Two place enclosed trailer

 

Enclosed trailer would cost 8 grand in my area


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Maybe an old 20' or 40' container?

 

Here are some plans I made up for a 12x8 “carport”. The roof would be steel and the sides in lattice. Playing around with lattice all the way vs halfway because lattice is pricey lol

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Here are some plans I made up for a 12x8 “carport”. The roof would be steel and the sides in lattice. Playing around with lattice all the way vs halfway because lattice is pricey lol

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Be careful with this. My BIL did this and the Township came and told him to take it down. It wasn't fully closed in, but he put a garage door on the front and they said it was a garage and needed a permit.

 

Problem with somethong like that is that the sled is still no the ground, and no protection from critters. Couldn't you find a used tilt trailer? Just enough to get them off the ground in a critter proof enclosure.

 

The cheapest one I’ve been able to find is 3500 CAD


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So I'm thinking outside the box . Build a Supported ramp out side the garage . Run the sled up on ramp. Lift it up and put supports under . Then hang a tarp from under the garage eve at an angle over the sled to the ground to protect it . This way you can move the structure in the spring or just remove the tarp leave by the garage.
Much less materials
Half the cost
Movable if needed
Sled is off the ground

 

small home depot trailer and box it in.

 

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Has anyone had issues with storing their sled in a shelter logic shelter? I’m starting to think that would be a lot more protection from the elements


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Has anyone had issues with storing their sled in a shelter logic shelter? I’m starting to think that would be a lot more protection from the elements


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I still have a half round type . No problems at all except Mowing my lawn . I didn't think anything would blow under the sides "Wrong " Had the sleds in there until i got an enclosed Trailer . I mounted the tubes to a 2 x 8 on the bottom and then staked it down . It's never moved in bad storms .

 

You could always shrink wrap it. I know of a couple folks who did that during the summer.

 

I put the peppermint oil packs in all our sleds. Minty fresh and no meeces😁

 

About 10 years ago when I was living at home I was in your situation. I spent about 500 bucks on a steel Arrow shed. 10x12. The 2 small sliding doors were wide enough to ride the sled in and out. I paid another 80 bucks for a floor kit and enough 1/2 treated plywood to put on top of that plus some scrap plywood to use as a tiny ramp leading to the doors so the carbides didnt rip up the sheet metal under the doors.

I fit 2 sleds in there, winter and summer. No issues. Rat poison in each corner. Took 2 days to build.

I also mounted some 2x4 across the roofline to add strength with the weight of the snow on the roof. You have to shovel it off each snowfall just in case.

It worked great. Kind of a pain when you didnt have reverse lol but it worked. It would have been alot easier if it was one sled down the middle and it had reverse.

If you go this route, measure your sled width and length and double check the shed manufacturers ACTUAL size. They often arent as big as they say it is.

 

Your shelter logic canvas shed idea would work too. Ive seen those with gravel floors. Put some sand around the edges to keep any snow dust out. Ive seen them with hot tubs in them too lol

 

My vote would be for a shipping container. Weather sealed, critter proof, will long outlast a portable car shelter, and you'll be able to get your money back out of it of you decide to sell in the future.

 

And high security with the right lock.

The only problem is, they don't look that nice... (not a big deal in my case, but might be for others.)

 

I second the idea of a cheap shed, either one you put together or a pre build one and then critter proof it

I don't care HOW many mouse traps you set or moth balls you put out
MICE and other critters love to next in anything that provides them shelter from the elements
all the more so if something is parked that MAKE heat as in parking a hot sled in a cold shelter!
it attracts them like moths to a light

I have tire about every trick in the book and still get some mice in things at times
between several farms I keep things on, hunting camps and my rural place here

mice are terrible things that chew on wires and suck out of boredom!

but used sheds do pop up on craiglist and I gather facebook market place too and such,(my buddy bought 7 in the past 3 yrs, I helped load and move and set them up)

so you can get a shed cheaper that way too if you have means of moving them
but either way, you still need to mouse proof it to keep your things safe

 

Shipping container

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Considering a shipping container used is around 2750 (cheapest one on marketplace) and that doesnt include shipping it. You could have a used enclosed clamshell trailer for that, and you can actually tow the sled around in it. Id say a brand new 600 dollar canopy car port with a gravel floor is a better deal.

Plus a shipping container is an UGLY lawn ornimant. If he lives in town, there is no way the zoning ordinance will allow a shipping container in his yard... Its not allowed in my town. And your neigbors will for sure nark on you. Lol

 

I wish that I could do a storage container, but unfortunately that’s out of my price range. Just got a quote for a 10 footer and it’s 4100cad plus tax. And I don’t even think my 15 switchback pro x would fit as it’s just over 10 ft


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I think your idea is the best and most cost effective idea.

 

any thing you store a sled in better be vented and vented well
this is why using a trailer for storage is not the best idea for sled, as they just don't breath well, they can trap humidity in and moisture and not allow enough air flow to prevent rust in bearings and such
so what ever you store thin gs in, make sure lots of air flow is possible and try and keep it mouse proof!

 

bathe that bitch in wd40.

 

It would still rust, just take longer. You'd have to coat it with cosmoline....and what job to clean it up after....lol

 

Not sure where u buy stuff but a buddy on TV road got a 20 foot container for 1500 delivered canadian

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I would love to know where he got a deal like that


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Send me a Pm I will give you his number

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I even know guys that have gotten old discarded rail containers for storage free by hauling them away. They've used them even to store barrels of race gas, and 2 stroke synthetic oil that i've bought gallons from them.

 

Maybe this was a couple of years ago
I don't know how it is there, but here steel prices are high. Way higher than ever before. So anything cheap made from (any kind of) steel has been long gone and scrapped.
I also know there is a worldwide shortage of shipping containers. But that might just be for new ones or even just the space itself, the need for transport space, not a shortage in containers. I'm not sure about that.

 

Before I built my garage, I used a trailer but in past had 2 shelter logic tents that were awesome. I put stamat driveway pak down then built tent. As previously mentioned, I threw the mfg stakes out & used 8 2' green garden stakes 4 per side and attached using ss heavy duty clamps. ran a board along the sides so crap doesnt blow in and strapping along the rafters zipped ties to reinforce under the roof making it more taunt. Those buggers lasted through 3 major snowstorms & hurricane irene. Actually was able to sell them when I moved. You can never make anything outside 100% mouse proof so you must do your due diligence with traps or moth balls. I have pets so no poison or antifreeze pails. Good luck.

 

I was a sales rep for this company prior to the owner selling it. (Cover-it Instant Garages)93-97. Company is located in my town now matter of fact.