Garage Storage - Humidity & Condition

[srhutch]

Not much point in trying to dehumidify a garage unless its reasonably airtight, otherwise you'll be trying to dehumidify the world!

That’s exactly how I say it :lol:

Hence the carcoon.

 

[Looney]

Good point, I didn't realise there were two different types and desiccant is a must for space that go below 15 deg C
Explanation https://www.meaco.com/blog/when-to-buy-a-desiccant-dehumidifier-and-when-to-buy-a-compressor-dehumidifier/

I nearly bought the wrong type. Only doing some research did I discover this.

I bought one of these to go in my £80 Air Chamber.

https://www.meaco.com/dehumidifier/home-dehumidifiers/meaco-dd8l-junior-dehumidifier-multi-award-winning

And yes I need it. I have a pit which fills with water so putting the car in this is a good thing to do.

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So best to get a proper chamber or you have an £80 tent?

 

[srhutch]

Proper Air chamber, just I got it for a bargain price :wink:

 

[Looney]

Proper Air chamber, just I got it for a bargain price :wink:

Whats best chamber on market today?

 

[srhutch]

I’d get a carcoon given the choice, but the air chamber is a good second choice. If you get one with a frame then you can get the car in and out easily without dragging the cover over the car.

 

[exdos]

As long as you've got a decent amount of ventilation/airflow going through there shouldn't be a problem - it's not as though you're garaging a 1980's Lancia that'll turn into a pile of red dust if there's a damp tissue in the garage...

I have very large shed which has LOTS of ventilation and airflow passing through it. It experiences the full range of ambient temperatures throughout the year and I can keep tools and unpainted steel in it for years without rusting problems as well as vehicles. Airflow is the key to controlling moisture in an unheated environment.

 

[mad4slalom]

So looking for advice, i have moved my new M to my garage and purchased a humidity / temp sensor.

Its reading around 60-75 humidity and around 10 degree's in the garage.

Anyone can simplify the best way i can store the car long term, i am considering a airflow chamber as the car will only be used afew months a year, but they are like £450.

Hi looney, I have a couple of air chambers, one for my M C and one for my beach buggy, they are excellent for garages that are not that dry. Mine has steel roof sheets that condensate on those days where you get big temperature changes between night and day temps. The roof can be dripping wet but the car is bone dry in the chamber.
They run a couple of fans that just move air through the chamber and over the vehicle so the moisture cant form. One issue I suspect is that they can dry stuff out too much on occasion as I have noticed sticky hand brake and dry contacts on ignition switch if not used for long periods. Speak to Rob at airflow uk in oxfordshire ,great help and customer service, chambers come with trickle battery chargers for the vehicle, set up is 45 mins . Have just replaced my original chamber which lasted aprox 14 years and would have kept going. All spare parts are available overnight .
Best thing you can do for your vehicle if you dont have a weatherproof and heated integral garage.

 

[Looney]

So looking for advice, i have moved my new M to my garage and purchased a humidity / temp sensor.

Its reading around 60-75 humidity and around 10 degree's in the garage.

Anyone can simplify the best way i can store the car long term, i am considering a airflow chamber as the car will only be used afew months a year, but they are like £450.

Hi looney, I have a couple of air chambers, one for my M C and one for my beach buggy, they are excellent for garages that are not that dry. Mine has steel roof sheets that condensate on those days where you get big temperature changes between night and day temps. The roof can be dripping wet but the car is bone dry in the chamber.
They run a couple of fans that just move air through the chamber and over the vehicle so the moisture cant form. One issue I suspect is that they can dry stuff out too much on occasion as I have noticed sticky hand brake and dry contacts on ignition switch if not used for long periods. Speak to Rob at airflow uk in oxfordshire ,great help and customer service, chambers come with trickle battery chargers for the vehicle, set up is 45 mins . Have just replaced my original chamber which lasted aprox 14 years and would have kept going. All spare parts are available overnight .
Best thing you can do for your vehicle if you dont have a weatherproof and heated integral garage.

Thanks this is great knowledge.

 

[mad4slalom]

I’d get a carcoon given the choice, but the air chamber is a good second choice. If you get one with a frame then you can get the car in and out easily without dragging the cover over the car.

Carcoon imo not so good due to it collapsing on the vehicle when deflated . Cant imagine dragging that over a dirty vehicle covered in road grime and grit, must scratch it surely , airchamber stays up with a frame and has side access doors as well as rear vehicle door

 

[MefiEcosse]

Over insulating a garage will cause condensation unless it's very well ventilated.

 

[srhutch]

I’d get a carcoon given the choice, but the air chamber is a good second choice. If you get one with a frame then you can get the car in and out easily without dragging the cover over the car.

Carcoon imo not so good due to it collapsing on the vehicle when deflated . Cant imagine dragging that over a dirty vehicle covered in road grime and grit, must scratch it surely , airchamber stays up with a frame and has side access doors as well as rear vehicle door

That’s why I said get one with the frame :wink:

 

[mad4slalom]

I’d get a carcoon given the choice, but the air chamber is a good second choice. If you get one with a frame then you can get the car in and out easily without dragging the cover over the car.

Carcoon imo not so good due to it collapsing on the vehicle when deflated . Cant imagine dragging that over a dirty vehicle covered in road grime and grit, must scratch it surely , airchamber stays up with a frame and has side access doors as well as rear vehicle door

That’s why I said get one with the frame :wink:

Ahhh Didnt realise they too did frame models, just remember the original silver outdoor ones

 

[Silverzedtom]

Over insulating a garage will cause condensation unless it's very well ventilated.

Not if the humidity is kept under control.
If I was looking to create an ideal environment for car storage I’d go overboard on insulation and get a decent dehumidifier.