Roadster car cover

[wiztecy]

I live in Florida and plan on driving my roadster nearly every day (hey it does rain here!)
I was on the phone with Covercraft and they have the "Weathershield" product on sale (all of there roadster products have both vents and the charging door available).
They claim it is better than the NOAH cover (lighter, thinner, better "protection" (the guy claimed better over-all protection). It sounds good, but I am wondering why there is so much discussion about the NOAH product, but not much on the better line of fabric.

Also, does anyone have a cover they no longer use and want to part with?

thanks,
Jordan

I just ordered one brand new. I called cover craft and they have the front lower, front upper, and charger opening built into the cover. I need to send it back after I mark where to have a custom window put in to view the VMS while charging to get the status when the cover's on. They didn't want to make a mistake giving random measurements which sounds professional. It also has the two rear upper vent openings which are behind the doors. I don't know if they really needed to open it up there, it looks like just a forced air inlet while driving to offer additional cooling to the battery pack.

Great customer service from CoverCraft and I highly recommend!

I ordered mine from AutoBarn.com, they offer free shipping and you can find a 10% coupons once a month online by searching or in your mail if you've ordered from them in the past. so I added that for some extra savings. I went with the grey weatherguard, not the HD version.

[jordanthompson]

I went with the grey weatherguard, not the HD version.

Not sure what the weatherguard is. I could not find it on the covercraft web site.
Have you seen/touched it yet? I am curious to see how soft the inside is (they claim the weathershield version has the same feel inside and outside). The Tesla cover has a soft inside, as I remember.

[smorgasbord]

I need to send it back after I mark where to have a custom window put in to view the VMS while charging to get the status when the cover's on.

A better solution might be OVMS : http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showt...l=1#post118436

It's more money than a cutout in a cover, but it has a lot of other benefits.


While I'm here, I'm currently using Tesla's cover on my car when I park outside at work (at least when it's not raining). I wash it every couple of weeks or so, but it's holding up well after 11 months. I know it's billed as an indoor cover, but it seems to work pretty well. When it does wear out, what are my options? I like that the Tesla cover packs pretty small and has a soft interior. What is equivalent that might more outdoors oriented?

[wiztecy]

Sorry, my mistake.... its the WeatherShield model not WeatherGuard. I like the OVMS idea but not into the recurring data usage fees from the cell carrier. For now manually peaking in works for me. Thanks for the link!

Also the CoverCraft WeatherShield (not the HD version) is very compact when packed. I believe a person on the forum said I could fit into the soft top bag and its lightweight but durable. CoverCraft also told me I can throw it into the washing machine to remove the dust and dirt. That's key so that the small dirt particles don't hurt your paint in the wind acting like sandpaper. Mine should be showing up this week. Since I don't have a garage or carport the cover will be my primary outdoor protection from the sun and elements. I also bought a shelter logic portable garage in the 10' wide x 8' high x 15' long dimensions. Also went with the dome version since it appeared to be the strongest design (geometrically speaking). Came out to be around $323 total shipped from Home Depot online.

[DSA]

Great customer service from CoverCraft and I highly recommend!

I ordered mine from AutoBarn.com, they offer free shipping and you can find a 10% coupons once a month online by searching or in your mail if you've ordered from them in the past. so I added that for some extra savings. I went with the grey weatherguard, not the HD version.

Thanks for the tip - I ordered from AutoBarn.com, too. I just ordered the NOAH cover, I don't mind it being a bit bulky and I'm familiar with the NOAH material from previous car covers I've had. For now I'm lucky in that I can park in a garage at work, so I shouldn't need to use the car cover too often, but it will be good to have when I need it.

[jordanthompson]

So I'm guessing you haven't actually touched this yet? I have this feeling that although it is more expensive than the Noah, it is thinner (like parachute material). The guy I spoke with at CoverCraft was pleasant, but not too helpful explaining the differences. I'd love to get some input from someone who actually has the WeatherSheild (non-HD, 'cause that's what I'm looking at also).

[jordanthompson]

I'm familiar with the NOAH material from previous car covers I've had.

So is the Noah not like a parachute material and does it have a soft layer that touches the paint? I am told by a Tesla tech that the paint is softer than most cars.

[wiztecy]

"So I'm guessing you haven't actually touched this yet? I have this feeling that although it is more expensive than the Noah, it is thinner (like parachute material)."

Yes I've touched it. CoverCraft was nice enough to send me out samples of the different material. The WeatherShield is like a lightweight parachute. Feel free to call or email CoverCraft if you are interested in having the sample material mailed out to you. It was really fast for me, two days to get the samples.

[jordanthompson]

Feel free to call or email CoverCraft if you are interested in having the sample material mailed out to you.

Great suggestion! I called them and they are sending me samples of the Noah and WeatherSheild (not Heavy Duty) (and a couple of others...) I'll let you know how I make out. BTW, for what its worth, CoverCraft has an outlet and they have a 1/2 price special on the Non HD WeatherShield.

[hcsharp]

More discussion of these covers here:
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showt...r-for-Roadster