pnut Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 I have a double action hand pump but it's too much work now that the heat and humidity have spiked, after all the pumping I'm sweating too much so I got a little electric mattress inflater. I've been looking for an actual blower but they seem a bit pricey. I haven't seen one for cheaper than 250 dollars and most are in the 300+. I know it's not a lot of money compared to some parts of the country and I would have bought one by now but my car just recently died so I've been looking for a replacement vehicle. After I get a new used car then who knows. Until then the jumpstarter/ power station will have to do. I did find a NIB tailgator HF Genny online for 75 bucks and it's barely larger than the aforementioned jumpstarter. I might get it. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Williams Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 8 hours ago, pnut said: The way I finally found an affordable blower was to watch the common auction site. I found one with a poorly written title that noone clicked and that wasn't a popular brand / model. I made sure to find one that described the working condition so that the auction site guarantee would cover a non functional or poor condition blower. I got it for less than $100 shipped ($80ish, iirc), but it took more than a month of watching and patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Patience is my strong suit. I don't need a blower, but I would like to have one, so I can wait as long as it takes to find one with the right price. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) I forgot to add one important thing about building a shelter where I'm at and that is, I can't make it too sturdy because it's not on my property and it needs to be somewhat easy to demo if I move. I don't plan on moving but you never know. I'm wary building on someone else's property even if they say it's okay as they could change their minds at any time. I have been looking for one of those expandable canopies you see people use for cookouts and such. A used one would be great. All the new ones I've seen are expensive and it's life will be shortened considerably if left erected in the weather, but if I find one at a yard sale or something for cheap I'll get it. If not 4x4's 2x8's and some corrugated metal for a roof it is. Pnut I just did an internet search and the prices on pop up canopies has gone down considerably. I might go get one next week. Edited August 11, 2019 by pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I'd go with one of the metal pole framed car shelters over a pop-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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