Outdoor Car Cover?

[ODZKing]

I got one of these. I put it over the cover when it is out of the garage (which is not often) and rain is expected.
It is just a big baggie.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plastic-car-cover-indoor-storage-fitted-design-Woodward-Fab-size-MEDIUM-/350746684983?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51aa21ae37&vxp=mtr

[Daytona R/T SE]

 

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,94471.0.html

[myk]

That thread is laughable, pics and all.  If I had read that thread earlier I may have not dealt with them.  AND I wish I had read this thread in 2012; maybe I wouldn't have damaged my fresh paint by covering it the day it came back from the body shop.

Edit: it's supposed to rain on my Charger-driving, holiday tonight.  Let's see what this California Cover can do...

[6spd68]

Is it worthwhile putting one of those tarp type carport shelters that are like $160 over it?

Depends on placement/elements.  I've had a 300$ one last me 2-3 years, and work great.  You have to be sure to anchor it down very good though, and make sure you're in a spot that wont get crazy wind.  The other thing you've gotta stay on top of is the snow.  If you're where it snows 6 months out of the year(like me, go Canadia!), just be sure to knock snow off the day it comes down.  You may have to do it 2-3 times per snowfall depending.

As I said, biggest concerns for that setup is wind, and snow weight.  Wind is no joke!  Mine lasted until we moved it, had it poorly anchored in a temporary spot, and the wind took it up and over a telephone pole.  Thankfully there wasn't a car inside at the time, or else it could've been more catastrophic.  The tarp itself will hold up great to the elements though.  My trick in the winter was to just consistently knock the snow off the top, hence creating a snow wall around the sides.