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05-09-2011, 06:05 PM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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New Carport, backyard campsite.
Airforums,
We just had this 18' X 36' X 10' carport built to protect against weather issues, hail and wind damage. It is just about wide enough to have the awnings out fully extended if I needed to dry them out. My backyard is isolated and we have it setup for weekend getaways. 30A service and water, cooking and campfire pit round it out. But after the close calls with hail we had this spring, this feels pretty good. Kinda like the way it blends in with the leaves on the trees.
Now, I know it has to roll also not just sit, working on it.
Gary
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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05-09-2011, 09:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 30' Flying Cloud
2008 23' International
Keremeos
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 845
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Wow! We're in love with your "campsite."
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Lisa and Paul
2017 30' FC | 2002 Chinook Destiny | 2008 23' Int. CCD (written off: hail!)
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05-09-2011, 10:41 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Falling Rock
, West Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 15
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LOVE IT... We are looking to do the same kind of setup... preferably near a lake or mountain stream...
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05-10-2011, 01:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 28' Ambassador
Morada
, California
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,584
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What a great spot! You're blessed back there in SC with that 'green' foliage all year long...
You're hide-a-way could be one answer to the high fuel prices currently in vogue - vacation in your own back yard!
Enjoy!
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Ray & Pat; Morada, CA
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05-10-2011, 04:57 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Love your set up. Just can't beat that Carolina living !
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WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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05-10-2011, 07:08 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,480
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SWEET!!!!
Laura
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05-10-2011, 08:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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Are you taking reservations for those times you are traveling? :-)
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05-10-2011, 06:22 PM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goal15
Are you taking reservations for those times you are traveling? :-)
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Hadn't thought of that one yet, sorry no mountain view, no pond, just dogwoods, hickory, oak, cherry, wild grape vines, scrub, and of course long leaf pine. Right now we hear the whip-or-wills at night perched on a tree in the woods, calling for a few minutes, quiet for a minute or two then calling again from a different spot in the woods.
We do enjoy being able to just walk down to the backyard and get away, you can't even see it from the street due to downhill setting. About all we see at night is stars and sattelites every once in a while.
I do have the materials for a new fire pit, might be built on a 48" X 64" base, we'll see how it shapes up.
I do like to cook over a fire be it grilling, a big old pot of Texas style chili or smoking some ribs. Oh yeah, my 20" Lodge skillet makes a big mess of pancakes, buckwheat preffered of course with some Buckeye real maple syrup, don't forget the 44 cup coffee boiler for those special breakfasts with a bunch of friends.
Thanks for the kind comments to all.
Chance of a storm tonight, AS looks pretty secure, knock on wood under that carport.
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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08-01-2011, 11:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,342
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Wow! What a great setup!!! Really cool. We are envious!
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03-11-2018, 12:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 30' Flying Cloud
Edgewater Park
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 73
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GCinSC2
Airforums,
We just had this 18' X 36' X 10' carport built to protect against weather issues, hail and wind damage. It is just about wide enough to have the awnings out fully extended if I needed to dry them out. My backyard is isolated and we have it setup for weekend getaways. 30A service and water, cooking and campfire pit round it out. But after the close calls with hail we had this spring, this feels pretty good. Kinda like the way it blends in with the leaves on the trees.
Now, I know it has to roll also not just sit, working on it.
Gary
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Who did you have construct the carport?
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03-11-2018, 02:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,668
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Nice! But I don't see the slide deployed.....
We are looking (just gathering information right now) with the objective of finding a place a little farther north than where we are now with a place to keep and protect the trailer. Previously focusing on locations with or permitting RV garages, but your carport looks interesting, particularly out in the woods.
Al
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2002 Classic 30 Slideout -S/OS #004
2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
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03-11-2018, 03:51 PM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rwsjms7
Who did you have construct the carport?
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Carolina Carports IIRC. They have displays scattered around, select design and they showed up and installed in about 1/2 day. Its held up very well and I really appreciate the protection. And is was the high wind construction, extra bracing etc.
And the campfire pit is bigger and better.
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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03-11-2018, 04:18 PM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Al and Missy
Nice! But I don't see the slide deployed.....
We are looking (just gathering information right now) with the objective of finding a place a little farther north than where we are now with a place to keep and protect the trailer. Previously focusing on locations with or permitting RV garages, but your carport looks interesting, particularly out in the woods.
Al
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Al,
True, can't see the slide from the wrong side!
When we bought the house, the trailer wasn't even a thought. But here we are Slider and all.
Hey we have special reservations windows and discounted site fees for fellow Sliders. Actually its a pull thru in the driveway with water and power and a short walk to Camp Hickory as we now call it. I'm up for a Camp Hickory weekend real soon.
SC's got lots of real estate if that's in your radar.
Gary
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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