Outdoor Snowmobile Storage Tips - Goodbye Temporary Shelters!

If you have to store your sled outside in a temporary shelter like the ones I bought from Shelter Logic, things like keeping rodents out, protecting against wind and moisture are always going to be a challenge. In this video I'll make some suggestions for dealing with those challenges, and show you the new solution I came up with!
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[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

I too have a Shelterlogic. Its 4 yrs old and so far in good shape. In order to eliminate moisture from dripping from the ceiling onto my sled and ATV I cut a hole on each end of the shelter face and installed a vent that I can throttle open and closed. This allowed air circulation and presto, moisture gone. Also after the snowmobile season I put a baseball size of steel wool into the end of the exhaust to keep critters out. Works great.

[@MyOldSled]

Good tips. Thanks for watching.

[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

@@MyOldSled I love the new shed by the way. Thats my next project.

[@gotsnopa]

Exactly correct. No matter how big you build a garage it is never big enough. I built a 30x44 garage back in 2005. Four sleds and three project cars later I could use more space. My two daily driver automobiles have to set out side. LOL

[@MyOldSled]

Always the way. I’m going to try and keep it organized

[@davidamiot1218]

One tip I found to keep the sled off of the ground is to lay some wood pallets on the ground.. seems to help with moisture and dust.

[@MyOldSled]

Good idea. Thanks for watching

[@couchpotatoes5158]

Wow, it’s been a while. Glad to see you posting

[@MyOldSled]

Hey CP. Thanks for waiting!

[@ArcticJeff]

Welcome back. I really like the improved editing of your latest video, very entertaining. Nice work with the new garage! That will be so much nicer than the temp tarp sheds.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Jeff. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bcote3491]

Happy to see you posting again

[@MyOldSled]

Good to be back!

[@allan5401]

Good to have ya back!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Allan!

[@Charles-Emile]

Welcome back! Hope to see more videos about your garage. Congratulations.

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Charles. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@georgelynn2413]

I put my mothballs in some old Sox. Easy to refil as needed and to remove. Cheyenne pepper sprinkled around works well.

[@MyOldSled]

Hey great tip! Probably wouldn’t work for me as most of my old sox have holes in them :) At least now I have a use for the odd ones when one goes missing. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@paulnicholson3221]

Woo hoo long time coming congratulations on the new garage 👏 😀.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Paul. Pretty excited about it.

[@lincolnmarsh6404]

Welcome back David! I've enjoyed your videos for a while. Keep the great videos coming.

[@MyOldSled]

Thank you Lincoln. Sorry for the delay in response.

[@lincolnmarsh6404]

@@MyOldSled No problem thanks for responding. Looking forward to new videos!

[@scotsmanthompson9191]

Glad you’re back Dave! Great video

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Scotsman!

[@reidmcnabb818]

happy to see you back

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Reid. Happy to be back. Thanks for watching.

[@kevinkretschmer1726]

I've used dryer sheets for years in our camper for winter storage and the snowmobile during non-riding season, never had a rodent issue.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for commenting Kevin.

[@marclapalme1394]

Congrats on the garage! Change your life!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Marc. I’m looking forward to it.

[@nesledder6094]

Dryer sheets seem to work great for me. Also i use those dehumidifier containers in my trailer and under my hood under my cover to keep out moisture. Helps Keep my sleds looking new

[@dudehere340]

Yeah, welcome back! Love your videos. Grandma's underwear drawer 🤣

[@MyOldSled]

Hi FD. Thanks for watching!

[@upnorthvlogs]

Welcome back Dave you’re out of hibernation hope you got lots of snow

[@MyOldSled]

Not yet, but we’re close

[@mikeyk1335]

Nothing like a dry, warm shop. Congrats and welcome back!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks mikey

[@niccarpenter6273]

Love seeing you back congrats

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Nic.

[@niccarpenter6273]

@@MyOldSled anytime

[@KevinMurano]

Welcome back thank you for your video

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Bullwork.

[@stevenbeaucaire1161]

Has the same problem with my shelter with moisture. The way I solved it, bought two vents and installed them on opposite side of the shelter. It allows the trap moisture to escape.

[@MyOldSled]

How did you attach them?

[@doclobster]

When filling the gas tank for storage use non ethanol fuel to avoid pulling water from the air. And don't mix up your mothballs and m&m bags. Makes for a bad day. Welcome back!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Dan.

[@boostedgoldrush1196]

Great video, I would love to see some riding trip videos.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks boosted. Working on something else at the moment, but will keep it in mind. A lot of guys motovlog, so if I do it I want to make sure I'm putting something good together for you guys.

[@georgescofield6834]

The best thing I’ve found is mouse magic which is mint scented bags that you can put in various places. Beyond that I put steel wool in access points such as the exhaust and air box intake on the dash. Then, spray Grandpa Gus’s potent mouse repellent on the steel wool. 3 years of use and I’ve not found one sign of a mouse in any of my 4 sleds. Both products are available on Amazon

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for the suggestions George.

[@hoyt15flhtk82]

Good video and ideas, THANK YOU for posting!!! My only difference in opinion is the dryer sheets. I used Bounce dryer sheets all around inside and outside "storage comparments", my 34ft camper stored inside an enclosed clean cattle shed. I think they worked for a month or the mice hadn't found it yet. But on my second check of camper at around 60 days. The mice had picked up some of the sheets and built a nice cozy house in the silverware drawer and behind the hot water heater. So I know at least the Bounce dryer sheets are a NO-GO. If you know of a different brand that works I'd be willing to try them out. Cause a different brand probably has a difference in smell. Thanks and keep up the great informative videos!!!

[@MyOldSled]

There are a few brands I know of…Downy, Gain, Fleecy…In my opinion, theres nothing that will completely deter a determined rodent. You can slow them down, discourage them, change their behaviour, but nothing with completely keep them out. If they want in more than they dont like the smell, they’ll get in.

[@aidanltd5408]

Thanks so much because I didn’t have anyplace to put my vmax 500 and I kept it outside year round for 2 years

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for watching.

[@vidcreate14]

Have been waiting to see that my old sled icon pop up on my home page since last winter. Welcome back look forward to your videos this winter!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for waiting Connor

[@bboom-wx8gp]

hey love to see you back

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks bboom. Glad to be back!

[@klip3309]

Found your channel last year when I started sledding, I appreciate your video and the format to pick your brain! Always great tips! This one made me laugh a few times👍

[@MyOldSled]

AThanks klip. Glad you liked it.

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Glad to see you back. Congratulations on the new garage. Have a good weekend....

[@MyOldSled]

Hey thanks Eugene. You as well.

[@spons1982]

glad to see you're out doing your thing Mr. Sled! snowmobile trip 2022 coming up in 3 weeks!

[@MyOldSled]

Hope you have lots of snow.

[@gcraig011]

Hi there - just want to post a quick comment to commend you on your videos. They're informative, concise, free of unnecessary fluff, and perfectly edited. I recently retired, bought a farm property, and am living out all my dreams with new equipment and all the challenges that come with it. This includes a 1999 Polaris Indy and a 2011 Arctic Cat 550 EFI. I can see myself coming back to your channel on a regular basis. Thanks in particular for the video about how much my snowmobile should smoke, and the one about the lithium batteries. All the best. Wish you were my neighbour!

[@MyOldSled]

Hi there. Thanks so much. Glad you enjoy the channel.

[@gcraig011]

Do you have a channel for your ATV experience as well? If not, you should! (Or a TV show...)

[@doobyboy21]

What I did with my shelter (same as yourse) I put it on pallets and then added a 3/4 plywood sheets to cover the pallet holes giving it a real solid floor. I then attached my shelter with pipe supporters. Works great ! Welcome back Dave ! 😎

[@MyOldSled]

Not a bad way to go. Thanks for watching.

[@farmark457]

Glad your back. I’ve had the best luck with peppermint oil , 10 drops a month inside and under hood. Great new shed, I just insulated a solid old shed we had and added radiant tube heating. Should have done it yrs ago. Don’t wait to long to enjoy things that make life nicer. Thx

[@MyOldSled]

I’ve read that too, and they keep the sled minty fresh

[@MBTUE]

Nice garage ! Congrats !

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Mark

[@HeidiNJames]

welcome back, been looking for you.

[@MyOldSled]

Hey. Thanks for the welcome.

[@GarageWorx]

Nice garage build.

[@MyOldSled]

Hey GW! Can’t take credit for the build, my contractor built it, but thanks!

[@kevinscheifele6833]

Great videos. Been watching for years. Currently have a 2000 Grand touring 500 and a 1976 Arctic Jag. Another tip for the temp shelters is to use a 3/4" length of pvc pipe slid through the pocket at the bottom of the door. This makes rolling up the door super easy and neatly stored. Cheers from Ontario!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Kevin. I always meant to do that. Never got around to it. Thanks for watching

[@mcremona]

Good to see you back! Thanks for all the videos

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for watching!

[@hollymorrow70]

Nice addition David! You will enjoy it I'm sure!!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Holly!

[@odiethesledandcarguy9884]

Nice garage. I feel your pain storing outside. I use unused kitty litter in the summer rodents smell it and assume there is a cat around. I've been doing that for 2 years now and I've never found a nest since.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Odie. Huh, never heard of kitty litter thanks for the suggestion.

[@pinittowinit8481]

Enjoyed this video noticed editing Is different... refreshing. I am not a beginner rider but lots of useful tips and videos are still enjoyable. Thanks for the videos you make praying Ontario gets some snow

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Fingers crossed for more snow!

[@joehunts432]

Awesome to see you put out a video again!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Joe. Good to be back. Busy fall.

[@ourkid2000]

Great video, very happy to see your clips again.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Chris!

[@brentatkinschryssilvestre8012]

Nice to see you are back in business! I'm building a garage as well. Poured the pad in the late fall and I'm going to frame it in the spring. Still waiting for enough snow to get the sled out on the trail s here in the Ottawa Gatineau area.

[@MyOldSled]

Congrats. I hope it turns out well.

[@jeremy_238]

If your gonna get those tents for storage I’d recommend getting the more rounded ones as the snow doesn’t stick to them as easily we have 2 of them and this is the second winter both work great only had to manually remove snow maybe 2 times over the last 2 winters

[@MyOldSled]

Yeah probably right. There are lots of different shapes and qualities of these shelters.

[@John-pc3cx]

In the States you can get a decent prefab shed for 3-4 grand. Well worth it.

[@MyOldSled]

Yeah i went back and forth about buying a shed as well.

[@ryanevans3528]

Awesome new garage! Can't wait to see more videos this season!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for watching Ryan

[@jonoze247]

i actually love the ultra sonic repellers i have an old lake house(65 years old) known to have critters all over we put down several (like 7 to 9) ultrra sonics and il find a few odd mouse droppings but nothing compared to the past! good to see you return!

[@MyOldSled]

Interesting, I’ve never found them effective at all and most research says they aren’t. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@MyOldSled]

What kind are you using?

[@MyOldSled]

Ah Trinity just realized it was you. Gonna do any more aviation content?

[@jonoze247]

@@MyOldSled victor brand with the blue ring (many are required) no the aviation content might not return at all. i have driven to bc for premium backcountry snow im here for 10 weeks.

[@tempest1919]

This guy deserves more subs and views these videos are very helpful and well put together, keep up the good work I love your vids 👍

[@MyOldSled]

Thank you!

[@IbocC64]

Use peppermint balls and peppermint spray to repel rodents without a disagreeable smell. Works inside the house too.

[@jeffleis4733]

Good to see you back. Enjoy your videos. Do you still have your older ski doo 600?

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Jeff. Yes I still have the 97 mxz 670

[@emfelling8384]

i have really missed your videos great to see you back and what a great video thanks the tips where great for me i needed some of them

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mcseverythingoutdoors]

#1 welcome back!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks!

[@Ryan-vo3rm]

I was wondering how you got the great footage of the mouse running for his life.. then I saw how in the end lol

[@MyOldSled]

No worries, he was fine :) thanks for watching!

[@marksmuck4379]

Love you videos. They are really informative. Keep them coming 👍

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoy them.

[@Lazyboy51]

Hey Dave!! Congrats on your new addition man!

[@MyOldSled]

Thank you sir!

[@northcoaster76]

Hey, where's the 97! I started snowmobile shopping (used) just a few weeks ago and stumbled across your channel. I've watched so many of your videos now and you are ridiculously helpful, so thank you for what you do. Also, you helped my uncertainty about purchasing an older machine (no choice due to budget), but I found myself in the same situation as you - am I really going to like this sport? Do I really want to make such a large purchase on something I might not enjoy? Anyway, I found a beautifully maintained mxz700 so your videos became even more helpful! Off to the trails for me now...

[@MyOldSled]

Hey! I still have the 97. Its buried at the moment. Glad you’re enjoying the channel.

[@SmackeysGarage]

Welcome back! I like the editing of the new videos and your new shop! It’s going to help take the sting out of working on those cold winter days. Are you going to heat your garage?

[@MyOldSled]

Probably will eventually. Thanks for the welcome!

[@nope865]

Can you do a video about aftermarket exhaust cans

[@MyOldSled]

I have been noodling that one for a while. Pm me on my facebook page pls.

[@thatalaskaguy]

Nice job and great info! I like your new building, are you going to insulate and heat it later on? With the tent what I’ve done in other structures with an earthen floor is to lay pallets down and cover them with scrap plywood and OSB. It’s far from perfect but works out pretty good and the materials are free.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks. I probably will.

[@fullthrottleornothrottle9183]

Finally

[@MyOldSled]

Sorry for the wait!

[@jamesburnett5032]

Dryer sheets will keep mice out of anything stored .

[@blazedtgod]

Just watched your helmet videos which one do you use more ? Or did u buy another one? Ever tried a heat shield helmet ? I ended buying a modular helmet after watching both of your helmet reviews.

[@MyOldSled]

I’ve been using the 509 most since last year. I think over all I’ve worn the skidoo modular 1 most.

[@Schillsifer]

You’re back! For that mouse shot, did you catch a mouse and fling it on your hood?

[@MyOldSled]

Oh i am a huge animal lover id never fling anything. Watch to the end.

[@MyOldSled]

I just waited for him to run across, the parkour was his idea. I even put paper towel in the trap so he wasn't cold :)

[@87kozzy]

Nice looking shed! Wonder who built that?

[@MyOldSled]

Dunno, but did you see how fast he was!?

[@MyOldSled]

Actually Sunset Contracting from Red Bay. Highly recommend.

[@raymondheinrichjr.2902]

Five gallon bucket with RV Antifreeze, put peanut butter in bucket and add a ramp.

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Raymond. Thanks for commenting. Those bucket type traps work well if they’re checked and emptied routinely.

[@jarrettheman397]

Hi

[@MyOldSled]

Hi!

[@danb.709]

Spicy things won't deter rodents, the mousetrap Monday guy coated sunflower seeds in pure capsaicin and feed them to the mice in his barn, didn't bother them much at all.

[@MyOldSled]

Critter ridder is effective against the red squirrels

[@FrenchLeprechaun99]

Awesome video with some good tips. In your new garage are you going to get a heater and are the walls insulated?

[@MyOldSled]

Still deciding. For now i picked up a heater.

[@FrenchLeprechaun99]

@@MyOldSled It’d be worth it in the long run, doesn’t have to be the best insulation.

[@PlouffeAlex]

How did you do to got the little BRP logo in front of your '97 Mxz and Bombardier became BRP in 2003 ? Does the little one that you can buy online fit on it ?

[@MyOldSled]

I never even thought about that. To be honest I don’t recall, I just ordered a replacement for it. I guess that part would have been replaced with the new logo.

[@raphaelroy-labelle8259]

Hello i have a question... I bought my first snowmobile a 800 PTEK renegade 2010 and it sleeps outside.Now I live in canada and it is -25C the last few days. My sled doesn't have an electric start so I have to pull start it but with the cold it is impossible to pull.The engine barely moves when pulling. Do you have any tricks? Maybe a video idea..

[@MyOldSled]

Oh da** that would have been a good one to shoot yesterday...it's been like that here as well (Im on the Bruce) and mine started ok. Some guys put a tarp over them and apply a heat source in a variety of ways which I quite frankly wouldn't recommend to anyone. I have a couple of ideas, let me noodle that one. I would always pull it over one or times sloooowwwly with the kill switch off first just to free stuff up and move some oil around.

[@wellhiddenranch2358]

Any recommendations if you have a grassy area your putting the tarp shed on??

[@MyOldSled]

Hi WHR. I can’t think of anything different than what’s in the video. Anything in particular you’re worried about?

[@MorettiPyrotechnicsLLC]

Chore boy in the exhaust outtake and chore boy in air box with duct tape

[@MyOldSled]

Hi MP, thanks for the tip. Had to look chore boy up, never heard of it, but yep, steel wool is good for that. Thanks for watching.

[@FrenchLeprechaun99]

First😉🤙🏻

[@MyOldSled]

Hey Nighthawk. You’re up early ;)