WATERPROOF/WEATHER PROOF/WINTER STORAGE
The RideInn® product features a WATERPROOF canvas canopy. Water will not penetrate through the canvas material as it is a completely double layered and double stitched seam with waterproof threading. The canvas material is made of woven polypropylene with a heat applied PVC inner skin that does not require any sealants, protective sprays or coatings. In fact, do not use any other product other than a mild soap and water wash.
Winter Storage
The RideInn® can be used for winter storage and its structure and canopy will withstand the worst that winter can offer with a snow load bearing capacity of over 150 lbs. It is extremely resistant to high winds.
Precautions:
The RideInn® like any other un-insulated structure be it a metal, plastic or wood shed or any other soft shelled canopy can form condensation in its interior walls.To keep moisture from forming, we would recommend that a vapor barrier be installed under any floor that the RideInn® is installed on. This will keep moisture from the ground from accumulating.Ensure that the vents are fully opened to reduce the interior to exterior temperature differential which if the dew point is reached, can form water droplets inside.We recommend against the starting and warming of a vehicle and its immediate covering during this time. It is best left to hibernate and in fact many manufacturers agree that during long period storage, a vehicle is best left alone. Follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.We would also recommend after a snow fall that you brush off the snow from the top of the canopy. This precaution is meant to reduce the temperature differential between the exterior and interior skin which again reduces the formation of condensation during warmer outdoor temperatures.When storing your vehicle, apply a good quality wax, light oil layer again as suggested and recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
Please realize that nothing is better than a heated garage for storage. The RideInn® is simply offered as an alternatively skinned cold storage structure and that all of the above recommendations would be applicable regardless |