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CenTex
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Sep 21, 2014

RV Barns

I have never liked keeping any vehicle outdoors rather it be an automobile or an RV. In the past we kept our fiver in our shop, but with space being a premium we decided to have an RV barn put up. We had the RV barn put up behind the shop and now there is room in the shop again.



  • Nice set up. I have similar though double wide on asphalt. To those considering this may I suggest going atleast a few feet longer than your rig? When the wind blows rain or snow will easily blow in on the ends. And as previous anchor that puppy down. That is alot of sail.
  • I had a metal building built which holds the RV and the truck. Behind the truck is storage space for all of the stuff that goes with or is needed to maintain the RV. Total was about 34K including wiring, building, and slad (6 inch thin slad). Rated for 110 mph wind load (Louisiana standard).
  • I'd be happy just to have ours sitting by the house rather then driving a mile to the storage lot. Congratulations, however, in getting your shop back.
  • I put up one of those but I poured a concrete chain wall for it to sit on. Chain wall is 1 ft. side and about 2 ft. deep on 3 sides, 4th side is open to back 5er in. :)
  • Ours lives in a rather large barn & has nautical company forthe winter. Love it. Truck & trailer secure from the elements.

  • I notice you put your "barn" on dirt. Make sure it is anchored very, very well as I have seen more than one of them lifted completely up and away by high winds, especially gusty winds. In one instance, considerable damage was done the RV as well as destroying the "barn". Best to pour a slab and anchor the barn to the slab. When you think you have enough anchors, put in some more.
  • It looks very good. We're thinking about doing the same. We're in the beginning phase of seeing what is out there. If you don't mind, how much? And how did you tie it down? Earth anchors?