RV Garage Construction - Any Tips?
I'm in the planning stages for an RV garage. I have a relatively short Class C, but would prefer to future-proof this structure (hence asking in the Class A area). Anyone done this? Have any recom...
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Obviously, the bigger the better, but we just when through this a few years ago and found the following to be adequate:
- Door size: 12'W x 14'H works fine.
- Length: 48' inside dimension to handle any size RV
- Width: 15' provides sufficient space to open all the basement doors
- Slab construction: 6" thick, 4000 psi fiber reinforced concrete w/rebar.
- Insulation: Not yet, but will probably install fiberglass batts when/if the time comes (Spray foam is a bit $$$).
- Heater type: Not yet, but will most likely install a wood stove since I do not need to keep it heated 24/7.
- Dump station: outside in driveway
- Ceiling height: 16' on RV side
- Drain: Many building codes do not allow drains and/or pits due to the possibility of flammable fluids/fumes collecting in low points.
- RV outlet: 50A plugs both inside (near rear of coach) and outside (in front of garage) wired properly for NEMA 14-50 receptacles.
This garage is not attached to the house and was designed to look somewhat like a barn in the back yard. It also has a 32'(W)x 22'(D) x 13'(H) attachment on one side with two 10'x10' doors and one normal entry door for a workshop. The 13' height was required for a car lift. Walls are 2x6, 24" on center and all the roofing utilizes trusses so there are no interior columns for an open work space. Storage trusses were used on the car garage side to provide a 11'(W) x 22'(D) storage area good for 40 lbs/sq ft. We also used a dark (charcoal grey) metal roof and the snow simply slides off all winter long. Good luck with your build.
Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy
- Door size: 12'W x 14'H works fine.
- Length: 48' inside dimension to handle any size RV
- Width: 15' provides sufficient space to open all the basement doors
- Slab construction: 6" thick, 4000 psi fiber reinforced concrete w/rebar.
- Insulation: Not yet, but will probably install fiberglass batts when/if the time comes (Spray foam is a bit $$$).
- Heater type: Not yet, but will most likely install a wood stove since I do not need to keep it heated 24/7.
- Dump station: outside in driveway
- Ceiling height: 16' on RV side
- Drain: Many building codes do not allow drains and/or pits due to the possibility of flammable fluids/fumes collecting in low points.
- RV outlet: 50A plugs both inside (near rear of coach) and outside (in front of garage) wired properly for NEMA 14-50 receptacles.
This garage is not attached to the house and was designed to look somewhat like a barn in the back yard. It also has a 32'(W)x 22'(D) x 13'(H) attachment on one side with two 10'x10' doors and one normal entry door for a workshop. The 13' height was required for a car lift. Walls are 2x6, 24" on center and all the roofing utilizes trusses so there are no interior columns for an open work space. Storage trusses were used on the car garage side to provide a 11'(W) x 22'(D) storage area good for 40 lbs/sq ft. We also used a dark (charcoal grey) metal roof and the snow simply slides off all winter long. Good luck with your build.
Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy
