Proper winter storage
Out of curiosity, what do you folks, particularly above the Mason Dixon line, do for winter storage? Any under the radar techniques being used?
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Folks out this way use heated storage in NH
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For garage space prep 1: 10X20 HD plastic tarp 2: 2-4X8 sheets of 1/2" plywood 3: 4 scrap pieces of carpet 4: Decent (soft) car cover Place tarp on floor to prevent ground moisture from wicking up from the concrete/dirt floor. Place 2 sheets of plywood on top of the tarp, scrap carpet where the tires will be. Do your maintenance on the car (ask if you are not certain), park it on the prepped storage spot, remove or disconnect the battery (a quality trickle charger will do if you do not want to remove the battery from the car). Throw the cover on (after cleaning the car), and forget about it until spring. Yes, it is that simple. Bill S. |
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Some people use large ziplock bags, nitrogen flushed, dessicant pouches, guard dog, etc.
Patrickt may be able to help. Surprised he's not here. |
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I guess. Should have asked what the guys in snow country believe the major storage issue tends to be, or the big issues.
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Light on mothballs and heavy on standard scented dryer sheets... Keeps the mice away! :D |
Pat,
Was the bag a joke or do you really use one? |
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EDIT -- I put 'er in around Thanksgiving, and take 'er out around Easter. Every few years there's one or two days in between that would have been nice to drive, but usually the roads are covered in that snow melt stuff that the transportation department puts down anyway. |
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I've had several before and they've worked great, now the 14' car capsule is about perfect. |
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I got you, I'm sure those provide protection but probably not enough up around here.
IMHO you've got to have something with an air exchange system. The issue is that in mid/ late winter when you get major temp change drops at night, you get lots of condensation on metal, particularly metal in closed systems.....like inside engines, etc. the exchange systems, with fans purge moist air....keep air moving...pretty much crush corrosion on bare metal, fasteners, etc. One of the principle reasons I started this was to see if anybody subscribes to the engine bump, valve spring relief thoughts, anybody ever have issues? |
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I have a neighbour with a large garage that is generally unheated, though it does have a radiant heater I may be able to use for some over-winter work on the beast.
Any value in putting the car on jack stands and getting it off the tires? |
It is supposed to help if it's off the ground and suspension, however the big thing is off the cold concrete with less tire patch and potential for flat spotting.
My bag has a heavy fluid proof mat, but still, I pump tires up to 35-40 and roll them up on thick plush carpet squares before everything gets zipped up. |
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