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Weather protection when trailering part built car
mr henderson - 7/7/08 at 05:31 PM

I've had a couple of enquiries about working on part built cars. It would involve them being moved to my workshop. I can organise the trailer etc, but the downpours today have inspired me to consider how best to protect the cars from the weather.

Ideally I would like to find some kind of tarpaulin that could be easily and securely fixed to the trailer once the car is on it.

Can anyone suggest anything

TIA
John

Paul TigerB6 - 7/7/08 at 05:50 PM

I managed nearly 200 miles on the motorway with my old car (the avatar car) wrapped up in a couple of tarpaulins and plenty of rope / ratchet straps. All stayed nice and secure even if it took some wrapping.


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gingerprince - 7/7/08 at 05:54 PM

Tarpaulin covered car travelling at any speed is asking for trouble unless you get a lovely soft-lined one.

If it's going to be a reasonably regular thing for business, why not get a covered trailer? Al (Wadders) on this site makes and sells them

mr henderson - 7/7/08 at 06:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by gingerprince
Tarpaulin covered car travelling at any speed is asking for trouble unless you get a lovely soft-lined one.

If it's going to be a reasonably regular thing for business, why not get a covered trailer? Al (Wadders) on this site makes and sells them


Storing a trailer wold be a nusiance, much better for me to hire as required. Thanks for the suggestion though

John

Paul TigerB6 - 7/7/08 at 06:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by gingerprince
Tarpaulin covered car travelling at any speed is asking for trouble unless you get a lovely soft-lined one.


I used a couple of old double bed sheets to protect the gel coat from scratches from a flapping tarpaulin myself - did the job anyway

charlierevell - 7/7/08 at 07:10 PM

Can you not have the best of both and hire a covered trailer?

mr henderson - 7/7/08 at 07:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by charlierevell
Can you not have the best of both and hire a covered trailer?


Not locally no

John

Bigheppy - 7/7/08 at 07:44 PM

Why not make up two hoops with a flat plate at the bottom. Place these on the trailer so the plate is under the car wheels, secure the frame and car with straps then cover with a tarp, keeping the tarp away from the car