Car storage bags

[Verne_Frantz]

Does anyone have any direct experience with this product? http://carbag.com/buy/car_jacket.html
I need a bag (or 2) for the kind of storage I have. I was thinking of one of those "blow-up" ones, of just a plain car bag, but they take extra people to get the car in, then you have to crawl in to disconnect the battery, etc. I just ordered one to test it.
Comments?

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[turbojet427]

I love mine.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Verne, we have a bunch of them...they work great. Remember to use a regular car cover too, remove battery, leave windows cracked and use the humidity control packages they give you. If you need more info contact me.

wilma

[wagonman]

WilmasboyL78 is right!

They work great!

They keep your car dust free!

First you must dust your car off with a good clean duster.

Then cover it with a soft indoor type cover.

Then a few more cheaper car covers for insurance.

Maybe a couple of moving blankets.

Then the bag!!!
If you ordered one a little larger than you need, it will be more forgiving in the placement of the car. You will have a lot more bag to zip around it. If the bag is a snug fit, you will have to place the car accurately in the bag in order to zip up around it.

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[Salvatore]

Tom, What do you think these cars are bears that they need to hibernate for the winter. Park them in the garage, cover them with some old sheets or some soft flannel and turn the heat on low. Leave the battery, tires etc. alone. Take them out on the weekends once and a while and boom......Spring is right around the corner! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[Mr70]

Heat?

[1969l78]

I have mine in one.

[Verne_Frantz]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys. I'll probably have the positioning issues because I ordered one that "just" fits by the dimensions.

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[1969l78]

I ordered the one that just fits also, just make sure car is centered on bag and it should be no problem. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[AutoInsane]

I have had the car capsule. It is a great product but I didn't enjoy the process of installing the top portion.

Check this out:

http://www.skymall.com/shopping/detail.htm?pid=102754203&c=

Seems like a great product!!

[J PAUL]

Verne,

Thanks for the info.

[SBR]

I used carbags for years with no problems until I put a car with newer laquer in it. I know not smart, anyhow there was definetly shrinkage from the paint not being able to breathe. I have a brand new one in size small if anyone wants it I will sell it for 2/3 list price plus shipping. I like the air chamber because you can still see the car, anyone use that product?

[novarichie]

yes i agree with sam,a little over kill there wagonman,if its a nice day the cars going out........richie.......

[BARNFOUND YENKO]

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I used carbags for years with no problems until I put a car with newer laquer in it. I know not smart, anyhow there was definetly shrinkage from the paint not being able to breathe. I have a brand new one in size small if anyone wants it I will sell it for 2/3 list price plus shipping. I like the air chamber because you can still see the car, anyone use that product?

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I use the car capsule, I like looking at the car too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Steve Shauger]

The car bag is ideal if you don't have a climate controlled enviroment. When there are extreme temperature changes (like early spring in the northeast) two day 20 degrees and then 60 degrees your car will normally sweat due to temp diff between car and ambient temp. The car bag acts as a buffer, it keeps the air inside the bag very close to the car temp. In addition the dessicants which are provided help eliminate moisture inside the bag. I have had excellents results 8 years and counting.

The clear capsule/bubble look great, but I don't believe it would work as well in enviroments with extreme temperature changes for the reasons described above.

A word of warning if you have any gas seepage from fuel line and such, the odor will be overwhelming when you open the bag.

[Late BrakeU2]

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I have had the car capsule. It is a great product but I didn't enjoy the process of installing the top portion.

Check this out:

http://www.skymall.com/shopping/detail.htm?pid=102754203&c=

Seems like a great product!!

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I have the car capsule too. Like the fact it has the fan which not only keeps the air moving it messes with the rats instict and they elect not to chew through the bag and dine on your wiring harness. Also the balloon effect acts as a buffer and is great if you live in earthquake country. You can toss a sledge hammer at it and i won't get near the car

[Verne_Frantz]

Steve,
Yes, they caution about that on their web site, saying not to be smoking when you open the bag. I wouldn't be surprised if a vented gas cap would be enough to let fumes build up.

I "should" receive mine by this weekend, so I've done a thorough house-cleaning in there in preparation. I emptied my home-made mouse trap (see long lost thread) and there must have been over 30 of them in there! I have to glue more peanuts on the bottle. Some of the little pests were able to balance on it long enough to eat about half of them!

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[wagonman]

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Steve,
Yes, they caution about that on their web site, saying not to be smoking when you open the bag. I wouldn't be surprised if a vented gas cap would be enough to let fumes build up.

I "should" receive mine by this weekend, so I've done a thorough house-cleaning in there in preparation. I emptied my home-made mouse trap (see long lost thread) and there must have been over 30 of them in there! I have to glue more peanuts on the bottle. Some of the little pests were able to balance on it long enough to eat about half of them!

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Peanuts in a bottle? Balancing mice?

I have to see this homemade mouse trap! How does it work?

I’m glad I have no mice!

Paceme is correct! Make sure your car does not leak fuel or oil!

The bag itself has a pungent odor itself. My supplier told me there is a moisture resistant chemical woven into the material. Has kind of a creosote smell to it. This prevents the permeation of moisture.

Yes a bit of overkill but i'm Anal along with an Ass and narcisistic!

[Verne_Frantz]

It's an old thread. Do a search on "mouse trap" and I'm sure you'll find it.

Verne

[x Baldwin Motion]

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It's an old thread. Do a search on "mouse trap" and I'm sure you'll find it.

Verne

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I gotcher' mouse trap !!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[rockn69]

I just put my car in a car capsule that I set up myself and I think it's great so far. You would be smart to remove your antenna first because of the weighty heavy gage plastic before inflating it. Springtime and condensation (hopefully lack of) will be the test in an unheated garage. Good luck to all...http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[AutoInsane]

The rigid airchamber also has fans which pressurize the cover:

Store your auto in Airchamber's controlled, virtually moisture-free environment Don't let hidden moisture and condensation corrode your prized car during the off-season. Simply drive into the cover's rigid inner frame, zip it up, and switch on the twin fans that force up to 50 liters of clean filtered air inside, protecting your car from rust, mold, and dust. Electrostatic filters trap even the smallest particles. Blocks harmful UV light.

[CT Mark]

I love my carbag!! Excellent product.