Frequently Asked Questions



    • Q: My garage is damp, will the Carcoon Airflow System still protect my car?
    • A: The Carcoon is designed for such protection. Click here for more information.
    • Q: Can I use the Carcoon outdoors under my carport?
    • A: We do not recommend the single skin unit for outdoor use. However, the double skin Carcoon was designed to be used outdoors.

      This Carcoon is made using very special alloy coated material called 'MVCR'. This material is used on the outer of the two skins and alone blocks 99.9% of damaging UV Rays. This silver coating also stops the build-up of heat inside the unit by blocking the Infra Red light. Internal temperatures are further stabilised by using a three piece insulated base mat, making special use of insulating foam technology.

      Read more about our outdoor Carcoons here.
    • Q: Does the Carcoon constantly blow large volumes of air into the bubble?
    • A: The Carcoon has two modes of operation. The first is the initial drying mode where maximum airflow across a warm vehicle removes all the moisture. This establishes a dry car in a dry environment.

      The essential drying mode is followed by the equally important storage mode. Here, airflow from the ambient is effectively blocked by the super-atmospheric re-circulating airflow through the Activated Carbon filters. These filters are fitted on the inside of the two air treatment units. See photos of these filters here.
    • Q: How much does the Carcoon Airflow System cost to run?
    • A: The Carcoon uses two 12-volt 220ma ventilators, and each ventilator costs a minute 5 cents per day to run. This amounts to less than AU$18.00 to run continuously for a whole year. The Bike Bubble uses only one ventilator, so the running costs are halved.
    • Q: How long do the filters last?
    • A: The primary filters are the first barrier against airborne pollutants, so it makes perfect sense to keep these washable filters clean, changing them every couple of years or so, depending on the storage conditions.

      The inner Activated Carbon Filters are constantly working 24x7 to improve the storage conditions within the Carcoon. So for best results, the Carbon filters should be changed after the equivalent of one year's continual use.

      Need to buy filters and accessories? Click here to contact us.
    • Q: What size do I need for my car?
    • A: The Carcoon is made in four standard sizes. From Size 3 - the smallest - which suits cars like the MGB etc, Size 4 suits 911s and 360s, Size 5 is for most Falcons and Commodores, through to Size 6 for Rolls Royce-sized vehicles. Special sizes are also listed to 7 and 8 but are not normally stock items. Sizes can be found in the online store.

      Also note that the inflated Carcoon is a little wider (width only) than the base mat. To calculate inflated width for any size, add 30cm to the listed base width. If in doubt, click here to request the size needed for your car.
    • Q: My car is very tall, could you make a Carcoon with a little extra height?
    • A: Yes, we certainly can. We can increase the height of any standard size - just ask!
    • Q: Could you make a special size Carcoon to suit my vehicle?
    • A: We can custom-make a Carcoon to your dimensions - just ask!
    • Q: Do you supply Australian compatible electronics?
    • A: Yes, we have Australian, New Zealand, European, UK and USA fully compatible electronics.
    • Q: What is a Coded Carcoon?
    • A: A Coded Carcoon is an all-nylon version of the indoor Carcoon. This non-see-through Carcoon is available in Opaque Red, which provides additional security as the vehicle can't be viewed from the outside. If you would like to see what these look like, please click here.

Award Winning Patented Airflow Technology

After a year's testing, The Classic and Sports Car Magazine awarded the Carcoon Airflow System, 'Product of the Year' status.

The British Design Council announced the Carcoon Airflow Storage System as 'a Product of the New Millennium' (Special Award).

Our customers say, 'Thank you for your gift to motor enthusiasts around the world...We don't know how we managed without a Carcoon'.

Practical Classics Magazine said our battery management 'Power and Charge System' is 'the best available and the Best Buy'.

Carcoon say, 'We're proud of our worldwide multi-patented product, and say a special big thank you to all our customers around the world. Think of some of the most prestigious names in the world of motoring, including Formula One, and chances are, they're Carcoon customers'.