winter storage.

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Now that winter approaches, my thoughts are turning to the best car storage system available.
As I maintain/upgrade my car I am looking at which car store is the best option.
Are there any recommendations out there as to which one to buy?

[rich.]

have you thought about a shipping container?

[TerryG]

A lot depends on where you are going to store it what the car is and what condition it is in. Indoors assuming your garage is dry just pop a car cover over it to stop too much dust getting on your paint. outdoors there are options from a folding garage / gazebo to a water proof car cover.

[Luxobarge]

I've heard good things about the carcoon system.

However a lot depends on where you want to store it - is it in a garage, shed, hangar, outside on a drive, public road, or what? Also a rough idea of budget - is cost no real object?

Or by "car store" do you mean a company who will store your car for you?

Cheers!

[JPB]

If it's storage space that you're after, it would be helpful to know where you stay, this way, members in that region might be able to recommend something local. I have space for a further four cars/small commercials up to LWB Transit size but my steadings are both in the back of beyond and inaccessible - without a tracked vehicle or hardcore 4x4 - once the snow comes, though these steadings breathe well and don't leak plus there's no salt used on the local roads.
Rental is currently stupidly cheap per vehicle per annum and that includes wind powered charging, wheels off the floor so no flat spots on tyres and regular checks by a nearby tenant who runs and enjoys classics herself and gets a small rebate for doing this for me. Insurance is included.

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I store in a dusty draughty barn with the car under a cover. Had some light mould last winter in boot, don't want anymore!
I've looked at carcoon, hamilton classics,car pyjama et all. looking for experiences from forum members on any of them. [Or alternatives]
As I want to continue with fettling etc. ease of access is important.

[JPB]

How about solving the source of the draughty leaks? How old is the building in question? Depending upon the answer to that, you may be entitled to some funds from your region to help with ongoing preservation. L&B helped out directly with the cost of pointing and replacing worn stonework, the lottery fund with the cost of more ridiculously dear green oak to allow new doors (and the compulsory stainless steel fittings) to be fitted - all because the North side of the ground is overlooked by visitors to a NTS attraction - and the Prince's countryside fund helped out with the digging to get a road in far enough to be able to offload by the doors rather than wait for some kind soul to do the job with a Unimog and a length of rope, risking all sorts of potential grief from the owners of the resident vehicles.

More information about such funding applications is here.

[rich.]

ive used shipping containers in the past, they are dry & you have some room to move. also you can lock them up.. also when your barn collapses it will give the car some protection

[catsinthewelder]

It's probably not the draughts in the barn that are giving you issues but damp air inside the car. You can buy various products but a tray of cat litter or a fresh roll of kitchen roll left inside the car can be just as effective at mopping the dampness out of the stale air.

[mr rusty]

Mine lives outdoors under a port type thing I knocked up round the side. Keeps most of the rain off, but leaves it open to the wind so damp doesn't build up. If I drive it in the wet it soon dries out, especially if its windy.