Do car covers slow the advance of rust?
If so where ya’ll find ‘em?
If so where ya’ll find ‘em?
Car cover
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I'm 4 years into my resto-mod mod and have accomplished much in that time.
When I look back on it all, the best thing I ever did for the truck was put it into a dry garage - immediately stopped the rusting process. I can't recommend this enough.
I realize that not everyone has this option - I didn't either at first but I was serious about my Piggy and found a way to make it happen.
Good luck
When I look back on it all, the best thing I ever did for the truck was put it into a dry garage - immediately stopped the rusting process. I can't recommend this enough.
I realize that not everyone has this option - I didn't either at first but I was serious about my Piggy and found a way to make it happen.
Good luck
They do in New Mexico
. I bought a middle of the road cover off the internet for under $100. I don't have a garage to store the pig in so this is the best I can do. I think it's worth it.
. I bought a middle of the road cover off the internet for under $100. I don't have a garage to store the pig in so this is the best I can do. I think it's worth it.
Digging this subject up again after some inter-web searching...
Anybody have a recommendation as to where to get a decent car cover for my pig?!
I do not have a garage or much covered storage at all and we get some weather...
Anybody have a recommendation as to where to get a decent car cover for my pig?!
I do not have a garage or much covered storage at all and we get some weather...
A garage is the best protection, but a good breathable car cover offers a ton of protection if the car is kept outside in the elements.
I have had very good results with purchasing from carcover.com. They routinely have 60% off list price specials and offer free shipping. I usually buy the 5 layer cover which is a bit more expensive but the soft inner liner won't scratch the paint. Make sure you create an account and have the purchase documented on your account. This gives you a record of the purchase and helps with the lifetime warranty.
I have had very good results with purchasing from carcover.com. They routinely have 60% off list price specials and offer free shipping. I usually buy the 5 layer cover which is a bit more expensive but the soft inner liner won't scratch the paint. Make sure you create an account and have the purchase documented on your account. This gives you a record of the purchase and helps with the lifetime warranty.
RUSH55
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Starting at $1,250 for a 12’ x 20’ for 14 gauge. For huge amounts of snow like that, you’d probably want their heavier 12 gauge options, which runs about $300 more
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The roofs of pigs are not known for their sturdiness, I wouldn’t want that much snow sitting on mine and if I couldn’t get a structure like Rush is talking about I would be removing the snow and not let it pile up like the photo above.
bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
Dats what I do 
Thanks for all the advice folks! Definitely want/need some structure to better protect my pig. It kills me seeing her outside in the weather...
I actually do have a 13'x20'x12' 'garage tent' she usually sleeps in. The above pics were from a good storm system the first winter we lived up here. Snow piled up quickly and was quite light, not our typical 'Cascade cement'. I also had both a full length roof rack with a Packasport box on top-carrying most of the weight of the snow. Even so, I could hear my poor piggy whining! I had the pig parked outside temporarily at the time because the tent was originally situated directly above a depression/seasonal water way at the base of a hill on our property. Soooo, everything in the tent that was protected from outside weather began to mold and rust inside due to moisture/condensation. I moved the tent after that first winter to higher ground and the tent stays dry inside now.
BUT my 'garage tent' is currently stuffed with most of our belongings from our house because we are rebuilding it. My poor pig has been sitting outside all summer long, but we are quickly approaching fall/winter/WEATHER!
I'd like to at least get a decent cover for it for when it sleeps 'outside'. I know, 'First World Problems'.
I actually do have a 13'x20'x12' 'garage tent' she usually sleeps in. The above pics were from a good storm system the first winter we lived up here. Snow piled up quickly and was quite light, not our typical 'Cascade cement'. I also had both a full length roof rack with a Packasport box on top-carrying most of the weight of the snow. Even so, I could hear my poor piggy whining! I had the pig parked outside temporarily at the time because the tent was originally situated directly above a depression/seasonal water way at the base of a hill on our property. Soooo, everything in the tent that was protected from outside weather began to mold and rust inside due to moisture/condensation. I moved the tent after that first winter to higher ground and the tent stays dry inside now.
BUT my 'garage tent' is currently stuffed with most of our belongings from our house because we are rebuilding it. My poor pig has been sitting outside all summer long, but we are quickly approaching fall/winter/WEATHER!
I'd like to at least get a decent cover for it for when it sleeps 'outside'. I know, 'First World Problems'.
RUSH55
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Rebuilding the house you just bought??
Awwe man, no bueno
Awwe man, no bueno
PabloCruise
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That is some real snow!
Agreed on the garage, or pole barn for protection.
Your tent looks like a good option too, as long as there is "room at the inn"...
The problem with snow and rain on our Pigs is the piss-poor body construction used when building them. I have a picture in my build thread of the A pillar, down by where the door hinges mount. There is a seem, with the opening facing UP, so water pours directly into the A pillar, only to run down and accumulate in the rockers if you haven't pulled the plugs from the holes that were in the factory rockers.
The other negative about snow is the temp swings in places that get lots of sun. The snow might melt during the day, and runs down into all the crevices on the Pig body and then freezes (and expands) at night. Outdoor Pigs live a hard life!
Agreed on the garage, or pole barn for protection.
Your tent looks like a good option too, as long as there is "room at the inn"...
The problem with snow and rain on our Pigs is the piss-poor body construction used when building them. I have a picture in my build thread of the A pillar, down by where the door hinges mount. There is a seem, with the opening facing UP, so water pours directly into the A pillar, only to run down and accumulate in the rockers if you haven't pulled the plugs from the holes that were in the factory rockers.
The other negative about snow is the temp swings in places that get lots of sun. The snow might melt during the day, and runs down into all the crevices on the Pig body and then freezes (and expands) at night. Outdoor Pigs live a hard life!
