Will z rack covers protect cloths stored in a hot garage. I'm afraid my cloths will be damage by heat and bugs. Thoughts???
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Hello, The Z rack covers by necessity are open on the bottom. We have found it difficult to develop a cover that encloses completely. The open bottom is good for the heat and humidity that can build up because it allows some air to flow. They will protect somewhat from bugs, but are not completely enclosed. They are meant to keep dust and dirt off of your clothes. The only sure way to protect your clothing from any kind of bug is to use individual or high capacity garment bags.
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I'm not sure how the cloth would respond to heat. I use it to cover my dough all the time. The cloth should be misted with oil and floured before use.
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Not sure, we keep ours in the garage..it might be ok because the material seems like it would hold up although I would definitely recommend maybe covering when it's going to rain just to preserve it.
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I don't use a roof rack and gaps in doors are sealed by my cars weatherstrip, never had an issue in heavy rain. Keep straps tight and a half twist in them and they won't "sing" at higher speeds
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I only covers the outside. They are made of cloth and probably won't last long.
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Not for my comfort level. I bought some of that reflective heat shield foil tape and wrapped it around some rock wool to create a little fire-proof insulated pad that I taped to the bag's heat shield. That would rest right against the exhaust heat shield and kept the bag protected. This was on a DR650 which had similar exhaust placement. Those bags didn't hold up to the beating I delivered crossing wisconsin on ATV trails either. They only lasted one trip (1400 hard miles). Could last years if you were very gentle.
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I have not experience any type of rubbing when it comes to the cables it's fairly stable tho I do put a cloth under the rubber seating for the hood of trunk and either the bumper or backside of trunk. I've hauled my bikes from KY to FL with no problems, no scratches or dents but like I said above, it is better to use a cloth or drying towel placed under the bike rack rubber seating.
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I didn't have a problem. I washed my car before putting them on and I would advise that. The material that these are made of won't really scratch your care unless you are careless with the buckles. Like I said though if you put these on a dirty care the dirt between the racks and the roof could certainly be abrasive and harm your car's finish. The hold tight enough to not move so even then it shouldn't be a big deal. I was a little worried about putting them back on after being at the beach for a week (sand and salt) but my finish was fine.
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I would think sun protection shouldn't be a problem as long as you take precautions to prevent the interior from overheating. Ie leave the windows open a small gap.personally I'd still park it in a spot where you have shade during a few hours of the day . But back to the cover, its absolutely fantastic, very well made.
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I did not see any covers that would fit over this rack on the web site. I bought two Jumbo Frameless Dress bags to put my clothes in to hang on the rack. They are sold at Metaretail Inc.on Amazon. They work very well. Good luck to you. Izzy in Washington State
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Unless these tubs had an airtight seal (which they don't-- just a normal plastic storage tub seal), moisture might be an issue. I'd try bagging the clothes tightly in the tubs. The vacuum bags where you suck out all the air and shrink a tall pile of clothes to a couple inches is probably your best bet. This should also take care of the bug issue. For short term storage of everyday clothing that doesn't require "archival level preservation", I'd recommend these tubs with the aforementioned vacuum sealed bags.
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Ive covered mine with a cover I bought for like 20 dollars on amazon. Obviously wait till its completely cool before covering it. The Covers helped so far !
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I'm not positive but it looks like the covers are replaceable. Honestly it shouldn't be a problem. I worked at a bike shop for years and the pads/covers never wore out to the point of being needed to replace. I think you'll love this rack. I have no complaints.
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Absolutely DOWN.. That is what traps the heat. Also, when rolling up or storing be sure bubbles are down or inside. If exposed to sun or elements too long, they will wear and break thus ruining the cover.
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It's rip stop, so it dries pretty well. I have left it outside sometimes with no ill effects. Garage? If it is permanently outside, even with a cover, it will wear out sooner, that is just how it goes. But it will take years before it fails. I am very happy with mine.
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The surface is a fleece material and fleece allows air to flow between the fibers so it really shouldn't store up so much heat that it feels more than warm. The grommets are a chrome metal so they should be pretty rust proof. However, almost any metal will rust if it stays wet constantly. If you are drying the blanket thoroughly after washing before you fold it you won't have a problem. If you don't dry it you'll likely have a mold problem.
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A cover for storage? It comes with a metal cover to stop embers from flying around