Garages, carports, vacuum bubbles

Post by **TyreFryer** » Mon Nov 17, 08 10:31 am

Q.) Can I use Airchamber outside?

A.) Although Airchamber is designed for indoor use (garage, barn or warehouse) it can be used in carports sheltered from the wind. For use in these locations there are D-rings on the roof line of the Airchamber so that the Airchamber can be attached via guy ropes to the Carport structure. We do advise caution when assessing whether your carport is sufficiently sheltered from side winds which could damage the Airchamber when it is not held down by the weight of a vehicle.

http://www.airflow-uk.com/faq.htm#q4

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Nov 17, 08 10:36 am

Doesn't anyone do those things that, for the want of a better expression look like large pram hoods (for those of you who remember Silver Crosses).

It anchored to the ground in a U-shape, pivoted about where the centre of the car was and flipped over the car in a large semi circular tent shape.

A friend had one and it was excellent. He unbolted the one end and flipped it up and over, and it all collapsed on the ground, climb in the car and drive away. It was very quick and effective.

This must have been more than ten years ago now that he had it. He used to use normal car covers but they murdered the paint. The pram thing had plenty of air circulation.

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Mon Nov 17, 08 10:52 am

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Mon Nov 17, 08 10:56 am

Sandy

this

http://www.carcapsule.co.uk/shop/index. ... egory&id=1

This..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LARGE-FOLDING-PER ... 240%3A1318

Or these

http://www.canvas-nylon.co.uk/Portable_ ... ulator.htm

This too
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTOPOD-OUTDOOR-C ... 240%3A1318

Ian Z · Post by **Ian Z** » Mon Nov 17, 08 11:02 am

Sandy, like this thing?

http://www.kover-it.co.uk/folding-garag ... p-223.html

Tho 16ft bit short for B bod.

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Mon Nov 17, 08 11:08 am

Thats most types "covered" now Ian

Ian Z · Post by **Ian Z** » Mon Nov 17, 08 11:10 am

Beaten by Steve!

Have requested more info from http://www.canvas-nylon.co.uk/Portable_ ... ulator.htm

Like the idea of Martin's bubble, particularly for sheltered longer term cover and probably best inner environmental protection, but the 'pram hood' looks good for purely outdoor and practicality.

Bruvmopar, whats the going rate for barn storage - one car only? £50/mnth?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Nov 17, 08 11:11 am

Steve,

The third one looks like it, but my recollection was that it had more 'hoops'.

Dave had too many cars, so he fitted a garage door at the back of his garage and concreted the ground. He could drive through the garage and park the LeMans convertible under the cover and stick the TransAm in the garage. Being behind the house and garage it was protected somewhat from wind, but it worked very well for him.

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Mon Nov 17, 08 11:17 am

The Air Chamber...by Airflow, i posted on the previous page is great for accessibility
and its outdoor proof and the XXL is 6.5 x 2.2 x 1.7 M...thats got most cars

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Mon Nov 17, 08 12:09 pm

carport and cover for my Charger

i built the carport in 2003, it's 8ft wide at the gate and 10ft wide where the Charger lives, 28ft long. got the cover off Brad when i bought the Charger. the 2nd pic was when i was part relaying the driveway

aussie pete · Post by **aussie pete** » Mon Nov 17, 08 2:44 pm

I have been using this for the last 2 years

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Nov 17, 08 5:52 pm

thats pretty cool pete.

Looks like a caravan when its up.

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Mon Nov 17, 08 6:33 pm

You`ve only bought one for the matching holdall and the threat of a cup of teeeeeee hav`nt you Steve???

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Mon Nov 17, 08 7:28 pm

Doh...Sussed