Date:         Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:23:47 -0600
Reply-To:     tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
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From:         tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
Organization: Tippen Ringware
Subject:      Re: Crazy idea - hail shelter
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Hmm, not a bad idea.  I have solar panels on mine, and they are rated for 1/2
inch hail, which isn't much comfort during severe weather season up here.

Anyone with a good cheap idea?

tom

On 4 Aug 2003 at 12:10, VWNut Hawk wrote:

> This summer has been weird here in Ilinois.  We had had it relatively
> cool and lots of rain.
> Most of the rain is accompanied by storms close by and we are
> frequently warned of 2"
> hail being possible.
>
> I've been floating around ideas in my head on how to shelter the
> vehicles I can't fit in the garage.
>
> 1.) some type of inflatable cover
> I have an air compressor here at home, I could run out and fill them.
>
> 2.) some type of folding cover that has insulation board in it.
> (both cover would have to have straps to hook on to whell well or
> something)
>
> 3.) Force field (no tech yet, never mind.)


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