New Storm Shelter

[xseler]

Had a Vortex Vault installed this morning. It actually substitutes as the 'box springs' of our King size bed. It has two scissor lifts that telescopes it to about 5' inside. It works on 110v current with a backup battery. Has a light and USB ports. You could install a small TV inside. It did raise the height of the mattress top, but I think it was worth it to not lose any floorspace.

It's rated for an EF5, and a 60,000lb crush. Took 'em about 3 1/2 hours to assemble/install. It's anchored with 32 big assed 5" masonry lags.

Being inside, there's no worry of bugs, snakes, water, etc. And, it's climate controlled to the temp inside your house. There's plenty of room and you can sit upright in a lawn chair. Guess you could also get a big piece of foam to use as a mattress inside.

One less thing to worry about now.

 

[DavidMcmillan]

Didn’t they show this on Shark Tank a year or so ago? Seems like a great idea where other types may not be appropriate.

 

[xseler]

Didn’t they show this on Shark Tank a year or so ago? Seems like a great idea where other types may not be appropriate.

That's what my sister said. You can also wheel a wheelchair through the opening. It fit our needs/wants perfectly.


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[TwoForFlinching]

That's pretty awesome.

 

[FrankNmac]

Here is the greatest worry you have now: "Honey, I want to rearrange all of the furniture in the bedroom."

 

[chuter]

Cool, I've never seen one of those.
I guess replacing carpet will be a bit more difficult.

 

[xseler]

Cool, I've never seen one of those.
I guess replacing carpet will be a bit more difficult.

Nah, it's the 'freshest' carpet in the house --- it's always had a bed over it. When we replace the flooring, that carpet will remain, even if we go with wood (it's extra padding anyway).


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[thor447]

Hadn't seen one of those before. That's pretty slick!

 

[golddigger14s]

Cost?
Website?

 

[Timmy59]

Cost?
Website?

https://lifeliftsystems.com/