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Opinion on a Truck cover such as California Car Cover
Ok ... my truck cover is torn to shreds - I need to replace it. The truck will be always stored indoors - I am thinking of going with California Car Cover but I am open to ideas - Hagerty will pay up to $350 for a replacement cover.
What's your opinions? Thanks
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Re: Opinion on a Truck cover such as California Car Cover
Any thoughts ...
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Re: Opinion on a Truck cover such as California Car Cover
You can't go wrong with California Car Covers. They offer a range of covers to meet all you needs and they are all quality products that fit properly. They are local to me so my family has used them for years.
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Re: Opinion on a Truck cover such as California Car Cover
Ya I would go with California Car Cover I used to use them but my current cover is a Covercraft. And it only lasted a year before it started to falling apart. Cal. Car cover has way much better quality and last for years!
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Re: Opinion on a Truck cover such as California Car Cover
I got a cover from Carcovers.com. Not sure if they are related to CA car covers or not. The 1st cover I bought lasted 2 years through Maryland nasty humid summer weather and the nasty wet snowy winters and one year in Phoenix before a hail storm tore it up. It was their midlevel Ultimate series. ($164.00) and has a full 7 year warranty. When I called to replace it, they asked what happened to my first one and after explaining, they said their warranty policy would provide me a new one for the cost of shipping. They even offered to upgrade my cover to a 10 year warranty Platinum Shield for a charge of $35. This cover provides great UV protection and fits the truck very nice. I highly recommend Car covers.com due to their great covers and customer service.
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Re: Opinion on a Truck cover such as California Car Cover
I bought a Covercraft Technalon cover from Classic Industries. I like the Tecnalon fabric since it is thick, soft, breathes and cushions somewhat against minor "incidents". I bought it for use only when the truck is stored (inside). The cover is made to fit the 67-72s as well as square bodies so it is a bit loose around the front of the hood and otherwise fits snugly. There is no antenna hole or mirror pockets so I unscrew the antenna and fold my below eyeline mirrors parallel to the truck. The mirrors still make the sides very snug.
I also have Tecnalon covers for my 1999 Vette and 2003 Infiniti FX35. I believe they are both made by California Car Covers and I'm pleased with the quality. I'm a bit partial to Technalon, Noah and Evolution car cover fabrics since they are high quality and made by the company that pays my pension (Kimberly-Clark). ![]() I'm not sure how you plan to use a cover. Generally, I think car covers are a pain to use on a regular basis, but, for storage, they are great. |
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Re: Opinion on a Truck cover such as California Car Cover
Thanks guys ...
It will be used most every night - I forgot about the antenna - I do want a cover that is antenna friendly ... ![]()
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Re: Opinion on a Truck cover such as California Car Cover
I think most covers come with a reinforcement for a hole you'd cut for an antenna. I don't think they are usually precut since many antennas are added later and may vary in location.
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Re: Opinion on a Truck cover such as California Car Cover
If your antenna unscrews, I take mine off and place a towel over the connection hole and cover it.
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