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Nov 25, 2010 | 08:32 PM

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H1449-6

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Resurrecting this thread since we've moved and I now have to park the Ex under some cedars. Cedars are a very dirty tree, so I'm considering a cover. Currently driving the truck about once a week.

The post above about the cover chewing up the clear coat concerns me, though. How to avoid that? Could I be better off just washing the truck once a week or so?

Nov 30, 2010 | 10:58 PM

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wpnaes

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I've had good luck with one from Global Accessories - Maker of DashMat, LeBra, and Wolf Brand Covers and Accessories. #143-22257 - just checked and they don't offer it anymore - sorry! Bought the cover in 2003 and used it for one solid year with only 3 outings. Keep some dessicant inside the truck and replace it now and then.

Jul 28, 2012 | 10:57 PM

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cw_mi

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Just resurrecting this thread from the dead. Is anyone currently using a cover on the Ex when it's in storage ?
We use ours once every other week , and when it's not being driven it just sits outside. It's killing me , I'm looking for someway to keep it out of the elements both in the summer and winter. Calcarcovers look great but I just can't swing $500 for one, $200 I can do.
Any suggestions ?

Jul 30, 2012 | 01:38 PM

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Everyone keeps their trucks inside ? Or just doesn't care ? Know one covers their rigs ?

I'm sure it would be a pain in the *** to cover the beast but would rather that than just having it sit outside.

Jul 30, 2012 | 06:18 PM

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Buy a large windshield shade @ auto part store & crack your windows, if you have rain guards in the summer. I'm lucky to keep mine in a/c-heated shop during the week.

Jul 30, 2012 | 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cw_mi

Or just doesn't care ? Know one covers their rigs ?

I'm going for the desert patina look on mine.

Jul 31, 2012 | 08:26 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Curt's05

Buy a large windshield shade @ auto part store & crack your windows, if you have rain guards in the summer. I'm lucky to keep mine in a/c-heated shop during the week.

That is probably what I'll end up doing, a cover is going to be a PITA expecially having to take the cargo basket of and on.

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Originally Posted by wpnaes

I'm going for the desert patina look on mine.

That is what I'm afraid of ! Headlights getting all hazed over, paint fading , etc. I guess the only thing I can do is every other week back the truck in so the patina is even on both sides !