If I use it outside my camper, will the steel rust, or is it coated with something?
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Not designed for outside use--fine for garage storage(shoes by the door--ect) but not something that I would expose to rain, sleet and snow--much too nice --and if you put really heavy items in the compartments it might collapse--designed more for light weight items like shoes or clothing
2058279
If you used this outside I would keep it up off the ground with a shelf that fit the whole width and I would put a fitted waterproof cover over it . You could waterproof whole item so that it would not absorb moisture but I would still cover it.
118444
It is a ferrous metal bulletin board with no obvious kind of coating on the surface. I would expect it to rust in wet & humid environments. We have ours on the side of a kitchen cabinet, where it performs admirably.
1876134
Hi, Anything made of steel will react to weather if left out in it long enough. We have tried to make this unit as tough as possible with stainless vertical rods, coated bolts, hard plastic washers, galvanized nuts, and powder coated sheet steel and handle assemblies. Still, if left in salt air or humid locations rust will inevitably show up. Thats just the nature of steel. Use lubricant as a coating as much as possible.
1397306
It can be stored outside, but it is metal so it will rust if it is exposed to the elements, I would cover it with a tarp or keep it under a porch if possible
1566114
I'm not sure. Mine is outside and we've had a lot of rain.....so far no rust.
889742
I won't recommend leaving this outdoor because one this thing is very light and blow away by the wind and second the inside part made out of cast iron over the time it will rust due to oxidation. And if you do plan to leave outdoor cover it with something nylon. Prevents from rain and dust.
2211212
As for the metal, don't know for certain. It's painted, except the threads, so outdoor use should be okay.
2061371
It's a coated metal. We kept them out all summer with no problems! We've brought them in now for our harsh MN winters. Love them! We have 6 of them!
2114241
It would do fine outside. It will not rust. The UV may degrade the plastic after a while but should hold up fine for a long while. Been using mine to access my boat this past summer and has held up great so far.
900907
The outside cover is stainless steel, I would guess like chrome coating. It's very thin but durable.
1043821
Though we have not done so, I would expect keeping it outside would be fine. Ours has travelled many hundreds of miles in the back of the truck; rain, snow, etc. It has held up well. We have had no problems with rust.
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Not for sure but it's been left outside over weekend during winter and still no issues. Sorry couldn't help with the stainless steel question.
999723
Mine in hung outside the shower area. It is chrome though so it shouldn't rust.
506330
I have had it outside for a year now in the Pacific NW and its rust free. I cover it with a tarp when it rains.
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I did not do the outside and it has been fine. But even if it rusted a little I would not worry about it it is on the outside. But I have had no problems with that. If I did I would rub a little oil on it while it was hot. I cook on a electric stove so I wouldn't do the bottom where the heat source hits but I would add a little oil on the upper outside.
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It is made from pigskin, so theoretically it should be able to be outside under some kind of cover since it must be mounted into a truss or other sturdy area. I'm unsure if the chain would rust.
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It is made of steel. It may rust if its exposed I would imagine. I will say it had not even crossed my mind. I have used it to hold my bike while I wash it with the hose. I did let it dry in the sun. I've had it for a few months and have used it often. For the money I have made a great buy.