I know this has been discussed before but I don't know how to find the answer. I am in need of a truck cover for my next project. It will be stored outside until I am ready to bring it in. So I need something that can handle all the weather all the time.

 

You have to tell us what you expect from a cover how precious is your paint?
I stored my truck outside for a couple of years before I built a barn for it. I tried a few different methods before giving up eventually getting a storage space after it was painted. Any cover will scratch paint. I even had one of the inflatable covers that continuously pumps air into it to prevent it from touching. That works well if you have electric near by and don’t have to use the truck frequently. It has a floor and you zipper it shut. It’s a heavy cover and doing it by yourself is definitely difficult to do without , again scratching or breaking an antenna while removing or putting the cover on. The premium cover from California Car Cover isn’t bad either but will over time definitely scratch paint. I even bought a temporary metal framed vinyl shed from shelter logic, although I never had to erect it. That probably would have been the best option in hindsight. Compared to a cover that damages they’re not that expensive in the long run. If you have the room for one. Better quality ones are more wind/snow resistant.

Another idea is to buy a small pre fabricated wood garage shed and then sell it when you’re ready to. Even if you sold it at a loss it’d beat a storage fee every month. They’re transportable and always in demand. Every area has a few guys that’s all they do is move sheds.

 

I will make the assumption that since it is your "next project", that protecting the paint job is not a priority. I have found that materials that repel rain and moisture do not survive the sun rays very well...and vice a versa. I live in and HOA regulated community, so appearance is a concern. I have bought a number of covers and have found that most do not fit on the first try...that said, the vendors will take my inputs on where the cover is off and they will send one that does fit. I want the cover to be waterproof and last more than one season. My solution is to cover the vehicle with a plastic waterproof tarp first...I use gorilla tape to get the folds to lay flat. I then use a fitted cover over the top of the tarp, this cover keeps the plastic from decomposing and it looks nicer than the plastic tarp. Another tip is to use some furring strips across the top of the bed to hold the tarp/cover and keep it from filling up with rain/snow. Good luck...

 

I personally own this cover for my 1952 F-1.
I added straps underneath to keep it from blowing off on windy days. It is waterproof.
It is a little long.

https://www.budgecovers.com/protecto...-truck-cover-3

 

i bought a real POS but it is so cool, actually 2 of them. They are 1952 sedan delivery cars/trucks. Different from the 1952 panel delivery. I am looing to keep the rain and snow off them. I got one with the project but after one year there is nothing left of it, broke down in the sun and now it is ripped in a couple of places. My wife is being firm on not getting to put up another building, that would solve several problems though. I'll post some pictures once I have some time.

 

I have had a couple covers made to order from California Custom Car Cover. in a fabric they call noah. I even specified the body options (2003 Toyota Celica with the rare delete rear wing option) as well as for my 56 Panel. Each reasonably priced well made, fit perfectly and survived year round weather outdoors including ice and snow, wind and rain as well as 100*+ summers.
They have patterns for virtually any vehicle ever made. I also have one of their California Car Dusters A big fluffy soft treated Chenille feather duster type broom that does a remarkable job of removing dust and loose dirt witnout scratching or dulling the paint; highly recommended. They also make a smaller one for dash and interiors.