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Old 10-22-2012, 01:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Keeping Cobra in Trailer

Shop is full, have to store cobra in trailer this winter.
any suggestions on keeping moisture from causing problems. trailer doesn't leak.

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Old 10-22-2012, 01:57 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Make sure there are working vents for air flow.

Or, seal up the trailer and install a dehumidifier. If you don't have electricity, use a bunch of those moisture absorbing bags. Don't forget to service them regularly.
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i would put a light in the trailer run 24/7 to keep moisture away.
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Old 10-22-2012, 11:13 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I store my Coupe in a 24 ft Haulmark trailer and it has been fine. Since it is off the ground it does not get the moisture build up during the winter, nothing like the concrete floor in my shop. All I do is add a little stabil to my gas and run for about 10 min then disconnect the battery. It has worked for me the.
PS Do not park your trailer where a large tree can blow over in a windstorm, I moved mine when we had forcasts fo 60 MPH wind.
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I always put a couple bags of kitty litter in some buckets for my boat. Works great at moisture control.
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Old 10-23-2012, 03:38 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Moisture control will be your biggest problem. During my build, I stored the Cobra in my enclosed trailer for two weeks in May. Everything that could rust, did. Either great ventilation or completely sealed with several desiccant bags in buckets.

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Old 10-23-2012, 02:40 PM   #9 (permalink)
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thanks gentlemen,
excellent suggestions.
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Old 10-27-2012, 03:13 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Make sure you block the trailer in or take measures up to and including removing the tires to keep the whole works from being stolen. I've read about all too many enclosed trailers with cars inside being stolen in the past year or so. Usually the thief is after the trailer for what he can use it for and not after the car but take those measures.
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