padgett Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Has anyone used one of the HF portable garages ? On sale and would solve a temporary problem but have no idea what "8 mil vinyl laminated to a "Rip Stop" polyester" means. Apparently a replacement cover is available.Florida tends to be a bit moist and this is looking like a wet year. What kind of ground cover could be used ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ekvh Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I have seen quite a few of these going up even in the frozen tundra. They appear to be holding up well, but I doubt they're of HF quality. I have been meaning to inquire of them, but haven't noticed them being sold anywhere I have been. They would be nice if they would hold up and they're portable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard D Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Would be ok for UV protection, but humiditywill be a problem. If the sides seal and it has a floor a dehumidifier might help but are not cheap to run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 More concerned about groundwater than dehumidification - do not have one of those in either garage but those are raised/cement floor. Just have seen bottom rust occur from sitting in dirt floor garages. Probably not needed for long. Just really have no idea if "8 mil vinyl " is good, bad, or indifferent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnemac Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Find Farmtek online, they offer many choices in enclosures. They also offer the insulation and talk about it as a moisture barrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Padgett,I have one that's exactly like the one that shows on the front page of the website you listed. I'm only offering my opinion (I'm not in any way associated with the company), but I've just gone through my third winter with the portable garage here in MA without a single problem. Its located behind my garage, staked to the ground, and next to a line of huge pine trees (trees help cut the wind). I store one of my 92 Rivieras in it from late Nov to mid Apr. I put down a vinyl tarp over the dirt floor inside the portable garage, park the Riv on the vinyl, put a car cover on, put down Irish Spring soap in plastic cups, and then bring the front/sides/rear of the tarp up and secure them to the cover. Never had a moisture or mouse problem yet. Sun has yet to do any UV harm. I do brush off any snow we get ASAP to keep weight off. But most often as soon as the sun appears after snow it slides off by itself. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Irish Spring soap (liquid or bar ?) does what ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I cut slivers from a bar, put them in cups and place them at each tire, in the trunk, in the engine bay, and on the floor of the car's interior.....the mice don't like the smell...it beats the stink of moth balls hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 You can make a frame from 1" PVC (1 1/2 is better but more expensive) for about $100Then buy a standard plastic tarp (about $39 for entry level) which will last about a year. Better quality tarps will last longer (also depends on where you live) The advantages of a cheap storage unit like this is.... it keeps the cover OFF the vehicle. The unit might trap some moisture but even in a garage, the humidity is going to be the same as outside humidity. The other advantage you can drive the car in and out and the cover stays in place.... this can be an advantage if there is snow or ice on the cover.Because of local laws/regulations, you may not be allowed to make a storage unit on your property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JalopyBob Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 For anyone using one of these, the key to happiness it that when you think that it is well anchored, anchor some more. I had one anchored with steel rebar tie wire into concrete anchors on the driveway, and in a brick wall, and tied to chain link fence posts. During a nasty winter storm, the wind got under it, stretched the tie wire, and ruined the paint on my 68 Charger. I will not use one of these units again. It is cheaper to pay garage rent, than to mess with the damage that can occur with one of these. Never again. Not even if you gave it to me for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I bolted mine to 1"x10" plankes and added 1" x 10" cross pieces bolted together. The car holds mine down. Never moves. I don't put my Reatta in it in the winter, To much humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 No one said it was a garage.......... it is a temporary shelter (ie stopgap, makeshift, substitute) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Exactly and do not plan to put anything valuable in it.BTW the whole "portable garage" kit from HF was $159.99 on sale & with coupon.Now I need time to assemble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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