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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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When those of you who use an open trailer trailer your car, do you cover it? If so how much extra cover tie-down do you use?

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No - don't cover it. The cover flapping and chafing in the wind will do more damage than good.
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Definitely NOT!
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No - don't cover it. The cover flapping and chafing in the wind will do more damage than good.


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I never use a cover when trailering......

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