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10/8/2015 at 10:21am
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All depends on the garage type, it it remains warm and dry all through winter, then all will be fine.
But most garages suffer from condensation during the winter months, we have 9 of the "Really Useful 42 Bxs" for all the odds and sods, which remain in the Trailer in the garage with no ill effect.
All the fabric/ canvas stuff which is packed in 6 Gelert 60 and 100lt Cargo bags, goes into a nice warm and dry place for the 11 months and 2 weeks that it is not required.
Main Tent (Issabella Awning Bag Small)
Kitchen Tent
ZiG for main Tent
Rubber Ground Sheets
AeroTex Breathable Groundsheet
Tarps (footprints)
Bedding
Towels
The above would probably be ok in the Trailer, but better safe than sorry is my take.
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10/8/2015 at 11:04am
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In theory sleeping bags should not be stored fully packed.
They should be opened out or loosely packed to allow the filling to expand to its near natural state, otherwise it will not expand fully when in use and the insulation will be reduced.
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10/8/2015 at 3:26pm
Location: Herts
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Everything is kept in trailer in garage except sleeping bags and the tent flysheet and awnings.
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10/8/2015 at 10:39pm
Location: Gloucestershire
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Ours is fine in our integral garage.
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10/8/2015 at 10:56pm
Location: Wakefield West Yorkshire
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Having only had our trailer since the spring I have kept the tent and other bulky items in it whilst parked in the garage. Come the autumn when the season ends I intend to move the tent indoors due to the already mentioned potential problems like condensation and weight on the trailer tyres.
I think it would probably OK to leave the tent in the trailer through the winter (bar lessening the tyre life) but since the tent was quite a large investment to us I'll not chance it.
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17/8/2015 at 5:56pm
Location: Sweet Home Inversneckie
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Bedding is stored in the house as we use our own home duvet rather than a separate camping set. It is an older one and if damaged could be replaced. The same for sheets and pillows for us all.
The earlier tent was polyester and stayed in the trailer. It was there for 4 winters with no issue.
My current Cabanon is now at work in a cosy warm place till I need it again next summer.
All the other gear, stoves, fridge tables, chairs, etc remain in the trailer to no harm.
This year I will be making props to take the weight off the axle, bearings and tyres.
Have no fear.
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