see there's doesn't seem to be a lot of choices?

[phib]

I like you dont use mine much so looked at both the carcoon and the cair o port, the main difference is that the cair o port has a steel frame that allows easy access into the car without loads of zipping and the bag falling on the car every time you deflate or inflate.

Best bit of kit I have bough in ages


http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/acatalog/CairOPor...

[Dino550]

I have one with the steel frame. It seems to work and is easy to use ie no signs of rust. A medium size fits my 550.

[AndrewW-G]

If your going to be using the car at all, as per other posts get one with a steel frame

[philworrall]

The carcoon has some disadvantages and advantages. Only you will be able to make the decision as to which is best. For me it was simple.

The reason I wanted a carcoon was that it is the only cover that recirculates and filters the air. It does not, as others seem to rely on, blow lots of air through. The carcoon stabilises the air to keep the dew point as low as possible. It is unlikely that you will ever see condensation appearing on the paint, it is more likely it will appear inside the sill and boxes that cannot be seen and carcoon does this I believe better that any other cover of this type.

The disadvantage for me is the zipping and unzipping of the outer bag. I have my suspended from the roof so that it cannot drop on the car. I also use a normal soft car cover so that the carcoon cannot scratch or marr the paint.

[Caelum Blue]

philworrall said:

The carcoon has some disadvantages and advantages. Only you will be able to make the decision as to which is best. For me it was simple.

The reason I wanted a carcoon was that it is the only cover that recirculates and filters the air. It does not, as others seem to rely on, blow lots of air through. The carcoon stabilises the air to keep the dew point as low as possible. It is unlikely that you will ever see condensation appearing on the paint, it is more likely it will appear inside the sill and boxes that cannot be seen and carcoon does this I believe better that any other cover of this type.

The disadvantage for me is the zipping and unzipping of the outer bag. I have my suspended from the roof so that it cannot drop on the car. I also use a normal soft car cover so that the carcoon cannot scratch or marr the paint.

Ditto

[Trommel]

As above, the Carcoon is the one to buy - they work very well.

They have just introduced a version with a frame.

[P300V8]

I use a nylon solid colour version Carcoon for the Silhouette as the material is much softer than the transparent version. Mine has a reduced height (special order) which minimises excess material when deflated. Carcoon also comes with a battery conditioner as standard.

[yetie]

Airflow unit is the one ....drive in and out when you want to ....Carcoon scratches the car every time you try and use it ...unless youre really careful

[Trommel]

yetie said:

Airflow unit is the one ....drive in and out when you want to ....Carcoon scratches the car every time you try and use it ...unless youre really careful

Airflow are an imitation and as far as I'm aware don't work in the same way.

If you don't want to tie the bubble to the roof or walls with the loops, there are new Carcoons with a rigid frame.

[bertie]

[Sneak]

Thanks for the feedback all. Appreciated.