Experiences with car covers

[Mokume]

Aloha all,

Looking to invest in another car cover for my 2020 Lariat S/Cab, the truck lives in a covered carport, the front is sometimes exposed to rain and morning sun, so UV protection is not a prime importance.

What is important however is that I'm looking for a cover which has a sewn in pocket for the roof mounted antenna, my previous cover required that I a cut a hole in the cover, this was a problem because the cover disintegrated around this hole despite me applying the manufacturer supplied reinforcing patch.

Attached is an image of where my 2020 lives, can anyone offer insight as what brand of cover they recommend/avoid?

Edit 11/10/2024: Thanks to all those who responded, but I have a CoverCraft cover on order, it has an antenna pocket, eliminating the need to cut a hole in the cover.

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[Chris M]

Aloha all,

Looking to invest in another car cover for my 2020 Lariat S/Cab, the truck lives in a covered carport, the front is sometimes exposed to rain and morning sun, so UV protection is not a prime importance.

What is important however is that I'm looking for a cover which has a sewn in pocket for the roof mounted antenna, my previous cover required that I a cut a hole in the cover, this was a problem because the cover disintegrated around this hole despite me applying the manufacturer supplied reinforcing patch.

Attached is an image of where my 2020 lives, can anyone offer insight as what brand of cover they recommend/avoid?

Beautiful truck!

 

[scarchild35]

Aloha,
I don't have any experience with car covers but wanted to pop in and mention you have a beautiful truck!
HELL YES on the supercab FX2 love!
I have one myself and LOVE IT! Wouldn't change a thing.

 

[Mokume]

Beautiful truck!

Mahalo!

 

[Tom_C]

Why not just unscrew the antenna when you have it covered?

 

[Chris M]

Why not just unscrew the antenna when you have it covered?

Or get a stubby.

 

[2021Ranger]

Sealskin covers are excellent. I have one on my mustang and on my boat for winter storage.

 

[Mokume]

Aloha,
I don't have any experience with car covers but wanted to pop in and mention you have a beautiful truck!
HELL YES on the supercab FX2 love!
I have one myself and LOVE IT! Wouldn't change a thing.

Mahalo!

The image shown was taken sometime in Jan. 2020, it still had the dealer "paper plates" on it.

Fast forward to today (11/10/24) in the same "pose".

Yes, that's the original mileage it's been driven so far...

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[Mokume]

Sealskin covers are excellent. I have one on my mustang and on my boat for winter storage.

Thanks,

I was considering a Seal Skin cover as they are highly rated, however I did not care for the internal company confusion concerning shipping to Hawaii.

One person told me that shipping was free (as the website states) while another said that there would be a USPS shipping charge of $68 for "International" shipping, this conflict eliminated a Seal Skin product from my list.

 

[2021Ranger]

There must be someone there that sells covers..sorry about sealskin. It’s may be your best choice.

 

[Mokume]

There must be someone there that sells covers..sorry about sealskin. It’s may be your best choice.

Don't be sorry, it's not your fault.

I edited my post and found what I was looking for at carcover.com, the cover is a bit pricey but it's manufactured in Oklahoma on a per order basis.

ETA is 3 weeks from now.

 

[Msfitoy]

Why not back up 5 feet and not need a cover?

 

[subquark]

Aloha all,

Looking to invest in another car cover for my 2020 Lariat S/Cab, the truck lives in a covered carport, the front is sometimes exposed to rain and morning sun, so UV protection is not a prime importance.

What is important however is that I'm looking for a cover which has a sewn in pocket for the roof mounted antenna, my previous cover required that I a cut a hole in the cover, this was a problem because the cover disintegrated around this hole despite me applying the manufacturer supplied reinforcing patch.

Attached is an image of where my 2020 lives, can anyone offer insight as what brand of cover they recommend/avoid?

Edit 11/10/2024: Thanks to all those who responded, but I have a CoverCraft cover on order, it has an antenna pocket, eliminating the need to cut a hole in the cover.

I like CoverCraft. I use their deluxe/premium or whatever their higher end covers are called for my old FJ40.

They last a decent amount of time and fit great.

Post pics when you get it, I'm curious how it fits the Ranger. =)

 

[Mokume]

I like CoverCraft. I use their deluxe/premium or whatever their higher end covers are called for my old FJ40.

They last a decent amount of time and fit great.

Post pics when you get it, I'm curious how it fits the Ranger. =)

Will post pics once I receive the cover, one of the reasons why I went with CoverCraft is that it is manufactured in the good 'ol USA, Oklahoma to be exact.

As you know it is almost next to impossible to purchase any manufactured product not made in China.

The cover was a bit pricey, but what price for a well constructed and durable product?

 

[subquark]

Mahalo!

The image shown was taken sometime in Jan. 2020, it still had the dealer "paper plates" on it.

Fast forward to today (11/10/24) in the same "pose".

Yes, that's the original mileage it's been driven so far...

..

I see your little buddy in the far right! Extra bonus points for you! =)

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