Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)
I got started on my summer project the last couple days. I found this thing on Craig's list for $100 and drove it home. It's a 78 Dodge Monaco 23' with a 440. Here's what it looked like when I brought...
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Nice temporary shelter for the duration of the project!
One thing I would consider is to buy two 10 foot lengths of 5/8" rebar and strong rope at Home Depot, cut the rebar into 16" lengths to make 14 stakes out of them, drive the 14 stakes into the ground and tie down the shelter. It's what is done for circus tents. Maybe then, sides could be considered. I would add the sides around the outside of the poles then so the wind would press the side walls against the poles. If secured well, all should work well without incident.
Maybe the first thing to do is to extend the poles as you mentioned, to get the height right for when it's time for the RV walls.
Nice temporary shelter for the duration of the project!
One thing I would consider is to buy two 10 foot lengths of 5/8" rebar and strong rope at Home Depot, cut the rebar into 16" lengths to make 14 stakes out of them, drive the 14 stakes into the ground and tie down the shelter. It's what is done for circus tents. Maybe then, sides could be considered. I would add the sides around the outside of the poles then so the wind would press the side walls against the poles. If secured well, all should work well without incident.
Maybe the first thing to do is to extend the poles as you mentioned, to get the height right for when it's time for the RV walls.
