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03-21-2017, 11:38 AM
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#21
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4 Rivet Member
2001 25' Safari
Ridgefield
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 321
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Our AS has been stored under cover or indoors for most of its life (bought it new in 2001). Storage cost went up every year and no power at most storage facilities. This has greatly reduced the aging process and necessary maintenance.
Just bought a house with a 2-car garage big enough to get my truck in (finally) and an RV garage. The AS was the first thing we moved in. Garage has a 30 amp plug. Wish it had a dump area, but there's a free dump station about 2 miles away.
Could have bought a home with no RV storage and kept the AS stored where it was. But, couldn't pass up the opportunity to have it at home for all the benefits others have already mentioned. Very happy with our decision.
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03-21-2017, 12:11 PM
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#22
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TravelswithCharley
2017 22' Sport
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 45
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I vote to build the garage. I love having my Airstream on my property in Phoenix. I spent about $6,500 to open up my front fence/build a gate/P4 driveway, and added 30AMP, water and clean-out valve. Now people can stay anytime, and it is safe and sound on my property. The locals love it to see it and share travel stories at the front fence. The only real downer is the heat it takes in the summer. I am thinking about viable cover options that will reduce the heat, but haven't come up with a working/legal solution yet.
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03-21-2017, 01:33 PM
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#23
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4 Rivet Member
1986 25' Sovereign
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 282
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I'd go with the garage at home for convenience. Also that part for taxes. Then in the end if you stay you could convert it to living area after the AS.
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03-21-2017, 02:29 PM
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#24
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Rivet Master
2017 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Georgetown (winter)Thayne (summer)
, Texas & Wyoming
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,602
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Big metal garage is the way I would go. You never have enough room to store stuff so make it larger and think of what you may want down the road...an ATV?, another car, work area? A metal building can add value when time to sell also.
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03-21-2017, 02:56 PM
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#25
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
League City
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,139
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Garage 100%. We would pay that in a heartbeat. We might even pay more than that, but we just don't have the space to expand our current property.
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03-21-2017, 03:53 PM
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#26
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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I don't have room for a garage, so the Silver Streak is parked outside, behind the house, on a dedicated pad. I had the pad poured when the house was built.
Of course, it's plugged in to the 15 amp. I do have a 30 amp plug also, for checking the AC, but haven't needed it yet.
Notice that AFTER the pad was planned, some city idiot planted a light pole right there.
Makes for some interesting maneuvering to get in and out of there.
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03-21-2017, 04:55 PM
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#27
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Bambi
2012 23' Flying Cloud
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Bandera
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 786
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Do you really need a $45,000 enclosed garage? I would think for under $10,000, you could build a very nice combination Cedar post, galvanized metal, semi-open structure with a raised seam metal roof, depending on what your HOA may allow. If all you were looking to do is protected from the sun, you don't need a fully enclosed structure. IMHO.
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03-21-2017, 09:30 PM
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#28
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3 Rivet Member
2022 30' Flying Cloud
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 208
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Hi, we live in the Phoenix area. The trailer is on our property which makes everything more convenient. I can wash it whenever I want/it needs. Small projects can be done when convenient for me. Getting ready for a trip is easier with no rushing.
We are looking at building a garage. The heat and sun is brutal and anything plastic will fade/warp.
Enjoy your Airstream.
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03-21-2017, 10:44 PM
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New Member
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 4
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I have a new 25' AS in covered storage in Phoenix, have been looking for a house with RV garage, just curious where you are building?
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03-21-2017, 11:06 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Granbury
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 412
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I vote RV garage...had one at my last house but we had to move closer to my in laws to help take care of them. We sized down so no room on this new house property. I really miss that big nice enclosed garage.
One hint is to spend the money for a commercial electric door opener...makes life so easy.
We now store our airstream at a covered rv storage place not far and has electric...but I don't have the feeling of security I once had. Hate leaving my trailer away from home.
If your HOA allows and you have the room by all means build you a building to put all your goodies in. Another suggestion would be to build it bigger than you think you need. They fill up and shrink with time. Plus you might want a bigger Airstream someday! Put at least 100 amp service so you can run an aircompressor or welder. Helps with resale too.
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03-21-2017, 11:37 PM
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#31
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2 Rivet Member
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Queen Creek
, Arizona
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 32
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There are multiple areas across the valley. We have focused on the west valley, southeast valley, and Mesa. But, I know certain builders also offer RV garages in Peoria. I have been pleasantly surprised with the various options. All in very nice master planed communities.
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03-22-2017, 04:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,107
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Or
Maybe not a big garage door.
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03-22-2017, 06:34 AM
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#33
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3 Rivet Member
2005 31' Classic
Gretna
, Nebraska
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 152
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RV homes
There is a development in Queen Creek area that is all about RV garages. (SE part of Phoenix metro).
And decent sized lots.
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03-22-2017, 07:22 AM
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jkwoodrow
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Springfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 155
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It's interesting that in three pages of comments, not one vote for rental storage. Also, not one person got the garage first then the Airstream. It's always driven by necessity after the purchase. Is there a scientific explanation for that?
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03-23-2017, 07:04 AM
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#35
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Southwestern Ontario
, Ontario Canada
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 307
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Woodrow
It's interesting that in three pages of comments, not one vote for rental storage. Also, not one person got the garage first then the Airstream. It's always driven by necessity after the purchase. Is there a scientific explanation for that?
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I built the garage first. That is why I have a 25 footer - literally 3 inches remaining to get around the front of the trailer. I was only thinking of cars and extra tall vans when I built.
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03-23-2017, 08:16 AM
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#36
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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Skip the house, garage and storage. Just full time. Think of the money you'll save and the adventure. Buy a house when you are old and decrepit.
Kelvin
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2008 Classic 25fb "Silver Mistress"
2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins. Crew Cab, 4x4, Silver
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03-23-2017, 09:20 AM
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#37
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Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
Westlake Village
, California
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 508
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Garage options
Another vote for enclosed garage but if need be.......Before we became an Airstream owner, had a client who created a very artistic shaded area for his Airstream off house using poles and shade sails but many similar options could work.
Area and HOA permitting, could be another light or semi temporary solution vs a structure to at least block sun.
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03-23-2017, 02:14 PM
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#38
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gsmblue
We spent 2 years parking out Airstream on our driveway, it was convenient for quick getaways. Our trips are short (4-5 nights a trip once or twice a month) and impulse driven. When we were looking to move we decided we wanted to maintain that flexibility, so we hunted for a house with an RV garage.
It took time but we have it. The previous owner had a 30ft motorhome so the door is 14ft tall and more than 10ft wide.
We have only been in the house for 3 months, but honestly, we are so happy we made that decision. We end up using the airstream as an extra room, I have been able to carry out winter maintenance and we get to see it from our couch (due to the strange layout of the house).
I can't imagine not having our Airstream at our house.
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I would just LOVE to have that kind of a garage for my AS.
But as you can see, by my posts elsewhere here; no can do.
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03-23-2017, 03:58 PM
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#39
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2 Rivet Member
2016 27' International
Larkspur
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 25
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We recently faced the same dilemma. Covered and inside rv storage is very hard to find here in Colorado. We added on to the back of our 2nd and 3rd garage bays and made the door taller in the third. Our 27fb slides in nicely with a 3/4 inch clearance on top and about 8 inches each side. My husband and I have a great system and back in the Airstream in about 4 minutes. I love having the AS at home in a heated garage. Other added benefits are not having to winterize and the convenience of an extra bedroom when a large crowd descends! I wanted one for soooo long, I would of worried myself sick if I parked it outside at an rv lot. Loading for trips is a breeze and my grandkids love to take naps in the "camper". After each trip I shine her up and love to sit in her occasionally and just smile. I would definitely recommend an at home storage solution.
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03-23-2017, 06:15 PM
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#40
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Although previously stated it's fun to see a thread with such an overwhelming YES!!!
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