Post 687450 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-02-06 11:04:11
been having a quick look for a somewhat tent to help work on the car as I don't have a garage at my home ( although my old man owns a very large mech garage- something like 5 lifts and 2 tunnels. .. but I don't like bothering him as he's getting on and hates cars now lolol)
this is what I've found. looks perfect for me as I don't think I've room on my park for a full tent
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/350982724198?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1
I also appreciate other suggestions. but I really like this and thought I'd let you ladies no. and see how you get around not having your own garage. so many days have I had to give a miss due to weather lol
Post 687451 by M-R-P on 2014-02-06 11:08:47
I just got used to rolling about in a puddle pretty quickly.
Reminds me of my teenage years ;)
Post 687452 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-02-06 11:11:59
ahah a yup. so true lol
would defo make it nicer to work in the bay tho :)
ive not long got first hair on ball... ;) ;)
Post 687453 by M-R-P on 2014-02-06 11:19:18
Seriously tho, that looks a bit of a "white elephant", I can't see it being a lot of use when it's raining as the top doesn't cover much ground. and then there's the biggest problem with working in the rain - the car... even if you're not laying in a puddle, you still get water running off the body and into uncomfortable places around your body.
Me and the missus are looking for a new house at the moment and we've specified a large driveway (3+ cars) and preferably a garage (which will end up as a workshop). I used to make bespoke pergolas years ago so I'll knock one up and fit it with sides and a roof so I can work on the cars in comfort. I may even dig a pit.
Post 687454 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-02-06 11:27:40
I no what u mean. what I think it should have is on the side have slide down side panels if you know what I mean....I think we're moving next year. I love a double garage/workshop lol
Post 687455 by jamesy12345 on 2014-02-06 11:29:26
I've never had a garage to work in alway just did it in the street, or took the car to someone else's garage if the weather is really bad. I remember taking out a Renault 5 dash board in the snow what a bad idea that was....crappy brittle plastic even in the warm
What about one of these....didn't someone post a pic of using one recently
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pop-up-gazebo-waterproof-3-x-3-folding-tent-garden-marquee-awning-heavy-duty/350990573074?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D4642982020964744841%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D121263647006%26#ht_3769wt_1399
Post 687461 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-02-06 11:46:07
theyr quite cheap. probly need side tho....
Post 687464 by jamesy12345 on 2014-02-06 11:59:17
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;687461]theyr quite cheap. probly need side tho....[/QUOTE]
there's a Draper one with sides for 30-odd quid
Post 687514 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-02-06 15:20:48
Yep I have a water proof gazebo, but kit cost £140. Easily weighed down with alloys, bricks and what every else I can find.
MRP - I have a chemical resistant mat to roll on the floor with so less of a drowned rat, but more of a damp squib when I'm finished..
(Exon Valdese is back... Think I may have discovered a new issue...Finished work, so off to play..)
Post 687517 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-02-06 15:24:26
lol I use carpet underlay when I'm under the car :)
I think I want more of a half car tent.
I could prob do an awning from my house but the fronts just grass :(
Post 687519 by artfulflounder on 2014-02-06 15:35:56
May not be the cheapest option in the long run but at least the kettle is not too far away...
Post 687607 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-02-06 19:00:17
Slightly more sensible than knocking a wall down...
Post 687608 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-02-06 19:02:37
Allows me to do this:
It's still raining..
