towing covered or in rain

herkster · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:16 am Post subject: towing covered or in rain

Hi all,

We try not to get caught in the rain and carry a cover in the event it happens. what about towing and in the rain?

Anyone do that? Again I'd not like it but if i'm towing three hours in Florida where showers are common from time to time my choices are few. I'd have to find a gas station to hide or stop and cover for what its worth.

The seats seem resistant to this issue and the rear seat is made with PT and covered. I'm concerned about electronics(gauges, Fuel injection computer and radio) a bit and may be able to cover those.

The pan and engine are protected...

thoughts?

vwracerdave · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:33 am Post subject:

Never put a cover on a car when towing down the road. The wind flapping the cover will damage the paint in 20-30 miles no matter how secure you attach the cover. Get an enclosed trailer or live with a wet car.

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Dale M. · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:27 am Post subject:

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I've driven my buggy in the rain more than I would like to admit. It always did fine. Having a roof helps a lot, but water still manages to find its way into just about everything. I would suggest wrapping any electronics you're worried about in plastic and disconnecting the battery. Don't reconnect the battery until you're sure everything's dried out.

Q-Dog · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:56 am Post subject:

I have towed mine in the rain ... driven it in the rain too. I have purposely kept my buggy simple so I don't have to worry about stuff like that.

I have no radio, no carpets, drain holes in floor, and poly seats with removable covers. When I have to tow it in the rain I just pull out the seat covers. I made a bimini type top for it hoping that would help keep the inside dry, and I still end up with seats full of water and a soaked dash when it rains. I keep a rain jacket and a towel in the car at all times in case I get caught out in the rain.

About the only way to keep the inside dry would be to have a fully enclosed/sealed top.
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herkster · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:10 pm Post subject:

vw racer dave its a 4 hour drive and i'd rather tow it plus i'm leaving it in place in a hangar to go to three shows in the area over the next month and need something to drive home.

Lo Cash John · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:48 pm Post subject:

Industrial stretch wrap. You can buy it at U-haul and other warehouse/commercial suppliers. I'm not sure what a big roll costs but it can't be to bad.

I've seen that done to SEVERAL cars on transporters heading up and down I-95. Street rods and other such hobby cars. It goes on tight, is non-abrasive and can be removed with a knife or other sharp tool when you arrive. Pretty clever I thought.
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joescoolcustoms · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:21 pm Post subject:

4 hour drive? I would just drive the buggy back and forth. You have to drive something for each trip anyway, might as well enjoy the buggy.

The closest show to me is 3 hours, and most are 4 to 6 away. Cheapest for me to just drive it to and from.
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slalombuggy · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:42 pm Post subject:

Last time I came home from Bonneville with my buggy it rained for the last 600 miles of the trip. Car was fine. I do bag my carbs for trailering though. The electrical system was fine including my gauges.

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Manx102 · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:04 pm Post subject:

Our custom made canvas cover for the Manx was tight fitting and work well rain or shine and never damage the Manx in the thousands of miles and years we used it.

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herkster · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 5:44 am Post subject:

Lo Cash John,

Great thought there!

I guess you would wrap it around the car like a bandage. Over the top over the cage and below under the pan and back up. It only has to stay on for a few hours so it would be off before it could retain any water or moisture.

Lo Cash John · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:20 am Post subject:

Bingo.

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mr_bill · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:16 am Post subject:

When towing our Manx in what could become rainy weather ( in So. Calif this is hardly necessary Cool

) I install a set of waterproof seat covers (available @ PRP) & then carry on !!
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frizzardking · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:28 pm Post subject: Manx

I have used that wrap on a trip to the Outer Banks , from buffalo , did not work , it frayed and ended up like giant streamers on a kite , just tow if it ,gets wet bring it to a car wash and vacuum the water out ,
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wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791

I used the plastic bags my seats came in to cover them. Secured with some bungees and tape in a few spots to eliminate flapping, it worked fine. Since the seats are the only thing that really need to be kept dry, that works fine for me when I flat tow. And we get a fair amount of rain in the PNW, so this method has been dunk tested!


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