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Has anyone stored a C4 in a 8 x 20 storage container?
I plan on storing my 96 vette in a 8 × 20 storage container for winter at a storage facility. The container is a few inches off the ground and my concern is getting the car inside the container and I will need to use a ramp to get the car in.
I also want to remove the battery but not sure if I will have enough room on the side. Has anyone stored their c4 in this size container? Is it a pita to get the car into the container and removing the battery?
Last edited by turbobuick33; 10-21-2018 at 07:03 PM.
This might actually be kind of a good idea. You probably wont be getting the battery out though. You might not be opening the door to exit the car either if you drive it in.
I'm storing in an 10x20 and it's a bitch to get out without hitting the doors on the edge. The storage unit I'm using does have about a 6" lip, I just cut about 2' - 2x6's to drive up on worked fine.
As for the battery, just disconnect the negative lead...a good battery will hold charge when not connected well over winter...I've never had a problem come spring. Even so for extra insurance buy something like this (
Container is supposed to be weatherproof. Pull the battery don't lock the doors or set parking brake. Blocks a wood can chalk tires. Push car in to container. If you leave window down a car cover will reduce "stuff" entering car.
Mine in a 10x20...I think the picture makes it look like there is more room then there really is. I have to squeeze out of the door as I can't open it all the way. Length wise is good though, tried 10x15 but it was too small.
Bounce dryer sheets and fresh cab placed around and in car, no rodent problems.
Again, just the negative terminal. You'll have to exit either through the roof or window. If you go roof, you can place the top on the car and it should be creature proof. Otherwise, you'll have a window open.
I'm worried about condensation. Have you had any issues with it?
Also was it a pita getting the vette it?
No issues with condensation, while weather tight, at least the storage units I'm using, has good air flow just from the wind. The unit I had last year had about a 6" concrete lip from the pavement and so I did have to use 2x6's to make getting the car into the unit.
This year I went ahead of time and found some units with maybe a 1 to 2" concrete lip, made life a lot easier to get the Vette in. Plus look for a unit on the edge rather then the middle. Last year I had a middle unit and had to play the Austin Powers forward and reverse game to get the car lined up with the unit as there is only about a car width and 1/2 between the rows.
Also the storage place asked me to put something under the car to catch possible dripping fluids, so just used big cut boxes from a Fridge I recently bought, tarp would probably work too.
I will say it's worth it though, in the past had to keep my vette parked in the driveway and even with a good car cover, winter is brutal in New Hampshire between snow, freezing rain, ice, and just maneuvering the snow blower around the car...so nice now not having to worry about any of that
Filled up with gas and Stabil, disconnected neg battery, and she'll be ready to go come spring...which in New Hampshire seems to be late June now a days!
A couple of suggestions first buy some 3/8" or 1/2" sheets of plywood and put down on floor before you drive the car in. I just use the cheap particle stuff, emphasis on inexpensive! This creates a moisture barrier between the floor and the car.
Finally, If the container is completely sealed tight, put a couple of rubber hoses in the doors as you shut them to get a tiny bit of airflow into the container. As the air temps change and moisture comes and goes, having a slight amount of airflow will keep in interior moisture to a minimum.
The width of the container is basically the same as any car trailer, so you just have to learn to be a contortionist. A couple of yoga lessons first may help!
If you’re using a storage facility keep your car insured. Most storage facilities have no insurance or you can pay for usually a max of 5k in coverage.
I do have full coverage on the vette. I'm planning to suspend the insurance when it's in storage for the winter months. If I do this will the vette still be covered if something would happen to it?
Last edited by turbobuick33; 11-10-2018 at 06:35 AM.
I do have full coverage on the vette. I'm planning to suspend the insurance when it's in storage for the winter months. If I do this will the vette still be covered if something would happen to it?
No don't suspend, but call your insurance company, most will give storage discounts. As another poster said, majority of storage units don't cover what you store.
No don't suspend, but call your insurance company, most will give storage discounts. As another poster said, majority of storage units don't cover what you store.
I will call and see if my insurance offers a storage discount. Just thinking if my vette is locked up in a storage container, what could go wrong?
Originally Posted by Chevy1993
When you seal the container...don't forget to put a "Best Before" date on the door!
I will call and see if my insurance offers a storage discount. Just thinking if my vette is locked up in a storage container, what could go wrong?
Theft, weather,zombie apocalypse,and unfortunately there is always fire, regardless of battery, there is still flammable fluids in the car. The chance is basically null, but in my opinion if you drop all insurance it will make a 100%chance something bad will happen. Just don't do it.
Most insurance companies offer to drop the collision part of your policy and just go comprehensive.
10-21-2018, 06:11 PM
Has anyone stored a C4 in a 8 x 20 storage container?
