Meed - Carport frame only

Rebeccafreckle · Post by **Rebeccafreckle** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:00 pm

Looking for a single carport frame only. I have tarps. Any ideas?

oneeyeddick · Post by **oneeyeddick** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:19 pm

Run an ad on Craigslist saying you will pay someone $40 for thier old , torn carport frame(s).

Lotsa trailor trash responded and I had 3 carport frames for $110 total in only 2 days (Seattle area).

HughMungus · Post by **HughMungus** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:22 am

You might try this:

"Our kits include high quality steel joint fittings, heavy duty tarps and ball ties. Foot pads are optional.

Note: Due to the high cost of shipping we do not include tubing. This can be purchased readily at a local supplier."

http://www.creativeshelters.com/Canopy- ... ctory.aspx

I think you could order just what you need from them (the joints), get the rest locally (and possibly used at a place that recycles/resells metal tubing), and use your existing tarp.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:23 am

http://www.shelsys.com/

Shelter Systems

Homiesinheaven · Post by **Homiesinheaven** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:18 pm

i second the craigslist. i recently saw a frame being sold there in the LA area. buying online is gonna be more expensive since you'll have to pay for shipping for a heavy box. i recommend that the poles be 1-3/8 inch diameter or bigger to withstand a dust storm.

good luck!

bdeywoo · Post by **bdeywoo** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:54 am

oneeyeddick wrote:Run an ad on Craigslist saying you will pay someone $40 for thier old , torn carport frame(s).

Lotsa trailor trash responded and I had 3 carport frames for $110 total in only 2 days (Seattle area).

Not sure why i never thought to do this........ put the ad in on friday and got two carport frames about 1.5 inches in diameter for $40. They are not nearly as heavy duty as the costco ones but for my purposes they will be great.