Will this survive if I leave it outside all the time? New Jersey.
245166
I leave mine out and it has been fine i have only had it six months and I live in NY.
245167
I leave mine out year round in central Illinois. I've had it for over two years, and the frame finally cracked today while scooping with the weather in the 20's. I've used it many times in the cold weather, though, so I think this was likely due to a combination of its age and the cold. I feel like I got my money's worth out of it, so I am ordering another one.
245168
I second Bonnie's answer; we have kept ours outside in NY as well (during Summer, Fall and now Winter) and it is holding up very well.
907864
We just purchased this in the Spring and will leave it out in the winter in Maine-- it is filled with sand so it shouldn't be a problem.
198208
not until it starts cracking on the sides. which it will do if left outside
907868
I leave mine outside until winter in a Northern ocean climate. It gets rough treatment and does well. When it is closed, it should survive ice and snow.
277926
I would not leave this outside for prolonged periods, particularly in winter weather. While it is well designed and materials seem to be quality there are many parts that would most likely rust and degrade from extreme exposure.
634834
We left it out all summer and fall in upstate NY and it held up fine. We pit it away for the winter. It is quite heavy.
310996
I would not leave it outside for extended periods. The one I have works great indoors and has taken a lot of punishment with no sign of wear.
1951938
Yes, for the most part. The legs might rust after long term outdoor use, but should be fine for occasional weather exposure.
944407
I think so, as long as it's not left to the elements. Not sure of your climate but I wouldn't leave it outdoors in extreme weather, like summer here in FL or winter up North.
2086984
I bought and installed mine 2 years ago in an exposed outdoor location. I'm located in northern NJ and the unit is like new and works perfectly. It has survived numerous downpours, a few tropical storms, superstorm Sandy, several weeks of below freezing temps and several snow storms. Granted I shut that circuit off in the winter but there's been no evidence of wear and tear. I have it installed on a stake I've set in the ground so in winter I put a bucket over it to keep the snow off it. The box has no gaskets and isn't sealed up tight to make it weather proof. Whatever moisture gets in seems to easily find its way out. I was a little worried like you before I bought it but it seems to hold up very well.
1397307
Depending on the weather where you live, I'd take it apart and store it inside for the winter. I'd be afraid it would rust. But during summer, spring and fall, my daughter played with hers outside EVERY DAY
277928
I wouldn't leave it outside over the winter especially with the winter we had last year. Extreme temps cause things to wear out faster and can affect how they work. I'd store it in a garage or shed so it's not exposed to the elements. Coleman recommends keeping it covered when not in use as rain can also cause the parts to deteriorate and rust.
1034427
I would not leave it exposed to weather. It will eventually show corrosion.
2198916
No, I would not leave it outdoors, but you could use it outdoors if there is NO chance of it getting wet.
1762998
We leave it out - we live in Southern California. It is only exposed to heat and sun, and it hasn't cracked, and only has faded minimully. Sorry, not sure how it would hold up to real weather.
219674
No. The unit in my opinion is not durable enough to be left outside. If you brought back in after use u should be ok. I personally have not took it outside.
331728
I would not use it outside. It is light colored and would likely not last if it were kept outside unless it was covered every night to protect it from weather.