Can this storage be placed on flagstones without having to level the ground? I plan on storing toy cars and bicycles in it totaling maybe 175 lbs +/-.
1568635
Yes I think so, it has its own floor and you're not looking to put a lot of weight in it.
1568636
Sure but it will certainly compromise the structural integrity of the plastics especially the floor from repeated movements. Also, if the surface is varies too much you may have trouble with glide top and doors aligning and functioning properly.
1568637
Yes, throw a few bags of sand on the ground and then bed and level the flagstones.....
1568638
Probably, if it is not real flat the doors may not match up real good but the unit is so flexible that it will work anyway. Sometimes the slide roof is hard to push.
1568639
I literally put mine right on top of landscape rocks(after leveling). The bottom is somewhat egg carton like so it leveled out well. I think you'd be more than fine on flagstone.
1568640
The base is two sections screwed together. Can easily support 175 lbs. It should be fine on flagstone.
1568641
I would not advise putting it on a non level surface. This shed is well made from plastic materials, but placing it on a non level flagstone surface is inviting structural deformation and ultimate building failure. It's worth the investment in time to create a solid level platform either constructed from treated lumber or concrete.
850311
"I am looking to use this to wheel items to and from a car . . . Why do y think the wheels will hold up?" I don't know about the wheels holding up, I pushed this cart with about 10 lbs of stuff on it and since it was a smooth floor, nothing fell down and it was easy to push. If the area between your car and where you're loading the stuff from has small rocks/gravel, then I don't think there'll be stable enough to support the cart and it will tip over.
752700
If you plan on moving it with 100 pounds on it, I would say no. However, if you plan on locking the wheels and leaving it stationary, then it should be fine.
1749911
Agree with the other poster that if you flatten it well it will just lay there. You could screw it down but that would create a trip hazard and not add value.
947171
I see no reason why it couldn't be used for outside storage as the materials should do fine. You may want to coat the underside with a silocone protectant as the thread which adjusts for the size of the tire is metal and would certainly be prone to rust given a cllimate (near the ocean) or high humidity etc... Also you may wish to think about how you might secure it since someone could easily walk away with your bike (even if you bike was secured to the stand) - so you may want to come up with some way to secure the bike stand to whatever outdoor fixture you were thinking about. Hope I've helped - I see no reason why it couldn't be used for outside storage as the materials should do fine. You may want to coat the underside with a silocone protectant as the thread which adjusts for the size of the tire is metal and would certainly be prone to rust given a cllimate (near the ocean) or high humidity etc... Also you may wish to think about how you might secure it since someone could easily walk away with your bike (even if you bike was secured to the stand) - so you may want to come up with some way to secure the bike stand to whatever outdoor fixture you were thinking about. Hope I've... » Read More I see no reason why it couldn't be used for outside storage as the materials should do fine. You may want to coat the underside with a silocone protectant as the thread which adjusts for the size of the tire is metal and would certainly be prone to rust given a cllimate (near the ocean) or high humidity etc... Also you may wish to think about how you might secure it since someone could easily walk away with your bike (even if you bike was secured to the stand) - so you may want to come up with some way to secure the bike stand to whatever outdoor fixture you were thinking about. Hope I've helped - « Show Less
1857281
I would not want to go far on gravel if it was laid down - the big tires can handle gravel no problem (like if you have it in the upright position) but if it is laying down, the wheels closer to the handle are smaller and don't navigate gravel as well.
1336929
I've never tried rocks or outdoor gravel, however, the only slight problem I could forsee is impeding the rocking motion. It should definitely be on a stable surface that is even and doesn't tend to sink into the ground.
875230
holy smokes! what are you carrying a car battery? If the bike is balanced well, it should hold the weight but i don't know how stable it would be. I have put bikes that i think weigh 35 pounds on it. The cradle for the bottom bracket is basically hard plastic. if you're just doing routine maintenance on the bike it should be ok but probably not serious wrenching. i like my park tools 10 or 9 (can't remember). i had a tandem on the Park and it was a little iffy. Probably close to 70lbs but longer than a normal bike. Personally i think i wasted my money on the RAD.
1087551
It is a bench, so it should hold weight, I am on the heavy side, so I wouldn't chance it, but then I didn't buy it for that, it is a storage for my crafts.
1802642
I wouldn't think you'd have a problem ... ganged up, the weight disperses to all four wheels. I stack two Fender, 76 pounds each, 4x10 cabinets, and the Ernie Ball casters run smooth as a whistle. So the load easily carries 152 lbs. And, lots of times, I roll one of the 4x10 cabinets stacking my Fender Hot Rod DeLuxe on top... that's WELL OVER 125 lbs. One thing about any casters, though. I always PULL the cabinets (don't push), and when uneven sidewalk slabs come up, help the front wheels over the lip ... don't just push and crash then ... help it with a little lift. Nothing will hold up if you smash them around. My Bassman 135 4x12 cabinet has the same casters, too. I think you're easily good to go.
532284
I don't think there is a way to make them stack unless you found longer pins to go in each of the corners that would go through both layers. There is no bottom to the sandbox though, just a felt like material that you put down on the ground. Two layers would definitely make the sides higher, but it holds quite a bit of sand with just one layer. Three to four children can comfortably play inside it.
1814687
We have it outside on fairly level ground. We put sandbags on the legs to prevent wobbling.
668288
If the ground is level enough and the load in the trailer is well balanced, it won't raise the side too high to be safe.Frank is right about needing to put a two-by ramp under the Trailer Aid, but that's no problem.
731914
There is a lip around the base of the 'rock' with a few holes drilled where you might be able to anchor it down with some thin stakes or bent pieces of wire. That would be if you place it in an area where you can drive the stakes into the soil. The rock does not come with any stakes or pegs when it is shipped to you and it is relatively light and would be blown away in a strong wind if it is not anchored down.
2260635
I have three of these racks, all of them supporting heavy "beach cuisers" in vertical positions. I would suggest mounting the rack at a height that allows the bike to rest on the rear tire, thereby taking some of the weight off the rack. This has kept a lot of stress off the rack(wall) as well as the front wheel. I've not had any visible damage to any of my front wheels.
674458
If you have any gravel I don't think it would work to well. You could lift it up a little so that it doesn't throw the rocks.
665668
Recommended maximum of 300 pounds. However, I would not put that much weight on it unless I have several plates on the storage pegs to stabilize the load.