BX25D. Mod #1 and continued.

[ericdube]

Oh man I hope you get that L60. Fine looking machine. Please post if you do get it. If my 5740 had more than 140 hours on it I'd consider getting the L60 series.

The ShelterLogic has been great. It's been there for two years. Been through 2 tropical storms and no less than 10 winter storms and it haven't budged and no fading and no signs of wear. One of the best things I bought in years. I went and dug up some photos for your viewing pleasure. Ill get an updated photo today on the shelter after being up for two years. Hope it helps. Thanks for posting.

I really hope the L60 works out as well. Just waiting on the final quote from my dealer, but I'm fairly confident I'm going to pull the trigger. Just not sure which model I will end up with (I'm leaning towards the L4060 at this point.)

And thanks a bunch for posting those pictures of the Shelterlogic! That is so awesome! It's interesting to see what the framing looks like during the build and combined with your video I think it will definitely help me with my assembly. Much appreciated.

 

[4shorts]

I really hope the L60 works out as well. Just waiting on the final quote from my dealer, but I'm fairly confident I'm going to pull the trigger. Just not sure which model I will end up with (I'm leaning towards the L4060 at this point.)

And thanks a bunch for posting those pictures of the Shelterlogic! That is so awesome! It's interesting to see what the framing looks like during the build and combined with your video I think it will definitely help me with my assembly. Much appreciated.

Your kindly welcome. I just uploaded two photo's of the shelter as it is this morning. As you can see the wrinkles are still in it from the time I removed it from the boxes. If and when you get one you might find the instructions a little confusing. Drop me a PM and I can do a little video for you on the tricks I learned about installing it or If you want just call me.
Good luck with the new tractor. The wait is terrible but well wort it.

 

[check]

4shorts, how much was the shelter and what are the dimensions? (You got it from Crappy Tire I assume.) I have had 3, 10' X 20' plastic garages from COSTCO that have held up well, although (a) you do have to "roof rake" them, and (b) eventually the sun's UV rays do wreck the roof (which you can help prevent by adding even a cheap tarp over top). I may end up stick-building a roof structure, with a plywood and shingles roof, but that is more expense.

 

[BX Dan]

They have all types available. ShelterLogic - Portable Garages - Fabric Shelters and Structures

 

[4shorts]

4shorts, how much was the shelter and what are the dimensions? (You got it from Crappy Tire I assume.) I have had 3, 10' X 20' plastic garages from COSTCO that have held up well, although (a) you do have to "roof rake" them, and (b) eventually the sun's UV rays do wreck the roof (which you can help prevent by adding even a cheap tarp over top). I may end up stick-building a roof structure, with a plywood and shingles roof, but that is more expense.

Yup. I got it at CT. The size is on the photo I included of the box. It is 12'X24'X10'. I don't remember the exact cost but $599. comes to mind but I remember they had a sale on them and I think It was $150 off then I had $300. in CT money so it cost me very little.
For anyone installing these shelters the golden rule is to get them well anchored. Each rib or support some might call them has 3 tiny holes in them that you can put large nails in. Well I didn't do that. I cut 4"X4" flat bar, enough to weld on to each portion of the leg. I punched two holes in each plate then got 1/2" re-bar cut each piece 36" long then used a ground rod driver to hammer them into the ground through the holes in the plates. This shelter hasn't budged. Remember. If you don't do your best to anchor it down and it decides to take off during a storm what ever is inside at the time could get damaged and we don't want that do we ?

I've had no issues with snow on the top due to it's shape but once in awhile I will shovel out on each side of the shelter because of the snow build up on each side. The beauty with the shelter is I can't get taxed for having it on my property.

 

[farmgirl19]

Neat pics of the ShelterLogic, 4shorts! I have considered similar, but didn't know how secure it would be. Thanks for the info on durability With no snow here to speak of, it might be fairly "worry free", once up.

 

[4shorts]

Neat pics of the ShelterLogic, 4shorts! I have considered similar, but didn't know how secure it would be. Thanks for the info on durability With no snow here to speak of, it might be fairly "worry free", once up.

Thank you Farmgirl. For an inexpensive item I think it's well worth the money. It's kept our tractor dry for two years now so its cheap storage by today's standards.

Well this evening I decided to try a different blade on the Stihl trimmer. I went with the multi tooth type this time and the trimmer was acting like it was on steroids. It cut fast and efficient compared to the three bladed one I used last evening. The only disadvantage with the multi tooth blade was it don't like rocks of any kind and if you just touch one it dulls fast and needs to be touched up where as the three bladed type can hit rocks and not even dent it.

So another bit of experience on the Stihl FS250. It's supposed to be only 14c here tomorrow so I'lll skip work for a few hours and finish up the clearing while it remains cool :cool2:

 

[Cap-n-Cray]

I have a FS 310 mainly to try and control Scotch Broom. I use the three point cutting head. It does a job on the nasty weed, but it is a continuing battle. Seeds are good for fifty years. :irked:

Good machine...

 

[rockshaft]

Yup. I got it at CT. The size is on the photo I included of the box. It is 12'X24'X10'. I don't remember the exact cost but $599. comes to mind but I remember they had a sale on them and I think It was $150 off then I had $300. in CT money so it cost me very little.
For anyone installing these shelters the golden rule is to get them well anchored. Each rib or support some might call them has 3 tiny holes in them that you can put large nails in. Well I didn't do that. I cut 4"X4" flat bar, enough to weld on to each portion of the leg. I punched two holes in each plate then got 1/2" re-bar cut each piece 36" long then used a ground rod driver to hammer them into the ground through the holes in the plates. This shelter hasn't budged. Remember. If you don't do your best to anchor it down and it decides to take off during a storm what ever is inside at the time could get damaged and we don't want that do we ?

I've had no issues with snow on the top due to it's shape but once in awhile I will shovel out on each side of the shelter because of the snow build up on each side. The beauty with the shelter is I can't get taxed for having it on my property.

I'm reserving judgment on my Shelterlogic. I've had it up for about 8-9months and one of the seams is opening up at one peak/end. Not from strain I don't believe, but rather adhesion failure. Its warranted for 1year, so will be interesting to see if they ship me a new main canopy. I've loved it to this point!

 

[4shorts]

I have a FS 310 mainly to try and control Scotch Broom. I use the three point cutting head. It does a job on the nasty weed, but it is a continuing battle. Seeds are good for fifty years. :irked:

Good machine...

Wow fifty years glad I don't have to contend with those? No doubt about it the tree blade cutter is good but yesterday evening I was into 2" trees and it flue through those. The FS310 must be a brute. You could strap that on the end of a boat and have an instant air boat :laughing:

I'm reserving judgment on my Shelterlogic. I've had it up for about 8-9months and one of the seams is opening up at one peak/end. Not from strain I don't believe, but rather adhesion failure. Its warranted for 1year, so will be interesting to see if they ship me a new main canopy. I've loved it to this point!

Sorry to hear about yours. Is it the same design as mine? Not sure if its true but I hear ShelterLogic isn't great to deal with on warranty issues. Well that's what I remember reading on the reviews before I bought mine. Please let us know how it works out.