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[MiniFanGraham]

Looking to purchase a cover for a minivan I'm collecting tommorrow, already have mini in garage so need something to protect the van in winter and spring/summer rains, one that is breathable, uv protected, waterproof, soft on inside, durable

Had a search for previous questions/comments; using that and my research I have narrowed my options to the following three:

CarsCovered - https://www.carscove...-1961-1980.html - monsoon winter or stormforce all weather

ClassicAdditions - https://www.classica...over/prod_10077 - Size S3 (minis under austin)

EveryCarCovered - https://www.everycar...erpro-car-cover

Has anyone used any of these? interested to hear your reviews on them

I would not consider putting a duvet under cover to protect from scratches as some have mentioned, reasons:
- if a cover is scratching it's not doing its job to protect paintwork
- putting a duvet or other material under cover will catch condensation leading to mold - a good designed cover will be breathable and let out any condensation, it cannot do this if a duvet is capturing moisture.

cannot use a car port or temp tent like option - hard standing here, and rented so cannot drill into it to secure, plus they over budget.

My instinct says the ClassicAdditions one is best option, do you agree ?

[mini-mad-mark]

Its a minefield !!!

 

What I can tell you is that most of the heavy duty outdoor ones seem to use a material that is not too resistant to UV and they will only last 3 years or so (budget for a new one every so often)

 

Also I bought one from mini spares and it was incredibly tight on size (saloon) whereas the first one I bought (Ebay cant remember who exactly) fits over my other saloon with 2 up 2 down spots on the front (but it's dead now due to the reason above so looking for a new one soon myself)

[cal844]

Every car covered, works on my Clubman Estate. I do use one addition bungee cord under the car to help keep it tight

[Vanman20]

If you've got mirrors that may affect your decision based on the photos

[nev100]

I'll second Every Car covered.

Ive got a 1961 - 1982 Countrymam/Van WeatherPRO for my Van.

Accommodates the door mirrors.

[MiniMadRacer]

Hi Jacking slightly, do you know if this would be good enough for a Pickup, they dont seem to do one specifcally for one

[nev100]

Yes, I would think so.

It's got the length.

Only thing is there's no support rear of the cab for the cover, unless you've got the roll over frame and fabric cover.