About to move forward with large shop to store hauler in as well as the toy's, cars, work area etc.
Just trying to figure out what I will miss if don't do it during construction. Never built one so figured best to get some input ...
Here is some info:
- It is going to be metal building about 65 deep by 42 wide in back yard behind fence. Will probably change from RV gate to large sliding gate or maybe just add another RV gate.
- Two 16' wide by 14' tall doors
- Concrete floor and driveway
- Air conditioned is not in the budget so will have to do without
Some thoughts/questions:
- The 65' deep is so can keep truck attached or have rear door access even with a '43ft rig. This barely fits in yard depth wise so open to other configuration or wider rather than deep if have not found the extra length useful.
- Will have it wired up for 50A and for a welder if ever get into that along with other 110V outlets. Lights too. Not sure of anything specific to consider.
- Does an area for working, welding, etc. really best to be separate with walls or do curtains, etc. work well to keep the rest of garage fairly clean?
- What about RV dump? Just do it to street in front of house? I am on septic. Shop will be downhill of septic so would have to do pump to push up hill if run it to the shop. Not sure if practical to run it into shop so could keep in shop for guests etc. plugged in.
- In general does it make sense to have rig in shop for guests or really need to pull it out so not in enclosed building (can always open big doors too)
- Not sure how much will miss water if don't run it or just do a single connection from garden hose from house or similar.
- Anyone ever put solar on roof of metal building? Thinking of adding solar to house anyways so not sure if on shop would be better alternative or just do on the house.
Thanks for any input as trying to get it right first time but also on a budget ...
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