Woo Hoo! Finally got the RV Port Finished

[Nabo]

WOW - that looks great. We have just finished with the concrete pad and hope to have a shed soon. Because of where the property line and septic system is, we will have to go with long narrow pad (22 X 65 X 15) but this way we can get both the truck and camper under one roof. Haven't started shopping yet for dealers but got the info on Carolina Carports, Inc. Thanks for showing off your new home for the Cyclone.

We went from this which the new Landmark just wouldn't fit in.

 

[jeffdee]

The payoff for due diligence up front is 100 fold. I had a "Plan B" which involved cutting and welding the base plates if nothing lined up properly. Everything went together and fit like a glove. We barely had to use a lineup tool for any of the bolt holes. What is your design point for wind. You mentioned you are in a hurricane zone. We only have to design for 90 MPH here.

You did very well on your price. I traded my Towmax for concrete labor on the piers. I also hired a couple younger friends to do all the ladder and roof work and to run the screw guns. I mostly ran the loader/fork lift and crane. We did everything on two weekends. It was my 1st metal building and I have to say it was most enjoyable. Now I want to build something else.

I would have to say that that is definitely a stout and strong building. It looks to be very well constructed.

Good job!

 

[jeffdee]

WOW - that looks great. We have just finished with the concrete pad and hope to have a shed soon. Because of where the property line and septic system is, we will have to go with long narrow pad (22 X 65 X 15) but this way we can get both the truck and camper under one roof. Haven't started shopping yet for dealers but got the info on Carolina Carports, Inc. Thanks for showing off your new home for the Cyclone.
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We went from this which the new Landmark just wouldn't fit in.
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Pouring and finishing concrete...that brings back memories. 65' to cover RV and tow vehicle, that's really nice. You're going to enjoy having that!

 

[Nabo]

The overall pad is about 148 feet long. If you look at the pad picture, you will see small stakes in the pad. That's where the shed will start going back toward the shop. We already have one 50 amp service at the edge of the house and going to put a second service point at the back of the pad. That way friends that are traveling and need a place to stay will have a power point as well.

 

[scottyb]

Wow Nabo, That is going to be a monster. Can't wait to see the progress.

 

[fredwrichardson]

Thanks for all the info. I have the spot all picked out for the building. Now I just got to wait for it to warm up and make it happen.

You did a great job on yours.

Fred

$8093.15 for 24' X 50' X 14' height, vertical roof metal carport, installed, with local taxes. ($1108.65 down payment deposit at the time of purchase.)

$3500 for 24' X 55' X 6+" thick reinforced concrete (6 gauge wire), 27 cubic yards, material and labor (finishers).

$220 local building permit fees.

$??? miscellaneous expenses.

Total 9 month project is just under $12,000.

I consider this a worthy investment for the two rv's for many years into the future.