Anti-Rust Zip Up Car Storage Bag
 

Anyone seen/used this item from California Car Covers? Saw it in an promo email sent by them and wondered if it works as advertised? Reviews are interesting.

Thoughts??

I can see a possible issue with using a trickle charger and or antennas. I guess you could use a catch pan or otherwise for any leaks.

https://www.calcarcover.com/product/antirust-car-storage-bag/686

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It's an interesting concept, with a tragic outcome for an older couple who bought a similar unit a few years back.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...astic-bag.html

While attempting to back his car into his "storage bag", he was overcome by carbon monoxide. His partner attempted to rescue him and also succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Being that the cover is a very small space, I would consider rolling a vehicle in or out to not have this particular safety issue, if I bought one.

What about just gas fumes from the carb ?

Is it vented? As said gad fumes trapped, or does it hold moisture inside? The car needs ventilation. I have to look at it as, will this contraption keep the car from rotting out in my lifetime? I doubt it will make any difference.

I wouldn't leave the battery on a tender in there!!!! Battery charging and off gassing inside essentially a plastic bad... That can't be good.

A heated garage with low humidity is best.

I used one for a few winters many years ago. You put desiccant bags on the ground under the car to suck up any moisture. You don't back the car "into" one of those. There's a bottom section and a top section connected with a zipper. So you drive onto the bottom section, then cover the car with a good soft cover, then put the top section of the bag over that, and zip it.

I used to remove the battery from the car and put it on a trickle charger on a shelf. And my car had a windshield antenna, so I didn't have to deal with that.

The bag worked as advertised. The car always came out in May looking exactly the way it went in in November.



That's a different type of "bag" than the one the OP asked about.

Or live in the south where you can drive your car year round. :D

This kinda reminds me of those home Air Purifier that are suppose to clean the air you breathe. What happens when you go outside? The newest and latest one for me is people driving in the autos with a mask on and the windows closed. Or walking down the street by themselves with a mask on. Hmmm I'm just old school. I can see a use outside in not to severe weather. Like burd said, heated garage with low humidity. Even a garage with no heat. As long as Humidity is low, good to go. Oh and no salt moisture from the ocean. lol We are blessed here with a dry climate.

I stored my 71 GTO in the same type of bag that is described here. Worked great for eliminating moisture and keeping rodents out. Every year I would buy a box of 10 desiccant bags, 40 dollars including shipping. Put the car away in late October, take it out in April. This type of bag is highly recommended by me
The only possible negative is once you zip it up, it has to stay sealed or the desiccant bags would need to be replaced.

My brother uses one in his barn (concrete floor but not insulated) primarily for protection from the mice. It has a fan in it to keep it inflated. You can also place extension cords in it (through velcro seams, for a battery charger, as it is NOT air tight.

This is the first year for it, hopefully it works

The California Cover Anti Rust bag that I linked to in the original post seems to be a bit different than most encapsulations, but not exactly sure how effective...

"Our exclusive car storage bag features Zerust® technology for state-of-the-art moisture and corrosion protection. The Zerust® formulation is an anti-rust chemical built into the material, that protects from moisture and impurities with corrosion inhibiting elements. Each Car Storage Bag is simple to use, just drive down the center of the bottom panel, and pull the top portion over and zip-up the entire car bag for an airtight closure. Available also with a super-soft inner lining for ultimate paint pampering protection. We recommend you use this in conjunction with a car cover.

The ZeRust material is 8 mil thickness. The technology lasts for a minimum of 5 years.

Zerust® technology helps protect your car from moisture and corrosion by using an anti-rust chemical in the material of the car cover to keep moisture from getting past. Our anti-rust zip car bag forms an air-tight barrier around your vehicle, keeping moisture out and your finish rust-free.

Not during hurricanes

The only problem with that idea, is LIVING in the south.

I have lived in the south (6 years in the military) and live in the north by choice.

I don't like heat or humidity. I can put more clothes on if it's chilly - a person would get arrested if they take too many clothes off in the heat.

I actually enjoy all 4 seasons. There are many fun things to do in the cold and snow during winter.

And it is possible to drive a classic car in every month of the year up here in the north country. Since completing the restoration of my '64, I have driven my GTO in all 12 months (on very select days).

The rarer months are December, January and February, but I have done it.

March - November are common. I taught my grandson how to drive a stick the Friday after Thanksgiving. His eyes lit up when I asked him if today was the day he learned to drive a stick.

Christmas shopping the Saturday before Christmas in December, test driving the finally completed 462 in January, trip to the winery with the top down in February...

Yup, I have no problems driving year round.... :D

The type with fans... Remember, the Humidity in your garage is now blowing in the bag, and air is everywhere, even the rockers etc.. saw a couple set up at MACN. very impressive, but still Your own Environment has to be dry to work as far as rust goes.

I have been using Car Bag for 5 years in an unheated storage building. No rodent problems, car comes out clean as it went in. I do remove battery, put Stabill in the tank. She's ready to go come Spring