Q.)If
you are bringing in the air from the outside you are also bringing
in the moisture from the outside.
How does the vehicle stay dry?
A.) The
CarCapsule does not eliminate humidity it eliminates condensation.
The fan exchanges the air by volume
3-4 times an hour. This constant air change and air flow does
not allow hot air and cold masses to meet.
This in turn eliminates condensation and keeps the vehicle
completely dry no matter what the temperature
or humidity level. |
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Q.)
If i put my car away wet, what will happen?
A.) The
CarCapsule is an evaporative system. The constant air change
will evaporate all moisture in a matter of
hours. This will prevent rust from the exterior parts while
eliminating mold and mildew from the interior. |
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Q.)
Should I leave the windows up or down inside the CarCapsule?
A.) You
should leave the windows either down all the way or at least
half the way down. If you have a convertible
the top should be put up so that it will not trap moisture
in the compartment it is stored in. This will
let the air circulate throughout the interior keeping it dry
and odor free. |
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Q.)
How much room does the CarCapsule take up?
A.) Once
inflated the CarCapsule takes up about 1 foot on either side
of the vehicle. The front and back depend
on what size CarCapsule is used. |
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Q.)
How do you get the vehicle in the CarCapsule?
A.) The
CarCapsule has 2 zippers that run around the basemat to the
back where the fan is located. Just unzip
and roll the upper shroud towards the fan. Pull the vehicle
on to the basemat and roll the upper shroud
over the vehicle. Zip up the unit and plug in the fan. The
CarCapsule takes about 5-10 minutes to inflate. |
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Q.)
What happens if I get a hole in it?
A.) The
upper shroud is made of 8 mil PVC. If you do happen to puncture
the unit use a piece of clear 100% PVC
shipping tape. This will bond to the upper shroud and will
not come off. |
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Q.)
What if the power goes out?
A.) The
cover will deflate and turn into a regular car cover. When
the power returns it will re-inflate in a matter of
minutes. We do have a cigarette lighter adapter cord that can
be run off of a 12 volt power supply for prolonged
power disruptions or for use at car shows. |
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Q.)
Do you have a CarCapsule that will fit my pick-up truck?
A.) Yes,
we make a CarCapsule that is tall enough to fit full size trucks
and S.U.V.'s. We also make an extended
version that will fit most older cars like Packard, Rolls Royce
and Cadillac. |
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Q.)
Do you need to use another cover with the CarCapsule?
A.) You
do not need to use another cover with the CarCapsule. This
will only block air from circulating in the interior
and might trap moisture. |
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Q.)
Can the CarCapsule be used for short-term storage?
A.) The
CarCapsule can be used for short-term, long-term or anything
in between. It takes about the same time
to use as a regular car cover except for the inflating of the
unit. It takes about a couple of minutes to get
the car out. |
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Q.)
Do you have to drain the gas tank or any other fluids before
you put the vehicle away?
A.) No,
the basemat is impervious to gas, diesel, oil or antifreeze.
You do not have to worry about these odors because
the air is constantly changing. |
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Q.)
Do you have to use any dry packs or chemicals to keep the vehicle
dry?
A.) No,
dry packs or chemicals are not needed. This is an evaporative
system that uses air flow to prevent condensation.
This enables you to take your vehicle in and out anytime you
want without having to mess with
chemicals or dry packs. |
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Q.)
Will the CarCapsule protect my vehicle from rodents?
A.) The
55 T-Bird on our web site and literature has been stored in
an unheated warehouse in the Midwest for 7
years. We have not had a problem with any kind of critters
chewing through the material. This car looks as
good now as it did when we first put it in the CarCapsule. |
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Q.)
How long will the CarCapsule last?
A.) The
prototypes were built in 1988 and are still in use today. |
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Q.)
What if something falls on the CarCapsule while my vehicle
is in it?
A.) We
have dropped a five pound sledge hammer on top of the CarCapsule
and it just bounced off. It will also protect
against weed wackers, rakes or snow shovels that lean against
the side of the unit. |
