Re: (ET) Outdoor ET Storage

[Klein Robert W NPRI <KleinRW Npt NUWC Navy Mil>]

A real sexy way that I have used in the past is to buy/build an enclosed 
utility trailer and park it in there.  That way the trailer is the shed, 
the town ordinance is circumvented (it's a registered over-the-road 
vehicle), and when I need a trailer (usually to help a friend move), I 
temporarily move the tractor into the garage.  The one modification to the 
trailer I did was to put a trailer jack on all four corners to 1) lift the 
trailer clear of the ground, saving the tires from flat spot disease), and 
2) supporting and stabilizing the trailer when used as a garage for my 
tractor.

Good luck.

Bob



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From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu [mailto:elec-trak-bounces 
cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of jeremy gagliardi com
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:57 AM
To: ET
Subject: (ET) Outdoor ET Storage


I have an interesting dilmena for which I'd like those in the know to help 
solve or at least provide ideas.

I moved in 2004.  At my previous house, I had a nice covered patio area 
where I could store my ET, and it even had an outdoor power outlet 
conveniently located in it.  That made a great outdoor area to store my 
ET.  Basically, there was a large concrete & brick covered porch built on 
piers over the patio area.  It allowed my ET to be protected from 
precipitation, but also be in outdoor storage, so it didn't occupy my 
garage or shed.  It was "climate controlled" but at least it stayed dry.

My current house does not have that nice feature.  As such, I have been 
storing my ET in one of my garage bays, evicting my car.  That fact has 
been grating on me, since I like to have my car protected from the 
elements also.

I would like to once again have my ET in outdoor storage, but I do not 
want to have it subjected to precipitation, nor do I want it to be away 
from that "life-giving" power outlet it so desperately needs.  I also want 
it to stay close to my driveway/front of house, because it's primary 
purpose in life is plowing & hauling, not lawn mowing anymore because the 
terrain just doesn't like it (and I caved and got a lawn service).

Soooo, I once pursued the idea of getting a permanent shed, with slab 
foundation, next to my garage, and powered by the nearby house.  However, 
that entire plan fell through, because the town I'm in said sheds can only 
be in the backyard by definition, and they do not grant "placement 
variances" to that rule.  So, no shed beside my house, and locating the 
shed behind my house is just not feasible because of the lack of space and 
sloping terrain.

So, I thought about various "temporary" structures.  However, I found none 
big enough (or way too big).  I have an E20 with tool box on the back, and 
always an implement on the front.  The temporary sheds I've seen are all 
wide enough, but not nearly long enough to accomodate this "monster".

Has anyone found a good way to store an ET outside that did not involve a 
permanent structure (or one that would blow away in a stiff wind)?

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