I really think I need a dome over it for the snow. Does anybody use one and if so which one should I order?
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I can't pretend to really know, since I've never needed to use one. However, I would guess any dome that is as large at the open end as the tray, which is just a "squidge" under 13" square. Be sure to hang the dome far enough ABOVE the tray itself for birds to fit under comfortably! The height at which you hang the tray may limit the kinds of birds that will use it. I'm VERY happy with my platform (which I call a tray). I live on the coast of northern California, & I get chickadees, pine siskins, nuthatches, goldfinches, juncos, various sparrows, purple finches & a couple of warblers (Townsend's & Audubon). I have less often seen Acorn woodpeckers use it, as well as jays & starlings (which I try to chase off!) & once in a long time a mourning dove! Doves hardly ever manage to use a feeder, so I'm delighted that they'll sometimes use this! Juncos & sparrows don't often use feeders, either, but use this one easily. This is a lot of species, & I only have a tiny yard; I also use suet in a separate hanger, but you CAN put a suet cake right in the center of your tray. I hope your luck is as good as mine! CAUTION: SQUIRRELS will also use it; if you don't want this, be careful WHERE you hang it. I had to remove both a pole & an Adirondack chair because a squirrel used BOTH to launch himself onto the platform, & I cannot AFFORD to feed him!
1919652
I was using a Mr heater and just wasn't enough on real cold days. I don't leave it up for the winter but last spring had some heavy snows. I changed to a kerosene heater to keep heat up and had a fan for circulation of air. Snow would slide off as long as heat was on .. cost way to much to try and heat for winter for me..
865480
Go with the universal size as the cords will secure it and a bit more coverage in the winter is not a bad thing. Let the longer edges go over the sides in the middle as I and others have done. The smaller size was more difficult to make the cords reach for me so I went with the UNIVERSAL and it is just that.
1570517
I have had mine for one year now. I brought it under the eaves for the winter and it was fine. I think too many years in the snow (especially like we had in the north east this year) would do a number, so I would have at least put a cover over it. Note that stink bugs can get in it easily so if you bring it inside you will have to clean it out.
1733512
I agree with the last two responses. Bigger is better for covers, so go with the overhang. And, I would, and will, find a better reviewed product since my cover started shredding after one winter/spring use.
2020381
We covered out camper last fall here in Vermont and parked it. My husband has gone and checked on it a few times and says the cover had held up great. We have just had one of the worst winters here in a very long time.
1914004
Then you should be okay.... Maybe purchase the dome to keep spills to minimum. Good luck!!!
1234279
I used this all last winter. I didn't have a snow suit on him but did have a blanket in case the sides popped off. I had a safety first seat and the cover wouldn't hook on wear the seatbelt holds. So I used either a snow suit or cover. Although the distance in and out from the vehicle was not far enough for me to worry. I live in northern MN, winter here can be vicious.
877991
Hey there.We put a top on as well made of more wire.When it snowed we put a tarp on it but we braced it in the middle with a 2 by 4 .If they do indeed sell replacement parts try to brace the middle and it shouldn't collapse.It is kinda light and putting a top on it for us strengthened it.Good luck
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Not sure what you are looking for. This is the 2nd winter this has been on my wife's car and it is holding up great in the snowy north. I added extra grommets and ties on it. I bought one for my car and it didn't fi,t so I sent it back with no problem, if that's what you are looking for. Remember-this is a $63 cover-I had to pay $400 for a custom cover for mine.
2208504
I did have it put up. With the gambrel roof, unless there is snow freezing on there, it should accumulate too much snow.
382331
Hi there - these K-Summit models are designed for vehicles that cannot typically accept snow chains due to clearance issues and manufacturers' recommendations. These were engineered to fit where none of the stands types of snow chains are available. As you can see from the design, these are unlike other snow chains, and therefore are in a league of their own. Thanks!
84031
I've only had this for a year. If you get a lot of snow and ice, the netting will sag. It really depends on how you use it. I covered bushes and the netting held up fine. It will blow away so you need to have it anchored.
389260
I've been using one in a large warehouse and I noticed that it did fog up once on a damp night. The domes are best used in areas that are within people's reach, their angle can't be adjusted without taking the dome off which requires an allen wrench. Thus, you don't have to worry about people moving them.
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I live a few houses off the lake in NH, and it held up ok for the first year in wind and snow. I have a few rooftop units. I did notice a little tear where it clearly caught a sharp edge...I don't know that any cover would hold to that. I'll duct tape it this year and I'm sure it will be fine.
1938164
Mine works great. I think you will really like it. I love mine. Particularly with the snow this past winter. There is some trial and error involved in installation but not too bad.
219589
I haven't had an oppurtunity to use the cabin tent yet, I'm planning on taking it out this July. From previous experiences the dome is the way to go if you are going to be in an exposed location, fortunatly the area I will be camping in will have minimum exposure to wind and ample anchor points.