The average acorn only weighs about half an ounce, so it might not seem like one could do much damage to your vehicle and force you to schedule auto repairs. But the average oak tree is roughly 60 feet tall, so when an acorn falls from one, it can pick up enough speed to travel over 40 miles per hour by the time it reaches the ground. If it happens to hit your car, truck, or SUV before getting there, it can cause some relatively serious damage at this speed, including scratches in your vehicle’s paint, small dents in its body, and even windshield chips and cracks.
The Snugniture 10-Foot by 15-Foot Steel Carport can protect your car from rain, snow, ice, sun, and other inclement weather while also serving as “a great acorn cover,” as one reviewer puts it. It typically costs $860 at Walmart, but it’s currently on sale for just $387, a 55% discount.
Measuring about 10 feet wide, 15 feet deep, and 8.5 feet tall, this carport is roomy enough to accommodate regular-sized cars, trucks, and SUVs, as well as larger vehicles like boats and tractors. You can also rely on it to safely store power tools, patio furniture, lawn equipment, bicycles, and more.
No matter what you store inside, this carport can withstand almost anything thrown in its direction. It features a sturdy galvanized steel frame that offers rust resistance and a sloped roof to prevent snow and ice buildup. It also has a strong steel base that keeps it stable on most surfaces, including concrete, gravel, and dirt or grass. Plus, it weighs nearly 250 pounds, helping it stay steady on unusually windy days so it can stop acorns and other potentially dangerous debris in their tracks.
“We have lots of oak trees with acorns, and my daughter has a sunroof that fills up with them and then leaks,” one reviewer wrote. “I got this for her car, and it has worked really well.”
“It’s a good quality carport,” another reviewer remarked. “It went together easily and works well.”
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The Snugniture 10-Foot by 15-Foot Steel Carport is 55% off at Walmart. Avoid exposing your vehicle to wintry weather conditions — and pesky acorns! — by purchasing one for your property today.
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Chris Yuscavage
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