Looking for a movable garage

Robert_in_NY · Jan 28, 2005

Here is my problem, when I take my baler out to customers fields I don't have a place to store it so I have to tarp it. I would like to find a building like a canvas hoop building that will allow me to set it up in an hour or so and be able to anchor it and park my baler in it for the night. My requirements are simple, I need to fit my baler in side /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif. If I remember right, my baler is a hair over 20' long and 10' wide. So I don't need a monster building but would like to be able to back the baler in without hitting the sides. I would also use this building on jobsites to keep our materials out of the elements so I need something that can be assembled and disassembled on a monthly basis. Does anyone have any links to these buildings that will meet my needs? Also, any idea what a building this size might cost? Thanks

AndyM · Jan 28, 2005

Here is one that is VERY portable and easy to move for someone who is on the go...

Every once in a while, I have to post this picture, and this was a good opportunity to do so!
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Tevi · Jan 28, 2005

12x20x8 $300 at Northern Tools

Robert_in_NY · Jan 28, 2005

Do you have any idea how good the one Northern has is and how easy it is to assemble and disassemble? I would want probably at least a 14' wide building so I don't have to worry about backing in at night and hitting the sides.

Robert_in_NY · Jan 28, 2005

I remember Polecats post about that picture. My problem is I don't think the State Police would appreciate me hauling that around along with my baler. Of course if I put flashers and turn signals on the corners I sould be legal /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

stevenf · Jan 28, 2005

Robert I've never seen one around here as wide as you would like but how about this get a good canvas tarp big enough to cover everything supported in the air by a metal frame have a receiver made for pipe that has a ( V_ imagine this upside down with the 2 legs facing the ground with ridge pole in center at top) and get galv pipe that fits in the 3 way receiver ends you could decide how high, wide, and long and get the tarp to cover it you'd probably want at least 1 or possibly 2 supports along the length and those receivers would be 4 way ( V_V_V_V) the biggest thing to remember is that you must have reinforced tie downs sewn into canvas and a bunch of 3/4" rebar stakes and 1/2 rope otherwise this big sail will be in the next county when the wind stops. We use something very similiar to this made with a wood ridge pole and uprights in a scout troop my son belongs to and they have lasted many years. It probably wouldn't cost anymore than the one at Northern and it would be easier for one person to assemble if you have a Fel and providing the wind is not blowing of course the northern one presents the same problem in wind I have one I park my tractor under and the tubing is structural thin wall so it really has to be tied down good because if the wind catches it, it will look like spaghetti not that I would know anything about that although some of my uprights are heavy galv pipe now.
Steve