QPV winter cover

[Alan Surrey]

Has anyone had success buying and using an outdoor cover for a QPV?
I could do with one to: keep the leaves off, keep the grott out of the sunroof drain channels, protect from the pigeons, keep the shut lines dry. I'm hoping for one with a soft lining so that it does not abrade the paint finish when the wind flaps it around.
I would rather not have to throw straps underneath the car to fix it in position.
All advice and particularly experience welcomed.

 

[Ebenezer]

I feel your pain Alan, having desired the same thing in the past. However received wisdom is that outdoor car covers are a no-no because

• Having to clean car before putting the cover on
• Abrasion
• Condensation

As a result, when mines not languishing in some pound in the middle of France, it's languishes on my drive, at the mercy of the elements, flora and fauna!

Eb

 

[Alan Surrey]

Yours looks gorgeous. I was particularly struck this summer at Alton.
I still fancy a cover though. We have a lot of nearby trees here.

 

[MarkMas]

I feel your pain Alan, having desired the same thing in the past. However received wisdom is that outdoor car covers are a no-no ...

Listen to your uncle Eb, Alan; he's not wrong.

Maybe you could invest in something like this

Vehicle Storage Shelter | CCS01 | 1 year Warranty | Sealey

Made from durable anti-scratch material to protect vehicle's paintwork. Rigid tubular frame with hinged opening for easy access. Hook-and-loop vents allow increased ventilation while still keeping vehicle protected from elements. Includes anchor points for fixing shelter to driveway/ground...

www.sealey.co.uk

 

[MarkMas]

Portable Garages, Folding Garages, Folding Portable Garages

Portable Garages from The Canvas and Nylon Company are high quality bespoke portable folding garages manufactured in the UK

www.canvasandnylon.co.uk

 

[montravia]

I feel your pain Alan, having desired the same thing in the past. However received wisdom is that outdoor car covers are a no-no because

• Having to clean car before putting the cover on
• Abrasion
• Condensation

As a result, when mines not languishing in some pound in the middle of France, it's languishes on my drive, at the mercy of the elements, flora and fauna!

Eb

Exactly so. My OEM Cover sits prettily in its posh bag on the garage shelf

 

[RodTungsten]

Before our garage was built we used a Clarke heavy duty instant garage. Fine if you have room and can fix it down. Worked for the DS and occasionally the Spyder but I did line the roof with a layer of polythene on battens to catch condensation drops and keep them off the vehicle. Ground anchors were almost OK so I weighted each side with some spare lengths of I-beam!

 

[jebroni]

I’ve got an official outdoor one which is a very good fit (hardly any movement when it’s on) but only tend to use it when it gets really cold/frosty.

 

[jasst]

What @Ebenezer said. I tried an outdoor cover on my first 4200, made the paint blister.

 

[jet_noise]

I got as far as researching, have not bought, but I was going to plump for a Carcoon alternative from inthegarage .
If you've not come across them before they're inflateable instant garages with air circulation. You need (modest) power to keep it up (oo er, missus) but avoids both abrasion and condensation.

 

[williamsmix]

A Noah car cover came with my 3200 when I bought it earlier this year. It's tailored and, I think, made by Covercraft with a price of about £300. I've tried it a few times and found that it kept the car very dry with no condensation issues as it's breathable. Yes, you do have to make sure the car is reasonably clean before you put it on - particularly over the top of it (roof, bonnet front and boot lid) - but I haven't had any trouble with abrasion or scratches. The inside of the fabric is quite soft. You have to be careful that you don't pick up any debris on the inside of it when you take it off, but overall I'd recommend it.

 

[Chrisb2015]

I have a cover from Classic Additions.

It has lasted 3 winters and still looks new. It has covered a number of similar sized cars and kept them dry and clean. I was cautious about using one based on some of the feedback from people on the forum however I checked all the cars regularly and they have always been dry and blemish free. Making sure the car is clean before it gets covered is key and making sure it is tightly fitted helps.