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[suprz]

I want to be able to get my RV under some cover during the spring, summer, and fall (I have a cover for the winter) I park the RV next to my house. I was thinking of connecting some sort of tarp / canopy to the house and the other side to trees. This would enable the RV to just drive under it and it will be shaded and somewhat protected from the rain and sun. I would love to have a permanent structure, but I'm sure the city would have something to say about that. Plus we do have neighbors next to us

[2012Coleman]

suprz wrote:

WTP-GC wrote:
I know you say you don't want to put up a building or anything like that, but I think its your best bet. I tend to over-analyze so many things (thank you Amazon reviews), and I've spent a great deal of time thinking of the same thing you are. The building option always wins out.

Obviously, can't comment on your situation in RI, but down here in FL, you can get your hands on a "RV" storage shed (tall metal frame with roof) for about $2K. Some places require a permit and some do not. As a licensed contractor myself, I helped someone get a permit for their similar structure a while back and it was between $100 and $200, best I remember.

I would love to have a permanent structure, but even if I could do it. I have to figure in the structures snow load capabilities. Some prefab carports have very weak roof structures

So you think a tarp and bungee cords have a better snow load capability? :H

[spoon059]

suprz wrote:
I would love to have a permanent structure, but even if I could do it. I have to figure in the structures snow load capabilities. Some prefab carports have very weak roof structures

Look into a Carolina Carport. I installed one in my back yard and its GREAT. I think I paid about $2400, delivered and installed. Its 31' long, 18' wide and 10' legs.

Pricing and strength are based upon your location. Maryland has an upcharge for more bracing to handle snow load. We got about 2' of heavy snow the year we had ours installed, handled it just fine.

Our carport is tall enough to simply back under, wide enough to open the slide and wide enough to provide covered entry to the door (makes it much more pleasant loading/unloading in the rain!). Keeps the sun and rain off the roof and roof mounted plastics, keeps sap off the trailer. I am so pleased with this carport, when we move to our next home, we are getting another one.

[ro_sie]

Same as Colliehauler here. We put in a new drive and parking pad, then we put a 3 sided car port on top of it. I think you will find neighbors prefer your Rv covered than sitting out like a lawn ornament. While we were constructing, We added full hook ups inside the port. We added extra width and length so we can put out our slides and even a few extra tidbits stored in the rear. It was pricey, but, so was your RV.

[colliehauler]

I would check with your city for a carport. Where I live in KS carports are not considered a permanent structure and not taxed. Mine was less then 2k and I upgraded to heavier metal for the framework (roof is still the same thickness). My carport at the house is 12'x21' and I poured a concrete pad to park on. The Weather channel dropped bowling balls from a 3 story building on to a roof of a carport and none went through. They were demonstrating what hail could do to a car. You would have to check what snow load they are rated for. Another option would be to build a wood carport structure if the city would allow it. I don't think a tarp is going to hold up very long and would probably be a eyesore.

[suprz]

WTP-GC wrote:
I know you say you don't want to put up a building or anything like that, but I think its your best bet. I tend to over-analyze so many things (thank you Amazon reviews), and I've spent a great deal of time thinking of the same thing you are. The building option always wins out.

Obviously, can't comment on your situation in RI, but down here in FL, you can get your hands on a "RV" storage shed (tall metal frame with roof) for about $2K. Some places require a permit and some do not. As a licensed contractor myself, I helped someone get a permit for their similar structure a while back and it was between $100 and $200, best I remember.

I would love to have a permanent structure, but even if I could do it. I have to figure in the structures snow load capabilities. Some prefab carports have very weak roof structures

[WTP-GC]

I know you say you don't want to put up a building or anything like that, but I think its your best bet. I tend to over-analyze so many things (thank you Amazon reviews), and I've spent a great deal of time thinking of the same thing you are. The building option always wins out.

Obviously, can't comment on your situation in RI, but down here in FL, you can get your hands on a "RV" storage shed (tall metal frame with roof) for about $2K. Some places require a permit and some do not. As a licensed contractor myself, I helped someone get a permit for their similar structure a while back and it was between $100 and $200, best I remember.

[TNGW1500SE]

I'd be careful tying a rope to a tree and to my house. Trees fall and the rope could pull the side of your house off with it. Also you may not be happy with the noise the trap makes on a windy night. May sound like a drum beating on your walls.

[suprz]

That is a concern I have. That's one reason I was considering using bungee rope or cord only without the metal hooks on the end. I would not want that slapping against the RV. I just want to keep the RV out of the elements the best I can, without building a garage or paying for indoor storage

[bartlettj]

Just think about what happens to the structure when it fails, what will it do to the RV roof? Do you want a bunch of bungee cords and tarp scraps scraping and slapping the top of your RV during a wind storm?

[suprz]

Thx for the replies, I don't know if the garden fabric would work for me. I really want to keep as much rain (rain especially)and sun off it as possible. I like the idea of using bungees instead of regular rope. Maybe use a long length of bungee cord looped thru all the grommets? Something like that

[kerrlakeRoo]

IAMICHABOD wrote:
Probably pricey but I saw a house in my neighborhood that had One Of These covering his RV.

Yeah I thought of that too, that being said a tarp or canvas would get ripped up by wind fairly quick but a shade fabric like a solar shade or the stuff in the garden center at a big box store, attached with something flexible like heavy bungee cords may work well.
It wouldnt keep rain off, but it would help with sun and heat.
Greenhouse fabrics can be ordered with grommets installed from many sources, google greenhouse fabric and they come up
www.growerssolution.com was one.

[IAMICHABOD]

Probably pricey but I saw a house in my neighborhood that had One Of These covering his RV.