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[LN11AAB498A]

Often wondered if a transit van size luton back body (without the van) would be the ideal cover in windy areas ...

On a similar line of thought, whilst I don`t know how much they cost, a shipping container would provide pretty immoveable storage, while also being secure. Lots of room for your spare parts to. If you have the space of course 

[Wittsend]

Just over a year ago I bought one of these - or very similar - off eBay.

auction: #234321459657

Has lasted well, if tied down wind shouldn't be a problem, cotton lined so shouldn't scratch the paint (as if that's a problem with a Land Rover).
Much better than just throwing a tarp over it.

[oilstain]

On a similar line of thought, whilst I don`t know how much they cost, a shipping container would provide pretty immoveable storage, while also being secure. Lots of room for your spare parts to. If you have the space of course 

I've looked at this but a 10' size is too small but a 20' would be good for a Land Rover but a large unsightly item in the front garden and I have neigbours who even look at my Land Rover with concern and be on to the local planners before its unloaded
hence my transit size luton body idea.
In the past I have looked at those BT fibreglass back bodies but to small even for a S1 but good for spares storage if you have a little space.
I have looked at renting a container at one of these storage places as I've seen some used for cars but ideally I want it at home with easy access and access to electricity, water (and a toilet in this cold weather) and condensation could well be a problem without power for heating.
I did try to buy some part of a disused garden that joined mine where a container or garage could be located but it came to nothing and the cost of the idea was mounting as well as time scales

[Ian F]

I managed to get my SWB Basic into my garage, but only when I took down the tilt frame. It's just a standard garage with an up and over door, so if you have a garage and a canvas top, how many of you keep it in there during the Winter?

Ian F

[oilstain]

I managed to get my SWB Basic into my garage, but only when I took down the tilt frame. It's just a standard garage with an up and over door, so if you have a garage and a canvas top, how many of you keep it in there during the Winter?

Ian F

But with a single garage and 4 Land Rovers, I'm looking at other options, but yes I'm lucky

[oilstain]

I went to Tesco this morning
and it struck me that one of those trolly park shelters would/might be ideal as a car port/shelter ....
...just a thought

[Wittsend]

.... and they are bolted down with just a few bolts, 2 at each corner 


 

[Worf]

I went to Tesco this morning
and it struck me that one of those trolly park shelters would/might be ideal as a car port/shelter ....
...just a thought

Good idea! Not cheap but would last longer than any car cover.
https://www.storefittingsdirect.co.uk/product/broughton-shopping-trolley-shelter/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwPjvuemP_AIVTtPtCh10tA0_EAQYAyABEgJW2fD_BwE

[Wittsend]

I wonder if we could get a club discount



 

[Daisythelandy]

I managed to get my SWB Basic into my garage, but only when I took down the tilt frame. It's just a standard garage with an up and over door, so if you have a garage and a canvas top, how many of you keep it in there during the Winter?

Ian F

Hi Ian, My Landrover has been in the garage for most of my ownership but with the up and over door one had to be careful driving it in as the door lock sticking down was mm from the Landie roof, having the fuel tank full helped. Then I 'rechassised' the vehicle and fitted new springs so the Landie was now an inch too high... I had to put tyreless rims on the rear to get it in so it was a chore to get it out for a run.
I then saved up for new more secure steel side hung garage doors which were fitted this time last year and now one doesn't think twice about going out for lunch down the Clyde Valley, only 25 miles round trip but smiling all the way in the Landie.

Dave.

[Genem]

Good idea! Not cheap but would last longer than any car cover.
https://www.storefittingsdirect.co.uk/product/broughton-shopping-trolley-shelter/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwPjvuemP_AIVTtPtCh10tA0_EAQYAyABEgJW2fD_BwE

Nice idea an less likely to annoy the neighbours but 2.2m wide though, so it'll be a squeeze getting the doors open ?  Only about 0.5m or 18in to play with in total. Put it smack in the middle and you'd need to be a Python to get in the seat ! 

[oilstain]

Nice idea an less likely to annoy the neighbours but 2.2m wide though, so it'll be a squeeze getting the doors open ?  Only about 0.5m or 18in to play with in total. Put it smack in the middle and you'd need to be a Python to get in the seat !

Or-
get out of the back door if you have one and not a daily driver
modify the shelter to allow the door to open

[oilstain]

My local Tesco replaced all the trolly shelters about 3 months ago with nice new ones, I wonder if the contractors sell off the old ones, if anyone one here noticed the work being done they could ask

[oilstain]

internet picture

[Alan Drover]

A bit tight for a Series then.