Going to be storing my 2002 XKR for the summer in my garage in Florida and looking for advice.Should I run an A/C duct into the garage from the house.......or install a dehumidifier ?
What abouta trickle charger?
Never stored a car before....thanks

 

Hi,
Definitely get a trickle charger, it will save you a lot of bother when you come to take it out again. For a garage in Florida I would think a dehumidifier might be best.
Either blow the tyres up to 40psi or better still, take them off, it will save the flat spots when you come back.
I regularly leave mine for 3 to 4 months at a time and so far I've had not one problem from the first turn of the key.
Hope this helps, other members may have some other ideas, as always, it is what works for you.

 

I store mine in Florida each summer. As previously said inflate the tyres to an extra 10psi over normal - the book way is to put the car up on blocks to prevent flat spotting the tyre but I've stored various cars(all exotic) over the last 20yrs and never had a problem with flat spots.I take my battery off and put it on a float charger and also fill the fuel tank to lessen condensation and therefore water in the fuel whilst in storage. Bearing in mind E10 gasoline here you can, if you wish, add fuel stabiliser to that final tank full but opinions are divided on that one.(I don't bother).I also change the oil and filter about a week before I leave. My garage isn't air conditioned but the Jaguar and boat sit there whilst I'm gone and so far no problems.If you still have the original non-gel type interior mirror do tape a strong plastic bag around it because if it's going to leak it is sure to do it when you are away.(not sure whether your model year has the mirror prone to failure ior not) - you do not want that corrosive fluid sitting on the console whilst you're away.

 

Great suggestions Jim&Batroute......will definately do the trickle charger,10psi over on the tires,dehumidifier.....also good idea on the fuel.I use Sta-Bil when I store equiptment up north and will use it down here,also.
The car will be stored April-October but we fly down in July just to check on our home in Cape Coral......so I'll take it for a ride then.
Thanks...new to this forum and greatly enjoying
all of the old posts.
The Jag dealer in Ft Myers seems very helpful also.Used them once for a fan problem and they did a great job.

 

Regarding fuel additive, I would suggest Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment - READ TESTIMONIALS

This is specifically formulated for ethanol blended fuels, which I think will be the most concerning challenge.

 

I stored mine covered here at the beach last summer and got mildew on the inside and rust on the underside. We're unfortunately exposed to salt air even in the parking garage, so the high humidity did a job on the car. Dehumidifier is a great idea, wish we could use one here. ? a container of Damp-rid inside the car might be helpful as well. I'm going to try it this year.