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bpman



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cheers for all your comments, still thinking of the ultimate solution .. will keep y'all posted Thumbs Up
Post #121708 6th Feb 2012 7:51am
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JWL



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Just build yourself a garden pergola/carport in your parking spot incorporating a strong enough cross beam to hoist the tent off. Train a few climbers up it(perhaps even have Bear Grylls camped on top)

Gives you a garden feature with a purpose Whistle
Post #121712 6th Feb 2012 8:01am
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bpman



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like your thinking JWL ... currently thinking of something like this ...



and attaching a lidl special ... 250kg hoist

Cabled remote control with emergency shut-off switch
For loads up to (kg): 250
Large operating range: swivels 180°
Powerful 500 watt motor with thermal overload protection
High-quality, durable gearbox for a long working life
With automatic brake to secure load even during power outages
Easy mounting with 2 clamps
Steel cable length (m): 11.5
Automatic limit stop for winding and unwinding
Includes 1 pulley with load hook and safety loop
Max. projection (m): 1.1
Cable hoist max. load bearing capacity (kg): 125/250 (without/with pulley)
Max. hoisting speed approx. (m/min): 8/4 (without/with pulley)
Product consists of 2 boxes
3 year manufacturer’s warranty
Contents & accessories not included

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk...date=28309

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ti-fat-man



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steve,

i'll have one of those as well please Thumbs Up

i'd struggle to get a fiat 5oo into my garage, so have the same need for an external solution.
Post #121721 6th Feb 2012 9:14am
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Zagato
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Just use a pulley it's only 55KG Wink

Or get this easy load system, can put a winch on if you need it but you won't with only 55KG

http://www.karitek.co.uk/ELRRIntroMulti.html

Seen these used for a number of applications .e.g tenders, dinghys etc Wink
Post #121728 6th Feb 2012 10:45am
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JWL



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I must admit if I had the space I would build a strong pergola, plenty big enough to park under and put a polycarbonate roof on it. The roof wouldn't be on top of he structure but the sheets would be inset between the rafters and thus not noticable but allow a dry area underneath. A few climbing plants would then allow it to blend into the background, might even have a pit dug out as well Whistle Though if I had the type of place where I could do this then there would be a building put up as a workshop anyway with all the bells and whistles Rolling Eyes
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markb110



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Steve

Check out www.roofbox.co.uk for the Thule roof box hoist. Only £50 so seems a simple and cheap solution.

Mark
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bpman



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markb110 wrote:
Steve

Check out www.roofbox.co.uk for the Thule roof box hoist. Only £50 so seems a simple and cheap solution.

Mark


interesting solution - thanks Mark

steve
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bpman



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collected hoist from Lidl's ... next A-Frame ...
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T1G UP



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bpman wrote:
collected hoist from Lidl's ... next A-Frame ...
if you need something welding up give me a shout
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bpman



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T1G UP wrote:
bpman wrote:
collected hoist from Lidl's ... next A-Frame ...
if you need something welding up give me a shout


thanks Marcus - very kind offer .. I'll let you know Thumbs Up
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bpman



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today I collected a giant TP swing frame from a bay-merchant in Poole. "eBay search TP Swing".



Once taken apart, popped onto the roof of the defender and brought home.

This measures 2m5 high. Too flippin cold to do any more today.

Tomorrow ... take swings etc off the top and fit hoist and some photos then off flying with the boys Thumbs Up
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GREENI



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Wow, like your style !
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Wow, like your style !
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bpman



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GREENI wrote:
Wow, like your style !


Cheers GREENI Thumbs Up
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