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08-16-2015, 06:12 PM
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RV Shelter
This will only be useful for owners of short trailers but this was the weekend project.
Harbor Freight (and other outlets) sell these cheap 10 x 20 canopies ($120 w/ discount coupon). $25 worth of wire rope and assorted fittings and scraps and this is what I came up with. The legs needed to be extended about 2 feet. Should protect the unit from the FL sun and hail. I think the bracing is necessary as the leg strength seem inadequate even at the stock length.
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08-16-2015, 06:21 PM
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I have done the same except I used 10" pieces of EMT tubing for the legs, I bought a size large enough to just slip over the curved corner braces. I also staked down ratchet straps from the top sides to the ground on all four corners to keep strong winds from knocking it over.
I call it my tarp garage and it sure helps to keep the sun off my rig and rain off the roof.
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08-16-2015, 06:27 PM
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I would bury some RR ties level with the ground and lag bolt the legs to them to keep the wind from blowing that into the trailer.
Steel cable and some turn buckles to stabilize it side to side.
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08-16-2015, 06:31 PM
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In the Florida sun, any kind of cover is a plus.
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08-16-2015, 08:50 PM
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May not be clear in the photos-the legs are concreted in (the other side is attached to our solar pool heater stand) and the canopy is guyed with steel cable.
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08-16-2015, 09:14 PM
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 Here it would last two weeks tops & the legs poles would be bent over in the wind................ tried one.....
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10-01-2015, 07:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oaklevel
Here it would last two weeks tops & the legs poles would be bent over in the wind................ tried one.....
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Same here in Michigan,,, if the wind did not blow it away,,,
The Snow would fold it up like a cheap trick !!!
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10-01-2015, 08:22 AM
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I bought the same unit from Harbor freight originally for an outdoor party, my wife has used it for yard sales and other things has been up for as long as 2 weeks at a time anchored with multiple ratchet straps and stakes. Does fine during good weather but with all the snow and wind we get it wouldn't hold up.
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10-01-2015, 08:37 AM
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I have a Builder working on a bid for a 12x12x30 wood cover,,,
I am sure it will be out of our price range !!!
Steel Ones are around 3k !!!
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10-21-2015, 04:07 PM
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That cover would not hold up in South Texas 20 to 40 mph winds. A lot of people here use those metal covers that are rated to 130 MPH hurricane.
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10-22-2015, 07:29 AM
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I got an estimate for a stick build,,, 12x30x12,,, Asphalt shingles to match the house,,, pole barn siding 1/2 way down on both sides & the rear,,, 8K + !!!
Way out of our price range !!!
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01-23-2017, 09:36 PM
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Update Time--
After 18 months a cold front brought 35 mph winds which shredded the aging canopy cover. It had survived numerous such events previously. Internet sources sell just the replacement cover for $70. Not much more than a tarp that large, so I plan to replace the the cover and let it ride.
Shopping for alternatives I came up with approx. $1300 for a full metal carport.
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01-24-2017, 11:41 AM
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what about 4x4's a roof frame and them wavy plastic panels on the roof? they come in all colors. This should not be more than $500.00 and some work ours.
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02-02-2017, 03:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chrisf65
what about 4x4's a roof frame and them wavy plastic panels on the roof? they come in all colors. This should not be more than $500.00 and some work ours.
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Those wavy plastic panels are allergic to UV and will turn into little shreds of plastic all over the place after a few years. The galvanized steel 4x8 panels are not too expensive and will outlast your TT.
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02-02-2017, 04:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnbro27
Those wavy plastic panels are allergic to UV and will turn into little shreds of plastic all over the place after a few years. The galvanized steel 4x8 panels are not too expensive and will outlast your TT.
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That was true with the older fiberglass corrugated panels.
The newer corrugated poly panels are designed to withstand exposure to direct sunlight and will outlast whatever structure you put them on.
*TUFTEX PANELS*
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02-02-2017, 04:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
That was true with the older fiberglass corrugated panels.
The newer corrugated poly panels are designed to withstand exposure to direct sunlight and will outlast whatever structure you put them on.
*TUFTEX PANELS* |
I did not know that! Good tip, will look into these.
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02-03-2017, 09:57 AM
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We have some of those clear fiberglass panels on the back of our Pole Barn for light,,, they are about 25 years old,,, don't look any different today as they did 25 years ago ???
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02-03-2017, 10:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
We have some of those clear fiberglass panels on the back of our Pole Barn for light,,, they are about 25 years old,,, don't look any different today as they did 25 years ago ???
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Ditto...well I used them for a Greenhouse roof about 15 years ago but they are still looking good! 
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