Mesh screens seem like a decent middle-ground. A couple things to keep in mind though:
- Smaller bugs might still squeeze through, especially gnats or tiny ants. Maybe go for a finer mesh?
- Moisture's tricky...mesh won't stop humidity, obviously. Might need some moisture absorbers inside the storage area.
Still, you're definitely on the right track—beats sealing it up completely and risking mold or stale air. Worth a shot, I'd say.
"Moisture's tricky...mesh won't stop humidity, obviously."
Yeah, learned that the hard way. Had my old Mustang under mesh thinking it'd breathe better—ended up with a mini rainforest inside. Moisture absorbers saved me, but definitely don't skimp on those little packets.
Mesh covers aren't ideal, true, but moisture absorbers are more of a temporary fix. Had a similar issue with my camper van—absorbers helped initially but got overwhelmed pretty quickly. Ended up switching to a breathable fabric cover designed specifically for outdoor storage, and it made a noticeable difference. Might cost a bit more upfront, but definitely beats constantly swapping out those packets...
"Ended up switching to a breathable fabric cover designed specifically for outdoor storage, and it made a noticeable difference."
Had the same experience with my old Mustang. Moisture absorbers were like putting a band-aid on a leaky boat—helped at first, but eventually you're just sinking slower, lol. Switched to one of those breathable covers, and honestly, it's been night and day. Plus, no more awkwardly explaining to neighbors why I'm hoarding packets like some moisture-obsessed squirrel...
Breathable covers are decent, but honestly, if you're serious about protecting your investment, indoor storage is the only real solution. Learned that the hard way with my Benz—covers help, sure, but city regs or not, nothing beats a proper garage.
