Freewheeler Storage

[Linnie-RI]

Does anyone have experience with Speedway Shelters - Delux model? Thank you.

 

[Jack Klarich]

That is pretty cool looking storage, I would assume this will be for summer and not winter?

Welcome to Trike Talk

 

[W3JNP]

Bike Barn

I'm not familiar with the shelter you reference but I can speak highly of these:

http://www.thebikebarn.net/model_trike.html

 

[Linnie-RI]

Thanks for responding.

Joined recently although I was on a long time ago when I had gotten my 2006 conversion. Best place for honest opinions, I think. I would probably have to use it during the winter between a fence and house. Using a battery tender, I was hoping it could withstand the cold and weather. Ha Ha....such a quandry.

 

[Linnie-RI]

Thanks for responding.

I'm not familiar with the shelter you reference but I can speak highly of these:

http://www.thebikebarn.net/model_trike.html

I researched this one. It would be great in the summer, but the material is a lot thinner than the Speedway Delux. I'm trying to get input on one that I could also use in winter. Can't put a shed where I am, it's not allowed in front of house.

 

[Blueraven]

I’ve got no experience with the portable shelter you mention but I think instead of a portable shelter a quality cover would work best in the Summer.

In the Rhode Island winter however I think you’re best to find indoor storage somewhere as I don’t think there’s any portable “soft” shelter that will hold up over the winter.

There are some portable “hard” shelters out there however they are pricey and would probably be considered the same as a “shed” so it likely wouldn’t be allowed.

Another option may be an enclosed trailer.

In my neighborhood I don’t think a shed in my front yard would go over well but many have trailers parked in their driveways all year long.

 

[W3JNP]

I researched this one. It would be great in the summer, but the material is a lot thinner than the Speedway Delux. I'm trying to get input on one that I could also use in winter. Can't put a shed where I am, it's not allowed in front of house.

Some suggestions that I speak from experience on.Anchoring the shelter solidly is important as the wind will get under it and try and lift it up.

Mice and other rodents will take it as an invitation to build a next inside. Consider plugging your mufflers and making extra sure no wires are exposed they can chew on.

Rain or snow can pool on the top each adding a lot of weight and creating their own problems.

You’ll need a good outdoor extension cord to power your battery tender.

Be careful about moisture buildup inside the shelter. This can cause rust. If your shelter does not have side vents consider using a small fan to keep the air moving inside preventing rust from forming.

Don’t get me wrong, these shelters do a good job. Just know what to expect.