Thread: Vehicle storage using a tarp type shed.

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For us if it has wheels then they'll charge you an excise tax annually.

For us, in this sort of situation, a shipping container is the best option. They're considered to be a 'temporary' structure (like scaffold,) so their value is not added to your Rateable Capital Value and no permit is required.
I recently bought two new ones (20 ft x 8 ft,) for $6000 each landed. I couldn't have built a comparable shed for that sort of money, what with permits, site inspections, building inspections, neighbours' approvals, drainage from downpipes, concrete foundations, (and foundation inspections of reinforcing steel placements,) and so on and on ad nauseam...

They were packed full with goodies (each weighing around nine tons,) at Rock Bottom (our current abode,) and are at present sitting outside my shed at Our New Selection (our future abode,) awaiting the shed reaching the lockable stage. They will then be emptied and returned to Rock Bottom to be filled again.
And they're secure. It would take a well equipped and determined scumbag to break in to them.
And when I've finished shifting I can sell them and recoup my money, or retain them for use as garden sheds.
The 'pros' far outweighed the 'cons'.
Win/win.
Quod erat demonstrandum.

Oh JB, the level of bureaucracy "down there" at first blush amazes me! But then I realize "we" have many of the same requirements. My latin is severely lacking, so I looked it up. As many of your posts, you made me think then smile so thanks for that.

Q.E.D. is an initialism of the Latin phrase quod erat demonstrandum, meaning "which is what had to be proven". The phrase is traditionally placed in its abbreviated form at the end of a mathematical proof or philosophical argument when what was specified in the enunciation—and in the setting-out—has been exactly restated as the conclusion of the demonstration.

we use tractor trailers around here for storage . no tax of any kind so far anyway. looking forward to our move north and luckily oklahoma is pretty much the same . we have only one permit required here and it is for septic . other than that no codes or permits needed for anything .

Shine, you are very fortunate not to have so little permits to worry about.

A semi trailer is a great option too. I really would like to get an enclosed trailer. Just not at this current time.

Matt, how well does the structure hold the tin in a wind storm?

Originally Posted by 34_40

Oh JB, the level of bureaucracy "down there" at first blush amazes me! But then I realize "we" have many of the same requirements. My latin is severely lacking, so I looked it up. As many of your posts, you made me think then smile so thanks for that.

Q.E.D. is an initialism of the Latin phrase quod erat demonstrandum, meaning "which is what had to be proven". The phrase is traditionally placed in its abbreviated form at the end of a mathematical proof or philosophical argument when what was specified in the enunciation—and in the setting-out—has been exactly restated as the conclusion of the demonstration.

So: I manage to both amuse you and educate you at the same time!

That, in itself, amuses me.

(Because it's you, and I have supped at your table, there will be no charge.)



(Just pokin' the bear! Just pokin' the bear! I love that expression...)

Originally Posted by johnboy

So: I manage to both amuse you and educate you at the same time!

That, in itself, amuses me.

(Because it's you, and I have supped at your table, there will be no charge.)



(Just pokin' the bear! Just pokin' the bear! I love that expression...)

Yes, once again you have educated and amused me.
For some reason I'm glad you did.

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Shine, you are very fortunate not to have so little permits to worry about.

A semi trailer is a great option too. I really would like to get an enclosed trailer. Just not at this current time.

Matt, how well does the structure hold the tin in a wind storm?

Better than the fabric material. The front and rear walls with the 2x4 structure really stiffens the whole thing up. My front opening/ door is only just wider than my sub compact tractor