Storing outside

Post by **Audrey1955** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:13 pm

I am unable to garage my minor at the moment, probably for some considerable time.

Now ive read bad reviews on the stormforce covers, has any one tried a touchless car cover, more like a tent?

I just dont want her to deteriorate, so want to know the best thing to do.

thanks

Post by **Jared** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:20 am

I've often wondered about a permanent gazebo fixture to cover the car.

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:23 am

There's a few suggestions in this thread: http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48686

Post by **gtt1951** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:26 pm

I bought one of the covers that DSN Classics sell. Supposed to be breathable but, in use, allows water in with copious amounts of water "wicking" all over the bodywork (I have a Traveller). I'm currently going through the process of getting a Planning Application in for a detached garage to go in my, quite spacious, front garden. I asked about putting up a temporayr Polytunnel (mentioned in the trhread Louise has pinted you at), but was told that this too would need Planning Permission.
If whatever you put up is to the side of your property, or to the rear, under currently relaxed planning permissions, you wouldn't need any - just if it runs forward of the existing face of the property.
The face of my proposed garage would be directly behind me (and to the right of the single remaing fence panel), in the signature picture.
Meanwhile, my paint surface has deteriorated (as it was a cellulose respray over Synthetic) and has gone blotchy

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Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:11 pm

I've wondered in the past what stops these 'tents' from blowing away in a strong breeze!

Post by **jagnut66** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:36 pm

I asked about putting up a temporayr Polytunnel (mentioned in the trhread Louise has pinted you at), but was told that this too would need Planning Permission.

Hi,
Surely a poly tunnel is a temporary structure, much like a shed and therefore doesn't require planning permission?
I would challenge this. (Or erect it anyway and stuff the bureaucrats!)
Regards.
Mike.

Post by **JOWETTJAVELIN** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:36 pm

Re: Storing outside

Postby bmcecosse » Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:11 pm
I've wondered in the past what stops these 'tents' from blowing away in a strong breeze!

A few concrete breeze blocks, perhaps?

Post by **ASL642** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:41 am

I certainly wouldn't use a polytunnel if it was very windy. The metal frame could get blown towards the car and do damage.
We only used one for a summer restoration job. They are ok if you have a very sheltered spot i.e. between a garage and a fence where the wind can't get underneath them.