Best Hail Proof Cover for F-150
09-22-2014, 03:55 PM
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Best Hail Proof Cover for F-150
I'm new here and I apologize if I've broken any rules for posting. I live in North Texas, and where I live oddly enough we get atleast one bad hail storm a year. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a durable cover for my F-150 that could protect it from hail if need be? Thanks in advance.
09-22-2014, 05:09 PM
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Five-0 Ret.
Welcome to the forum. I don't think there is one made thick enough to stop damage from the size of hail you folks get. That being said I bought a good cover, and have some old thick comforters the Wifey was throwing away. I put them on the hood, and top of there's a threat (which is rare in my area). Check www.carid.com or www.autoanything.com for some good prices for good quality covers. Read the reviews to help you decide. Some are better than others keeping your truck dry in the rain.
09-22-2014, 06:24 PM
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www.carports.com
I put that up with the help of my wife but knowing what I know now I would have let them set it up. PITA but the only sure way to protect from hail, had a storm blow thru here not 2 weeks after I brought my new truck home from the dealer. Had over $2000 damage and still had the paper tag in the window.
09-22-2014, 10:50 PM
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I will certainly look into both. And a single carport built to my F-150's dimensions really isn't all that expensive and you definitely can't beat free installation. Thanks so much!
09-22-2014, 10:55 PM
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Senior Member
Barring a garage (or car port), moving pads.
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09-22-2014, 11:12 PM
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So glad I have a garage!
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09-23-2014, 12:30 AM
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I like the idea of the furniture pads as I recently bought several on a good sale from Harbor Freight.
Most storms have some pretty good winds with them. What ideas do people have on securing the pads to the truck to withstand the wind that comes with the hail?
Most storms have some pretty good winds with them. What ideas do people have on securing the pads to the truck to withstand the wind that comes with the hail?
09-23-2014, 01:22 AM
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Could you line the inside of a truck cover with them in key locations, securing them inside the cover with a hot or thick glue.
09-23-2014, 11:09 AM
#10
Mine cost a little over $700 and the slab was another $1,300, it's 12'x21'. You don't have to have a slab as they will set up easily on grass or dirt, just have to get some of those screw auger type hold down anchors so it's secure.
Can withstand 90mph winds uncertified, certified 130mph.
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