abwsco Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 my am I definately OK without the wheels. It's going to be in a fixed position on the outside of the WIR. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 the only think to consider if it is butted up to the WIR is how are you going to push the roof forward if it is fixed? You could add a slot like cookie monsters to the run I know Sha (wildmum) has her on the ground outside the run but I am not sure what she does with her roof...she is on her hols now i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I would have it with the wheels on to be honest, tis a hefty piece of kit to move around so without wheels would be hard work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I was originally going to order it without the wheels, but for the reasons Chelsea states I changed my mind and added the wheels. They are well worth the extra £50 if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks everyone Still undecided as I won't need to move it will I if it's in a fixed place. I so wish there was one near me I could have a feel of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 you'll still need to be able to slide the roof forward to get it off to clean it though Anne, hence why I have a slidey hole if you dont have that you will have to be able to slide the sube back away from the WIR enough to slide the roof forward to open it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I'm going to make DH study your slidey hole properly again Lynz and he can decide if it's worth the £50 for him not to have to do one. He's an excellent DIYer but no carpenter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 lolol well hubby kind of pulled the cube back a bit slid the roof forward so it hit the WIR wood going across and then marked around with his pencil then cut it out with the jigsaw, I know he's a carpenter but I know others have done this and I dont think they are all carpenters For added security (as you are left with a gap) mine has the piece of wood that is cut out slotted back over on the outside... hard to explain... but this means there are no gaps for rodents etc to get in.. If you need me to go take close ups of this just hollar you know where I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'm a hollering Cookie, Im a hollering! I know that my OH would just be sooo thrilled to have another little extra thing to do on the WIR and close ups would help . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 ok here they are... the roof slide upwards towards the WIR so you need a slot with clearance for it to do this...however it does leave a gap... so I used the piece the came out of the slot to cover the gap outside. I hope this makes sense???the piece of wood just slides up I rest it on my roof and slide the roof open, easy! The piece of wood is on two picture hanging brackets that click over two little screws on the walk in run and drop down to cover the gap... I hope the photos make that clear enough for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 That is genius! thanks Cooks. Respect to Mr Cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 your welcome, I hope it made things clearer, (this was my idea not Mr CookieMonsters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Well thats our job Cookie, we think of the ideas and the men make em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Hi I did try to get Cookie M to send me her clever husband but alas I had to butt the cube up to my wir from the outside. I hardly move it & dont remove the roof much but its on slabs and it would be very heavy to move without its quite a solid house...also you still need to slide out the cleaning trays at the back? Not v good at posting pics but did so a while back good luck indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
