ShelterLogic® AutoShelter® Instant Garage

We’ve had this up for less than a year to store our riding mower and other yard work items. It was awesome until a few weeks ago when we saw a tear beginning to form near the edge of the tent tarp. I reinforced it with duct tape both inside and outside. Not even two weeks later another tear started. We found one more rip randomly on the side panel that looks like a straight tear in the material. For how much this thing costs, I would expect the cover to last at least an entire year! So disappointed and worried my stuff will get destroyed if we ever have snow this winter!

I've purchased two 10/20 shelters. They both are still standing. One of them is over five years. Showing signs of wear but still useable. The second is on its third year and is perfect. The secret to the long-lasting life is all in the prep work. Installing with direct ground contact is going to lead to problems. Lay out the frame. Level the ground. Stake pressure treated 2/6 planks in place. Secure the frame with lag bolts to the frame. On the inside use ratchet straps on each leg to the 2/6. If the forecast is calling for wind, cross brace the interior with ratchet straps. I live in Massachusetts. We have all kinds of weather. The last snowstorm gave us two feet of snow. I had to remove the snow a few times. Still standing. My opinion is if your shelter didn't fail you did!

If you buy the lower cost version it will last a year if you are lucky. So go for quality and buy the 10 year covering which gives you quality.

I have purchased 4 replacement covers since I bought this shelter.The last two were of poor quality and didn't last but a year. Would not recommend shelterlogic to anyone as their quality of product has diminished

I'm writing to give the last review 5 stars because it was awesome.

Everything you might need is included in the box. Assembly is relatively straight forward. The many pieces are number coded and the diagrams show you what to do. The assembly instructions rely on pictograms and use very few words. It all comes in a sturdy, compact box. My only reservation and the reason for 4 stars is that long spans of tubing are in two pieces when they could be 1 piece. But then the box would be twice as long and shipping cost would probably be greater, I would definitely recommend this product. I would like to see mention of replacement parts mentioned somewhere.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I Bought this autoshelter to use as base camp for my big woods hunting adventures. It arrived in a reasonably timely manner. It was easy to set up once i organized the different bolt sizes. After a 2 mile canoe trip and a 1 mile hike I had it up and in its location. Quality seems decent. the only thing i would recommend is installing some cross bracing connecting the ends to the middle supports. Barring a curious black bear visit i believe it will withstand many seasons in the woods.

Very time consuming. 2 experienced mechanical inclined installers and still took us hours to complete. Missing pieces. Ended up using cpvc as a pole. Real pain in the butt. But it’s up and is a shelter. Purpose served.