Thank you so much for laying it out so easy for anyone to understand!. The other videos just hurry and don't show you exactly what you want to do to put it up, they skip alot.. .thank you,because I'm in Florida and I've lived in one of these,since hurricane Ian but it was never put together just held up by 2 umbrellas under the cover!!! And the neighbors said that there was a tornado Last week, but I never knew it , I thought just a little thunderstorm,but all it did was blow the sides up a little,never knew there was a tornado in Daytona beach,it is pretty quiet in there also .
Kimberly, Thank you for watching and I'm glad you found it helpful. I'm sorry to hear about your living situation and hope something more permanent is on the way for you soon. If you are planning on another one of these, you may want to check out my update video as it includes some tips for easier assembly. Also, another commenter mentioned that the newer versions of these have through bolts at the connections. I can't confirm this as I haven't seen them personally.
I wrapped Gator Tape around each connection...Simple and it still holds up after a few years...Also, buy a large tarp with 9 mil and cover it for extra strong covering...
That's a good idea since it will be protected from the elements. I used screws since my first thought is always mechanical fasteners or welding. We talked about the additional tarp and didn't want to deal with trying to keep it tied down as we have pretty good winds blowing off the lake regularly. Also, this is a short term fix that will be replaced by our garage when we finish the house. If they hold up until then, I'll be happy as they are saving us the purchase price per month in storage rental. Thanks for watching!
I wrapped the back wall and side with chicken wire. So when the wind blows it doesn't pull the covering so much that it tears. and I also zipped ties a couple rows of wire paneling on top to help with snow loads, which we don't get much around here in Georgia.
Thanks for watching! And the info! That's awesome. I didn't even look to see if there was a different option available online. I just went to the store and grabbed it off the shelf and two doors were not an option. I wonder if it is a new version since people asked for it.
I don’t know about ordering it with 2 doors but I went to their customer service # and ordered a second door for $30. Some bucks. I’m so glad I did cause it makes a world of difference getting things in or out. And I have a spare end if ever needed.
@@Snowle1952 Due to 60+ mph winds (it did fine at 40 mph) and lots of rain, I now have some parts. I took the extra door and installed it on the warranty replacement garage and now can use both ends. I highly recommend two doors. If they're only $30ish I'll be getting another one. I also highly recommend the extended warranty. I just took in one bent/broken piece and they gave me another garage allowing me to keep all of the rest of the parts from the damaged one.
Haha...I untied the knot on the front door straps also. Unfortunately for me the straps pulled all the way through the bottom seam section on both sides and I had to feed them back through at about 15 minutes a side. Wish I had seen your video first! Great job!
I've been thinking on this as a temporary solution myself until I can get enough lumber milled for a new building. You have me convinced to get it done. Thanks.
Now is a good time with Christmas sales at HF. The only issue we've had is the interior condensation. An elevated floor over a moisture barrier would help if you don't need to drive in.
@Ozarks Ethic that is exactly what I have done. Bought a roll of 10’x20’ plastic, put an old tarp on top the plastic to keep it from getting torn. Then pallets and plywood. Works great.
17:43 I had to pause video at 17:40 ish 😂 funny stuff i feel your pain sir. Haven't seen something as entertaining as Benny Hill in a long time. Now its going to take me some time to get Benny's crazy theme song out of my head. Thank you for the tips building one of these today and i am definitely not posting any video of my fifteen minutes of comedy neither. ( for special effect watch with video on 5× speed )
Great presentation. I have a suggestion, predrill the end pieces so you can stick a phillips screwdriver in the holes to hold the end up while you position the other end pieces and add the screws.
That's a good idea. Thanks for sharing. You might want to check out the follow up video since I show an alternative method suggested by another viewer. Thanks for watching!
😂 so many of the problems that arose that I thought that someone had videotaped me! Very informative and helpful but at times hilarious! You are a much more patient man than me. Not to mention how helpful (vital) your wife was! Any suggestions on how to get the wind to stop blowing the giant kite around? 40 minutes of knowledge and information!! Thank you so much , many great tips that aren’t included in the HF instructions.
Thanks. Glad you found it useful. I thought the HF instructions were somewhat lacking so we did a video of our pain so others might avoid it. Thanks for watching!
Adding screws to every joint is unnecessary as the structure is under tension when the tarps are secured and tightened. A nice touch especially if planning on long term, permeant, but the tarps don't last that long, especially where snow is involved. I've used plywood inside on the roof, and put steel roof on the outside of another, both work well. The steel roof works best, and has served for many years in a heavy snow belt area of NW Pa.
Thanks for watching. In my update video I address the screws. I agree that, once it is up, the ratchet straps hold everything together. I've had good luck with the tarps in North Arkansas since we don't normally have heavy snow. The problem we've had is wind and damage to the frames. Check out my updated video.
It would depend upon the size of your car and what you're trying to do. The one issue that has been consistent for me since we got the tie down problem fixed is moisture. It seems like we are constantly having a condensation problem after wet weather if we leave it closed up. We open them up after a rain to let everything dry out. If you're planning on doing body work or leaving engine components that have been cleaned or machined sitting around you might have an issue with flash rusting. Otherwise, I think they are a cheap alternative to building a shed/shop. Thanks for watching and you might want to check out my update video if you haven't done so already.
Thanks for watching! That was the conclusion in an earlier part of the comments section. Treat it like a tent. Since I'm driving stuff in and out, I didn't put a tarp down because it wouldn't last too long. Depending on use of the structure, an elevated floor over plastic would also work to seal out the moisture.
I used 2x4s an the scrap I cut off to level it some by putting wood under mostly center of wood floor then I put plywood on top of soaking wet osb lol. I did a self tapper every piece in a connector then throw a tarp over the stock cover then use small pieces of 2x4s to screw edges . Take roap an something heavy tie a rope to it then tie rope to new tarp in middle with a eyelot now throw over the building hard, go to other side catch tarp pull then grab sides an pull tight. My tarp is bought big I got the one side pinned down with 2x4s to hold corner of tarp to frame below wood.once the one side is decent I go to other side fold the tarp n step on it make it tight as I can keep two layers of the tarp together that way when I use th scrap 2x4s I can just screw it in with nice Phillips before tarp the flaps at the bottom let in water. I did a engine in a crv 98 a newer Kia to do clutch an a dodge ram megacab 2500 I was surprised didn't fall through especially while jacking it up. while so the sun am wind don't get it. If u can get it away from.the breeze like I'm woods or someyhing. Cool
We thought about a second tarp over the top to keep down the sun damage but that hasn't been a problem so far. Our problem has been crazy 60 mph winds and lots of rain so the ground has been soft which allowed the anchors and stakes to pull out. It's a good idea to elevate the floor and keep stuff dry. I agree, you were lucky to not punch a jack through! Like I said in another video, it's better to be lucky than good. LOL! We're planning to build a more permanent structure but I need time to run logs through the sawmill. Until then, and we get a house built, these will have to do. Thanks for watching!
I've been watching a lot of these car port videos. amazing. But I thought of an inexpensive idea for my situation to prevent me from spending so much on one. that one should be 150 and the 10 x 10 could be 125. Anyway I plan on just buying tarp at harbor freight to wrap around this cheap GAZEBO tent that I don't even use. I already have water proof spray but Im going to zip tie tarp over it anyway. I think my idea is good but I just have to execute. My gazebo I paid like 60, I just need a small space anyway. It's not to big but I'm going to see how it turns out and maybe upload footage of it.
I use a small piece of gorilla tape on each joint to hold it together while I’m assembling it to keep it from falling apart. As soon as the tarp is taught, the tarp itself keeps it from coming apart
That works great! Another viewer recommended this method and I tried it in the update video. It's much easier than the screws. Though another commenter said they now are drilling them for screws from the factory but I haven't seen one to verify. Thanks for watching!
@@ozarksethic I’m sure that the screws work much better than the tape when you are setting it up for long term use. I’ve only used it on camping trips so the tape is a time saver
Before lumber went up I built a frame from wood 2nd one is plywood an breadtrays flipped upside down from me being the bread man for a while. I'm bout to frame it in 2x8s an 2x4 an 2x10 an metal roofing.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I try to help people out. The best fortune cookie fortune I ever got said "You must learn from the mistakes of others." This was appropriate as it was one of my last meals before an Afghanistan deployment... I figure that I did a good deed if I can save someone frustration with my videos.
Great step by step vid Ozark mtn fellow Americans the issue I've ran into could just be the winter temps here in Tn mts(30-40s during assembly) , but the hemmed sleeves for the end wall pipes are to tight to allow my sliding them in going to try a light app of hair dryer or heat gun..has anyone else experienced this? it's new outta box 🤔🦅🏹🎻✝️🇺🇸👊☕❄️
I haven't had that problem. It could be a manufacturing issue and you may need to swap it. The heavier nylon cords may cause a problem. Also, it could act like shrink wrap and make it tighter. When I accidentally got some heat on one of mine the section heated up tightened up like a drum head. You should check out my second video on these as it shows an easier method of assembling the frame. Hope it works out for you and Thanks for Watching.
Thanks for watching! The dimensions are 17' long, 10' wide at the base. The sidewall height is 6' 7", peak 9'. The door is 9' wide at the bottom, 7' 6" at the top and is 6' 5" high. The numbers are somewhat flexible as it is a canvas and tube frame structure so you can move stuff around a little bit. Bear in mind that the legs for the ends have feet that turn in toward the center so the bottom door opening is infringed upon a little.
I bought one of these a few days ago, just opened it today, and they appear to come with predrilled holes and nuts and bolts now. Guess they got the memo.
That would be awesome. I changed the way I put them together after comments made on this video. Check out my other video for a simpler method of keeping the frame together while putting it up. Thanks for watching!
Hoping to get some opinions here. I cant find answers anywhere. If you filled the poles with sand obviously that helps weight it down. But would that add structural stability to them? My logic brain says of course. By filling up the hollow space it would help prevent bending. My engineering brain says there is probably a reason that wouldn't work. I also plan on getting pvc t connectors and pipes also filled with sand to add extra supports across the roof. And using cable and cinches to pull the whole frame tight. Will any of this work? Or just be a whole lot of wasted effort.
OK. You could add approximately 3.23 lbs per 4' section assuming an average ID of 1.25" , length of 48" and weight of beach sand at .055 lbs per cubic inch. Given the number of poles 31, you could add approximately 100 lbs of ballast to the structure. With the impracticality of containing the sand, I don't think it's worth the aggravation. That is roughly equivalent to the weight of 2 standard sandbags. Without some type of binder and solid containment sand is basically a fluid so I don't think you would gain much rigidity from filling the tubing. As I don't know if you are trying to counteract wind or snow load, I can't comment whether more roof support would work. When we had snow we just used a broom and pushed up on the inside of the roof to slide the snow off. I think for what these are, inexpensive, temporary storage shelters, they work fine. HF have made a few design changes on the latest generation that make them better than the ones I did this video on. I will have a new updated video coming out addressing the changes and the reason for replacing the original ones. Thanks for watching!
The b2300 is a good truck. I'd like to have one again. You need to check the length of your truck. Specs listed say it's 203" overall or 16.9 feet. Our "garages" are 10x17 and I think they're too small if your truck is almost 17'. When the wind blows. The end canvas would be rubbing/scratching the paint. Also, I'd recommend ordering an additional door so you can open it up for ventilation as they do trap moisture. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching! We did look at making a longer single unit out of them but would have had to place a tarp over the joint to prevent leaks and didn't want to deal with that. Also, as we are using them for storage of tools and equipment, we figured the shorter distance to stuff was a better way to go. Plus, wishful thinking, these were meant to be much more temporary than they have become. LOL! Nothing ever goes as fast as you think it should...
It depends on where you are and how much snow. We get snow and ice in North Arkansas but usually not a lot in a short period of time. I just used a broom and pushed up from inside to get the snow and ice to slide off. Beyond that, I don't have any suggestions as it's not a major concern for us. Thanks for watching!
@@robertmanning8246 I'm sure you get a LOT more snow than we do. There's a guy in Michigan who did a video on these garages and he did what we do, used a broom to push up from the inside and keep the snow off. You might be able to use furring strips or something similar between the "rafters" to provide more support. I got them purely as temporary storage while we're building our house so I had no plans to deal with them really long term.
Thank you so much for laying it out so easy for anyone to understand!. The other videos just hurry and don't show you exactly what you want to do to put it up, they skip alot..
.thank you,because I'm in Florida and I've lived in one of these,since hurricane Ian but it was never put together just held up by 2 umbrellas under the cover!!!
And the neighbors said that there was a tornado Last week, but I never knew it , I thought just a little thunderstorm,but all it did was blow the sides up a little,never knew there was a tornado in Daytona beach,it is pretty quiet in there also .
Kimberly, Thank you for watching and I'm glad you found it helpful. I'm sorry to hear about your living situation and hope something more permanent is on the way for you soon. If you are planning on another one of these, you may want to check out my update video as it includes some tips for easier assembly. Also, another commenter mentioned that the newer versions of these have through bolts at the connections. I can't confirm this as I haven't seen them personally.
I wrapped Gator Tape around each connection...Simple and it still holds up after a few years...Also, buy a large tarp with 9 mil and cover it for extra strong covering...
That's a good idea since it will be protected from the elements. I used screws since my first thought is always mechanical fasteners or welding.
We talked about the additional tarp and didn't want to deal with trying to keep it tied down as we have pretty good winds blowing off the lake regularly. Also, this is a short term fix that will be replaced by our garage when we finish the house. If they hold up until then, I'll be happy as they are saving us the purchase price per month in storage rental.
Thanks for watching!
Cheaper than a storage unit. Thanks for the tip. God bless.
I wrapped the back wall and side with chicken wire. So when the wind blows it doesn't pull the covering so much that it tears. and I also zipped ties a couple rows of wire paneling on top to help with snow loads, which we don't get much around here in Georgia.
Thanks for the suggestions and watching. I'm sure someone can make use of the information.
Thanks for the video. You can order these with two doors! So it makes it easier getting things out!
Thanks for watching! And the info! That's awesome. I didn't even look to see if there was a different option available online. I just went to the store and grabbed it off the shelf and two doors were not an option. I wonder if it is a new version since people asked for it.
I don’t know about ordering it with 2 doors but I went to their customer service # and ordered a second door for $30. Some bucks. I’m so glad I did cause it makes a world of difference getting things in or out. And I have a spare end if ever needed.
@@Snowle1952 Due to 60+ mph winds (it did fine at 40 mph) and lots of rain, I now have some parts. I took the extra door and installed it on the warranty replacement garage and now can use both ends. I highly recommend two doors. If they're only $30ish I'll be getting another one.
I also highly recommend the extended warranty. I just took in one bent/broken piece and they gave me another garage allowing me to keep all of the rest of the parts from the damaged one.
Haha...I untied the knot on the front door straps also. Unfortunately for me the straps pulled all the way through the bottom seam section on both sides and I had to feed them back through at about 15 minutes a side. Wish I had seen your video first! Great job!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful. The first one I had to dig out the fish tape to get the strap back in. LOL!
I've been thinking on this as a temporary solution myself until I can get enough lumber milled for a new building. You have me convinced to get it done. Thanks.
Now is a good time with Christmas sales at HF. The only issue we've had is the interior condensation. An elevated floor over a moisture barrier would help if you don't need to drive in.
@@ozarksethic heavy mil plastic and some pallets is what I'm thinking
@@PineyWoodsHomestead That should work. Just something to keep the moisture from coming up from the ground kind of like a tent floor.
@Ozarks Ethic that is exactly what I have done. Bought a roll of 10’x20’ plastic, put an old tarp on top the plastic to keep it from getting torn. Then pallets and plywood. Works great.
17:43 I had to pause video at 17:40 ish 😂 funny stuff i feel your pain sir. Haven't seen something as entertaining as Benny Hill in a long time. Now its going to take me some time to get Benny's crazy theme song out of my head. Thank you for the tips building one of these today and i am definitely not posting any video of my fifteen minutes of comedy neither. ( for special effect watch with video on 5× speed )
Great presentation. I have a suggestion, predrill the end pieces so you can stick a phillips screwdriver in the holes to hold the end up while you position the other end pieces and add the screws.
That's a good idea. Thanks for sharing. You might want to check out the follow up video since I show an alternative method suggested by another viewer. Thanks for watching!
😂 so many of the problems that arose that I thought that someone had videotaped me! Very informative and helpful but at times hilarious! You are a much more patient man than me. Not to mention how helpful (vital) your wife was! Any suggestions on how to get the wind to stop blowing the giant kite around? 40 minutes of knowledge and information!! Thank you so much , many great tips that aren’t included in the HF instructions.
Thanks. Glad you found it useful. I thought the HF instructions were somewhat lacking so we did a video of our pain so others might avoid it. Thanks for watching!
Adding screws to every joint is unnecessary as the structure is under tension when the tarps are secured and tightened. A nice touch especially if planning on long term, permeant, but the tarps don't last that long, especially where snow is involved. I've used plywood inside on the roof, and put steel roof on the outside of another, both work well. The steel roof works best, and has served for many years in a heavy snow belt area of NW Pa.
Thanks for watching. In my update video I address the screws. I agree that, once it is up, the ratchet straps hold everything together. I've had good luck with the tarps in North Arkansas since we don't normally have heavy snow. The problem we've had is wind and damage to the frames. Check out my updated video.
Great video thanks
You're welcome and thanks for watching! If you haven't seen it yet, I did an update video that shows some different techniques of putting one up.
I've been thinking about getting one of these to work on my car during the winter ,
It would depend upon the size of your car and what you're trying to do. The one issue that has been consistent for me since we got the tie down problem fixed is moisture. It seems like we are constantly having a condensation problem after wet weather if we leave it closed up. We open them up after a rain to let everything dry out. If you're planning on doing body work or leaving engine components that have been cleaned or machined sitting around you might have an issue with flash rusting. Otherwise, I think they are a cheap alternative to building a shed/shop.
Thanks for watching and you might want to check out my update video if you haven't done so already.
If you lay a tarp on the ground, your condensation worries are over. Several videos address that same issue. ^v^
Thanks for watching!
That was the conclusion in an earlier part of the comments section. Treat it like a tent. Since I'm driving stuff in and out, I didn't put a tarp down because it wouldn't last too long. Depending on use of the structure, an elevated floor over plastic would also work to seal out the moisture.
I used 2x4s an the scrap I cut off to level it some by putting wood under mostly center of wood floor then I put plywood on top of soaking wet osb lol. I did a self tapper every piece in a connector then throw a tarp over the stock cover then use small pieces of 2x4s to screw edges . Take roap an something heavy tie a rope to it then tie rope to new tarp in middle with a eyelot now throw over the building hard, go to other side catch tarp pull then grab sides an pull tight. My tarp is bought big I got the one side pinned down with 2x4s to hold corner of tarp to frame below wood.once the one side is decent I go to other side fold the tarp n step on it make it tight as I can keep two layers of the tarp together that way when I use th scrap 2x4s I can just screw it in with nice Phillips before tarp the flaps at the bottom let in water. I did a engine in a crv 98 a newer Kia to do clutch an a dodge ram megacab 2500 I was surprised didn't fall through especially while jacking it up. while so the sun am wind don't get it. If u can get it away from.the breeze like I'm woods or someyhing. Cool
We thought about a second tarp over the top to keep down the sun damage but that hasn't been a problem so far. Our problem has been crazy 60 mph winds and lots of rain so the ground has been soft which allowed the anchors and stakes to pull out. It's a good idea to elevate the floor and keep stuff dry. I agree, you were lucky to not punch a jack through! Like I said in another video, it's better to be lucky than good. LOL! We're planning to build a more permanent structure but I need time to run logs through the sawmill. Until then, and we get a house built, these will have to do. Thanks for watching!
I've been watching a lot of these car port videos. amazing. But I thought of an inexpensive idea for my situation to prevent me from spending so much on one. that one should be 150 and the 10 x 10 could be 125. Anyway I plan on just buying tarp at harbor freight to wrap around this cheap GAZEBO tent that I don't even use. I already have water proof spray but Im going to zip tie tarp over it anyway.
I think my idea is good but I just have to execute. My gazebo I paid like 60, I just need a small space anyway. It's not to big but I'm going to see how it turns out and maybe upload footage of it.
That sounds like a viable plan and, if it works for you, should save you some money. Thanks for watching and good luck!
I use a small piece of gorilla tape on each joint to hold it together while I’m assembling it to keep it from falling apart. As soon as the tarp is taught, the tarp itself keeps it from coming apart
That works great! Another viewer recommended this method and I tried it in the update video. It's much easier than the screws. Though another commenter said they now are drilling them for screws from the factory but I haven't seen one to verify. Thanks for watching!
@@ozarksethic I’m sure that the screws work much better than the tape when you are setting it up for long term use. I’ve only used it on camping trips so the tape is a time saver
Before lumber went up I built a frame from wood 2nd one is plywood an breadtrays flipped upside down from me being the bread man for a while. I'm bout to frame it in 2x8s an 2x4 an 2x10 an metal roofing.
Sounds like a plan. If our "canvas" survives the house build, we may build a more permanent frame for it to have storage near the garden.
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This is absolutely painful....
I hope folks, watch, your trials and tribulations...
Thanks for the truest demonstration👌
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I try to help people out. The best fortune cookie fortune I ever got said "You must learn from the mistakes of others." This was appropriate as it was one of my last meals before an Afghanistan deployment... I figure that I did a good deed if I can save someone frustration with my videos.
Good Info Brotha, Thanks 👍🏾👊🏾👏🏾💯💯💯
Thanks! I'm glad you found it useful. I also did an update following a weather based mishap. Thanks for watching!
Thanks ,the best showing video
You're welcome! Thanks for watching! You might be interested in my update video as it shows a different way to assemble the frame.
Great step by step vid Ozark mtn fellow Americans the issue I've ran into could just be the winter temps here in Tn mts(30-40s during assembly) , but the hemmed sleeves for the end wall pipes are to tight to allow my sliding them in going to try a light app of hair dryer or heat gun..has anyone else experienced this? it's new outta box 🤔🦅🏹🎻✝️🇺🇸👊☕❄️
I haven't had that problem. It could be a manufacturing issue and you may need to swap it. The heavier nylon cords may cause a problem. Also, it could act like shrink wrap and make it tighter. When I accidentally got some heat on one of mine the section heated up tightened up like a drum head. You should check out my second video on these as it shows an easier method of assembling the frame.
Hope it works out for you and Thanks for Watching.
What are the dimensions? HF shows 10x17. Is that the length and width? If so, what are the sidewall and peak heights?
Thanks for watching!
The dimensions are 17' long, 10' wide at the base. The sidewall height is 6' 7", peak 9'. The door is 9' wide at the bottom, 7' 6" at the top and is 6' 5" high. The numbers are somewhat flexible as it is a canvas and tube frame structure so you can move stuff around a little bit. Bear in mind that the legs for the ends have feet that turn in toward the center so the bottom door opening is infringed upon a little.
I bought one of these a few days ago, just opened it today, and they appear to come with predrilled holes and nuts and bolts now. Guess they got the memo.
That would be awesome. I changed the way I put them together after comments made on this video. Check out my other video for a simpler method of keeping the frame together while putting it up. Thanks for watching!
But they don’t have bolts for all the joints and it needs a crossbar.
Hoping to get some opinions here. I cant find answers anywhere. If you filled the poles with sand obviously that helps weight it down. But would that add structural stability to them? My logic brain says of course. By filling up the hollow space it would help prevent bending. My engineering brain says there is probably a reason that wouldn't work. I also plan on getting pvc t connectors and pipes also filled with sand to add extra supports across the roof. And using cable and cinches to pull the whole frame tight. Will any of this work? Or just be a whole lot of wasted effort.
OK. You could add approximately 3.23 lbs per 4' section assuming an average ID of 1.25" , length of 48" and weight of beach sand at .055 lbs per cubic inch. Given the number of poles 31, you could add approximately 100 lbs of ballast to the structure. With the impracticality of containing the sand, I don't think it's worth the aggravation. That is roughly equivalent to the weight of 2 standard sandbags. Without some type of binder and solid containment sand is basically a fluid so I don't think you would gain much rigidity from filling the tubing. As I don't know if you are trying to counteract wind or snow load, I can't comment whether more roof support would work. When we had snow we just used a broom and pushed up on the inside of the roof to slide the snow off.
I think for what these are, inexpensive, temporary storage shelters, they work fine. HF have made a few design changes on the latest generation that make them better than the ones I did this video on. I will have a new updated video coming out addressing the changes and the reason for replacing the original ones.
Thanks for watching!
I was thinking about getting a 8x14 for my Mazda b2300. What do you think? Thank you
The b2300 is a good truck. I'd like to have one again. You need to check the length of your truck. Specs listed say it's 203" overall or 16.9 feet. Our "garages" are 10x17 and I think they're too small if your truck is almost 17'. When the wind blows. The end canvas would be rubbing/scratching the paint. Also, I'd recommend ordering an additional door so you can open it up for ventilation as they do trap moisture. Good luck and thanks for watching!
I would have tried to put them together as one
Thanks for watching! We did look at making a longer single unit out of them but would have had to place a tarp over the joint to prevent leaks and didn't want to deal with that. Also, as we are using them for storage of tools and equipment, we figured the shorter distance to stuff was a better way to go. Plus, wishful thinking, these were meant to be much more temporary than they have become. LOL! Nothing ever goes as fast as you think it should...
CHEAP AND SNOW DESTROYS IT ANY IDEAS
It depends on where you are and how much snow. We get snow and ice in North Arkansas but usually not a lot in a short period of time. I just used a broom and pushed up from inside to get the snow and ice to slide off. Beyond that, I don't have any suggestions as it's not a major concern for us.
Thanks for watching!
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@@robertmanning8246 I'm sure you get a LOT more snow than we do. There's a guy in Michigan who did a video on these garages and he did what we do, used a broom to push up from the inside and keep the snow off. You might be able to use furring strips or something similar between the "rafters" to provide more support. I got them purely as temporary storage while we're building our house so I had no plans to deal with them really long term.
Thank everyone for sharing. Thanks & Take Care
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Thanks and thanks for watching! Check out my follow-up video for some updated tips.