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Metal carport RV shelter

BigCanoe
Explorer
Explorer
Hey! I am looking for input on what size metal building/RV carport to buy for my 2008 Winnebago Outlook 31c. The spec sheet says it has roughly the following dimensions:

31.5L
11.5H
8.5W

The one I have speced out is

36L
18W
12H (leg length, higher in center)

I was thinking of going shorter for less overhang on front and back mainly to save the space but was afraid I would regret it. For those who have these, how did you decide on what size to get?

Thanks!
2008 Winnebago Outlook 31C
2013 Honda Fit 5-speed
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bukhrn
Explorer III
Explorer III
Mine is 20x40 12' legs, class C is 30.5L bumper to bumper, 8'W 11-4H
Like most, I wish I had gone 4' wider & 8' longer.
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BigCanoe
Explorer
Explorer
Mostly storage. We may have guests stay in it from time to time. We wanna keep the sun and rain from destroying the roof as much as possible within a reasonable budget.
2008 Winnebago Outlook 31C
2013 Honda Fit 5-speed

folivier
Explorer
Explorer
Is this for storage or for living in the C under the cover?

pinesman
Explorer
Explorer
The one I have for my 31' fifth wheel is 36'x18' with 12' legs. The center of the carport is 3-4 feet above the roof at the highest point, more on the ends.

GottaRunGottaCa
Explorer
Explorer
bob213 wrote:
I have a 50'x12" wide. I have had to raise the roof 3 times for different rv's. Go high the first time and be done with it. If next rv is higher I'm scrapping the whole thing and starting over. Raising these things is neither safe nor fun.


I just finish raising mine and extending it 7', this is the fourth modification, and I said to myself what Bob just said, I will scrape the whole thing and start over, don't build it for this camper build it for your last camper, it's a lot cheaper in the long run!
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bob213
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Explorer
I have a 50'x12" wide. I have had to raise the roof 3 times for different rv's. Go high the first time and be done with it. If next rv is higher I'm scrapping the whole thing and starting over. Raising these things is neither safe nor fun.
You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality – Ayn Rand

BigDogBS
Explorer
Explorer
I went 18' w 40' long and 18'high to the bottom of floor joists,as I have a screen room on top..As its on the riverfront

Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Explorer II
I went 18X40. Wish I had gone a little longer.
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Lwiddis
Explorer II
Explorer II
What height did you went with?
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad

BigCanoe
Explorer
Explorer
Thank you!
2008 Winnebago Outlook 31C
2013 Honda Fit 5-speed

smarty
Explorer II
Explorer II
Did the exact thing last year for a 38' fifthwheel. Went with a 40" carport but if I had to do it over I would have went with a 48' foot carport. We are in NM and would desire a bit more shade. Specs look good.

Lwiddis
Explorer II
Explorer II
Measure your RV yourself. Easier with a helper however. BTW 6 inches isn’t enough. You’ll never be able work on the roof.
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad