chorusguy 227 #1 Posted October 26, 2015 Picked d up an inexpensive shelter at harbor freight. Don't expect it to last that long but should get me through the winter 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #2 Posted October 26, 2015 It very nice , I purchased one from HF years ago lasted a long time until a tree came down in a hurricane. I am still using some of the cover for various things.Did you have any trouble driving on the tarp ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chorusguy 227 #3 Posted October 26, 2015 No not too much. The tiller tines caught it once. Just trying to keep the condensation down. Some people put gravel down but don't want the expense now. Try not to do too much turning on the tarp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,643 #4 Posted October 26, 2015 Thats a good idea. My garage is full now. I wonder how one of those would work In an Iowa winter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #5 Posted October 26, 2015 Hey chorusguy, gravel is cheap, you could go get all yoirpickup could handle for like $15 max 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chorusguy 227 #6 Posted October 26, 2015 Hmmm. Haven't actually checked. see ads around for driveway gravel close to $300. Course I wouldn't need that much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #7 Posted October 26, 2015 Yeah, just call your local quarry n ask em how much their gravel is a ton. You'll probably only need 2 or 4 ton max. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #8 Posted October 26, 2015 i like those tube tents. need one myself. the tarp on the ground is good. keep the moisture down. now you got me thinking.glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #9 Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Last time I bought gravel here, # 2 chat was like $8 a tonMatter of fact I done a spot here in the yard, roughly 10x20 or so with 2 1/2 ton, that was 3 years ago and still fine. Edited October 26, 2015 by Brian01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #10 Posted October 27, 2015 I am going on year two with mine, and Iowa may have colder temps than Buffalo, but it got pretty cold here last year. I put mine directly over grass, and for a week or two it would build up moisture, but it eventually dried out and was fine from then on. I did leave the bottom loose, plenty of air blows under mine to keep it dry, until the snow gets over 6" deep. I had also covered a juniper and a lily plant. The lily bloomed in spring, and the juniper was nice and green. By the way, if anyone still has their instructions, and the ability to scan and post them, I would appreciate it. I took mine down for a couple of months, then moved it over a concrete slab and put it back up, but I have something screwy with the rear corner, the tent doesn't lay right. Oh, and if you take a piece of wood (say, a 1/2" dowel, or a piece of 1/8 x 1" lattice, or 3/4 round, etc.) and put it inside the bottom door hem, it makes it really easy to roll up evenly. You'll have to carefully slit the threads on one end of the hem and slide the wood in. It's about a 1" hem, so a 1/2" or 5/8" dowel would be perfect. I had a piece of 1/8 x 1" plexiglass that works, but it's a little floppy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,532 #11 Posted October 27, 2015 When I had mine I put tarp down and then gravel. Gravel is cheap and the tarp did a great job with the condensation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chorusguy 227 #12 Posted October 27, 2015 http://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/69000-69999/69039.pdf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #13 Posted October 27, 2015 Thanks, awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
