I bought my first portable garage 3 years ago to shelter my boat and provide a shaded work area during the summer. It was great. That winter it was hit by a blizzard with a tremendous, sustained, north wind. The weight of the snow and pressure from the wind bent the frame and caused the shelter to lean to the right. The following spring/summer it was hit by a sustained south wind. My hope was that the wind, from the opposite direction, would straighten the frame. It didn't. It caused some of the joints to snap. But because I liked the shelter so much, I bought another one. This time I installed wind breaks (using the tarp walls from the first shelter) on the north and south sides. They worked extremely well and my shelter has now survived it's second year. I recommend it. Just don't expect it to be as strong as a fixed structure.
Dude.. This has GOT to b the most ENTERTAINING how video I've ever seen in my 40 years on this planet... LITERALLY! Bravo.. Soneone give this guy a TV show!
man, this would make a killer homegamer paint booth for repainting cars if it was like 5 feet longer. 17 feet is too close to the actual size of most cars to be useful in that way.
At $179 on sale you could butt two of them together and have all the length you need. I still think it would be a little narrow. Great idea though to paint parts or motorcycles maybe?
Awesome setup for the money. Highly recommend . Get a HF tarp(grey) to put over top and tent stakes to stake down @ tarp eyelets. Will last longer. Doesnt look as bad as you would think.
Mary Tidwell sounds like it's warmer in your garage than outside. And there is moisture in the atmosphere... So either dry out the air or cool it down inside. If it must be hot inside, perhaps get a dehumidifier? Finally, warming up the layer of air on the surface of the garage, outside, will solve the condensation problem however it would be very challenging :)
Mary Tidwell You may want to check into vents that can be put on the end panel, may help with condensation buildup, though it's meant for heat dissipation.
Your video is by far the best description video on this product. A buddy of mine gave me one of these.. It came without instruction manual and all thrown together in a box. I kind of had the gist of it but still has some questions in your video tied it all together. Thanks a lot dude.
Great video. I am on day number three as I must deal with chemo body bug getting down the the final and needed to see how to run the tie-down for the roof. Got it, going back outside now and finish it up. Thanks
I've had one for years. After the ends wore out, I built T1-11 ends for it, with a small door in one end, and two full-sheet swinging doors in the other. If you want to really tie it down to dirt, drive some steel fence posts parallel to the uprights and bolt or clamp them to the tubes.
@@lydiahubbell6278 Well, my ends are long gone, so I used sheet metal mending plates and construction screws to attach 2x3s to the tubes. Then I drove the steel posts in at an angle and screwed them to the 2x3s...and plywood. So in my case...the outside.You could do it on the inside, but have to be careful of any exposed sharp edges to ruin your cover.
Just built the tent , and just like you I was amazed to see that I took almost 3 hours to build this myself , it’s good to have a Impact gun Impact Drill Stainless steel screws Each individual pipe and bend should get a screw , it makes it way sturdier and when it came to the door and rear , my luck as yours the belt lasso came out the other end and was stick trying to install it back I end up using the ANTENNA from my truck that screws off , I tied a knot and fed it threw it help a lot So far very pleased and the price has when up on it but its worth the dollar $229 plus tax Highly recommend for a car , storing the law mower and other miscellaneous items
I thank you. The Owner"s Manual Instructions are very ambiguous if it was not for your video the garage would never have gone up. Now it's a beautiful thing!
Using tape to hold the pipes together will prevent them from coming apart during assembly. It is designed for the cover to pinch the pipes and hold it all together. But of course that doesn't work till the cover is on. The self tapping screws are a good idea. If you live in snow country, I strongly suggest tying rope to support the roof so it can't sag. I put two ropes between each of the pipes on the roof. Tie the rope to one of the upper side rails, pass over the roof raill and tie off on the other side rail. I used a truckers hitch to make certain I got them good and tight. That will prevent the snow from causing a sag in the material which can create so much weight it bends the poles. I have seen guys add metal poles but that is a lot more expensive and may not be necessary if your ropes are tight. Otherwise I suppose you could use ratchet straps.
Cool video lol.i rent & i have 4 wheeler,log splitter, mowers, tools ect.its all piled on the side of my house.im getting one of these to kinds organize & keep in the dry.looks pretty good actully.
@@TRYtoHELPyou cool.yea ill probly beef it up a little.i live in arkansas so our winters are fairly mild.but yes i planned on doing a little more to it.but hey for $200.00 cant go wrong it looks like.
It took me 3 days. Lasted 6 months. Pooling water and wind caused it to collapse. Most of the assemble time was trying to level. Site prep is critical. Anchoring is critical. Having cover drum- tight is critical. Duct-taping joints during assembly is smart, as is wearing a hard hat. Putting a 3/4 inch pvc in the door hem is said to help roll up.
I just got one o these for my "workshop" for the restoration of my 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. 9 Months later, no holes. You have nothing to worry about :)
@@TRYtoHELPyou thanks. She’s actually in the paint booth as we speak , my buddy is painting her this week . Weather has brought some delays , but once I’m done with everything she’s gonna be covered up and under the harbor freight carport. Double coverage 😂
I would like to mention to people considering this garage is you can buy replacement ends and top tarps from Harbor Freight, add /parts to the URL to get there. The tarp top last about 2 years, then water will start coming thru.
at around 4:25, I found that taping a small rock to the straps and then massaging the rock down to feed it down the slots in the tarp the can also do the job. Gravity does some of the work too. Better way is not to have to do that feeding in the first place. Lay out the tarp, and attach the ratchet straps to the ends of the straps first. That provides enough weight that the ratcheting mechanism won't go back up the slots in the tarp when you hang the tarp on the frame.
i had the same shed , but mine was a 10 by 17 from harbor freight . in 2 years your roof is going to split apart and you will have to cover the frame with a tent that you will continually have to buy if you want to use it. but for a quick fix if you cant order a carport or a real shed due to finances at the time this is a quick fix. 140 bucks for 2 years and 2 hours worth of work still not bad . but in the long run your throwing away money because they dont make replacement canvass for it .
This is one of the few things from HF that I would not recommend. The ratchet straps are garbage and don’t stay tight. The zipper broke in about 3 months. If you live in a very windy area, it will not last long, especially the back panel. There is also no replacement tarp for it when it wears out, and it will after a couple summers. If all you want is a shelter for a few months, and you don’t live in an area that gets bad T-storms or lots of snow, it is probably okay. Anything beyond that, and it is a waste.
This helped! Thanks. HF instructions are a little vague on what to do with the top cover straps. Don't really like the the way they are designed having them visible from outside. I found using duct tape ( what else) to secure the pipes together until I was happy with structure and then I added self taping screws to secure the section together. Nice and rigid now and the duct tape held the pieces together while I worked on it by myself. I would admit it could have been easier with another helper but not a necessity.
Since it has been a couple of years since you installed the portable garage, how is the fabric material holding up with the sun and outdoor elements? Thanks
I'm sure your neighbors are thrilled that you put that up LOL I had the same experience building the 10x20 car port - every piece fell off 20 times while building and had to self tap them like you did here
Compared to what's in other people's lawns, this is objectively a beautification. I bet squeezing the ends some to slightly crimp them before inserting them would help keep them together too. Do you like the quality overall after it's up?
I moved my "carport" to the back yard and it's now a cover for my kids' swings. I bought it with the intent to use it to shade me while I film videos (majority of my videos are vehicle repairs/detailing). I may add wheels to the legs so I can roll it around. It's a pain to move it myself and when moved you always have to fear it will blow away.
Those tarps on the tent only last about 3 years before they rip apart, for about thirty dollars you can put a 9 mil (15x19) silver tarp over it for extended life .
Bought one for my Audi. It’s currently sitting outside in the box and I’m mentally preparing myself for the few hours of cussing and frustration to follow.
I bought one of these. It was awesome....... for a week,.....then a storm hit and completely destroyed it. Bent the hell out of it at every joint. The metal tubing is very weak and thin. If you could put it up where wind will never hit it, it would be great.
Good job. Could use duck tape at the joints to held them together as you construct. Trap supplies companies sell an anchoring product called Wolf Fangs. These things or some similar devices will help anchor anything.
Enjoyed the video! I have looked far and wide and I can not find the answer to my question. Hoping you can answer. What is the height and width of the door alone? Thank you!
My idea is to live in this. Why couldn't guy set huge pallet floor. Bringing it up off cold ground. Then padding and carpet on top. Ok then insulate walls with 4x8 sheets foam then 4x8 eighth inch paneling. Ceiling same way. Wanna make this nice liveing. Wood heat and cook stove.30gallon home made stove.
I like the ground - Earth energy. But I did Bronze Age double wattle walls with 6 to 8 inch clay slip straw as insulation. Then silicone tarps on willow log gable rafters. I think I will maybe throw my tent over it for better air closure - and another tarp on top of that - but turn the length around so I get 2 foot eaves. Still trying to figure out how to do the stove with chimney. I then covered the walls with horse manure clay as daub. Threw it on like slop. Still finishing that. The roof as R-30 plus insulation! the walls are probably r-20. The end walls I'm still working on.
Nobody, ever, has paid MSRP at Harbor Freight. Ever. Thank you for reminding people about wind. In most of the U.S. this will be sailing over the next state in the first rain storm. If you don't anchor it with sincerity.
Question-How do you feel about this product now? Did it serve you well? I'm moving in the next couple of years and don't really want to build a permanent structure. Thanks
I like it still, while the first one didn't last after I punched a hole thru the top shoveling snow off (should have just left the snow), I like it. I ended up buying another a few weeks ago and it's now up in the backyard. Too much lawn equipment out in the elements. Very cool garages, I still recommend it.
@@TRYtoHELPyou I've had 2 of these in my backyard for 4 years. In the part of California that I live in there isn't any snow and we have HOT summers. I got 2 years out of the tops. I tried an 80.00 replacement top that matched but it only lasted 1 year. Because I'm on the side of my house in the backyard I decided to go with a heavy duty 18x20 tarp. Even new these aren't super pretty but much uglier now with an tarp over it. They seem to always tear on the top side of the cover where it makes contact with the metal pipes. I'm considering using flex tape along the top sides of the cover running it right on top of where the pipes are. I haven't priced this out but would think this has some potential to get another year or 2 out of an original canvas top.
Your video was one that convinced me to do HF. We purchased the 10x17 (for about $190 total) and the 10x10 (about $170 total) last October. Between the two the 10x17 is a much better product in my opinion. It's taller and has a ton more room. We're well into northern Michigan snow and so far all is well. I just have to remember to bump the snow off. I plan to get another 10x17 in 2018.
Dale Hammond glad I could help! Ours is finally falling apart (the canvas). Lots of snow here and a LOT of very strong wind. Totally worth the money! Tks for sharing your experience with the smaller one.
TRY to HELP you Check into getting a vinyl tarp from eBay, there's a seller that had old vinyl billboards that could be used for a replacement, and should be longer lasting than the original material. Only thing is that it's black on the back side, and some advertising on the other, so it may not fit with your decor, or be a solar collector if the black is used outside.
DTR RTD this is a great idea. I actually have seen this back in highschool where one of these was used for a float for homecoming.... Been forever! I will look into this. Thanks for the tip!
I bought one for the eventuality of the original one turning into a flapper; I haven't had a chance to even unfurl it completely to see what kind of ad I got. Have to wait until I get some help to do that, because it's too tedious trying to do it on my own. All I could see is a flowery pattern, seems like maybe a grocery store of some kind. It's much more cost effective than buying a new vinyl tarp; they ask crazy prices for decent ones. the one I got was from pointonepremiums on ebay; you might start your search there to see what's available.
Lasted into the second year. I snow shoveled the roof and tore it with he edge of the shovel. From there it simply started falling apart. Well worth the money if you treat it right.
They have upgraded the supplies a little bit the poles seem to be a bit thicker and comes with bolts and nuts to connect pipes and brackets… I bought a extra tarp to put over the roof to help keep it from sun rot and hope that the second one last longer that the two years I got out of the first one
The fabric is JUNK... I purchased one of these and it lasted two years. The fabric rots real fast. The sun eats it up... My frame is still standing but no fabric. Gonna get some sin shade and cover the frame.
Thanks for the video! I only have exactly 10' of space to install this (between a fence and a wall). Is the 10' width from outside to outside, or is the opening size? Can I fit it in a 10' wide space?
I bought and build one of these about 4 years ago the tarp that covers it only lasted 2 years I did put self tapping screws on every joint problem was when I went to tear it down the self tapping screws had bent the outer pull into the inner Pole and I couldn't get the poles apart very easily so long story short the frame itself is still sitting in the yard no tarp . Nice while it lasted though.
dude this video is so spot on.... a week ago for me and i laugh but i wish i would have seed this first.....my sentiments plus it was a windy day for me...i had to tread onward.... help is a for sure....
Yes unless you are spraying at the walls on the very base, it will get thru some. But ours held up to rain very well for a little over a year or so. The snow weight tho, that stressed it out on the second season.
I would probably have to go with shelter logic because I have a 2010 Toyota Tacoma access cab and the harbor freight is not long enough,,, in my area these little shelters garage deals are the best way to go because our county doesn’t tax you for them so as long as there’s not an actual true foundation,,, go to the Quarry and get some stone and dust mixed and spray the ground for weeds put stone and dust down and roll it to pack it tight probably last a good long time
did you really put this thing together without using sheetmetal screws at all of the connecting points? I know they dont come with the kit, but you did say you were handy with tools.
How does the tarp/canopy hold up over the years with exposure to sun? I am worried I will buy this and set it up only to have it torn to pieces in a year.
It will last a year, starts to thin out. Really depends where you are. We have the frame to this day and a silver tarp on the top with all sides exposed. Was worth the money, definitely not a shed tho.
I got a bad pack and I'm not very strong. But... I got a brain and hauled it myself. I used a folding cart (just search youtube for a folding cart, something like magnacart). Cart handle was like 10 feet short but I held the box on the opposite side. Think, think, think and you can do anything. Or just use a friend :)
thanks for the vid.....very helpful.....just putting one up.....was confused at the ends; maybe the instructions should have said to put the ends on BEFORE you put it all together and then have to take it back apart..(just a thought)...also would have been MUCH easier if they would have made the hem flap like an inch bigger and you could put the pipes IN them and make it 10 times stronger...(just another thought)...assembly just in it's infancy....will probably have something else to complain about tomorrow....;)
Sorry for not seeing this sooner. Lots of videos I'm sure. Essentially you put the screw in the drill bit, set it to high speed and pull the trigger, press and wait for it to cut and catch. Wear safety goggles!
I can't find how tall the door opening is. I know it's a 10' peak, but I'll be putting a pickup with a ladder rack in it. I called HF and they couldn't help.
TRY to HELP you Did you consider re tarping it? I bought a used vinyl billboard for the eventuality of it deteriorating. The one I got was a flowery Meijer's supermarket billboard, with the reverse side being black. It should be much longer lasting with that material. Mine's still been holding up, though I accidentally gashed it in a couple spots with some sheet metal. Patched it with some silicone and denim strips, and it's been holding up through some heavy winds and snow storms so far.
TRY to HELP you Thanks for the update! Been watching a lot of these videos, so I'm aware of the UV breakdown effect. I'll either cover the fitted "tarp cover" with a sacrificial tarp or with shrink wrap (I have all the tools). Also do some structure reinforcement, should buy me a little longer time.
YES, thanks for that. I looked into it. Didnt want to persue it but it is a great option. I did buy a tarp a while back to cover an ongoing project. Check out my welder video i recently posted and you can see a harbor freight blue tarp on the frame of this thing... it fit well. i was not even planning on that. But i used it as an outdoor work area during some rain.... that billboard material tho... great idea, for sure.
+Kanya Cheng i think tha murano would fot yes. Mine has sustained insanely strong winds... And the snow? Perhaps when it is new.. But i will let you know in about 6 months.... :)
use a tarp over it to protect it from UV rays like once a year a new tarp as uv kills instead of the tent get size 18x 24 or 28 n tuck it in and gorilla tape it like a nut ;] make it last like ffffoeever
Can anyone help me please? I would like to ask.. How wideis the entry way (wide and tall)that leads into the 10' x 17' portable garage #62859 1 more question; HF has 3 different models listed #62860 and #63055, I have googled this question but I can't find any thing. Help please!
You're funny. :P I was looking for reviews on this after getting a coupon to get it for $169.00 (same size as the one in the video) but I wanted to see if it was any good even though I only plan to use it temporarily while I work on the outside of my van. I also will have to measure it to be sure my van will fit. If not then I will need to see if they have a bigger one. My other issue is having a dirt drive but I have railroad ties on the outside of the drive that are fastened into the ground so I could use those to attach the garage to I guess. - Heidi
Thanks. Our chrysler voyager fits in here. You should be able to use the long auger bit things to hold down the corners. All in all, its worth the money i think. good luck with it!
Dude .., i bought this for hubby and YOURS is the best "funniest" video i watched! I laughed so hard over your commentary ..,. if I had stitches I would have bustd some! Thank you for keeping me sane and hubby alive while this putting this friggin thing together!
It did well overall. A neighbor down the street got one to cover his boat. We had a windy day and it's now an art piece on his lawn looking like a sinking ship. Use the anchors it comes with, they work well in the dirt. Also, self tapping screws, I would say now, are a must. We I have another one of these and it just dealt with some record winds. And has had decent buildup of snow on it this season. I will likely buy more of these due to their price for what you get.
Not gunna lie this video is EXACTLY what i was looking for, laughed and learned
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the good words.
I bought my first portable garage 3 years ago to shelter my boat and provide a shaded work area during the summer. It was great. That winter it was hit by a blizzard with a tremendous, sustained, north wind. The weight of the snow and pressure from the wind bent the frame and caused the shelter to lean to the right. The following spring/summer it was hit by a sustained south wind. My hope was that the wind, from the opposite direction, would straighten the frame. It didn't. It caused some of the joints to snap. But because I liked the shelter so much, I bought another one. This time I installed wind breaks (using the tarp walls from the first shelter) on the north and south sides. They worked extremely well and my shelter has now survived it's second year. I recommend it. Just don't expect it to be as strong as a fixed structure.
LISTEN AT 0.5 SPEED... HILARIOUS! HINT: DRUNK LOL SOOOO GOOD... ON MY WAY TO THE HARBOUR WEBSITE RIGHT NOW...
OMG! You are not kidding! That is freaking HILARIOUS!
Thank you for that. Lmao
0.25 is too much, btw.
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Dude.. This has GOT to b the most ENTERTAINING how video I've ever seen in my 40 years on this planet... LITERALLY! Bravo.. Soneone give this guy a TV show!
man, this would make a killer homegamer paint booth for repainting cars if it was like 5 feet longer. 17 feet is too close to the actual size of most cars to be useful in that way.
At $179 on sale you could butt two of them together and have all the length you need. I still think it would be a little narrow. Great idea though to paint parts or motorcycles maybe?
Awesome setup for the money. Highly recommend . Get a HF tarp(grey) to put over top and tent stakes to stake down @ tarp eyelets. Will last longer. Doesnt look as bad as you would think.
It took me 7 hours to build. My Escalade will thank me. No more dust, water and sun..
Ruben Martinez and it fits!
Ruben Martinez bs. mine drips bad from condensation on inside
Mary Tidwell sounds like it's warmer in your garage than outside. And there is moisture in the atmosphere... So either dry out the air or cool it down inside. If it must be hot inside, perhaps get a dehumidifier? Finally, warming up the layer of air on the surface of the garage, outside, will solve the condensation problem however it would be very challenging :)
use a tarp on top of it .uv rays man
Mary Tidwell
You may want to check into vents that can be put on the end panel, may help with condensation buildup, though it's meant for heat dissipation.
Your video is by far the best description video on this product. A buddy of mine gave me one of these.. It came without instruction manual and all thrown together in a box. I kind of had the gist of it but still has some questions in your video tied it all together. Thanks a lot dude.
Great video. I am on day number three as I must deal with chemo body bug getting down the the final and needed to see how to run the tie-down for the roof. Got it, going back outside now and finish it up. Thanks
I've had one for years. After the ends wore out, I built T1-11 ends for it, with a small door in one end, and two full-sheet swinging doors in the other.
If you want to really tie it down to dirt, drive some steel fence posts parallel to the uprights and bolt or clamp them to the tubes.
On the inside of the cover?
@@lydiahubbell6278 Well, my ends are long gone, so I used sheet metal mending plates and construction screws to attach 2x3s to the tubes. Then I drove the steel posts in at an angle and screwed them to the 2x3s...and plywood.
So in my case...the outside.You could do it on the inside, but have to be careful of any exposed sharp edges to ruin your cover.
Thanks! Got one for my cts-v. Gravel is a pain in the ass for those anchors. I hope it holds up as well as yours
Just built the tent , and just like you I was amazed to see that I took almost 3 hours to build this myself , it’s good to have a
Impact gun
Impact Drill
Stainless steel screws
Each individual pipe and bend should get a screw , it makes it way sturdier and when it came to the door and rear , my luck as yours the belt lasso came out the other end and was stick trying to install it back I end up using the ANTENNA from my truck that screws off , I tied a knot and fed it threw it help a lot
So far very pleased and the price has when up on it but its worth the dollar
$229 plus tax
Highly recommend for a car , storing the law mower and other miscellaneous items
I thank you. The Owner"s Manual Instructions are very ambiguous if it was not for your video the garage would never have gone up. Now it's a beautiful thing!
Glad I could help!
Using tape to hold the pipes together will prevent them from coming apart during assembly. It is designed for the cover to pinch the pipes and hold it all together. But of course that doesn't work till the cover is on.
The self tapping screws are a good idea.
If you live in snow country, I strongly suggest tying rope to support the roof so it can't sag. I put two ropes between each of the pipes on the roof. Tie the rope to one of the upper side rails, pass over the roof raill and tie off on the other side rail. I used a truckers hitch to make certain I got them good and tight. That will prevent the snow from causing a sag in the material which can create so much weight it bends the poles. I have seen guys add metal poles but that is a lot more expensive and may not be necessary if your ropes are tight. Otherwise I suppose you could use ratchet straps.
Cool video lol.i rent & i have 4 wheeler,log splitter, mowers, tools ect.its all piled on the side of my house.im getting one of these to kinds organize & keep in the dry.looks pretty good actully.
Lasts a good year if u don't do any upgrades or maintenance. Tarp finally gave up in the second winter.. frame is still in great shape .
@@TRYtoHELPyou cool.yea ill probly beef it up a little.i live in arkansas so our winters are fairly mild.but yes i planned on doing a little more to it.but hey for $200.00 cant go wrong it looks like.
Absolutely hilarious production, and good tech knowledge as well........
It took me 3 days. Lasted 6 months. Pooling water and wind caused it to collapse. Most of the assemble time was trying to level. Site prep is critical. Anchoring is critical. Having cover drum- tight is critical. Duct-taping joints during assembly is smart, as is wearing a hard hat. Putting a 3/4 inch pvc in the door hem is said to help roll up.
OMG! I love everything about you, but you knew that. THANKS Harbor Freight for bringing me here! Keep up the good work...you actually helped me :)
Um... What? Haha. I would love to know more :) perhaps I will see if they have a link on their site. Anyway, glad I could help!
I just got one o these for my "workshop" for the restoration of my 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. 9 Months later, no holes. You have nothing to worry about :)
+Tech Bank totally worth the money! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Me and my cousin put mine up today. It wasn’t that hard , just not something I want to do alone .. this will fit my 1966 13 ft Boston whaler perfectly
Nice boat!
@@TRYtoHELPyou thanks. She’s actually in the paint booth as we speak , my buddy is painting her this week . Weather has brought some delays , but once I’m done with everything she’s gonna be covered up and under the harbor freight carport. Double coverage 😂
I keep mine tight it don't flap in the wind.... been up for 3 yrs now.
Bob Pendergraft do you get snow??
This guy talks like the voice actor from rick and morty
That was my first thought
I thought I was watching interdimensional cable almost right away.
I would like to mention to people considering this garage is you can buy replacement ends and top tarps from Harbor Freight, add /parts to the URL to get there. The tarp top last about 2 years, then water will start coming thru.
at around 4:25, I found that taping a small rock to the straps and then massaging the rock down to feed it down the slots in the tarp the can also do the job. Gravity does some of the work too. Better way is not to have to do that feeding in the first place. Lay out the tarp, and attach the ratchet straps to the ends of the straps first. That provides enough weight that the ratcheting mechanism won't go back up the slots in the tarp when you hang the tarp on the frame.
i had the same shed , but mine was a 10 by 17 from harbor freight . in 2 years your roof is going to split apart and you will have to cover the frame with a tent that you will continually have to buy if you want to use it. but for a quick fix if you cant order a carport or a real shed due to finances at the time this is a quick fix. 140 bucks for 2 years and 2 hours worth of work still not bad . but in the long run your throwing away money because they dont make replacement canvass for it .
Thanks a lot! Just got one for Christmas. I'll be setting it up today as per your expert instructions! Great video. I subscribed!
This is one of the few things from HF that I would not recommend. The ratchet straps are garbage and don’t stay tight. The zipper broke in about 3 months. If you live in a very windy area, it will not last long, especially the back panel. There is also no replacement tarp for it when it wears out, and it will after a couple summers. If all you want is a shelter for a few months, and you don’t live in an area that gets bad T-storms or lots of snow, it is probably okay. Anything beyond that, and it is a waste.
Get the 2 year warranty, they give you replacement covers if you have it.
This helped! Thanks. HF instructions are a little vague on what to do with the top cover straps. Don't really like the the way they are designed having them visible from outside. I found using duct tape ( what else) to secure the pipes together until I was happy with structure and then I added self taping screws to secure the section together. Nice and rigid now and the duct tape held the pieces together while I worked on it by myself. I would admit it could have been easier with another helper but not a necessity.
Since it has been a couple of years since you installed the portable garage, how is the fabric material holding up with the sun and outdoor elements? Thanks
I'm sure your neighbors are thrilled that you put that up LOL I had the same experience building the 10x20 car port - every piece fell off 20 times while building and had to self tap them like you did here
Compared to what's in other people's lawns, this is objectively a beautification. I bet squeezing the ends some to slightly crimp them before inserting them would help keep them together too. Do you like the quality overall after it's up?
I moved my "carport" to the back yard and it's now a cover for my kids' swings. I bought it with the intent to use it to shade me while I film videos (majority of my videos are vehicle repairs/detailing). I may add wheels to the legs so I can roll it around. It's a pain to move it myself and when moved you always have to fear it will blow away.
Funny video. One fella has a video about putting a sacrificial tarp over the garage to protect it from UV.
Those tarps on the tent only last about 3 years before they rip apart, for about thirty dollars you can put a 9 mil (15x19) silver tarp over it for extended life .
Bought one for my Audi. It’s currently sitting outside in the box and I’m mentally preparing myself for the few hours of cussing and frustration to follow.
I bought one of these. It was awesome....... for a week,.....then a storm hit and completely destroyed it. Bent the hell out of it at every joint. The metal tubing is very weak and thin. If you could put it up where wind will never hit it, it would be great.
Hey great video. Thanks for giving Hanna Bug some love. You both gave great videos.
Good job. Could use duck tape at the joints to held them together as you construct. Trap supplies companies sell an anchoring product called Wolf Fangs. These things or some similar devices will help anchor anything.
Enjoyed the video! I have looked far and wide and I can not find the answer to my question. Hoping you can answer.
What is the height and width of the door alone?
Thank you!
Tks Can't remember exactly. About 7.5 feet wide and 6.5 feet tall.
My idea is to live in this. Why couldn't guy set huge pallet floor. Bringing it up off cold ground. Then padding and carpet on top. Ok then insulate walls with 4x8 sheets foam then 4x8 eighth inch paneling. Ceiling same way. Wanna make this nice liveing. Wood heat and cook stove.30gallon home made stove.
+Jessie Casteel get it done! Sounds like a plan
I like the ground - Earth energy. But I did Bronze Age double wattle walls with 6 to 8 inch clay slip straw as insulation. Then silicone tarps on willow log gable rafters. I think I will maybe throw my tent over it for better air closure - and another tarp on top of that - but turn the length around so I get 2 foot eaves. Still trying to figure out how to do the stove with chimney. I then covered the walls with horse manure clay as daub. Threw it on like slop. Still finishing that. The roof as R-30 plus insulation! the walls are probably r-20. The end walls I'm still working on.
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Nobody, ever, has paid MSRP at Harbor Freight. Ever.
Thank you for reminding people about wind. In most of the U.S. this will be sailing over the next state in the first rain storm. If you don't anchor it with sincerity.
bought mine with a hf 30% coupon 169 bucks!! and hannah should have just built a shed lmao
Question-How do you feel about this product now? Did it serve you well? I'm moving in the next couple of years and don't really want to build a permanent structure. Thanks
I like it still, while the first one didn't last after I punched a hole thru the top shoveling snow off (should have just left the snow), I like it. I ended up buying another a few weeks ago and it's now up in the backyard. Too much lawn equipment out in the elements. Very cool garages, I still recommend it.
@@TRYtoHELPyou I've had 2 of these in my backyard for 4 years. In the part of California that I live in there isn't any snow and we have HOT summers. I got 2 years out of the tops. I tried an 80.00 replacement top that matched but it only lasted 1 year. Because I'm on the side of my house in the backyard I decided to go with a heavy duty 18x20 tarp. Even new these aren't super pretty but much uglier now with an tarp over it.
They seem to always tear on the top side of the cover where it makes contact with the metal pipes. I'm considering using flex tape along the top sides of the cover running it right on top of where the pipes are. I haven't priced this out but would think this has some potential to get another year or 2 out of an original canvas top.
I enjoyed watching this! Very hurmous to keep me watching the whole thing
glad you liked it. Lots of details so you know the stuff about the things....
Your video was one that convinced me to do HF. We purchased the 10x17 (for about $190 total) and the 10x10 (about $170 total) last October. Between the two the 10x17 is a much better product in my opinion. It's taller and has a ton more room. We're well into northern Michigan snow and so far all is well. I just have to remember to bump the snow off. I plan to get another 10x17 in 2018.
Dale Hammond glad I could help! Ours is finally falling apart (the canvas). Lots of snow here and a LOT of very strong wind. Totally worth the money! Tks for sharing your experience with the smaller one.
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Check into getting a vinyl tarp from eBay, there's a seller that had old vinyl billboards that could be used for a replacement, and should be longer lasting than the original material.
Only thing is that it's black on the back side, and some advertising on the other, so it may not fit with your decor, or be a solar collector if the black is used outside.
DTR RTD this is a great idea. I actually have seen this back in highschool where one of these was used for a float for homecoming.... Been forever! I will look into this. Thanks for the tip!
I bought one for the eventuality of the original one turning into a flapper; I haven't had a chance to even unfurl it completely to see what kind of ad I got. Have to wait until I get some help to do that, because it's too tedious trying to do it on my own.
All I could see is a flowery pattern, seems like maybe a grocery store of some kind.
It's much more cost effective than buying a new vinyl tarp; they ask crazy prices for decent ones.
the one I got was from pointonepremiums on ebay; you might start your search there to see what's available.
Hello.. Here we have sometimes strong wind. Is it stable? Thinking to buy one of these cause I don't have a garage.
It's been a 5 years for this setup, how's it holding up? you have snow?
Lasted into the second year. I snow shoveled the roof and tore it with he edge of the shovel. From there it simply started falling apart. Well worth the money if you treat it right.
They have upgraded the supplies a little bit the poles seem to be a bit thicker and comes with bolts and nuts to connect pipes and brackets… I bought a extra tarp to put over the roof to help keep it from sun rot and hope that the second one last longer that the two years I got out of the first one
oh man, maybe its time to get another for me as well! I saw they have a 12 by 20 one for like 400 bucks..... thats not the one you are talking about?
The fabric is JUNK... I purchased one of these and it lasted two years. The fabric rots real fast. The sun eats it up... My frame is still standing but no fabric. Gonna get some sin shade and cover the frame.
2 years for 170$ not that bad. Buy a new one just for the tarp lol
@@Shitty796 maybe cover it with a tarp.
Or paint it.
Thanks for the video! I only have exactly 10' of space to install this (between a fence and a wall). Is the 10' width from outside to outside, or is the opening size? Can I fit it in a 10' wide space?
The instructions call for it to be measured up to 10‘2“ Wide that’s the opening and the back wall that’s what they’re supposed to be
@@turdferguson1915 thanks!
I found it much easier to assemble the ends first. With the canvas,attached. Attach one end to the roof. Then go to the other end and do the same.
I bought and build one of these about 4 years ago the tarp that covers it only lasted 2 years I did put self tapping screws on every joint problem was when I went to tear it down the self tapping screws had bent the outer pull into the inner Pole and I couldn't get the poles apart very easily so long story short the frame itself is still sitting in the yard no tarp . Nice while it lasted though.
dude this video is so spot on.... a week ago for me and i laugh but i wish i would have seed this first.....my sentiments plus it was a windy day for me...i had to tread onward.... help is a for sure....
Hi, with the front door up, what is the height, I want to make sure my tractor will fit into door!
this was the funniest build , wish i would of not been in the library when i watched this ....i had to hold back from making to much noise laughing
:) glad you enjoyed it!
How good does this hold up to water? Could I spray it with a hose and it not get inside?
Yes unless you are spraying at the walls on the very base, it will get thru some. But ours held up to rain very well for a little over a year or so. The snow weight tho, that stressed it out on the second season.
Totally bad ass, thanx so much. You've made me want one.
Awesome!! buying one just bcuz of this video. And also bcuz I need a car tent.
It is a pretty sweet deal. Glad I could help!
Would this be able to fit pickup truck? I have a 1500 silverado but I can't tell if it will fit.
I would probably have to go with shelter logic because I have a 2010 Toyota Tacoma access cab and the harbor freight is not long enough,,, in my area these little shelters garage deals are the best way to go because our county doesn’t tax you for them so as long as there’s not an actual true foundation,,, go to the Quarry and get some stone and dust mixed and spray the ground for weeds put stone and dust down and roll it to pack it tight probably last a good long time
did you really put this thing together without using sheetmetal screws at all of the connecting points? I know they dont come with the kit, but you did say you were handy with tools.
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How does the tarp/canopy hold up over the years with exposure to sun? I am worried I will buy this and set it up only to have it torn to pieces in a year.
It will last a year, starts to thin out. Really depends where you are. We have the frame to this day and a silver tarp on the top with all sides exposed. Was worth the money, definitely not a shed tho.
@@TRYtoHELPyou thanks. Thats good to know. My fear is this would really be a once a year thing.
Good stuff. Thanks for the jovial narrative.
When you untie the straps use the ratchets on the ends to keep it from pulling back into the door … save your self a bunch of time and frustration…
Hilarious and informative! Forget DIY ... you need to go into Comedy!
Yeah, I should prolly. Because I tried fixing my chair the other day. I ended up braking it more. Now all I can do is stand-up...
Awesome show Steve Brule, Great Job :)
after a google search... i dont see it... but i accept :)
I was thinking about picking one up is their particular size of lag bolt that you need I'm drilling into my carport which is cement
I think a 3/8 by 2 to 3 inches would do? You need a hammer drill tho along with a drill bit.
Would this takedown and transport semi easily? I'm thinking of getting one for hunting camp.
Hmmmm. Not really but for the right person it's worth the work. I suggest a ~10x17 tent perhaps? ⛺
This cost far less. :)
How do you think this would work as a tent? You are funny! Great Video!
Style knows no bounds...
You sir,made me spit my drink out
Thanks for the video
i can confirm that it indeed does sail away if you do not anchor it to the ground 😭😂
I got a bad pack and I'm not very strong. But... I got a brain and hauled it myself. I used a folding cart (just search youtube for a folding cart, something like magnacart). Cart handle was like 10 feet short but I held the box on the opposite side. Think, think, think and you can do anything. Or just use a friend :)
Belt looped around cart handle as extension, boom.
This guy sounds like a drunk Kermit The Frog lol.
thanks for the vid.....very helpful.....just putting one up.....was confused at the ends; maybe the instructions should have said to put the ends on BEFORE you put it all together and then have to take it back apart..(just a thought)...also would have been MUCH easier if they would have made the hem flap like an inch bigger and you could put the pipes IN them and make it 10 times stronger...(just another thought)...assembly
just in it's infancy....will probably have something else to complain about tomorrow....;)
Thanks for the sharing, i really like your solution
Can someone show how to put self tapping screws in?
Sorry for not seeing this sooner. Lots of videos I'm sure. Essentially you put the screw in the drill bit, set it to high speed and pull the trigger, press and wait for it to cut and catch. Wear safety goggles!
I can't find how tall the door opening is. I know it's a 10' peak, but I'll be putting a pickup with a ladder rack in it. I called HF and they couldn't help.
Would code enforcement trip if i put one of those in my front yard in los angeles county?
How much is the weight and size of the box? Approximately.
Most helpful temp garage video I've watched!
Kodi Ham thanks... It lasted some time. It ended up tearing apart about 1.5 years in... Lots of wind in my parts plus the snow got it...
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Did you consider re tarping it? I bought a used vinyl billboard for the eventuality of it deteriorating. The one I got was a flowery Meijer's supermarket billboard, with the reverse side being black. It should be much longer lasting with that material.
Mine's still been holding up, though I accidentally gashed it in a couple spots with some sheet metal. Patched it with some silicone and denim strips, and it's been holding up through some heavy winds and snow storms so far.
TRY to HELP you Thanks for the update! Been watching a lot of these videos, so I'm aware of the UV breakdown effect. I'll either cover the fitted "tarp cover" with a sacrificial tarp or with shrink wrap (I have all the tools). Also do some structure reinforcement, should buy me a little longer time.
YES, thanks for that. I looked into it. Didnt want to persue it but it is a great option. I did buy a tarp a while back to cover an ongoing project. Check out my welder video i recently posted and you can see a harbor freight blue tarp on the frame of this thing... it fit well. i was not even planning on that. But i used it as an outdoor work area during some rain.... that billboard material tho... great idea, for sure.
TRY to HELP you Funny that I had already watched that video without seeing it. Saw it now, yes good idea!
Can you fit inside there ? I’m trying to tint cars inside there
Just Curious, How Long Did It Last?
1.5 years. Almost two winters.
What kind of gun are you using to put the bolts in the concrete? Thanks advance
Mack 1/2 inch impact. Super old school tool. pneumatic
How about putting it on grass in my yard? Need special heavy stakes?
Comes with the stakes. Totes oke.
Do you neighbors love this? ha. Looking at the smaller "shed", but I'm a little concerned of it being an eye-sore.
This is the Cadillac in the neighborhood. Freedom. Murica.
my question is
it is possible to protect from a heavy snow or windy...
and do you think 10ft.×17ft will fit for the Nissan Murano SUV?
please help..
+Kanya Cheng i think tha murano would fot yes. Mine has sustained insanely strong winds... And the snow? Perhaps when it is new.. But i will let you know in about 6 months.... :)
@@TRYtoHELPyou and...? Snow?
Ego of acquisition, i love it.
I was looking at this since my house has no garage and I could work on my car not in direct sun.
What is the size of the opening height and width?
Do you know if this is the smallest one in that style
This is not the smallest.
TRY to HELP you do you know the other size then bro
Need a few beers to help finish buliding garage
The $311 price is comparable to purchasing a Shelter Logic brand version instead
use a tarp over it to protect it from UV rays like once a year a new tarp as uv kills instead of the tent get size 18x 24 or 28 n tuck it in and gorilla tape it like a nut ;] make it last like ffffoeever
Enjoyed your commentary.....thanks!
pleasure is all mine!
Will a charger fit in this? My car is almost exactly 17’ long so im curious
Phone charger, yes. Dodge charger? Unsure. A plymouth voyager Ec fits no prob.
Great video, thanks! You mention in the beginning that it is heavy....Could you guess at it's actual weight?
Id say under 100ibs .
No where near 100 mine weighed 43
Can anyone help me please?
I would like to ask..
How wideis the entry way (wide and tall)that leads into the 10' x 17' portable garage #62859
1 more question; HF has 3 different models listed #62860 and #63055, I have googled this question but I can't find any thing. Help please!
You're funny. :P I was looking for reviews on this after getting a coupon to get it for $169.00 (same size as the one in the video) but I wanted to see if it was any good even though I only plan to use it temporarily while I work on the outside of my van. I also will have to measure it to be sure my van will fit. If not then I will need to see if they have a bigger one. My other issue is having a dirt drive but I have railroad ties on the outside of the drive that are fastened into the ground so I could use those to attach the garage to I guess. - Heidi
Thanks. Our chrysler voyager fits in here. You should be able to use the long auger bit things to hold down the corners. All in all, its worth the money i think. good luck with it!
Why don't you put the cover over when it's on the ground and then go inside and put the legs up...
Hell of a lot easier
Dude .., i bought this for hubby and YOURS is the best "funniest" video i watched!
I laughed so hard over your commentary ..,. if I had stitches I would have bustd some!
Thank you for keeping me sane and hubby alive while this putting this friggin thing together!
Thanks for the good words. Glad you enjoyed it. This makes my day 🙂
I bought one from Tractor supply 12x20 for a little over $100.
Paid $235 for mine yesterday with the 3 year warranty
How much was it and how is it holding up ! ?
It did well overall. A neighbor down the street got one to cover his boat. We had a windy day and it's now an art piece on his lawn looking like a sinking ship. Use the anchors it comes with, they work well in the dirt. Also, self tapping screws, I would say now, are a must. We I have another one of these and it just dealt with some record winds. And has had decent buildup of snow on it this season. I will likely buy more of these due to their price for what you get.