Outside Cover For 2B

[Guest paulrrh2b]

Hi All,

 

Due to building work, my 2B is going to have to live outside for a while.

 

Can anyone reccomend a very good quality, heavy duty cover, I can use. I have seen the £30 quid ones and they wont last long.

 

All help appreciated

 

Regards

 

Paul

[maccavvy]

Ive been using one from machine mart till i got a garage sorted. held on with bungee cords..not included. been spot on and dry

[miikae]

I'm still using a heavy weight lined one i bought off ebay some 5 yrs + ago and it is only now starting to crackup in places due to sunlight, kept in place with 2 very long bungie cords i made up to rap around to prevent the high winds blowing it away.

 

I bought one of those £30 ones a couple of months ago for my MX5 which i thought would be the same but alas no, as it is only half the weight of the old one i have, certainly not as good as my old one.

[Guest paulrrh2b]

Thanks Guys,

 

Looking at a quite expensive one for a Caterham. Anyone know if it will fit?

[miikae]

Caterhams are quite a bit smaller than a 2b.

 

Just what i was thinking as the 2B is quite a big beatie in comparison.

[megadodo]

I have one from CBS and has been on and off the car loads of times and does not appear to be suffering at all! Cost around £35 and fits a 2B nicely.

[Guest paulrrh2b]

Hi

 

Yeah I have used one of those types in the past and it ended up holier than a church!

 

I have seen the tree / four layer type, such as the ones used for caravans winter storage, just need to know which one is best / to go for??

 

Cheers Guys

 

Paul

[Dave Ed]

I have one from Hamilton Classics, it was about £100 but has lasted 5 years and is only now showing signs of wear, its a snug fit as its for a Caterham and i also have clam shell wings. well worth the money in my opinion as my Exmo lives outside.

I've also just bought a Halfords Advanced Small cover for £65 and use this over the top of the Hamilton one. this is a bit big and i'm thinking of borrowing a sewing machine to tailor it slightly.

From experience the £30 ones only last a winter or a few strong gales.

[fry61]

Just finished building a 200sq. foot greenhouse with a "Car Flap" in one end; should do nicely for when other projects make Florin homeless.

[fry61]

 

 

:rofl:

 

Similar but wider doors & based on interlocking pentagons!!!

[Guest paulrrh2b]

Thanks Dave Ed

 

I have contacted Hamilton and they are sending one to me today. Yes, the cheapy £30 quid one on it has lasted three days!

 

Ill let you all know how I get on when it arrives

 

Regards

 

Paul

[Guest ScottG]

 

Got a garden type tarp now, which seems quite good.

 

 

I would be cautious of that, you want a breathable cover surely?

 

I'm lucky- mine is covered inside a garage so its not such a problem although I still have a breathable one.

[Guest Brian T]

The Eden Project is quite quiet this time of year

[Guest old_timbo]

I put a cheap cover on my 2B and it messed up the finish of the polished stainless when it rubbed in the wind. Has any one used a Poly tunnel like this?

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item19c56db76d

 

Looks ideal for a temporary garage if it is robust enough.

[fry61]

That polytunnel says it will increase humidity --- so you will need to ensure good ventilation.