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Old July 8th 18, 09:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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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
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Old July 8th 18, 10:32 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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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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Old July 9th 18, 12:35 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Maybe find the side of a hanger?
That's what I do FWIW
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Old July 9th 18, 01:26 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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A small pole barn should do the trick.
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Old July 9th 18, 02:50 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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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...anhaenger.html
Should do the trick.
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Old July 9th 18, 09:57 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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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


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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Old July 9th 18, 01:25 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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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/en...02&tid=NA052-1
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Old July 9th 18, 02:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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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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Old July 9th 18, 03:48 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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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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Old July 9th 18, 04:32 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Thank you all !
Great advice.
Dan

 




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