Corvette Indoor Storage and Humidity

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Hello,
I am new to the board, expecting my C8 2lt this spring hopefully. One of the questions I have is about humidity levels inside indoor storage areas, ie. garages. My garage is not vented, heated and I do see the humidity jump up to 70-80% at times during the winter. After running a dehimidifier, I can get it to drop to 50%.

Anyone else have solutions/ideas?

Regards,
David
 
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DavidC said:
Hello,
I am new to the board, expecting my C8 2lt this spring hopefully. One of the questions I have is about humidity levels inside indoor storage areas, ie. garages. My garage is not vented, heated and I do see the humidity jump up to 70-80% at times during the winter. After running a dehimidifier, I can get it to drop to 50%.

Anyone else have solutions/ideas?

Regards,
David
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Welcome David!!
You shouldn't have any issues. I had humidity get behind the plastic lens on the gauge panel in one of my Camaros because it was outside covered in snow even though covered with a car cover. Never had issues storing the car in the barn or the garage though. Covered, not covered or partially covered.
 
DavidC said:
Hello,
I am new to the board, expecting my C8 2lt this spring hopefully. One of the questions I have is about humidity levels inside indoor storage areas, ie. garages. My garage is not vented, heated and I do see the humidity jump up to 70-80% at times during the winter. After running a dehimidifier, I can get it to drop to 50%.

Anyone else have solutions/ideas?

Regards,
David
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I have never seen or used this product but perhaps it might be worth a look. Interesting concept and pretty reasonable price. Should also keep out rodents and no need for a typical cover for storage which are kind of pointless to begin with IMUHO . And welcome to CCF !

PermaBag®: Climate controlled storage bag for long-term moisture protection of cars

PermaBag®: Long-term climate controlled protection and storage of cars, to prevent rust, mould and theft, without the need of electricity.
www.autopyjama.com www.autopyjama.com
 
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1st Vette said:
I have never seen or used this product but perhaps it might be worth a look. Interesting concept and pretty reasonable price. Should also keep out rodents and no need for a typical cover for storage which are kind of pointless to begin with IMUHO .

PermaBag®: Climate controlled storage bag for long-term moisture protection of cars

PermaBag®: Long-term climate controlled protection and storage of cars, to prevent rust, mould and theft, without the need of electricity.
www.autopyjama.com www.autopyjama.com
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Ya, I've seen similar "bags". Cool idea.
 
I am thinking to look at an Alorair unit... to capture all the humidity.. I think the car bubbles or condom would still trap moisture if there is a high humidity condition in the garage.... ie. snow/slush being tracked in during winter by other vehicles...
Guess it really depends on your conditions.
 
DavidC said:
I am thinking to look at an Alorair unit... to capture all the humidity.. I think the car bubbles or condom would still trap moisture if there is a high humidity condition in the garage.... ie. snow/slush being tracked in during winter by other vehicles...
Guess it really depends on your conditions.
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The one I linked uses a moisture control cylinder which incorporates a sensor and they claim it will keep humidity below 50% . No power required . Run a dehumidifier for a while before you “ bag “ the car and it should be fine. The bag is apparently sealed from the air once closed. Sounds good to me. Then again Nortel sounded good to a lot of people!
 
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Move to Alberta. I have 3 humidifiers in my shop just to keep the humidity from 35% to 40% in the winter for my guitars. I go between 300 and 400 litres of water for them each winter.

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Move to Alberta. I have 3 humidifiers in my shop just to keep the humidity from 35% to 40% in the winter for my guitars. I go between 300 and 400 litres of water for them each winter.

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I noticed before you don't seem to have any insulation in there.
 

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