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05-28-2015, 02:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 87
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AS metal carport type storage
just got my 1973 31ft AS polished up and need to have a metal carport type storage cover to protect it.
What size do I need to make sure it is protected from sun, hail, etc. ?
What length? 36 ft?
What height ? 12ft?
Width ? Would 14 ft allow me to open door and access inside AS?
Thanks for any advise
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05-28-2015, 02:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Longer, higher and wider than your trailer. Room to work around all sides and on top. Bigger the better.
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05-28-2015, 03:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 27' FB Eddie Bauer
2011 25' FB Flying Cloud
Fernandina Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 629
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That Airstream deserves its own castle, in my view. Wow! That is beautiful! Congratulations. Joe
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05-28-2015, 03:58 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
irving
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 70
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Make it as large as you have space and money for.
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05-28-2015, 10:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Ditto... at least 3 feet around all sides.. and the top if you plan to do any work on it yourself. Then, also have 'sides' on it.. at least halfway down from top to minimize Hail damage potential.
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05-29-2015, 11:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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When I get a round tuit I will have a 24' wide x 40' long x 12' high priced in the $3,700 range. Can add sides later. North side against a fence, east side against the house, south side against an existing shed. Maybe eventually a roll-up door on the west end.
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05-29-2015, 12:17 PM
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Regular Guy
1978 31' Sovereign
Hot Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 603
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That rig belongs in a art museum when you aren't using it. No kidding. I would build a concrete reinforced bunker......
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05-29-2015, 01:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
The Woodlands
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 93
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That shine is great.. Who did it?
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05-30-2015, 07:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Currently Looking...
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,112
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If you have the room, a pull through is the best answer. I have 30 amp service and overhead lights in my Airstream "hanger".
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06-07-2015, 08:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Garner,
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,031
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so to get back to the OP question about size.. I did not see anyone with a good answer on his size. the larger building tend to cost more.
I am planning to get a 28 ft unit and was looking at a 18 wide x 30 long by 10 foot sides and was wondering the same thing.. the cost is currently 1705.00 in the above numbers. To go up on side legs to 12 ft tall, the roof goes up
appx 2 or so feet higher than side legs, and the price goes up to $1,855.00.
what is the usual height of a AS unit with AC on top , with up sized tire to 15" size be.
Metal Carports, Garage & Carport Kits - Carport.com
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2-24-16 got a 2005 Classic 31D 460 watts solar, lithium 230 AH, 16" LT's, pulled by:
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06-07-2015, 08:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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I would go with 12' high to give you room to access the top of the coach. And another 2' to 4' in length to protect the coach from the 45 degree hail storms. If you have them where you live.
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06-16-2015, 04:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Garner,
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,031
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What would be the actual height of trailer to top of AC unit?.
The covers side height at 11ft the actual top of cover would be some 3 feet taller in the center of the cover.
We rarely get "hell" around here but the idea is good to be a bit longer to protect the metal for sure.
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2-24-16 got a 2005 Classic 31D 460 watts solar, lithium 230 AH, 16" LT's, pulled by:
2003 F-250 SD, CC, 7.3L PowerStroke
WBCCI#1691, Piedmont Airstream Club, Unit #161, Region #3
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06-17-2015, 09:56 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 24
Kitchener
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 945
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YMMV but my 73 Argosy is 10'9" to the top of the AC. My pucker factor at 11' is pretty high.
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06-17-2015, 03:14 PM
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Wheels Itch)(Must Travel
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
- east coastal area -
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2009
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As a side question to the carport size, has anyone dealt with carport.com or any other large shelter supplier? I am also looking to have a good shelter for our AS and it would be interesting to get opinions on who is good.
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06-17-2015, 04:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 25' Classic
Prescott
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 623
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carl2591,
The height with ac on a 2004 according to my manual is 9'-7.5".
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06-17-2015, 05:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
howell
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 151
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I went with a 18' wide X 30' deep 10'high , park the AS tight on right hand side and park the F250 tight on the left side, this allows enough room to open the AS door. It is tight but it works, I beleive with the pitch of the roof a 8' tall side wall would also work without issue.
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06-17-2015, 06:48 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1994 21' Sovereign
The high country. Black Mountain range.
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 109
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Our solution. Vertical roof for snow. 12 gauge, certified with 10 foot legs. Arbor anchors.
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06-17-2015, 10:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Garner,
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,031
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very nice indeed.
now if you could hitch the boat behind the AS that would be the real deal
Quote:
Originally Posted by JaynEss
Our solution. Vertical roof for snow. 12 gauge, certified with 10 foot legs. Arbor anchors.
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2-24-16 got a 2005 Classic 31D 460 watts solar, lithium 230 AH, 16" LT's, pulled by:
2003 F-250 SD, CC, 7.3L PowerStroke
WBCCI#1691, Piedmont Airstream Club, Unit #161, Region #3
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06-18-2015, 05:49 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1994 21' Sovereign
The high country. Black Mountain range.
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 109
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carl2591
very nice indeed.
now if you could hitch the boat behind the AS that would be the real deal
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Thanks, and you are correct. However, I do have the canoe loaded on the TV.
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06-18-2015, 08:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Currently Looking...
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,112
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My Airstream "hanger" (see post #9) is 18' wide, 30' long and the opening is 12' tall. AS is a Safari FB 25'.
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