Car ("Truck") covers for a 5 ton

[Lonnie]

Started looking for a "car" cover for my truck since it will not fit in my garage.

Has anyone found a good way to cover their vehicle to protect it from the elements?

I looked at some tarps & most are cheap junk that may not last the winter or $1000 for something quality that is big enough to completely cover it up. I also did not like the fact that a tarp holds moisture & can cause rusting if not properly ventilated.

I started looking & discovered RV covers that come in many lengths & are good for about 10ft high.
Seems like a good alternative for a reasonable price... many are water repellent breathable fabric with hold downs.
I also thought this will keep the sun from fading my new camo top in the summer.

Any good ideas?

 

[Coffey1]

4 posts some 2x4s and some cheap tin.

 

[Csm Davis]

Okay also look at the carports that don't cost a fortune.

 

[General Mcgregor]

Parachute HAHA

 

[sigo]

Are you looking to cover the entire truck or just the cab? I keep a OD canvas tarp over my cab to keep the weather out and keep the roof from fading. It works pretty well and cost about $60. The canvas tarp has weathered far better than I imagined, even after a summer under the GA sun.

To keep snow off my vehicles I used a parachute. It worked well in AK, but that was with dry snow. In the morning before work I just pulled the 'chute off and had a clean truck. In wet cold where the snow thaws and freezes (probably like PA) I don't think a parachute would work at all. The fabric might freeze to the vehicle.

 

[Lonnie]

Since I plan to put a bed & canopy on this truck, I want to be able to cover the whole thing. Plus keeping the sun off the tires will help to prevent any premature dry rot.

I don't want my paint to get dull...lol.

If I get a lift, I can double stack some cars & possibly make it fit in the garage, but that will not happen until summer.
Ran out of time this year.

 

[Aerialfred]

Okay also look at the carports that don't cost a fortune.

That is what I am checking into.

 

[dannyd2450]

I got an Rv cover for 150... It felt apart within the first 30 days!