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B-flat 09-13-2020 06:59 PM

Garage stop blocks and/or poles
 
I’m looking for a contractor who installs either the poles or garage stop blocks to prevent running into a garage wall with a car or golf cart. Any suggestions?

retiredguy123 09-13-2020 07:04 PM

Tennis ball on a string.

B-flat 09-13-2020 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1832483)
Tennis ball on a string.

I have used that in the past but was looking for something that offers more protection.

JGVillages 09-13-2020 07:21 PM

Laser Garage Parking Assist. Purchase on Amazon for around $32.

B-flat 09-13-2020 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JGVillages (Post 1832489)
Laser Garage Parking Assist. Purchase on Amazon for around $32.

Good suggestion, I’ll check it out, thanks.

Kenswing 09-13-2020 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by B-flat (Post 1832482)
I’m looking for a contractor who installs either the poles or garage stop blocks to prevent running into a garage wall with a car or golf cart. Any suggestions?

Order a couple of these. If you don't want to drill and bolt them to your floor simply use some heavy duty construction adhesive.
Parking Blocks

B-flat 09-13-2020 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1832504)
Order a couple of these. If you don't want to drill and bolt them to your floor simply use some heavy duty construction adhesive.
Parking Blocks

Those are the type things I had in mind originally when I posted. Thanks at least I have some options now.

maggie1 09-14-2020 04:57 AM

An Alternative Idea
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by B-flat (Post 1832482)
I’m looking for a contractor who installs either the poles or garage stop blocks to prevent running into a garage wall with a car or golf cart. Any suggestions?

No need to go through the expense of installing anything. You simply want to know when your car is coming too close to the wall - easy peasy - Affix a tennisball to a chord or string, hang it from the garage ceiling to the height of your windshield. When you pull into the garage, and your windshield touches the tennisball, then you've gone far enough.

Installing poles or blocks might protect the wall, but they don't do well for the front end of the car, should you run into them.

jmf9322@gmail.com 09-14-2020 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by B-flat (Post 1832482)
I’m looking for a contractor who installs either the poles or garage stop blocks to prevent running into a garage wall with a car or golf cart. Any suggestions?

Why spend large sums when there is an easier, more efficient method. Works everytime. Come see for yourself. If interested email me at Michael

Jmf9322@gmail.com

Rwirish 09-14-2020 05:56 AM

Perhaps apply the car breaks.

Singerlady 09-14-2020 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by B-flat (Post 1832482)
I’m looking for a contractor who installs either the poles or garage stop blocks to prevent running into a garage wall with a car or golf cart. Any suggestions?

I hung a tennis ball on a string. Less expensive.

raindrop49 09-14-2020 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jmf9322@gmail.com (Post 1832569)
Why spend large sums when there is an easier, more efficient method. Works everytime. Come see for yourself. If interested email me at Michael

Jmf9322@gmail.com

I would thing the blocks could be dangerous when the car is not in the garage, you might forget they are there & trip on them.

Iowatransplant 09-14-2020 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JGVillages (Post 1832489)
Laser Garage Parking Assist. Purchase on Amazon for around $32.

I have this laser assist and love it. A motion detected light is included(with mine anyway) so a light comes on in the garage besides the one on the opener. Easy to install!

Clydles1 09-14-2020 06:16 AM

Put a golf ball on a string. Guaranteed. Hit it once, windshield shatters, lesson learned!

Gunny2403 09-14-2020 06:19 AM

Stop driving

B-flat 09-14-2020 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunny2403 (Post 1832596)
Stop driving

I guess the real answer is I should not drink then drive. Of course JUST KIDDING!

Thanks for the input everyone.

mydavid 09-14-2020 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Clydles1 (Post 1832591)
Put a golf ball on a string. Guaranteed. Hit it once, windshield shatters, lesson learned!

Best answer yet:1rotfl:

Mrprez 09-14-2020 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Clydles1 (Post 1832591)
Put a golf ball on a string. Guaranteed. Hit it once, windshield shatters, lesson learned!

Can it be a golf ball found on an executive course or would it require one found on a championship course?😀

dewilson58 09-14-2020 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rwirish (Post 1832575)
Perhaps apply the car breaks.


or brakes.


:a040:

JDRVKR 09-14-2020 07:08 AM

Take a small piece of carpet approx. 2' by 2' screw or nail a 2x4 across one end. Lay the carpet down where you want the tire to stop. The 2x4 on the topside of the piece of carpet lets you know when to stop. No need to affix to floor, the weight of the car holds the carpet in place. Have these in my garage in FL and MD and always work just fine.

mulligan 09-14-2020 07:16 AM

IMHO, if you can't figure out how to stop before you run into the wall, it's probably time to turn in your license and keys.

rjn5656 09-14-2020 07:18 AM

Look on any car parts site i.e. Griots, etc. They sell many different options.

Travelhunter 09-14-2020 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JGVillages (Post 1832489)
Laser Garage Parking Assist. Purchase on Amazon for around $32.

Thank you I ordered one

Chitown 09-14-2020 07:41 AM

Go to Home Depot or Loews and get the 4X4 wood post for fences. They are 8 Feet long. Place adhesive on the bottom and place them exactly where you want them.

davem4616 09-14-2020 07:46 AM

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I use the old tennis ball on a string to make sure I've left enough room for my wife to walk around the front of the car to get into the house

PaulinTV 09-14-2020 07:48 AM

I like to back into the garage so I mounted a mirror on the wall angled so I can see across the front of the car to make sure the front end is just clear of the door closing. You could use the same system so you can see the front of the car and get close to the wall.

Dust Bunny 09-14-2020 08:29 AM

THere are electronic devises you hang on the wall that porject a RED BEAM OF LIGHT so as you approach the light will shine on the cart and you will know how far you ae from the wall. Not vety expensive and you can do it yoursfelf.

philoret 09-14-2020 09:04 AM

Sel-stick blocks
 
ACE hardware had a plastic bumper strip self-stick designed to signal a bump when run over for positioning vehicle. I added a 2x2 wood beam on top with stainless steel screws for a fuller block.
There is also a battery powered or adapter powered indicator light with sensor to mount on the wall, with ultrasound detection adjustable, to indicate when car is approaching the wall. Several brands.

Rsenholzi 09-14-2020 09:09 AM

Television box works great! That’s what I use

sterlingcnslts 09-14-2020 09:17 AM

I am not a contractor but if you have them, I would be glad to install them for you (for free) . Takes about 30 minutes, Jack 330-4611-3110

rogerk 09-14-2020 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1832483)
Tennis ball on a string.

I'm sure any handyman could install the posts or low stops for you to trip over. It's a pretty simple install. It will protect your walls, etc., the laser parking assist will do a good job as a parking guide but won't protect your laundry tub or cabinet or anything else in your garage.

Curtisbwp 09-14-2020 10:35 AM

How old is your home? When i had my first home built i told the builder that i wanted the barriers, he said i did not need them. Well he put them in.

cbmerl 09-14-2020 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by raindrop49 (Post 1832578)
I would thing the blocks could be dangerous when the car is not in the garage, you might forget they are there & trip on them.

My thoughts (fears) exactly! Knowing me, I would trip over them.

Darlene Lansing 09-14-2020 11:00 AM

We use the laser stop light !
Never guess again !
Easy to install

JoMar 09-14-2020 11:08 AM

Not often we get a poster that admits that someone in the house has an issue driving and/or gauging distance so kudo's for doing that.....as scary as it is.

Sherry8bal 09-14-2020 02:23 PM

Why don't you just measure from the ceiling of the garage for each vehicle and put in a hook you can hang a string with a rubber stopper on it. When your car hits the stopper, that's where you stop the car. Much simpler and no cost.

Daddymac 09-14-2020 02:35 PM

Stop Driving !!
Jmo

vagabraun 09-14-2020 03:19 PM

I got this for my husband after he ran into his saw on our metal shelves and gouged the car's fender. Heavy-Duty Rubber Parking Curb | LTD Commodities
It's sturdy, works well and is $14.99 plus shipping.

dcorts 09-14-2020 03:35 PM

Neither
 
I know of a lady in The Villages who didn't hit her brakes in time and blew the pole out of the concrete, hit the washer and damaged the closet inside the house. Very little damage to the car but lots to washer and closet. I would try the tennis ball hanging from the ceiling.

jaj523 09-15-2020 02:04 AM

My kids sent me some via the mail. I was amazed. They were fairly heavy. But they work great, and I can move them when I want, which will be nice if I decide to buy a larger or smaller car.


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