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11-06-2006, 04:51 PM
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Rivet Master 
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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There arent too many neighbors in this tiny community on the north shore of Erie but a couple of them coached from the sidelines and many more rubber-necked as they drove by. There were no accidents, neither on the road or the job site.
Many around here have boats or trailers in their own yards.
The cost was $1000.00 for materials and labour. Thats about $900.00 USD. It took 2 men plus me 16 hours.
The structure isnt tied down but it is tied to the adjacent big tree. The enclosure is diagonally braced at the corners and as solid as a brick S. H. We dont think anything less than gale force winds will disturb it.
I dont think you want to build a permanent structure with a clear poly cover but it is ideal for this TEMPORARY use.
The Argosy will be painted, two tone, to match the Mini Cooper, which is going to ride on the frame of the Mercedes SPRINTER seen in the background.
Smokeless
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11-06-2006, 06:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2004 16' International CCD
1997 25' Safari
hamilton
, Montana
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Wow,,, way cool Sergei,,, donna
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11-10-2006, 08:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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We completed the work shelter with a tarp roof and a hinged door.
This Canadian Argosy has not seen the snow in 30 years and I didnt want that to start now.
Sergei
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11-10-2006, 08:14 PM
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INSANITY CENTRAL
1986 32' Excella
Airstream Funeral Coach
Citrus Heights
, California
Join Date: Aug 2006
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California Central Valley winterization
GEEZ I just dread the thought! For me it's just a matter of replacing the cold beer and gin and tonics with wine and brandy eggnogs- True story
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Proud Appellation American
Vine View Heights is now closed.
YETI ( 65 Quart )
IGLOO (Ice Cube, 50 Quart )
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11-11-2006, 12:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Wow!
Hey, an Airstream hot house!
I see you plan on growing Airstreams! 
Have fun this winter!
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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11-11-2006, 12:36 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
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Originally Posted by CaddyGrn
Hey, an Airstream hot house!
I see you plan on growing Airstreams!
Have fun this winter!
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis) |
We'll see if baby 'streamers come out in the spring. 
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11-11-2006, 09:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Tim, being Canadian is something like being door gunner; it toughens you up.
Smokeless
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11-11-2006, 09:59 AM
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INSANITY CENTRAL
1986 32' Excella
Airstream Funeral Coach
Citrus Heights
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Smokeless- didn't mean anything nasty, I've had the pleasure of using a brick S.H. while living in N.H. 4 decades ago! Now thats tough in the middle of winter. So anyway I'm lookin for a 24 Argosy project, Send me a few sprouts and I'll send you my left over beer and gin!! Tim
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Proud Appellation American
Vine View Heights is now closed.
YETI ( 65 Quart )
IGLOO (Ice Cube, 50 Quart )
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11-11-2006, 10:03 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,432
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Hardy Airstream
OK, Tim. We'll see what comes up in the spring. Remember that this will be a hardy Northern version of the ARGOSY.
Sergei
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11-11-2006, 01:50 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2006 23' Safari SE
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Hope you got a permit from Building & Safety and the ok from Planning for building in the front setback...or down it comes....
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12-08-2006, 05:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2005
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We had 50 cm of snow along the North Shore of Lake Erie last night, enough to close the University of Western Ontario and all the other schools in nearby London, Ontario, today.
It took me 1 hour and 40 minutes to get the snow off the roof of my little trailer work shed. That included the driveway.
Not too bad for an old man.
The shed is cozy and warm, especially on a winters day.
Sergei
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12-08-2006, 07:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 20' Globetrotter
Sauquoit
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2006
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We got snow here too. Your trailer looks warm and cozy. Ours is out covered with snow. Are you planning to have this as a permanent home?
Or do you have future plans? We are still deciding...what to do???
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12-08-2006, 07:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,432
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Aria:
This is just a temporary shelter, to be taken down in the spring when the renovation is, I hope, complete and the Argosy is ready to be painted.
The shed is snug and warm with plenty of extra room and lots of light.
Sergei
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12-08-2006, 09:05 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 16' International CCD
1997 25' Safari
hamilton
, Montana
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Hi Sergei,,, wow,, what a lot of snow ,,,, far outdoes Montana at the present time,,,, how is the progress going??? think you did a great job of snow removal,,, great for a young man,,,, donna
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12-09-2006, 08:15 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Jun 2002
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I'm assuming you leave the door cracked while working...never let children play with plastic bags ; )
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12-11-2006, 08:03 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 25' Safari
Salem
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12-12-2006, 02:36 AM
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Addicted to Aluminum
1959 18' "Footer"
1964 24' Tradewind
1954 29' Liner
Woodstock
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just curious, but if you let a little heater running during snowstorms do you think it might keep the snow from building up on the roof? might save ya a couple of hours here and there. 
jp
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12-12-2006, 08:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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That's a good idea that I hadn't thought of. I'll try it on the next snow fall and see what happens.
Sergei
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12-12-2006, 09:47 AM
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RivetAddict
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Louisville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Looks like a boat shed people build all the time in New England over their boats for winter protection and repairs.
My neighbors would freak out. So would my wife. But I would love it!
Just out of curiosity....is this cheaper than a cover it (or something similar)????
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1986 Airstream 345 Classic Motorhome
AIR 1760
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12-12-2006, 11:22 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,432
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Steven:
$900 USD. More detail in post #21 above.
I assume most shelter systems out there would cost quite a bit more.
Keep in mind that this is a TEMPORARY solution that allows me to work on the renovation this winter.
I plan to take the shed down and recycle it somehow come spring.
Sergei
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