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What's the going rate for the smallest mini-split that could heat a 20x20 2-car garage?
Enough of COVID...what are you doing to the house?
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What's the going rate for the smallest mini-split that could heat a 20x20 2-car garage?
I haven't calculated tonnage required. Minisplits start at out about 2K. Installation can vary wildly. I think you could legally self-install with an electrical permit and vacuum pump. Many "pros" don't bother to pump down the lines and just crack the valves and call it a day. They don't pay for the efficiency and longevity hit of their laziness.
@Mad Mike installed one that does his garage and apartment above. That is a bigger and more complicated system and was a few years ago but he has real numbers.
Alrighty, got myself a project I want to attempt this spring once the weather warms up...not around the house (plenty of that to do), but with the trailer.
Doesn't look like the Maverick is happening, so I'll need to make do with what I can...
Now, before @GreyGhost comes in and tells me to just buy an enclosed trailer...which I don't plan on doing, here's my thought process.
Take my 4x8 folding trailer and enclose it about 24-30" off the base only. I don't need a full height standing trailer and this is something that I want to be removable when not needed.
I would like to have plywood / cover on it with a hinged joint so I can open it up (either single or 2 piece) and would definitely want it to remain waterproof as much as possible.
The goal is to take the load off the car / van in transporting things (i.e.: camping gear, coolers, etc) for longer trips as we're overloaded.
Atop that, I would like to have a bicycle rack or a way to transport the bikes.
Something similar to this, but with a cover. @oioioi has this setup on his trailer (not a photo of his).
Doesn't look like the Maverick is happening, so I'll need to make do with what I can...
Now, before @GreyGhost comes in and tells me to just buy an enclosed trailer...which I don't plan on doing, here's my thought process.
Take my 4x8 folding trailer and enclose it about 24-30" off the base only. I don't need a full height standing trailer and this is something that I want to be removable when not needed.
I would like to have plywood / cover on it with a hinged joint so I can open it up (either single or 2 piece) and would definitely want it to remain waterproof as much as possible.
The goal is to take the load off the car / van in transporting things (i.e.: camping gear, coolers, etc) for longer trips as we're overloaded.
Atop that, I would like to have a bicycle rack or a way to transport the bikes.
Something similar to this, but with a cover. @oioioi has this setup on his trailer (not a photo of his).
That's fine! I've still got another 1000lbs for mine (and my kids') junk!
Make sure you tie together the top of the walls. Those stake pockets aren't all that strong. Loose pin hinges aren't a bad way of doing it. They are pretty strong when assembled and don't fall apart but aren't too hard to pop when you want a flat trailer.
What is the load rating on your trailer anyway? HF made a bunch of visually similar trailers with different ratings but I know you have the fancy canuckistan version so I don't know which base model they started with.
I still like the canvas cover with wooden hoops idea. Light and easy to fold up when not needed. If you have a joint in a plywood cover, it will be annoying (or ugly) to waterproof. Poverty way is a strip of blueskin over the top of the joint. It won't take long for suspended plywood on the flat to start dishing. If you want to start putting loads on the lid, that is a whole different framing and attachment plan than if it's just a weather cover.
Cheap and easy redneck way is to find a old truck cap and clamp it on.
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That's one thing I'm trying to figure out...how to tie in all the connections together with something that's strong...yet not permanent.
Trailer is rated for 900kg/1980lbs.
I haven't even thought of that...although a 4x8 truck cap probably isn't overly cheap or easily found.
I love GTAM and all the good options / help to be found around here.
EDIT: May be worth a drive to Stratford...but trailer is behind a pile of snow..
truck cap 8ft | Other Parts & Accessories | Stratford | Kijiji Classifieds
No problems here, it lockable white 8ft truck cap Fits any 8ft pick up truck
www.kijiji.ca
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Don't discount it. Look beside the road as you're driving. As 4x8 isn't that common anymore and caps have been fit to a specific body for quite a while there are lots of old caps tossed beside a shed. Not many people looking for (and even less willing to pay for) a cap for a 1995 ram. If you see one, you can probably offer less than the price of a sheet of plywood and take it away.
It could be worse. He could be starting from one of the stripper pole trailers that seem to pop up relatively often down near niagara.
Wow....do I feel attacked here...
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I prefer a moonshine jug.
For those that are interested, my father's house auction (tools, machines, furniture, etc.) launches on Sunday March 2 and runs until Thursday March 6th. 854 different items (lots as they call them) to bid on. Lots of different things to browse through. Minimum bid is $6. Here's the link - Iron & Grit Equipment Auction - Maple
Try being a HD rider... Lol
Any of you know familiar with the slammed milk truck that shows up at Paris?
The interior is red velvet button and tuck along with a brass stripper pole.
Roof just collapsed on The Muskoka Store. It's interested that these warm days are collapsing pitched roofs. I see the issue with flat roofs and water pooling but you'd think a pitched roof wouldn't matter as the load shouldn't change as it melts. Maybe ice dams allow local water accumulation and a load concentration?
Wowwzza.
They will want that fixed ASAP as the spring cottage season is near.
Did they have more than 5cm of snow? Would be interesting to see if their insurer honours the claim or not.
A cottage collapsed yesterday on Long Lake and insurance told them it wasn't covered. Ouch.
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Here is Muskoka store. Snow is better measured in feet than inches.
