Question 1

Is it possible to move this hoop out of the driveway for winter, or it will be to heavy to wheel around?

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We used these hoops for our summer basketball camp.  There is a recommendation for 300-400 lbs. of sand to be put in the base, for stability.  We put 200 lbs. of sand in the base and then placed 150lbs. of sand bags on the top of the base.  This way the bags can be removed for relocating the basket, and one (at most two) people will be able to tilt and roll the unit to another location.  We actually loaded the units on to a trailer and moved them to our storage garage (about one block away).

Question 2

Anyone done any serious research on portable hoops? Lifetime has so many models, any recommendations, confused.  $300 range.

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I did a lot of research and read numerous customer reviews on portable hoops before I decided to purchase Lifetime's Model #71566.  The main complaint I seemed to note in various reviews regarding the the 71566 was that there was missing hardware and like many other customers, my hoop was also did not have all of the hardware necessary for assembly.  However, I contacted customer service who were quite friendly and they promptly sent me the missing hardware I needed to complete assembly of the hoop.  Otherwise, I am extremely happy with the purchase and would recommend the product to others which is something I would not do if I were the least bit satisfied.  The 71566 was easy to assemble and is a quality item.  In addition, if you do a google search you can find the item on sale with many vendors and I believe I was able to purchase the hoop with free shipping for under $300.00.

Question 3

How many gallons is the base?

Accepted Answer

We filled it with approximately 40 gallons of water

Question 4

is there vedio about how to assemble the lifetime 71566 ?

Accepted Answer

It didn't come with an installation video when I received it but the instructions was easy enough to follow.  Make sure you have tools(hammer,wrenches/crescent wrench, screw driver, power drill) to put it all together with 1 more person.

ASIN	B0013IUOC2
Additional Features	Adjustable Height, Fade Resistant, Portable, Rust Resistant, Shatterproof
Best Sellers Rank	#744,594 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #492 in Basketball Portable Hoops & Goals
Brand Name	LIFETIME
Color	Clear
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (182)
Frame Material Type	Polycarbonate
Global Trade Identification Number	00081483000688
Included Components	Basketball Hoop
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Is Assembly Required	Yes
Item Dimensions D x W x H	94.6"D x 148"W x 50"H
Item Type Name	Portable Basketball Hoop
Item Weight	105 Pounds
League Name	NBA
Manufacturer	Lifetime
Manufacturer Part Number	71566
Material Type	Polycarbonate (PC)
Maximum Height Recommendation	10 Feet
Minimum Height	7.5 Feet
Model Name	Lifetime 71566 50 Inch Shatter Proof Portable Basketball Hoop
Model Number	71566
Mount Type	Freestanding
Overhang Distance	148 Inches
Rim Size	18 Inches
Room Type	Outdoor
Style Name	Portable
Target Audience	Parents
Team Name	Lifetime
UPC	081483000688
Warranty Description	5-Year Limited Warranty

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