Storing brushless e-revo in the garage

[ReV:-O]

hi guys,

just wondering if i am doing any harm in storing my e-revo in freezing conditions outside in the garage. I keep my lipos indoors, but the e-revo with a MMM, CC Neu and spektrum receiver and servos in the garage.

any advice or warning?

many thanks

[Arct1k]

It hardly every gets "freezing" in the uk but you want it somewhere dry...

It was -19c in Ottawa yesterday where I was walking about and due to be -35c at night!

It should be fine, but if you can, I would try to find some extra space inside for it. Under the bed, hidden in a closet, something. Just to be on the safe side.

Like I said, it should be fine. Cold won't damage any of the electronic components, and it shouldn't damage a the magnets on the motor. But the E-Revo is an investment, and its always important to protect your investments.

[E-Revonut]

Why don't you store it inside? I would make sure that it was cleaned off well and spray it down with a light coating of WD-40 if your gonna keep it out there. I live in an apt, mine sits on my livingroom floor most of the time. If I need to put it up for company I have a giant Stanley tool carrier on wheels that it will fit inside of. Personally I would never store mine outdoors, garages are a lot easier to brake in to.

[ReV:-O]

im never worried my garage will get broken into, its just i dont clean my e-revo after a run and its always dirty so i store it in the garage. at night the temps get below freezing, so yeah i was wondering about the MMM's circuit boards or the motors magnets etc.

thanks for your replies

[E-Revonut]

The freezing temps won't hurt it as much as the radical temp changes that create condensation and the moisture it the garage that will eventually corrode connections external connections as well as connections on the circuit board. However the most damage is being done by not cleaning ur truck after using it! If mine is dirty I take the motor and esc off and hose it down, dry it off and put a light coating of wd-40 on the truck. After running in the snow I stand it against the wall on the front bumper so that it all melts and runs away from the esc they a coating of wd-40. A clean truck is a happy truck! Bearings last longer as do u-joints, cvds, and motor. Dirt creates more friction and a heavier truck putting more stress on everything!

[Metallover]

Use a peice of plastic and wrap it up like this. Or you could buy the bag thing, or you could just use a plastic grocery bag.

wouldn't that trap moisture?

[Metallover]

When you set it down you can unfold it. You can also dry it off before you take it inside lol. If you are keeping it outside in sub-freezing temps you wouldn't want any water on it anyway.

The main reason I would take it inside if because of risk of theft. I keep my relativly nice bike inside during the winter because when I don't use it there is no reason to have it quick-acccess in the garage.

[E-Revonut]

Originally Posted by e-rev project

wouldn't that trap moisture?

My thoughts too! But it would be good for bringing a dirty truck home from the track. I know I don't want mud all over the inside of my truck.

[Metallover]

Is moisture really a problem? What the heck what's wrong with unwrapping it once you get it where you want it?

[Tempted]

I get done running my Maxx, take the body off and throw it on my uncovered porch.

[magman]

All my trucks are stored on shelves in the basement, clean or dirty. I used to leave them in the garage....to much moisture/temp. changes caused probs.

[PedeBasher]

Lay down a towel under your bed if it is big enough and store it there, in a closet shelf or floor or if you have a basement put it by a furnace that way its not too cold if it gives off some heat and it will help keep moisture away by evaporating it.

[eovnu87435ds]

if indoor space is a concern, put a hook in the wall or ceiling and hang it from there... although that might not fly if you live with parents/spouse