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Old 16-02-10, 03:47
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Terry Warner
 
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Army surplus modular tentage on aluminum frames is OK for small low vehicles, but it isn't all that tall for the bigger ones.

I have a name brand driveway shelter (Tempo) and its advantage over the Princess Auto model is spare parts. Two winters ago there was about 4m of snowfall, and my beloved was struggling to keep the important parts clear. The shed collapsed, and so did most of the neighbours'. I helped them tidy up and collected a fine selection of poles and fittings, then sold the remainder as scrap steel. I only needed to buy the critical angles from the factory. Try that with something made by the 'supplier of the month' at Princess?

The back 2 bays of my shelter resemble one of those boat covers. I made mine with rough lumber and of all things, the vinyl media from a Marlboro cigarette billboard ad that my brother cadged off a shooting buddy. Any strong fabric will do.
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