El Kiddos got a trampoline for Christmas... obviously, I want to prevent this thing from becoming a projectile in a storm or windy situation.

I know that they make 'kits' to tie down trampolines but, I"m going to want something that allows me some versatility to move the thing when I mow and to relocate it around a bit so that not to create a (dead) crop circle in my grass.

I was thinking of concocting my own kit using some ground auger-type dog tie outs (think, big corkscrew in to the earth) and affix a wire cable with dual clamps around the legs of the trampoline.

To move it, I was thinking about rigging something to fit in the chock of the drill that I could 'zip' the corkscrew in and out of the ground with ease (yes, read between the lines and note that I"m trying to be a total lazy-**** with this project -- I don't want to be out there fighting the augers in to the ground if I can keep from it).

Thoughts, guys?

 

I use those dog tie outs with ratchet straps for the awning to keep it from flopping in the wind. It works well.

 

If your backyard is big enough, why not just install auger anchors in 2 or 3 random locations throughout the area and move the thing every week or two so it never stays in one location long enough to screw-up the lawn?

 

Hey Brad! You might want to try lagging surface mount tie down rings to 3-4 cement blocks and then bury around trampoline just below grade (ie - something like this from Amazon - Progrip 822640 Surface Mount Tie Down Ring, 4-Pack). Do this in 2-3 locations on your yard. Although it may take some initial effort to install, you could easily mow over them no problem.

You're probably aware of this already but you may want to check with your homeowner's insurance regarding trampolines to make sure you're covered if a neighbor's kid gets hurt. Some of the companies won't cover you nowadays or require an additional premium.

 

I used to have a trampoline and it was susceptible to winds.
Then my neighbor got an eight foot privacy fence so I got a bigger trampoline and the wind doesn't affect the big one at all.

Love ours, I'm on it every day. Then I run in the house and tell my wife,
"Hun, the mailman will be here in about forty minutes."