Winter Storage - Temporary Garage?
Discussion
I don't plan on using my weekend car over the winter, but don't have a garage for storage.
I have run through the options - Car Storage facility, rent a lock up, use a car cover and leave on the drive, but now am thinking a good alternative may be to buy a temporary garage (the tent type) and set this up on an unused part of the drive which is fairly secluded. It means I'd have fairly easy access to carry out the weekly / monthly checks on the car over the winter.
Does anyone use one of these and anything, other than making sure it is big enough for the car, I should keep in mind if I buy one?
I have run through the options - Car Storage facility, rent a lock up, use a car cover and leave on the drive, but now am thinking a good alternative may be to buy a temporary garage (the tent type) and set this up on an unused part of the drive which is fairly secluded. It means I'd have fairly easy access to carry out the weekly / monthly checks on the car over the winter.
Does anyone use one of these and anything, other than making sure it is big enough for the car, I should keep in mind if I buy one?
Edited by 5STM5 on Thursday 24th October 22:38
I found these on ebay the other week which might be of interest to you
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321225093489?var=5101666...
Personally I use an old car canopy purchased from CostCo a few years ago, which works as a part time garage and laundry line.
Though the biggest issues is ensure the thing doesn't blow away, hence the alloys, diff keeping it anchored.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321225093489?var=5101666...
Personally I use an old car canopy purchased from CostCo a few years ago, which works as a part time garage and laundry line.
Though the biggest issues is ensure the thing doesn't blow away, hence the alloys, diff keeping it anchored.
OP have you got space to knock up a car port? I'd wager with a few lengths of 4x4" and some corrugated sheeting you could improvise something which is far sturdier than one of those canopy/temporary garages. And potentially cheaper.
I've considered doing this with some bolt down fence posts so that I can dismantle it as and when required. I would just be paranoid about one of those covers blowing away.
I've considered doing this with some bolt down fence posts so that I can dismantle it as and when required. I would just be paranoid about one of those covers blowing away.
I've got a small 3mx2m greenhouse tent from the garden centre for keeping my mini in, 
It was only £79.99.
Get alot of condensation on the tent, as long as the doors are opened in the morning it gets rid of it. It flaps about alot in the wind and can be noisy in high winds.
It seems to keep the car dry, and kept the snow off it last year and stopped it from freezing.
The material is starting to rub through at certain points now it's been up for 2 years.
My Dad and I have gone over a number of options of how we could improve it or add to it, like putting corrugated sheeting on it and making it more of a carport. Or scrapping it and using some 4x2 to make a carport infront of the single garage, but as we've already taken some of mums garden to build that we were starting to push our luck,, tent was a good compromise.
Obviously it's not really big enough for anything but a mini, and maybe a smart car though,
It was only £79.99.
Get alot of condensation on the tent, as long as the doors are opened in the morning it gets rid of it. It flaps about alot in the wind and can be noisy in high winds.
It seems to keep the car dry, and kept the snow off it last year and stopped it from freezing.
The material is starting to rub through at certain points now it's been up for 2 years.
My Dad and I have gone over a number of options of how we could improve it or add to it, like putting corrugated sheeting on it and making it more of a carport. Or scrapping it and using some 4x2 to make a carport infront of the single garage, but as we've already taken some of mums garden to build that we were starting to push our luck,
, tent was a good compromise.Obviously it's not really big enough for anything but a mini, and maybe a smart car though,
Carcoon?
https://www.carcoon.com/carcoon-double-skin-outdoo...
https://www.carcoon.com/carcoon-double-skin-outdoo...
Edited by A900ss on Friday 25th October 19:16
Ozzie Osmond said:
rfsteel said:
Though the biggest issues is ensure the thing doesn't blow away, hence the alloys, diff keeping it anchored.
It's possible to get a temporary structure that will put up with most wind, but the 80mph gusts we will apparently see over the weekend? Not likely.
C
Depending on how much you're prepared to spend, a folding garage may be an option:
http://canopiessouthwest.co.uk/perambulator-foldin...
http://canopiessouthwest.co.uk/perambulator-foldin...
Tie down points are a big consideration using a Portable Garage. I live on the West Coast of Scotland, so 80 MPH winds pfffft a mere breeze 
My house is in a conservation area so building a carport will have restrictions on style and materials, but I may consider this next year as a more permanent solution, and include removable side walls.
The Perambulator (sp.) cover looks like it might rub against the car in high winds, as it appears to be a close fitting cover, but not tight against the car. Looks like I'll go for a Portable Garage and secure it as well as possible, and hope LA Planning are on my side and I only need it for this winter.
Ta for the replies.
My house is in a conservation area so building a carport will have restrictions on style and materials, but I may consider this next year as a more permanent solution, and include removable side walls.
The Perambulator (sp.) cover looks like it might rub against the car in high winds, as it appears to be a close fitting cover, but not tight against the car. Looks like I'll go for a Portable Garage and secure it as well as possible, and hope LA Planning are on my side and I only need it for this winter.
Ta for the replies.
Puddenchucker said:
Depending on how much you're prepared to spend, a folding garage may be an option:
http://canopiessouthwest.co.uk/perambulator-foldin...
+1 I bought one like that Ebay around £250 USED. It does the job, you can even work on your car.http://canopiessouthwest.co.uk/perambulator-foldin...
The high winds are a big factor it can take off even if its peg down well.
They are not cheap new however.
Cerberus90 said:
I've got a small 3mx2m greenhouse tent from the garden centre for keeping my mini in,
It was only £79.99.
Get alot of condensation on the tent, as long as the doors are opened in the morning it gets rid of it. It flaps about alot in the wind and can be noisy in high winds.
It seems to keep the car dry, and kept the snow off it last year and stopped it from freezing.
The material is starting to rub through at certain points now it's been up for 2 years.
My Dad and I have gone over a number of options of how we could improve it or add to it, like putting corrugated sheeting on it and making it more of a carport. Or scrapping it and using some 4x2 to make a carport infront of the single garage, but as we've already taken some of mums garden to build that we were starting to push our luck,, tent was a good compromise.
Obviously it's not really big enough for anything but a mini, and maybe a smart car though,
It was only £79.99.
Get alot of condensation on the tent, as long as the doors are opened in the morning it gets rid of it. It flaps about alot in the wind and can be noisy in high winds.
It seems to keep the car dry, and kept the snow off it last year and stopped it from freezing.
The material is starting to rub through at certain points now it's been up for 2 years.
My Dad and I have gone over a number of options of how we could improve it or add to it, like putting corrugated sheeting on it and making it more of a carport. Or scrapping it and using some 4x2 to make a carport infront of the single garage, but as we've already taken some of mums garden to build that we were starting to push our luck,
, tent was a good compromise.Obviously it's not really big enough for anything but a mini, and maybe a smart car though,
That's brilliant - great compromising!
Welshwonder said:
I rent a shipping container to keep my car in. Very secure but if you want one on your property, you usually have to ask your local authority. Don't go putting the car in there when it's wet though - it makes a hell of a mess and would age less if it was outside!
You need planning permission for a shipping container. It's a factor in mobile shelters (my missus has a mobile field shelter for her nag, so we had to look into the legal ramifications of this stuff).i be worried that tent /canopy types will one day let go in the winds and trash the car and maybe someone elses stuff too
car covers seem to do as much harm as they do good , if the car is at home cant you nip out and wash it every week or so , crack the windows open when its a nice day , shouldnt really come to much harm
car covers seem to do as much harm as they do good , if the car is at home cant you nip out and wash it every week or so , crack the windows open when its a nice day , shouldnt really come to much harm
Edited by steveo3002 on Saturday 26th October 09:48
I've tried for years to find a garage to rent. Nothing at all ever comes up. All I ask is that it's dry, has electrics and is in a safe area so that I can leave my tools there. Hope you have better luck than me!
Oh, and with the shipping container, our local authority doesn't require full planning for having one on the property, so don't let it put you off. I appreciate this will be different between authorities.
Oh, and with the shipping container, our local authority doesn't require full planning for having one on the property, so don't let it put you off. I appreciate this will be different between authorities.
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