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Waterproof covers
Hi
With back surgery on the horizon I won’t be using my D3 for possibly a few months
Seeing it’s also winter Im thinking it may be sensible about getting a waterproof cover for it
Will leave my CTEK charger plugged in and the engine oil and filter are only a few months old, also anti freeze is at 50% , hand brake off and left in park
Can anyone recommend a cover please
Just trying to ensure it’s cared for whilst not using it
Thanks so much as always
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10th Dec 2018 5:50 am
Stumog
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Can't help with the cover but would like to ask why you are going to leave in drive?
10th Dec 2018 7:53 am
Pip66
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I don't think you can leave it in drive, as you can't remove the key !!!
AS for covers try hamiltongrouponline.com2008 G4 D3 vehicle No 11. UK selections.
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10th Dec 2018 9:00 am
Kilovolt
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Good morning,
I have had one of these on the D4 for about 9 months now and it is just fine and dandy. I just take a look every few months and turn the old girl over for 30 minutes.
I bought the Stormforce Plus which admittedly is not so cheap. It comes with all the body straps and is securely fastened down. Every time I make sure the car is bone dry before applying the cover.
EPB off as you said (made the mistake of leaving this on once before - boy does it lock on)!
Tyre pressures up to 3.5 Bar (I think from memory) to try and stop them 'flatting'.
Oh and a note on the front seat reminding me to disconnect the charger and reduce the tyre pressures before driving away.
One of the guys on here (who stores vehicles professionally) also said have a good wipe around in the cabin with antibacterial wipes as you will be surprised what can grow and fester - so I had a good session wiping down
Good luck with the surgery "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
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10th Dec 2018 9:46 am
gstuart
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Stumog wrote:
Can't help with the cover but would like to ask why you are going to leave in drive?
Hi
Oops , I meant park
10th Dec 2018 11:26 am
gstuart
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Pip66 wrote:
I don't think you can leave it in drive, as you can't remove the key !!!
AS for covers try hamiltongrouponline.com
Apologises should have written park
Thks will check out the link
10th Dec 2018 11:26 am
gstuart
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Kilovolt wrote:
Good morning,
I have had one of these on the D4 for about 9 months now and it is just fine and dandy. I just take a look every few months and turn the old girl over for 30 minutes.
I bought the Stormforce Plus which admittedly is not so cheap. It comes with all the body straps and is securely fastened down. Every time I make sure the car is bone dry before applying the cover.
EPB off as you said (made the mistake of leaving this on once before - boy does it lock on)!
Tyre pressures up to 3.5 Bar (I think from memory) to try and stop them 'flatting'.
Oh and a note on the front seat reminding me to disconnect the charger and reduce the tyre pressures before driving away.
One of the guys on here (who stores vehicles professionally) also said have a good wipe around in the cabin with antibacterial wipes as you will be surprised what can grow and fester - so I had a good session wiping down
Good luck with the surgery
Hi
Many thks for the great advice and will check out the link
Indeed I fitted a 12 s socket and made up a trailer lead, so can leave the CTEK plugged in , also fitted a trailer point on The front of the house and charger is in the hallway , just saves me messing around
As per Kilovolt’s recommendation that it needs to be bone dry, personally I would make sure it is also clean, any bit of grit on the paintwork will get ground in when the wind ripples the cover.
10th Dec 2018 5:02 pm
LT
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He put a load of air in the tyres and had someone move the car slightly forward and then back again on a regular basis.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
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11th Dec 2018 2:16 am
D4mation
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Specialised Covers are supposed to be the best but they're not cheap.
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Yes, which was the main reason behind buying the tent. I appreciate that the space it takes up might be an issue, as well as the aesthetics. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
11th Dec 2018 2:29 am
gstuart
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Hi
Thks so much for the great links and had a chance to look through them
Wish to run this one past u to see what u thought plse
Times like this would adore a garage , as per pic , can tuck the D3 tight to the hedge and the charging socket on the front of the house is left hand side of the front door
Thks again
11th Dec 2018 8:52 am
gstuart
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Examples of the cover
11th Dec 2018 8:58 am
LT
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I’d not be too worried about leaving it uncovered. Treat all the plastic trim and wax the paintwork. If someone was able to deal with any leaves and bird droppings, I think it would be fine uncovered. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
I would be concerned about leaving it covered with a conventional cover, paint damage etc..
If you need to cover it I would suggest a Carcoon.
Either way I would clean the interior with anti-bacterial wipes in the hope of reducing fungal growth.
I would also remove all carpets & mats which only hold moisture.
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