Trailer shade

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My Trailer is kept outdoors during the summer.
Thinking about a shade to protect it from the sun.
Anyone has any ideas/experience ?
Dan

[Martin Gregorie[_6_]]

On Sun, 08 Jul 2018 13:47:45 -0700, crosscountryboxco wrote:

> My Trailer is kept outdoors during the summer. Thinking about a shade to
> protect it from the sun.
> Anyone has any ideas/experience ?
> Dan

I have an alloy skin box trailer. In 2014 it was starting to look
somewhat tatty, so in September we took it back to primer by using a
rotary steel brush on the seams and an orbital sander on the rest of its
surface. Then we painted it arctic white using an acryllic automotive
trailer paint from a local dealer who supplies the car refinishing and
customizing crowd. We put a coat of primer and two coats of paint on
using rollers. The result was a huge improvement in appearance.

My trailer is parked on the club airfield from mid-March until some time
in November[1]. Its still looking very good with no sign of the paint
weathering or undue leaks.

[1] It over-winters in a local farmer's grain barn, which is dry if not
exactly warm. We put our trailers in this winter storage one the farmer
has sold the grain and emptied the barn.


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[Nick Kennedy]

Maybe find the side of a hanger?
That's what I do FWIW

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A small pole barn should do the trick.

[Craig Reinholt]

On Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 1:47:47 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> My Trailer is kept outdoors during the summer.
> Thinking about a shade to protect it from the sun.
> Anyone has any ideas/experience ?
> Dan

https://www.capa-shop.de/schutzhaube-huelle-abdeckplane-segelfluganhaenger.html
Should do the trick.

[rec.aviation.soaring]

On Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 4:47:47 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> My Trailer is kept outdoors during the summer.
> Thinking about a shade to protect it from the sun.
> Anyone has any ideas/experience ?
> Dan

About 12-13 years ago I bought a RV/trailer/boat shelter kit that was plenty big for a Cobra 15 Meter Trailer. The kit uses prefabricated welded tubular fittings and locally purchased chain link fence tubes and a 20-foot by 30-foot tarp. The local fence tubes can be easily cut with a tubing cutter and the tarp is attached with bungees and can easily be removed in case of an approaching hurricane. I have relocated the whole thing a couple of times.. The one I have is kind of a "gambrel" roof where the sides of the tarp come down to just a couple of feet above the ground. When the tarp started to weather I painted it with white acrylic paint. Sorry that I cannot remember where I got it but a web search might find it.

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Plenty of temporary shelters on the web. Found this one in ten seconds by searching for temporary tents. This one is a bit short at 26 ft. but you get the idea.

https://www.hayneedle.com/product/enclosurekit12x26.cfm?source=mspla&kwid=CanopiesandCarports%20level02&tid=NA052-1

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On Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 4:47:47 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> My Trailer is kept outdoors during the summer.
> Thinking about a shade to protect it from the sun.
> Anyone has any ideas/experience ?
> Dan

We have been using "portable garages" which are basically opaque green house structures for about 15 years with good results.
Shelterlogic has been our source. We buy a 14 by 32 shelter that will hold 2 trailers. Cost is on the order of about $2400. They do need to be well secured to the ground. Also make sure ventilation is good.
There are many sources for these products.
Good luck
UH

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On Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 2:47:47 PM UTC-6, wrote:
> My Trailer is kept outdoors during the summer.
> Thinking about a shade to protect it from the sun.
> Anyone has any ideas/experience ?
> Dan

Rex Mayes has trailer covers..."Williams Soaring"

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Thank you all !
Great advice.
Dan

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I Believe this is the kit you used?
http://www.hiscoshelters.com/index.html
Dan
On Monday, July 9, 2018 at 4:57:15 AM UTC-4, rec.aviation.soaring wrote:
> On Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 4:47:47 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > My Trailer is kept outdoors during the summer.
> > Thinking about a shade to protect it from the sun.
> > Anyone has any ideas/experience ?
> > Dan
>
> About 12-13 years ago I bought a RV/trailer/boat shelter kit that was plenty big for a Cobra 15 Meter Trailer. The kit uses prefabricated welded tubular fittings and locally purchased chain link fence tubes and a 20-foot by 30-foot tarp. The local fence tubes can be easily cut with a tubing cutter and the tarp is attached with bungees and can easily be removed in case of an approaching hurricane. I have relocated the whole thing a couple of times. The one I have is kind of a "gambrel" roof where the sides of the tarp come down to just a couple of feet above the ground. When the tarp started to weather I painted it with white acrylic paint. Sorry that I cannot remember where I got it but a web search might find it.

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Thanks UH.
These located at your airport I assume. Any permit needed ?
Dan
On Monday, July 9, 2018 at 9:00:28 AM UTC-4, wrote:
> On Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 4:47:47 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > My Trailer is kept outdoors during the summer.
> > Thinking about a shade to protect it from the sun.
> > Anyone has any ideas/experience ?
> > Dan
>
> We have been using "portable garages" which are basically opaque green house structures for about 15 years with good results.
> Shelterlogic has been our source. We buy a 14 by 32 shelter that will hold 2 trailers. Cost is on the order of about $2400. They do need to be well secured to the ground. Also make sure ventilation is good.
> There are many sources for these products.
> Good luck
> UH

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On Monday, July 9, 2018 at 3:34:04 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> Thanks UH.
> These located at your airport I assume. Any permit needed ?
> Dan
> On Monday, July 9, 2018 at 9:00:28 AM UTC-4, wrote:
> > On Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 4:47:47 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > > My Trailer is kept outdoors during the summer.
> > > Thinking about a shade to protect it from the sun.
> > > Anyone has any ideas/experience ?
> > > Dan
> >
> > We have been using "portable garages" which are basically opaque green house structures for about 15 years with good results.
> > Shelterlogic has been our source. We buy a 14 by 32 shelter that will hold 2 trailers. Cost is on the order of about $2400. They do need to be well secured to the ground. Also make sure ventilation is good.
> > There are many sources for these products.
> > Good luck
> > UH

Since they are not a permanent structure, and have no foundation, no permits were needed and they do not affect the taxes for the airport.
Further on my earlier. You can get by with 28 feet long for 15 meter trailers. The 14 foot width gets 2 in. You won't be able to get 2 in the more common 12 foot widths.
Ideally they are placed in an area with some wind shelter.
There are many suppliers of these to choose from.
UH

[rec.aviation.soaring]

On Monday, July 9, 2018 at 12:02:57 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> I Believe this is the kit you used?
> http://www.hiscoshelters.com/index.html
> Dan
> On Monday, July 9, 2018 at 4:57:15 AM UTC-4, rec.aviation.soaring wrote:
> > On Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 4:47:47 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > > My Trailer is kept outdoors during the summer.
> > > Thinking about a shade to protect it from the sun.
> > > Anyone has any ideas/experience ?
> > > Dan
> >
> > About 12-13 years ago I bought a RV/trailer/boat shelter kit that was plenty big for a Cobra 15 Meter Trailer. The kit uses prefabricated welded tubular fittings and locally purchased chain link fence tubes and a 20-foot by 30-foot tarp. The local fence tubes can be easily cut with a tubing cutter and the tarp is attached with bungees and can easily be removed in case of an approaching hurricane. I have relocated the whole thing a couple of times. The one I have is kind of a "gambrel" roof where the sides of the tarp come down to just a couple of feet above the ground. When the tarp started to weather I painted it with white acrylic paint. Sorry that I cannot remember where I got it but a web search might find it.

Hi Dan,

Yes my kit was from HisCoShelters. It has held up well and is easy to setup and take down but the "galvanized" finish of the welded fittings seemed more like silver paint. I have repainted the fittings with cold galvanizing spray each time I have moved it. I used white acylic ROOF paint to re-coat the original tarp. It has been out in the Florida Sun for a total of about 5 years and is about ready for replacement. I think the total cost for the kit and the local fence pipe was less than $700.

Stuart

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Hi Stuart,
Thanks
Did you get the 12 x 30 size ?

[rec.aviation.soaring]

On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 2:00:38 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> Hi Stuart,
> Thanks
> Did you get the 12 x 30 size ?

Yes it is about 12 feet wide at the bottom and tapers inward as it goes up (not vertical sides). It is big enough to drive through with the trailer and open doors of the vehicle. I wish I could attach a good photo I have of it.

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Great ! send to: dan at crosscountrybox dot com.
On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 11:25:53 PM UTC-4, rec.aviation.soaring wrote:
> On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 2:00:38 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > Hi Stuart,
> > Thanks
> > Did you get the 12 x 30 size ?
>
> Yes it is about 12 feet wide at the bottom and tapers inward as it goes up (not vertical sides). It is big enough to drive through with the trailer and open doors of the vehicle. I wish I could attach a good photo I have of it.