Currently living in an area without a garage. With summer coming, I want to be able to cover the truck to protect it a bit. Anyone have recommendations for a car cover?

I am currently about to pull the trigger on this. I want a cover that will last, protect against UV rays and has a soft under bottom to not scratch the paint during winds.

https://www.carcoversdirect.com/parts/C18093GK

 

You can't go wrong with covercraft. They are excellent value for the money. I've had them on past vehicles and they have never scratched thing even in winds. I do not have one for my current Superduty though, I'm just speaking from past experience. I believe you'll be very happy with it. If you get it let us know how it turns out.

 

Thanks! Just the reassurance I was looking for. I will report back.

 

This is the one I use, truck stays dry in the rain as well.
https://www.coveritcanada.ca/covercr...-fit-car-cover

 

I used a Covercraft on my 2006 Superduty and it worked great. I drive my 2017 pretty much everyday now though, so I don't have a cover for it. I'll definitely consider getting one at some point though as my truck sits out side while at home as well.

 

Because you are asking the question, I'll have to assume you've never before used a car cover.

In that regard; from what are you trying to protect the truck? Is this a daily driver?

Is it a good cover? Yes. Will it do what you think it will do? Mostly. First, they are not water proof. They resist water but if you have a heavy enough rain, it will soak the cover and the truck. And once they're soaked, you pretty much have to let them dry before you can remove them. Also, all the dirt that has accumulated on the cover will sift through the cover in a heavy rain and leave the vehicle with mud puddles on the surface.

Do they protect against hail and such? Nope. Do they protect against sun damage and heat? Yes. But it's hard to say how much longer your paint will last covered v. uncovered. I mean, if you take care of the truck, the paint might look very good 20 years from now with or without a cover. That, to me, seems like a hard point to prove. They do provide some diffusion of the sun, so the interior will be somewhat cooler and your interior will probably survive much longer. But that too is hard to say for sure.

It has a four-year warranty, so it might to five or more years, right? Forget it. It's going to look like a tattered rag after two or so years. But this depends upon where you live. Where I am, that quality cover will go about two years before it starts to show its age. It's a gonner as you near three years. Make sure you thoroughly read that warranty so you are sure what they will cover. When they start to deteriorate, they shed cover particles as a white dust and once you reach that point, it's time to go.

If this is going on a daily driver, you will grow weary of putting it on and taking it off. It's not a matter of being disciplined. It eventually comes down to you not being able to remove it in the rain, getting dirty from rolling it up and such, and making the cover just another damn thing you have to deal with.

If this is a vehicle you drive only once a week or so, then it's not so much of a pain but man, you have to have a high threshold for chores to do this with a daily driver. They are very good for keeping bird poop of the paint.

All things considered, I'd recommend a cheaper outdoor cover just so you can test the waters. I used to use Covercraft in that material and construction. They were kind of expensive. And having to replace them every two years wasn't sitting well with the budget. A couple years ago, I tried a cheaper cover by Budge. I figured as long as I get similar performance and they last at least a year, then I'd be ahead of the budget. There's not quite the heft of the Covercraft, but the performance is similar and they last almost as long. So, just something to consider. I mean, if you spend $300 or whatever on a cover and you find it's just not working for you, then maybe you could discover that at a cheaper price.

 

Keeping your quote short as to not make the thread long.

Thanks for the input. I've used plenty of covers - mostly indoor type (my previous place had 4 spots in the garage) and even currently for my Tacoma an outdoor type, but a cheap one since that car is so tattoo up from trail scars I am not worried about scratch's - just sun damage (exterior and interior) and that serves its purpose.

My main question was not the use of a cover (i've used them on daily drivers and garage queens and understand the chore of one, the rain/wet issues, etc.), but more just peoples experience with covercraft.

I was going to go with another cheap/generic cover but after looking at some of my other covers on the bottom (the part that touches the car) isn't very soft. So I wanted something that was going to be a little kinder on the paint.

I live in California out in the country area - so protection from sun is the biggest this for me. I always use a duster on my car before applying the cover also. And I always hit the cover with an electric blower before removal to knock any big dust off.

I know covers are a pain in the *** but until I get my carport built to provide the truck with sun protection all day, its something I am willing to do as I have in the past.

 

Have one on mine. Would have preferred the brand I have on my RV but didn't want to spend $700 even if it did have a 6 year warranty, This one was 200 from CarCovers

 

 

$299 to my door from here... (with coupon code CARLOVERS5)

https://www.carcoversdirect.com/part.../materials/307

 

Can`t go wrong with CoverCraft NEO.

 

Giving this tread bump -please help!
They replaced the long 2 x 4s in my carport and applied tar to re-seal. Now there is fine granular fallout. Apparently this is going to be happening all summer long with neighboring carports.
I need an inexpensive truck cover that will last a couple of months and protect my white platinum colored 2019 F250 CCSB Lariat in a covered carport. It is not a DD; I take it out a couple of times a week.
and looking at the least expensive models at CarCoversDirect (the Wolf model) and CardAutoCovers (no brand specified on web site); they are around $150.
Can anyone offer up the experiences with similar situations or other advise?

 

It wont stop you from having to wash it as the cover allows all the dust/fine particles to penetrate after rain, but it will keep leaves and tree debris off and protect from sun. Ive been using one for each of my cars for 5+ yrs. Being careful how you take it off will avoid fine scratches and tears. The one I bot for my 2014 F250, fits my new 2019, but its worn at this point. I'll prob buy the same again as opposed to going with more weather resistant choices as I like the breathability and really want it most to keep sap, leaves, berry, ...etc off the truck.