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In Ground Trampoline (DIY Project)
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:16 pm
Anyone ever installed one of these in the ground?
I am tired of having to move the one my kids have each week when I cut the backyard. Thinking about attempting something like this when it cools off.
I don't plan on digging it by hand. I will probably rent a small back hoe and use the dirt to fill some new flower beds.
I am tired of having to move the one my kids have each week when I cut the backyard. Thinking about attempting something like this when it cools off.
I don't plan on digging it by hand. I will probably rent a small back hoe and use the dirt to fill some new flower beds.
This post was edited on 7/13/14 at 3:18 pm
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Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:17 pm to The People
I thought about it but was worried about the water table.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:18 pm to LT
Yea, I am going to call before I dig and have everything marked.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:18 pm to The People
how would you go about doing this? Dig the hole and set some retaining wall blocks around the hole and just set it in the hole after? Or is this a different design of trampoline?
Also, I wouldn't do it just for the fact that kids are fickle and this thing will have to be addressed sooner than later when they grow tired of the trampoline.
Also, I wouldn't do it just for the fact that kids are fickle and this thing will have to be addressed sooner than later when they grow tired of the trampoline.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:19 pm to The People
No... I meant the water seeping up and it staying a stagnant baby lake for mosquito breeding.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:19 pm to The People
I have never see that before but that is awesome. I have seen an above ground pool buried in the ground though.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:20 pm to Warfarer
it would be a bitch to get that thing out for any type of maintenance
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:20 pm to The People
its going to fill up full of water and stink. you will have to install a drainage system too.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:20 pm to Warfarer
I'd rather move the trampoline than have a giant hole in my yard that will eventually have to be filled.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:20 pm to LT
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I meant the water seeping up and it staying a stagnant baby lake for mosquito breeding.
In the last 30 seconds I saw this thread. Showed the SO thinking it was the greatest idea, then was reminded of this point. Mosquitos and a low water table.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:21 pm to Warfarer
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how would you go about doing this? Dig the hole and set some retaining wall blocks around the hole and just set it in the hole after? Or is this a different design of trampoline?
I found a kit online detailing the process that cost around 1k.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:22 pm to The People
That's a bad idea for Louisiana...sediment likes to move when it rains.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:22 pm to The People
you plan on having a trampoline for the rest of your life?
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:22 pm to Napoleon
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Mosquitos and a low water table
would need to install a sump with an automatic pump.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:23 pm to Turkey_Creek_Tiger
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its going to fill up full of water and stink. you will have to install a drainage system too
A gravel base wouldn't prevent that?
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:24 pm to The People
Its not worth it. Just scoot it around to mow. Before long your kids will grow tired of it and will end up trashing it anyway after it dry rots. My parents got one two years ago for the grandkids and nobody touches it now.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:24 pm to Turkey_Creek_Tiger
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its going to fill up full of water and stink. you will have to install a drainage system too.
Very true, you could put a foot of gravel in the bottom of the hole to help with the drainage and then get a small 4" drain line but you would need to run it to a sewer line or to a storm drain line.
I would think this would be much safer over the course of a couple years though considering it is 3" shorter than an above ground.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:24 pm to lsuwontonwrap
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you plan on having a trampoline for the rest of your life?
My youngest is 3 months old so I am sure I will get at least another 15 years of use.
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:24 pm to The People
If you're just tired of moving it to mow, why not just make a circular area with rubber mulch and then have the regular trampoline sit on that?
Posted on 7/13/14 at 3:26 pm to The People
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A gravel base wouldn't prevent that?
it depends on whats below the gravel
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