Stroh

A couple questions for the expert panel here:

Before I shell out $500, for a plastic bag, I was wondering if any of you ever used the Car Capsule system for your vette?

If so, is there anything outside of the product description I should know? I have a one car garage on the back of my property, that no matter how "air tight" all my seals are or how many traps I set I still have a mouse or two. I used to keep my 75 back there, and noticed some unwelcome guests had visited my engine bay. I'd like to avoid that happening again. So before I put my baby back there for the winter I need to get some kind of bag to keep the rodents out. The Car Capsule seems to be the product of choice.



Have any of you used something else that works as well?

And lastly, what size would you recommend for a vette ? The dimensions for the vette are listed online at 180x74x48 (15ft x just over 6 ft x 4 ft). I haven't put a tape to my actual car, yet. The CarCapsule comes in various lengths -- 20 ft, 18, ft, 16 ft, etc,... I definitely have room for an 18 footer on down, probably could squeeze 20. Will 16 feet fit it well?
I figure a few of you guys have probably used the product and can recommend size and provide a few tips.

Any direction would be appreciated.

Clancy209

Mike98SilVert

Check with the National Corvette Museum: https://corvettestore.com/car-capsule-carcapindoor

Stroh

Thanks, Mike. They have 84 to present in the 18 footers. One question asked and answered. Much appreciated.

Stroh

And it's 30$ cheaper on the NCM site than Amazon. NICE!

6speedsteve

I have only used the Car Jacket for my 69 Chevelle, I have never had any issues with rodents so can't answer that question, but you could always call them & ask. I have a heated garage now so haven't used the jacket in yrs, plus I am always doing some project during the winter months.

https://www.carbag.com/carjacket/

Mike98SilVert

You're welcome! Do you still have the Silver '75?
Nice looking Corvette. Would llike to see some pictures. The silver interior is sharp. Is it an L82 or L48? 4 spd or auto?

Stroh

Thanks, Mike. Nope. Sold the car in the summer of 2016, basically to buy the 01. Loved that car. (I'd do it again though as the C3 I "gotta have" now is a 69-72).

Here are a couple shots.

Stroh

It was an L48... So not such a quick ride. Plenty of style though.

Time for a C-5

I had a carbag car jacket. Nice product. Well made. The car came out as clean as it went in. I would consider it rodent-proof.

'Shifter

And "accidentally" forget to feed them....

Stroh

I'm not fond of the cat pee smell, either. I'll bag it to keep them all away.

3sACROWD

Peppermint seems to be a good deterrent and smells good too. I've used a diluted extract with good success. I park on carpet squares that I spray as well as the interior floor mats.

Vetteman Jack

I've always wondered about the car capsules. They do seem like they would work well to keep the car dust/rodent free and keep the moisture in check.

Mike98SilVert

I would like to have a metal bumper C3 too.

Stroh

Jack, I figure -- despite the relatively big price tag -- it can't hurt. I've done the dryer sheets and the peppermint oil and I still get the little buggers. My property backs up to woods so it's pretty much inevitable. So far it's just mice and voles --I think, but they do enough damage to take the extra step.

I'll order today probably. It was 28 degrees this morning. Just about time to put the old car to bed for the winter. Well.... maybe give her a couple more weeks.

pjdbm

I have 6 bars of Irish Spring soap scattered all year round, so far no mice and everyone says my car smells unique

Mike98SilVert

My first Corvette was a 1974 White L48 4 spd Coupe back in 1978. I turned it into a quick and loud ride.

DDaaryl

Wow, a car condom! Really?

Stroh

Better safe than impregnated by mice.