Harbor Freight Portable Garage Review 10 x 17 

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

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!

Your video is by far the best description video on this product. A buddy of mine gave me one of these.. It came without instruction manual and all thrown together in a box. I kind of had the gist of it but still has some questions in your video tied it all together. Thanks a lot dude.

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.

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 :)

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.

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

Thanks a lot! Just got one for Christmas. I'll be setting it up today as per your expert instructions! Great video. I subscribed!

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

Hey great video. Thanks for giving Hanna Bug some love. You both gave great videos.

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.

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.

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

Thanks for the sharing, i really like your solution

I enjoyed watching this! Very hurmous to keep me watching the whole thing

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

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

at around 4:25, I found that taping a small rock to the straps and then massaging the rock down to feed it down the slots in the tarp the can also do the job. Gravity does some of the work too. Better way is not to have to do that feeding in the first place. Lay out the tarp, and attach the ratchet straps to the ends of the straps first. That provides enough weight that the ratcheting mechanism won't go back up the slots in the tarp when you hang the tarp on the frame.

I just got one o these for my "workshop" for the restoration of my 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. 9 Months later, no holes. You have nothing to worry about :)

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

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.

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.

Awesome show Steve Brule, Great Job :)

Ego of acquisition, i love it.

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.

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

Can anyone tell me the measurement from the 90 tie down pipe from back of bend to tip.

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

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....

Totally bad ass, thanx so much. You've made me want one.

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.

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.

I'm sure your neighbors are thrilled that you put that up LOL I had the same experience building the 10x20 car port - every piece fell off 20 times while building and had to self tap them like you did here

Enjoyed your commentary.....thanks!

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

Most helpful temp garage video I've watched!

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

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!

Your video was one that convinced me to do HF. We purchased the 10x17 (for about $190 total) and the 10x10 (about $170 total) last October. Between the two the 10x17 is a much better product in my opinion. It's taller and has a ton more room. We're well into northern Michigan snow and so far all is well. I just have to remember to bump the snow off. I plan to get another 10x17 in 2018.

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

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

I had one for a year the sun rotted the shelter and it just tore apart. There is no UV protection for the plastic.

I thank you. The Owner"s Manual Instructions are very ambiguous if it was not for your video the garage would never have gone up. Now it's a beautiful thing!

How long have you had it together ?

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

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

Would code enforcement trip if i put one of those in my front yard in los angeles county?

I adored your video. Thank you.

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

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

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

Great video and entertaining

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 .

I found it much easier to assemble the ends first. With the canvas,attached. Attach one end to the roof. Then go to the other end and do the same.

What is the size of the opening height and width?

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

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.

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....;)

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

What kind of gun are you using to put the bolts in the concrete? Thanks advance

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

Thanks for the video! I only have exactly 10' of space to install this (between a fence and a wall). Is the 10' width from outside to outside, or is the opening size? Can I fit it in a 10' wide space?

Great video!!!!!!!!!!!!Great Narration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my question is it is possible to protect from a heavy snow or windy... and do you think 10ft.×17ft will fit for the Nissan Murano SUV? please help..

Hows it holding up now in 2020

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!

How do you think this would work as a tent? You are funny! Great Video!

What size lag bolts?

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

Will a charger fit in this? My car is almost exactly 17’ long so im curious

This guy talks like the voice actor from rick and morty

I checked out her video it was awesome you both are so funny

Great video, thanks! You mention in the beginning that it is heavy....Could you guess at it's actual weight?

Can someone show how to put self tapping screws in?

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.

How does the tarp/canopy hold up over the years with exposure to sun? I am worried I will buy this and set it up only to have it torn to pieces in a year.

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.

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

You're funny. :P I was looking for reviews on this after getting a coupon to get it for $169.00 (same size as the one in the video) but I wanted to see if it was any good even though I only plan to use it temporarily while I work on the outside of my van. I also will have to measure it to be sure my van will fit. If not then I will need to see if they have a bigger one. My other issue is having a dirt drive but I have railroad ties on the outside of the drive that are fastened into the ground so I could use those to attach the garage to I guess. - Heidi

Good stuff. Thanks for the jovial narrative.

How tall is the door from the ground to the top roll?

Very entertaining, thanks for help

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

Me and my cousin put mine up today. It wasn’t that hard , just not something I want to do alone .. this will fit my 1966 13 ft Boston whaler perfectly

Just Curious, How Long Did It Last?

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

Will an Avalanche fit in here? Like daily

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.

I made it to 7:00...what do I get??

Love this

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

Need a few beers to help finish buliding garage

Do you know if this is the smallest one in that style

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.

I love Harbor Freight!

How tall is the actual door opening?

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

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.

nice harbor freight portable garage

Can you open your car door?