Skirrow
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 08:09 AM |
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Keeping car outside indefinitely?
I've found myself in a situation where I might not have access to a garage for several months, or perhaps longer. Considering getting a car
cover and keeping the seven outside.
Has anyone done this? Will it just end up covered in mould with rotting bodywork?
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theduck
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 08:39 AM |
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Buy a good quality breathable cover and shouldn't be an issue.
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40inches
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 08:40 AM |
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A really good quality outdoor cover, that fits well, and take it off when the sun shines
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ReMan
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 09:04 AM |
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Ditto an appropriate cover.
Mines sat outside for 12 years and stil looks good considering. They are quite resiliant
www.plusnine.co.uk
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Skirrow
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 09:22 AM |
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Thanks fellas! In that case, the next question is which cover?
Is this sort of thing any good? http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/car-covers-tarpaulins/halfords-all-seasons-car-cover-medium
Or should I be looking at spending more?
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swanny
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 09:57 AM |
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a guy i know built a packing case type structure in the front of his house.
just big enough to push the car in and pull it out. didnt look pretty but worked well.
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anthony1
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 10:18 AM |
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car cover....
Stormforce outdoor car cover........some on ebay at £139 ish.....not cheap , but really nice quality and tailored to fit. I keep my MK in the garage
and have an indoor cover.......ex Lotus Exige......not a tailored fit but keeps the dust off !! I had an outdoor cover ( Stormforce ) for my MX5 which
was great.
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jps
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 11:59 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Skirrow
Thanks fellas! In that case, the next question is which cover?
Is this sort of thing any good? http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/car-covers-tarpaulins/halfords-all-seasons-car-cover-medium
Or should I be looking at spending more?
I know it's not the one you have linkted to - but I have one of this type:
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/car-covers-tarpaulins/halfords-car-cover-medium which I use to keep a tintop which is a long term
(i.e. not started for ages!) covered up. I would say it is fairly rubbish - not waterproof in anyway and plenty of dust gets washed through overtime.
At best it keeps the green algae stuff off.
I think if i were to store my kit outside long term i'd be looking to fabricate some sort of tunnel tent type arrangement - basically the
"packing case type structure" Swanny suggests but with some kind of fabric rather than solid sheeting. If you can keep rain off from the
top and allow air movement through you should be OK.
Is building a carport an option for you?
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WallerZero
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 12:02 PM |
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Kept my Zero outside under a halfords cover for nearly 2 years. No issues other than being caught in the rain and throwing the cover onto the hot
exhaust haha!
http://zachsgbszero.blogspot.co.uk/
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Skirrow
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 12:37 PM |
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Cheers! It's a rented property so any buildings / structures are out really.
There is a stable which I intend to use at some point but it needs the door widening and some other work doing in there, and plus it's full to
the brim with stuff at the moment.
The car cover is only a temporary solution until I can sort the stable out but... weeks become months and months become years so I decided I should
probably treat it as indefinite.
Stormforce looking like a good option at the moment
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perksy
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 12:50 PM |
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Worth also considering Hamilton Classic covers
They are well rated and a mate has a couple of Classic MG's and rates then highly
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luke2152
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 12:53 PM |
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I rate the halfords one. But get the small not medium one and it is a good fit for a 7. Make sure you let the exhaust cool a few minutes before you
put the cover on or it will melt right through.
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Slater
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 01:51 PM |
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How about a car tent?
Link to Amazon
140 quid for 3m x 6m Tent on Amazon.
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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Skirrow
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 02:11 PM |
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With the wind that has been battering my house over the past few weeks, I think I'd end up with a kite instead of a tent. Look pretty good but
my place seems to get a lot of wind.
Just ordered the Stormforce cover. Hoping it's a tight enough fit so that that doesn't fly away
[Edited on 25/1/18 by Skirrow]
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paul1087
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 02:51 PM |
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-CAR-COVER-MINI-MG-STORAGE-GARAGE-BARN-MOTORCYCLE-CAR-FOLDING-SHED-BIKE/311406662670?epid=1856131592&hash=item48
8148940e:g:aNoAAOSw-wJZ-c-u
I've just bought one of these.
I'ye yet to assemble it, but it looks to be good quality.
I bought my car in December and have been storing it outdoors using the Halfords premium breathable cover.
Seems a few people (on the reviews) have used these on 7's and are quite happy - for me the convenience of just being able to roll it in and out
is much better, and will hopefully keep it a bit drier .
Even the waterproof/breathable cover lets through a bit of moisture.
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CosKev3
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 03:13 PM |
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I would put a couple of moisture traps in the car before putting the cover on,just to absorb any moisture inside the cover.
Also get a couple of thin straps long enough to go under the car and over top,just for peace of mind the cover won't take off! 
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benchmark51
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 04:39 PM |
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Mine lived here for 3 years, sold the car now though
[Edited on 25/1/18 by benchmark51]
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pewe
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 04:49 PM |
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My hairdressers lives outside without any major problems.
I bought a cheappo fleabay tyvek type cover and a cheapo waterproof, breathable cover to go on top of the tyvek one.
It means that the majority of water is fended off by the waterproof one and the tyvek one keeps damp and moisture at bay.
Total cost about £50 and I've had 3 waterproof ones and one tyvek one in 5 years.
Only slight problem is the waterproof one is fairly thin and prone to tear if you pull it too much, plus UV? takes its toll turning it brittle .
I attach both buy folding around the body corners and using spring clips to sandwich them against the body.
Cheapo tent type garages are just not worth it. Tried one which was proof up to 50 mph winds. About 3 days after I erected it we had 65 mph winds
overnight and I ended up chasing the tangled remains down the street first thing next morning!!
Cheers, Pewe10
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pekwah1
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 05:36 PM |
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is it road legal?
I ask just so you've though about insurance - my last two insurers have insisted on the car being garaged as part of the policy..... just a
thought in case anything happens....
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Skirrow
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 06:08 PM |
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Liking the box benchmark!
It's not currently road legal as insurance, tax and MOT expired in Nov and I've not renewed them so I'll just immobilise it by
taking something important off it. Hoping by spring/summer I'll have a more permanent and cosy home for it but so busy with work and stuff that
it's the last thing on my mind at the moment. Which I'm ashamed to say...
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plutos3
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 07:43 PM |
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I had a stormforce for my MGF. I also have realy strong wind as I live on the coast. I would suggest some extra straps as the wind ditroyed my cover
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benchmark51
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| posted on 25/1/18 at 08:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Skirrow
Liking the box benchmark!
It's not currently road legal as insurance, tax and MOT expired in Nov and I've not renewed them so I'll just immobilise it by
taking something important off it. Hoping by spring/summer I'll have a more permanent and cosy home for it but so busy with work and stuff that
it's the last thing on my mind at the moment. Which I'm ashamed to say...
Made it out of leftover box section and galvanised sheets. Have seen similar made from wood and covered in roof felt, so can be done quite cheap. Also
saved me £40 pm garage rent!
[Edited on 25/1/18 by benchmark51]
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davidinhull
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| posted on 27/1/18 at 12:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Skirrow
Liking the box benchmark!
It's not currently road legal as insurance, tax and MOT expired in Nov and I've not renewed them so I'll just immobilise it by
taking something important off it. Hoping by spring/summer I'll have a more permanent and cosy home for it but so busy with work and stuff that
it's the last thing on my mind at the moment. Which I'm ashamed to say...
Please note
My kitcar lived quite happily under a storm force cover on the drive
Parked just about touching a wall at the back, and the tintop parked right in front of it
Theiving toe rags picked it up moved it sideways onto next doors Drive, and rolled it away!
Furtunatly a neighbor saw them, and they abandoned it half way down the street ( took the cover though!)
So when you say immobilise, May I suggest wheel clamps or similar
It’s now in the garage with cctv covering the door
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johnH20
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| posted on 28/1/18 at 11:45 AM |
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Another vote for Hamilton Classic. Kept my Elise outside for seven years. Still use the cover for my kit when occasionally outside ( normally on
trailer for an early morning track day start ).
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DAN@ADRIAN FLUX
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| posted on 3/2/18 at 11:37 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Skirrow
Liking the box benchmark!
It's not currently road legal as insurance, tax and MOT expired in Nov and I've not renewed them so I'll just immobilise it by
taking something important off it. Hoping by spring/summer I'll have a more permanent and cosy home for it but so busy with work and stuff that
it's the last thing on my mind at the moment. Which I'm ashamed to say...
Hi,
If you ever did have any issues with insurance for an un-garaged vehicle then please feel free to drop me a line. We have schemes that can cater for
this.
Regards,
Dan.
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