The Ford Barn

mgambuzza · 06-25-2022, 06:58 AM

We recently sold our house, with my favorite part being the 3.5 car garage. The home we're going into has a large barn, but currently unstable so I have to invest in getting it back in shape before I bring in the toys. In the meantime, I don't want my 1930 out in the rain/elements. What is one of the better/best recommendations for a weathertight/watertight car cover for her, and where would you recommend?

mgambuzza · 06-25-2022, 07:02 AM

BTW - going from the one to other - thought I'd include pics. The barn is about 24'x53' so once stabilized - maybe more room for toys (but I won't let the Mrs. know that part).

51504bat · 06-25-2022, 07:38 AM

You'll probably get those who will tell you the pitfalls of car covers and not to use them, etc. But everything I've ever heard was that California Car Cover is the only one to use. Others will have different thoughts.

https://www.calcarcover.com/

51504bat · 06-25-2022, 07:43 AM

Nice barn. Just needs something like this over the door.

d. · 06-25-2022, 05:05 PM

yep...California Car Cover is the place to go.
Check out their site; they custom fit all body styles to match your weather requirements, mirrors, etc.
They are worth the price...I had one develop a small tear after 2 years and they just checked my original order and sent me a new one...no charge.

McMimmcs · 06-25-2022, 06:40 PM

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bruceincam · 06-25-2022, 07:03 PM

No car cover that I know of is watertight. So, don't expect it. My choice for clean dry storage would be something like this:

https://www.shelterlogic.com/shed-in...12ft-peak-gray

Ray in La Mesa · 06-25-2022, 07:37 PM

Had great success with California Car Cover, outdoor in the sun all day.

Y-Blockhead · 06-25-2022, 07:44 PM

I have had both Covercraft and Cal Car Cover. Both are good. I prefer my SunBrella® Covercraft for the fit on my Town Sedan that has both a trunk and spare tire on the back. We don't get much rain in SoCal tho

Don't go cheap...

Gene F · 06-25-2022, 07:49 PM

How long for the work? If it only going to be 6 weeks, then take it to your Dad's house, or let it sit out. If you act like you have provisions for storage, your contractor will take all the time in the world.

marc silva · 06-25-2022, 11:41 PM

If you have something worth anything a car cover isn’t enough. The shelter logic combined with a California car cover is the way to go in my opinion until you get a building. Moisture coming up through the ground will rust and or corrode your stuff. Put a moisture barrier down like a tarp..the camoflage looking one looks better than an ugly blue one but what’s more important looks or your car?

06-25-2022, 06:58 AM	#1
mgambuzza Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 173	Best Car Cover We recently sold our house, with my favorite part being the 3.5 car garage. The home we're going into has a large barn, but currently unstable so I have to invest in getting it back in shape before I bring in the toys. In the meantime, I don't want my 1930 out in the rain/elements. What is one of the better/best recommendations for a weathertight/watertight car cover for her, and where would you recommend?

06-25-2022, 07:38 AM	#3
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,015	Re: Best Car Cover You'll probably get those who will tell you the pitfalls of car covers and not to use them, etc. But everything I've ever heard was that California Car Cover is the only one to use. Others will have different thoughts. https://www.calcarcover.com/ __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

06-25-2022, 05:05 PM	#5
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: Best Car Cover yep...California Car Cover is the place to go. Check out their site; they custom fit all body styles to match your weather requirements, mirrors, etc. They are worth the price...I had one develop a small tear after 2 years and they just checked my original order and sent me a new one...no charge.

06-25-2022, 06:40 PM	#6
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Best Car Cover Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) California car cover is not cheap but is the best!

06-25-2022, 07:03 PM	#7
bruceincam Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 166	Re: Best Car Cover No car cover that I know of is watertight. So, don't expect it. My choice for clean dry storage would be something like this: https://www.shelterlogic.com/shed-in...12ft-peak-gray

06-25-2022, 07:37 PM	#8
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Best Car Cover Had great success with California Car Cover, outdoor in the sun all day.

06-25-2022, 07:44 PM	#9
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Best Car Cover I have had both Covercraft and Cal Car Cover. Both are good. I prefer my SunBrella® Covercraft for the fit on my Town Sedan that has both a trunk and spare tire on the back. We don't get much rain in SoCal tho Don't go cheap...

06-25-2022, 07:49 PM	#10
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,965	Re: Best Car Cover How long for the work? If it only going to be 6 weeks, then take it to your Dad's house, or let it sit out. If you act like you have provisions for storage, your contractor will take all the time in the world.

06-25-2022, 11:41 PM	#11
marc silva Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 257	Re: Best Car Cover If you have something worth anything a car cover isn’t enough. The shelter logic combined with a California car cover is the way to go in my opinion until you get a building. Moisture coming up through the ground will rust and or corrode your stuff. Put a moisture barrier down like a tarp..the camoflage looking one looks better than an ugly blue one but what’s more important looks or your car?