had a RV/carport installed today
 

I have a 1968 Avion truck camper on the list of projects to refurbish. Been thinking about getting a cover for it to keep it out of the rain/sun/weather. Less than 3 weeks ago I ordered a RV port from a local seller, it is manufactured in Tennessee. They called me last night to let me know they would be here in the morning. At 8:30 they showed up and went to work. Two hours later it was complete, I'm very happy with the results. They said my site prep was spot on and very level. The dimensions are 12 ' wide by 20 ' deep and is 13 ' at the peak. Total price with tax and delivery/installation was $900.00 plus a $50.00 tip for the two guys they did a great job.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1349802063.jpg
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Now put that visqueen down and get some rock in there. ;)

Hey Paul how you doing ? Yes I'm going to have to make some calls to find some gravel. I have a little bit of grass/weeds to kill near the front and then I'll be ready. And someone suggested I spread some Sakrete or similar product on the dirt and then put in the gravel. Give it a light coating of water with a hose and supposedly will setup pretty good. For the minimal cost of a few bags of cement it can't hurt.

See my post on the 914World.

No sides? Was thinking about this for my RV one of these days...

From the research I did you either go with no side or have it all enclosed like a building. If you have just the side covered it becomes a wind tunnel and becomes unstable. I already have a 3 car detached garage in the backyard so really didn't want another enclosed building. Plus this is considered a temporary structure per building code, start adding sides, back and front and now a new set of rules. My truck camper is aprox. 16 ' overall length so it will be inside the roof cover on the ends by 2 ' front and back. She's about 8 1/2 ' wide so will be inside the sides also. This will keep 99 % of rain and sun off the camper that's good enough for me.

Already saw it and totally agree that's the way to go. Thanks for the advice.

I want one of those; $900 seems like a great price.

There was a $250.00 up charge for the 10 ' legs. If used for a car you save the 250.00 and have a 8 ' peak. For 650.00 installed and delivered it's REALLY a no brainer ! :D

That is cool Rob....I'm thinking about getting one for my side yard for protection of my work trailer or maybe to put one of my Porsche projects under.

Thanks for sharing!

Just a thought for the floor instead of gravel you could use Cypress Mulch at about 3" thick. Less expensive, easy to install, helps with weed management, easy to walk on (or lay on), and water drainage is good.

Baz if you were talking to me my name is Rick :D. I had not considered mulch as a floor that's something to consider. I wonder if it would stay moist/hold dampness in the shade of the roof/trees/camper ?

Looks good... that will provide excellent protection for your camper.

Are those 4 X 4's (or 4 X 6's?) anchored to the ground in any way to stabilize it when you get the typical 60-70 MPH winds that come with some thunderstorms here in the SE?

They are pressure treated 4 x 6's with the 6 " side on the ground. After all the frame was installed and squared up they took 5/8 rebar 30 " long and drove that through predrilled holes in the tubing. They drilled the wood and then drove the rods through the frame and timber and into the ground. There are 5 on each side. Just to be extra safe I'll probably dig four holes, two on each side one front one back. Fill with concrete and run strapping into the concrete and around the base frame. Shouldn't move in my lifetime :D

Sorry Rick - I didn't see your first name so took a shot. :)

To answer your question - as long as there is circulation - it will dry out.

The only issue would be if it was a low area where water would naturally drain to and sit. You don't want that no matter what topping you use.

I use mulch all the time in my landscaping business so have a pretty good "feel" for it's nature. I use primarily Pine Bark for my work but for your application Cypress Mulch would be the best choice, IMO. You could always pick up a couple bags and try it. Easy to remove if it doesn't work for you.

I'm going to buy one or make one out of wood with trusses & a roof for my truck. I'll be putting down ground asphalt. I made one for my small tractors & some other pieces of equipment. I leveled the spot, put down filter cloth and spread & leveled about 2 inches of asphalt grindings on top. I also used 6x8 pressure treated timbers for the side anchors. They were free from my neighbor. Actually it started after I bought a 10W x 20L x 10H equipment storage structure ($200) from Costco. It had a pipe frame. I had some extra 4x8 sheets of fire resistant panels from H.D. & decided to use them for the sides & put a roof cover of corrogated steel panels. It's up above my house & we get up to 55mph gusts in the winter, so I put cross bracing on the back with plywood down to about 5 ft. above the ground. That took care of creating a wind tunnel.