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twvette
Jul 15, 2019Explorer
Great stuff ... keep it coming ...
Was thinking might be a code thing putting dump in garage too. Maybe even put it just outside a wall and then just add a port through wall to connect the dump line through but not sure on that either. Another small septic might be practical too. Not sure if there are any "supersized" macerator pumps to pump uphill a little (probably only a few feet elevation change but about 120ft run, then just bury sleeve for hose or similar as a sump pump system seems pricey. Not sure to what extent people have tested the standard RV macerator pumps as an option to avoid the dump in general in a simialr situation as mine.
Luckily my electrical box is on same size as shop and has a lot of room and amperage left in it. However the septic is on other side. I think I have to get rig back to septic cleanouts but would need another driveway, gate, and a bit trickier backup situation but a potential option (seems worth it to just bring line to front street instead but not sure yet).
I was gonna do wider vs. long but then also kinda get into situation where fence gate needs to be really big as my front fence is not too far off the shop front so trying to balance that too or maybe move fence.
Wish I could do AC but the monthly bill would be outrageous. Just glad to get rig out of the sun and dust as even being only two years old it has taken its toll already. Was thinking of maybe some good solar fans to at least keep it from being oven inside. Will insulate it but not so confident this will help much in AZ sun. Biggest benefit as so big will shade a portion of my house hottest part of day LOL.
Great idea on the drains!!! Washing my rig, car, etc under a cover is something I am considering. Might just do a roof extension on one side and thus a "car port" for this but maybe washing inside shop should be considered.
Good to hear in Maricopa that the shop is keeping the rig a little cooler!
Was thinking might be a code thing putting dump in garage too. Maybe even put it just outside a wall and then just add a port through wall to connect the dump line through but not sure on that either. Another small septic might be practical too. Not sure if there are any "supersized" macerator pumps to pump uphill a little (probably only a few feet elevation change but about 120ft run, then just bury sleeve for hose or similar as a sump pump system seems pricey. Not sure to what extent people have tested the standard RV macerator pumps as an option to avoid the dump in general in a simialr situation as mine.
Luckily my electrical box is on same size as shop and has a lot of room and amperage left in it. However the septic is on other side. I think I have to get rig back to septic cleanouts but would need another driveway, gate, and a bit trickier backup situation but a potential option (seems worth it to just bring line to front street instead but not sure yet).
I was gonna do wider vs. long but then also kinda get into situation where fence gate needs to be really big as my front fence is not too far off the shop front so trying to balance that too or maybe move fence.
Wish I could do AC but the monthly bill would be outrageous. Just glad to get rig out of the sun and dust as even being only two years old it has taken its toll already. Was thinking of maybe some good solar fans to at least keep it from being oven inside. Will insulate it but not so confident this will help much in AZ sun. Biggest benefit as so big will shade a portion of my house hottest part of day LOL.
Great idea on the drains!!! Washing my rig, car, etc under a cover is something I am considering. Might just do a roof extension on one side and thus a "car port" for this but maybe washing inside shop should be considered.
Good to hear in Maricopa that the shop is keeping the rig a little cooler!
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