Harbor Freight Portable Garage Review 10 x 17

This is my review of the 10 x 17 Portable Garage from harbor freight. Its been up for a few months now and its absolutely great. I purchased it for $179 with the coupon. You can usually buy it for 200 bucks. Enjoy!
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[@fakiirification]

man, this would make a killer homegamer paint booth for repainting cars if it was like 5 feet longer. 17 feet is too close to the actual size of most cars to be useful in that way.

[@JackE-cu7wt]

At $179 on sale you could butt two of them together and have all the length you need. I still think it would be a little narrow. Great idea though to paint parts or motorcycles maybe?

[@PEPE211606]

Not gunna lie this video is EXACTLY what i was looking for, laughed and learned

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the good words.

[@feeture]

LISTEN AT 0.5 SPEED... HILARIOUS! HINT: DRUNK LOL SOOOO GOOD... ON MY WAY TO THE HARBOUR WEBSITE RIGHT NOW...

[@joshacollins84]

OMG! You are not kidding! That is freaking HILARIOUS! Thank you for that. Lmao

[@joshacollins84]

0.25 is too much, btw.

[@YoungBlaze]

Lmaaaao

[@FrankieM99]

Lmao 🤣

[@RC-mu7vc]

Lol

[@rubenmartinez3790]

It took me 7 hours to build. My Escalade will thank me. No more dust, water and sun..

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Ruben Martinez and it fits!

[@marytidwell1449]

Ruben Martinez bs. mine drips bad from condensation on inside

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Mary Tidwell sounds like it's warmer in your garage than outside. And there is moisture in the atmosphere... So either dry out the air or cool it down inside. If it must be hot inside, perhaps get a dehumidifier? Finally, warming up the layer of air on the surface of the garage, outside, will solve the condensation problem however it would be very challenging :)

[@sansui1968]

use a tarp on top of it .uv rays man

[@dtrrtd774]

Mary Tidwell You may want to check into vents that can be put on the end panel, may help with condensation buildup, though it's meant for heat dissipation.

[@1themaindude]

This guy talks like the voice actor from rick and morty

[@masterhunter2010]

That was my first thought

[@williamherron9365]

I thought I was watching interdimensional cable almost right away.

[@westhurman2819]

I bought my first portable garage 3 years ago to shelter my boat and provide a shaded work area during the summer. It was great. That winter it was hit by a blizzard with a tremendous, sustained, north wind. The weight of the snow and pressure from the wind bent the frame and caused the shelter to lean to the right. The following spring/summer it was hit by a sustained south wind. My hope was that the wind, from the opposite direction, would straighten the frame. It didn't. It caused some of the joints to snap. But because I liked the shelter so much, I bought another one. This time I installed wind breaks (using the tarp walls from the first shelter) on the north and south sides. They worked extremely well and my shelter has now survived it's second year. I recommend it. Just don't expect it to be as strong as a fixed structure.

[@bobpendergraft8422]

I keep mine tight it don't flap in the wind.... been up for 3 yrs now.

[@abelrodriguez1687]

Bob Pendergraft do you get snow??

[@iamceino]

You speak like Morty, in Rick & Morty😂. Cool video though.

[@calincampbell5637]

Thanks! Got one for my cts-v. Gravel is a pain in the ass for those anchors. I hope it holds up as well as yours

[@gooseygoo69]

Awesome setup for the money. Highly recommend . Get a HF tarp(grey) to put over top and tent stakes to stake down @ tarp eyelets. Will last longer. Doesnt look as bad as you would think.

[@hurtsogood2459]

This guy sounds like a drunk Kermit The Frog lol.

[@user-nq7iu8ds1o]

The way this guy talks is similar to Rick Sanchez.

[@stephenjohn841]

I think he sounds like morty as an adult

[@JD150R]

Extremely painful to listen to.

[@jimbuckley4986]

Great video. I am on day number three as I must deal with chemo body bug getting down the the final and needed to see how to run the tie-down for the roof. Got it, going back outside now and finish it up. Thanks

[@lydiahubbell6278]

Can someone show how to put self tapping screws in?

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Sorry for not seeing this sooner. Lots of videos I'm sure. Essentially you put the screw in the drill bit, set it to high speed and pull the trigger, press and wait for it to cut and catch. Wear safety goggles!

[@daretothink5117]

hmm . I watched a 15 year old girl put one of these together by herself..... smart kid.

[@gchsbus]

Sounds like a good time but i'd rather go to the beach for that.

[@ninjagodzilla6402]

Cool video lol.i rent & i have 4 wheeler,log splitter, mowers, tools ect.its all piled on the side of my house.im getting one of these to kinds organize & keep in the dry.looks pretty good actully.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Lasts a good year if u don't do any upgrades or maintenance. Tarp finally gave up in the second winter.. frame is still in great shape .

[@ninjagodzilla6402]

@@TRYtoHELPyou cool.yea ill probly beef it up a little.i live in arkansas so our winters are fairly mild.but yes i planned on doing a little more to it.but hey for $200.00 cant go wrong it looks like.

[@CrucialParodies]

Bought one for my Audi. It’s currently sitting outside in the box and I’m mentally preparing myself for the few hours of cussing and frustration to follow.

[@sterlingwitherspoon5709]

😅😭😅 great video

[@RogerSayers]

The fabric is JUNK... I purchased one of these and it lasted two years. The fabric rots real fast. The sun eats it up... My frame is still standing but no fabric. Gonna get some sin shade and cover the frame.

[@Shitty796]

2 years for 170$ not that bad. Buy a new one just for the tarp lol

[@rollzolo]

@@Shitty796 maybe cover it with a tarp.

[@TableTopBiker]

Or paint it.

[@bhavanijudithtucker3502]

Hilarious and informative! Forget DIY ... you need to go into Comedy!

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Yeah, I should prolly. Because I tried fixing my chair the other day. I ended up braking it more. Now all I can do is stand-up...

[@Mishakol1290]

junk. I only got it for painting in. It will probably only last a a few months.

[@djdsmusic415]

bought mine with a hf 30% coupon 169 bucks!! and hannah should have just built a shed lmao

[@muhammedq9109]

How much was it and how is it holding up ! ?

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

It did well overall. A neighbor down the street got one to cover his boat. We had a windy day and it's now an art piece on his lawn looking like a sinking ship. Use the anchors it comes with, they work well in the dirt. Also, self tapping screws, I would say now, are a must. We I have another one of these and it just dealt with some record winds. And has had decent buildup of snow on it this season. I will likely buy more of these due to their price for what you get.

[@demontooth0428]

Is this product still holding up?

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

No, BUT I recently bought another. It's worth it

[@randyray6409]

How good does this hold up to water? Could I spray it with a hose and it not get inside?

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Yes unless you are spraying at the walls on the very base, it will get thru some. But ours held up to rain very well for a little over a year or so. The snow weight tho, that stressed it out on the second season.

[@weedsmokeywater3337]

Need a few beers to help finish buliding garage

[@thehumbledabbler]

Dude.. This has GOT to b the most ENTERTAINING how video I've ever seen in my 40 years on this planet... LITERALLY! Bravo.. Soneone give this guy a TV show!

[@gotredeemed]

Funny video. One fella has a video about putting a sacrificial tarp over the garage to protect it from UV.

[@robdob5640]

Those tarps on the tent only last about 3 years before they rip apart, for about thirty dollars you can put a 9 mil (15x19) silver tarp over it for extended life .

[@kendallparker9305]

When you untie the straps use the ratchets on the ends to keep it from pulling back into the door … save your self a bunch of time and frustration…

[@davereynolds7070]

Absolutely hilarious production, and good tech knowledge as well........

[@sortiariusdevasto4268]

Enjoyed the video! I have looked far and wide and I can not find the answer to my question. Hoping you can answer. What is the height and width of the door alone? Thank you!

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Tks Can't remember exactly. About 7.5 feet wide and 6.5 feet tall.

[@riotbo]

Guess what’s still on sale 5 years later for me 🥴

[@jlmcgrot]

Do you neighbors love this? ha. Looking at the smaller "shed", but I'm a little concerned of it being an eye-sore.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

This is the Cadillac in the neighborhood. Freedom. Murica.

[@David-um4dy]

Will cats be able to get inside this? It's the reason I would buy this, to keep cats off my car -_-

[@Josh2.0Gaming]

Would this be able to fit pickup truck? I have a 1500 silverado but I can't tell if it will fit.

[@artist7998]

Dude, who dresses you? Your mom?

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

No, your mom.......did I do that right?

[@moreeelifee]

i can confirm that it indeed does sail away if you do not anchor it to the ground 😭😂

[@jessiecasteel2902]

My idea is to live in this. Why couldn't guy set huge pallet floor. Bringing it up off cold ground. Then padding and carpet on top. Ok then insulate walls with 4x8 sheets foam then 4x8 eighth inch paneling. Ceiling same way. Wanna make this nice liveing. Wood heat and cook stove.30gallon home made stove.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

+Jessie Casteel get it done! Sounds like a plan

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

I like the ground - Earth energy. But I did Bronze Age double wattle walls with 6 to 8 inch clay slip straw as insulation. Then silicone tarps on willow log gable rafters. I think I will maybe throw my tent over it for better air closure - and another tarp on top of that - but turn the length around so I get 2 foot eaves. Still trying to figure out how to do the stove with chimney. I then covered the walls with horse manure clay as daub. Threw it on like slop. Still finishing that. The roof as R-30 plus insulation! the walls are probably r-20. The end walls I'm still working on.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

Polystyrene contains the toxic substances Styrene and Benzene, suspected carcinogens and neurotoxins that are hazardous to humans.

[@mopar_dude9227]

This is one of the few things from HF that I would not recommend. The ratchet straps are garbage and don’t stay tight. The zipper broke in about 3 months. If you live in a very windy area, it will not last long, especially the back panel. There is also no replacement tarp for it when it wears out, and it will after a couple summers. If all you want is a shelter for a few months, and you don’t live in an area that gets bad T-storms or lots of snow, it is probably okay. Anything beyond that, and it is a waste.

[@fadedexile]

Get the 2 year warranty, they give you replacement covers if you have it.

[@JosephDiegoDiamante]

Just Curious, How Long Did It Last?

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

1.5 years. Almost two winters.

[@mpa1931]

I was looking at this since my house has no garage and I could work on my car not in direct sun.

[@lydiahubbell6278]

Hernia or hemorrhoids. I think the $300 is compared to a name brand.

[@christopherd5040]

Hi, with the front door up, what is the height, I want to make sure my tractor will fit into door!

[@Tangento]

If that box gave you hemorrhoids, you might need more than a doctor.

[@dustinmiller7278]

Paid $235 for mine yesterday with the 3 year warranty

[@lawofvisualization]

Good stuff. Thanks for the jovial narrative.

[@athaothao2880]

nice harbor freight portable garage

[@Cr0710]

Had to stop watching. Dude is a little over the top with the goofiness.

[@somethingforeveryone4206]

Trying to sound like Rick Sanchez.

[@kendallparker9305]

They have upgraded the supplies a little bit the poles seem to be a bit thicker and comes with bolts and nuts to connect pipes and brackets… I bought a extra tarp to put over the roof to help keep it from sun rot and hope that the second one last longer that the two years I got out of the first one

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

oh man, maybe its time to get another for me as well! I saw they have a 12 by 20 one for like 400 bucks..... thats not the one you are talking about?

[@lesheath6216]

did you really put this thing together without using sheetmetal screws at all of the connecting points? I know they dont come with the kit, but you did say you were handy with tools.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

8:55

[@2timezmafia]

Can you fit inside there ? I’m trying to tint cars inside there

[@sciencedad8209]

Would this takedown and transport semi easily? I'm thinking of getting one for hunting camp.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Hmmmm. Not really but for the right person it's worth the work. I suggest a ~10x17 tent perhaps? ⛺

[@sciencedad8209]

This cost far less. :)

[@goosenutz2502]

Awesome!! buying one just bcuz of this video. And also bcuz I need a car tent.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

It is a pretty sweet deal. Glad I could help!

[@greggc8088]

Question-How do you feel about this product now? Did it serve you well? I'm moving in the next couple of years and don't really want to build a permanent structure. Thanks

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

I like it still, while the first one didn't last after I punched a hole thru the top shoveling snow off (should have just left the snow), I like it. I ended up buying another a few weeks ago and it's now up in the backyard. Too much lawn equipment out in the elements. Very cool garages, I still recommend it.

[@dagnabbit3383]

@@TRYtoHELPyou I've had 2 of these in my backyard for 4 years. In the part of California that I live in there isn't any snow and we have HOT summers. I got 2 years out of the tops. I tried an 80.00 replacement top that matched but it only lasted 1 year. Because I'm on the side of my house in the backyard I decided to go with a heavy duty 18x20 tarp. Even new these aren't super pretty but much uglier now with an tarp over it. They seem to always tear on the top side of the cover where it makes contact with the metal pipes. I'm considering using flex tape along the top sides of the cover running it right on top of where the pipes are. I haven't priced this out but would think this has some potential to get another year or 2 out of an original canvas top.

[@michaelsmith296]

I bought mine for $169 with coupon. Its part for Harbour Freight. Junk. Do yourself a favor. Save up and buy a name brand.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

This junk stood for quite some time after I put it up. I think it's worth the money. You could always get a shovel and dig out a bunker tho.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

This junk stood for quite some time after I put it up. I think it's worth the money. You could always get a shovel and dig out a bunker tho.

[@captainobvious9188]

I don’t believe it only took you three hours to put this together.

[@HoodHandyman]

i had the same shed , but mine was a 10 by 17 from harbor freight . in 2 years your roof is going to split apart and you will have to cover the frame with a tent that you will continually have to buy if you want to use it. but for a quick fix if you cant order a carport or a real shed due to finances at the time this is a quick fix. 140 bucks for 2 years and 2 hours worth of work still not bad . but in the long run your throwing away money because they dont make replacement canvass for it .

[@wcjcnc]

I bought one of these. It was awesome....... for a week,.....then a storm hit and completely destroyed it. Bent the hell out of it at every joint. The metal tubing is very weak and thin. If you could put it up where wind will never hit it, it would be great.

[@garrybeair5789]

How about putting it on grass in my yard? Need special heavy stakes?

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Comes with the stakes. Totes oke.

[@meme228]

Who Makes This...I Need A New Cover...

[@megadeth1763]

Can anyone help me please? I would like to ask.. How wideis the entry way (wide and tall)that leads into the 10' x 17' portable garage #62859 1 more question; HF has 3 different models listed #62860 and #63055, I have googled this question but I can't find any thing. Help please!

[@layersnmasks]

Funny as hell. Nice.

[@frankschwartz7405]

I've had one for years. After the ends wore out, I built T1-11 ends for it, with a small door in one end, and two full-sheet swinging doors in the other. If you want to really tie it down to dirt, drive some steel fence posts parallel to the uprights and bolt or clamp them to the tubes.

[@lydiahubbell6278]

On the inside of the cover?

[@frankschwartz7405]

@@lydiahubbell6278 Well, my ends are long gone, so I used sheet metal mending plates and construction screws to attach 2x3s to the tubes. Then I drove the steel posts in at an angle and screwed them to the 2x3s...and plywood. So in my case...the outside.You could do it on the inside, but have to be careful of any exposed sharp edges to ruin your cover.

[@Staetik]

OMG! I love everything about you, but you knew that. THANKS Harbor Freight for bringing me here! Keep up the good work...you actually helped me :)

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Um... What? Haha. I would love to know more :) perhaps I will see if they have a link on their site. Anyway, glad I could help!

[@darylvoorhees2629]

Since it has been a couple of years since you installed the portable garage, how is the fabric material holding up with the sun and outdoor elements? Thanks

[@Whatchamawhozit]

Lay off the dabs

[@Bigheadhazmatt]

What is the size of the opening height and width?

[@Patriotvb]

I have heard the measurements listed by the website is not accurate

[@judichristopher4604]

okay... what are they then? Thank you for helping

[@william38022]

You know you’re pretty good at that you could probably sell your services as a professional harbor freight garage installer,,, I’d probably hire you if you live near Ohio... guys could actually make money advertising that service I looked at a metal shed at Lowes the other day I’d love to have it but I don’t wanna put that thing up,,,, they’ll build wooden sheds for you but don’t offer services to build the metal ones dk???

[@Redmenace96]

Nobody, ever, has paid MSRP at Harbor Freight. Ever. Thank you for reminding people about wind. In most of the U.S. this will be sailing over the next state in the first rain storm. If you don't anchor it with sincerity.

[@walt4908]

This helped! Thanks. HF instructions are a little vague on what to do with the top cover straps. Don't really like the the way they are designed having them visible from outside. I found using duct tape ( what else) to secure the pipes together until I was happy with structure and then I added self taping screws to secure the section together. Nice and rigid now and the duct tape held the pieces together while I worked on it by myself. I would admit it could have been easier with another helper but not a necessity.

[@RPMusicInc]

$229 as of 09/24/21

[@nodent]

It's been a 5 years for this setup, how's it holding up? you have snow?

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Lasted into the second year. I snow shoveled the roof and tore it with he edge of the shovel. From there it simply started falling apart. Well worth the money if you treat it right.

[@59trader43]

no more 20% coupons anymore ,only select items so no more harbor freight for me

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Don't know what your talking about, 11 June 20% off coupon in my email.

[@RB-be4yf]

I would like to mention to people considering this garage is you can buy replacement ends and top tarps from Harbor Freight, add /parts to the URL to get there. The tarp top last about 2 years, then water will start coming thru.

[@kryptonitesavva6173]

Hello.. Here we have sometimes strong wind. Is it stable? Thinking to buy one of these cause I don't have a garage.

[@johnjeffy4895]

Bro you sound like the dude but your useful.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Far out man

[@william38022]

I would probably have to go with shelter logic because I have a 2010 Toyota Tacoma access cab and the harbor freight is not long enough,,, in my area these little shelters garage deals are the best way to go because our county doesn’t tax you for them so as long as there’s not an actual true foundation,,, go to the Quarry and get some stone and dust mixed and spray the ground for weeds put stone and dust down and roll it to pack it tight probably last a good long time

[@unclemikeb]

Using tape to hold the pipes together will prevent them from coming apart during assembly. It is designed for the cover to pinch the pipes and hold it all together. But of course that doesn't work till the cover is on. The self tapping screws are a good idea. If you live in snow country, I strongly suggest tying rope to support the roof so it can't sag. I put two ropes between each of the pipes on the roof. Tie the rope to one of the upper side rails, pass over the roof raill and tie off on the other side rail. I used a truckers hitch to make certain I got them good and tight. That will prevent the snow from causing a sag in the material which can create so much weight it bends the poles. I have seen guys add metal poles but that is a lot more expensive and may not be necessary if your ropes are tight. Otherwise I suppose you could use ratchet straps.

[@steenjimmy833]

Very entertaining, thanks for help

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Tks for the good words. Glad I could help:)

[@grandwaha]

The $311 price is comparable to purchasing a Shelter Logic brand version instead

[@jesuschristgarage7064]

Just built the tent , and just like you I was amazed to see that I took almost 3 hours to build this myself , it’s good to have a Impact gun Impact Drill Stainless steel screws Each individual pipe and bend should get a screw , it makes it way sturdier and when it came to the door and rear , my luck as yours the belt lasso came out the other end and was stick trying to install it back I end up using the ANTENNA from my truck that screws off , I tied a knot and fed it threw it help a lot So far very pleased and the price has when up on it but its worth the dollar $229 plus tax Highly recommend for a car , storing the law mower and other miscellaneous items

[@captmoa]

I can't find how tall the door opening is. I know it's a 10' peak, but I'll be putting a pickup with a ladder rack in it. I called HF and they couldn't help.

[@algonzalez482]

Junk

[@frankfoster7153]

thanks for the vid.....very helpful.....just putting one up.....was confused at the ends; maybe the instructions should have said to put the ends on BEFORE you put it all together and then have to take it back apart..(just a thought)...also would have been MUCH easier if they would have made the hem flap like an inch bigger and you could put the pipes IN them and make it 10 times stronger...(just another thought)...assembly just in it's infancy....will probably have something else to complain about tomorrow....;)

[@buckyflex1]

Lol I strapped 2 of them to the roof of my car. Drove around like that for a week cuz I didn't have anyone to help me get them down

[@russomarcelo]

How much is the weight and size of the box? Approximately.

[@seanknowsbest2802]

Can you open your car door?

[@daveconway9867]

Why don't you put the cover over when it's on the ground and then go inside and put the legs up... Hell of a lot easier

[@1mthrkrjim724]

I bought and build one of these about 4 years ago the tarp that covers it only lasted 2 years I did put self tapping screws on every joint problem was when I went to tear it down the self tapping screws had bent the outer pull into the inner Pole and I couldn't get the poles apart very easily so long story short the frame itself is still sitting in the yard no tarp . Nice while it lasted though.

[@henrymeguess5579]

I bought one from Tractor supply 12x20 for a little over $100.

[@bigal25938]

Good job. Could use duck tape at the joints to held them together as you construct. Trap supplies companies sell an anchoring product called Wolf Fangs. These things or some similar devices will help anchor anything.

[@towboattim5034]

dude this video is so spot on.... a week ago for me and i laugh but i wish i would have seed this first.....my sentiments plus it was a windy day for me...i had to tread onward.... help is a for sure....

[@Mardub1989]

I was thinking about picking one up is their particular size of lag bolt that you need I'm drilling into my carport which is cement

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

I think a 3/8 by 2 to 3 inches would do? You need a hammer drill tho along with a drill bit.

[@justinshotwell6189]

Funny A%% review !!

[@unknownkidd2663]

Can you live in it

[@dakotaboysnomadicadventures]

Anyone ever put this on a gravel driveway?

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

I have another one I placed on dirt, works just fine.

[@daretothink5117]

its not on sale that is the regular price for that part #, harbor freight promotes all their products that way. / add extra supports, and tin skin it, otherwise its only good for a year.