matadormike Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm looking for a freestanding vehicle cover as a temporary measure for my CVR(T), does such a thing exist? (I'm aiming of putting up a suitable shed next year) I'm hoping for something like a lightweight frame with something over it, any ideas? If all else fails I'll get a decent quality sheet/tarp and cover it with that. Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 griff66 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 they do exist quite expensive though possibly be better off a with tarp till the shed arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 m109a3uk Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I know a chap that swears by 12x12/24 tents for storage once strapped down they dont shift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LarryH57 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I was thinking of a similar idea for my Lwt and I am still looking for a solution. I did see in a gardening advert details of a nissen hut shaped frame that is used by gardeners to make a greenhouse - covered with clear plastic. I was wondered whether a similar thing could be adapted to make a lightweight garage of sorts - with coloured or clear plastic - depending if the contents is to be hidden. Time for an MV temp garage product to be developed I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Spood Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 A mate of mine has a VW camper in a tent by Protech Shelters, I think they do a range of different types of portable shelters, might be worth a look. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Scaffold pipe frame and the plastic stuff they put round, can't think of name. Often avilable second hand as the stuff is lifed, works very well. A breathable carvan cover works very well also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 griff66 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 see previous thread started by me dated 01/01/2010:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 matadormike Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the replies, I think I'll try and construct something, it'll work out cheaper since I should only need it for a few months. Cheers Mike Edited September 28, 2012 by matadormike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Big ray Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I was thinking of a similar idea for my Lwt and I am still looking for a solution. I did see in a gardening advert details of a nissen hut shaped frame that is used by gardeners to make a greenhouse - covered with clear plastic. Thats a "Polly Tunnel", and can be made to any length. They are rather susceptible to high winds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 snort Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I was thinking of a similar idea for my Lwt and I am still looking for a solution. I did see in a gardening advert details of a nissen hut shaped frame that is used by gardeners to make a greenhouse - covered with clear plastic. Thats a "Polly Tunnel", and can be made to any length. They are rather susceptible to high winds. and condensation ! unless without doors either end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Toolman Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 This place does every type of cover imaginable http://www.dancovershop.com/uk/products/portable-garages-6.1.aspx I friend of mine uses a garage one. They are a bit of money, but you can always ebay it afterwards. MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Blimey! You'd pay near as much for a standard garden shed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MiketheBike Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Costco do a temporary garage/marquee type...very substantial and only a couple of hundred quid from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 snort Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 12x12 tent 500 quid, after a winters use over the cvrt sell it in the summer for maybe 400 quid. Cheap covered storage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Marmite!! Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Machine Mart now stock temporary garages http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-cig1220-heavy-duty-instant-garage they have limited stock, you have to call 0115 956 5555 for availability & can't buy online.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jack Innes Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 A word of caution; these covers work very well but pay great attention to staking them down. A friend bought one to house his very new Ford 350 pickup truck for the winter. The wind pulled the supplied stakes out of the ground & overturned the portable garage. About a week in a body shop had the truck back in shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LarryH57 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 We don't get gales in the UK, its more or less summer all the time unlike Canada, I can go out in a T shirt every day of the year. As for damage to MVs from the stakes many of our club members vehicles are so bashed and scratched that you would not notice the difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 paul_bish Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I used a 12x12 to paint my trailers last winter, worked quite well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Diana and Jackie Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 What part of the UK is this then ? I will gladly move there as its news to me! Diana We don't get gales in the UK, its more or less summer all the time unlike Canada, I can go out in a T shirt every day of the year. As for damage to MVs from the stakes many of our club members vehicles are so bashed and scratched that you would not notice the difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WWilkinson Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-cig1216-heavy-duty-instant-garage I have one of the 10'x16' covering my Quad, whilst next to it is a friends Scorpion under another. Both survived last years winds intact - albeit with a couple of storm-straps just to be sure. It's made a lot of difference to the time doing work, as it saves a lot of time on de-/re-sheeting! :-) And being able to tinker when it rains... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 What part of the UK is this then ? I will gladly move there as its news to me! Diana Sorry Dear! Can't hear you! It's the thunder and gale outside just now.:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 N.O.S. Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 We don't get gales in the UK, its more or less summer all the time unlike Canada, I can go out in a T shirt every day of the year. As for damage to MVs from the stakes many of our club members vehicles are so bashed and scratched that you would not notice the difference! Who was it who said: 'How come the Americans call their hurricanes names like Sheila Florence Beryl and Katrina, yet in the UK we call all our hurricanes Gail?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LarryH57 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I recently read on the front page of a newspaper, that the UK is in for the worst winter in 100 years, but as the weathermen are consistently wrong its likely to be the opposite, so I'll get the sunblock and stick to wearing my T shirts cos it isn't going to be anything as bad as 1962-63, which you are all too young to remember! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Richard Farrant Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 it isn't going to be anything as bad as 1962-63, which you are all too young to remember! Want a bet? I remember being in first year of secondary school and doing cross country in t-shirt, shorts and plimsoles in bloody great snow drifts, not impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 guykay Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 You all don't know your born. I'm stuck in Barbados. The weather is scorhio, no need for weather protection. Downside is all military vehicles are banned, as is the wearing of any form of camo clothing. Can't wait to get home to the real world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 timbo Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 You all don't know your born. I'm stuck in Barbados. The weather is scorhio, no need for weather protection. Downside is all military vehicles are banned, as is the wearing of any form of camo clothing. Can't wait to get home to the real world It's a hard life you have Guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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matadormike
I'm looking for a freestanding vehicle cover as a temporary measure for my CVR(T), does such a thing exist?
(I'm aiming of putting up a suitable shed next year)
I'm hoping for something like a lightweight frame with something over it, any ideas?
If all else fails I'll get a decent quality sheet/tarp and cover it with that.
Cheers
Mike
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