If I mount this outside, should I cover it when not in use? Does this product rust easily?
263005
The columns are chrome plated which should hold up good in weather but the rest of it is painted and probably would rust eventually and may make adjusting up and down difficult.So yes covering it would be advisable.
263006
We do not recommend putting any equipment out in the elements as it would eventually ruin it.
140541
You can mount it on the outside of the door as long as the door opens to the outside. This unit pushes the door closed.My only concern would be how it will hold up to the elements. It is not a sealed unit and could possibly rust in time.
1775477
I've encountered no rust problems as yet. I've had mine for several months and it's been under the patio the entire time.
756041
I would not keep it outdoors because of the concern for rust. It seems to be made for an indoor set up. If you have to put it outside in the open, put a big tarp over it, that may help a little.
1402207
The wire rack is powder coated and it's pretty durable. I've owned mine for almost 3 years and I don't have rust on it yet, but then again I keep my bikes indoors when im home. But to answer the question, no it will not rust easily, but it will rust eventually over time if you abuse it. I do use the rack alot and it has the strength to last and last.
1804063
I would say not. Once rust starts its hard to keep it from coming back. It may cover it for while but it will come back
1426259
I had mine through a Missouri winter Lots of salt. The inside doesn't seen to rust and I've even sprayed mine out periodically with water. However the site where the hanger is welded on the outside will rust within a month or so. So try to have it done near the top or rear where you can't see it
859158
I've had mine mounted for a few months now, through several episodes of snow and sleet with de-icer and it has not rusted yet. I'm not sure how long it will stay rust-free, but for how inexpensive it is, very happy with the quality.
1628939
I wouldn't use it to cover that, since rust will spread. It's to cover parts so they don't get heated up.
2018744
The grill can rust,plus you want to keep the electrical parts of it dry.Its in your best interest to cover it.
1107710
I have had mine hung outside for a couple of months. It's been dry this summer in the Pacific Northwest. No sign of any corrosion. This is really a nice product.
1388710
it should be protected from rain and freezing temperatures.so it can be mounted outdoors but in a weather protected location (ie. a box). used mine under a tarp one summer.
2114242
It's always in my SUV so It's never exposed to the weather for any length of time. It iappears to be aluminum so I don't imagine it would rust easily.
1146843
no, mine as been outside since i bought it and there is no rust. i have had this for close to one year outside, hope this is helpful
1272498
It has not started to rust, though I don't store the bike outside. I would not expect it to rust either if left outside. It may just get some small rust spots in the surface.
515098
Well, I'm not the authority on this question. I would contact manufacturer because that is a really good question. Currently, mine is set up outside in the elements, but I have thought several times that I sure hope it doesn't rust. I just have not taken the time to move it into the garage...lazy. Let us know if you find out that it needs to be stored indoors. Thanks!
999723
Mine in hung outside the shower area. It is chrome though so it shouldn't rust.