GN stored in an enclosed trailer???

[JimBlackGN]

Since winter is approaching very quickly and we are putting our two daily driven vehicles in our two car garage (wish I would have a 3 car garage!) Instead of storing my 87 GN at the public storage and paying $100 a month. Is it ok and safe to store my GN in the enclosed trailer outside next to my house? I live near Indianapolis area. I understand that the temperature inside the trailer changes dramatically when sun comes out and it warms up real good like from 15 degrees overnight to about 50-60 degrees under the sun during the day time. Also, if left in there during the summer time, it will get very hot, probably around 140 degrees inside. I am wondering if anyone of you put your treasure GN in the trailer and left it for a period of time? Please advise whether it is a good idea or advise not to do that. Thank you very much.

Jim
87 GN w/ astroroof 92k

 

[salvageV6]

If I had one I'd surely use it.

Scott's Stage II is in his.

Safe from animals, wind, rain, elements, his is white not much heat absorption.

No downsides and I doubt the temps. vary that much more than an unheated detached garage.

I'd still put a nice soft cover on it if you have one.

 

[David65]

Shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure it's where no one can hook on and run off with it. I'd make sure it was sealed good too, keep the varmints out...

David

 

[bsdlinux]

Wish I had a trailer to keep mine in

Keep doing what your are doing...

 

[turbo nasty]

I would say theft of the trailer and car would be a concern...though I don't know of your situation.
Other than that, winter concerns indy gets pretty freakin cold !
1. Make sure the coolant mix is right for cracked block or popping out a freeze plug sake.
2. Stabil fuel stabilzer in the tank
3. Battery could freeze and crack and get acid all over and rust up.
4. Leave the doors pushed in to the first click only to keep pressure of the seals.
5. Could fog the engine before parking it, only if it is not going to be cranked for a while.
6. A good wash and wax, polish on the wheels.
7. Winter grade oil.
Just a few off the top of my head, just give it a hug weekly and tell it that spring is coming and it is only temporary .

 

[ulose2av6]

lol turbo nasty last line is pretty damn funny lol

 

[UNGN]

I kept my T-type in my trailer for a year while my house was being built. Other than the bumper filler panels turning to dust, no problems

 

[87blackbuick]

the only problem i could think of is that it would be fairly easy for some one to hookon to the trailer and steal it and your car. other than that every thing should be fine

 

[John Larkin]

I park daily driver outside. GN stays inside along with wife's car. It's not that bad around here.

 

[turbov6joe]

I leave my rare TTA in an enclosed trailer 24/7. I also have an oil filled heater in there that runs on a thermostat to keep the minimum temps in the 40º-50º area and the humidity really low (20%-30%) which is about perfect for preventing rust. My trailer is insulated which helps a ton and is white to reflect off some of the summer heat. In the summer I will leave the roof vents open to help disipate some of the summer heat and allow some airflow. As for theft, if they can get through all of my anti-theft devices, my .40 cal, and my 80 pound pitbull, they will do me a favor as I have both the car and trailer insured for a lot more then they are worth....probably would do me a favor thinking about it now!

 

[Weazel]

For those of you up north, get ready for some obscenely cold weater!

I just checked the antifreeze mix on mine. I did a flush and refil this summer, drained most of the coolant (which was good to -20 or so) and then added the radiator flush fluid, and filled her up with water. Flushed it, drained it, and put the old stuff back in. I topped it off with water, thinking I had plenty of insurance. It sits in an unheated garage during these unhappy months, managing to stay slightly above ambient temperature usually.

Since we're supposed to be -10 in the coming days, I double checked it. Turns out the mix was only good to -5 or so. That would've been a nice springtime surprise, a popped "freeze plug". SO even though I thought it was fine, I was wrong. I drained a gallon from the radiator and added another gallon of straight antifreeze. I'm idling her now, waiting for the thermostat to open so she'll mix some more.

Just a heads up to us in the northeast, it wouldn't hurt to double check your mixture because it's gonna be hella hella cold in the coming days. Good luck!