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Old 11-08-2012, 05:09 PM   #1
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Backyard Airstream Pads

Who's got some pictures of sweet backyard parking spots for their trailers? (or other people's trailers...)

The premise on why: Although I'm still not finished with the renovation project on Knight, I've been forced to switch gears a little. We are in the middle of escrow on our first home -- Yes, we bought an Airstream and parked it in storage while we lived in a small apartment, and I call that true Airstreamer dedication...
We wanted to find the trailer a better parking spot, and maybe even a better place for us as well That we did, in the form of a Cliff May Rancho home. It is currently in need of lots of cosmetic repair, and one of the first projects that we will be undertaking is completely redo of the sideyard landscaping, pulling the fence forward, etc, so that we can fit the Airstream properly and attractively while ceasing to pay storage fees.

I remember seeing a few pictures here and there of nicely set up Airstream installs, but I'm looking for more inspiration or links that others have saved over the years, as this wasn't even an aluminum concept that showed up on my radar until a few months ago. As for style, we are constrained to the relatively small plot space of Los Angeles, and will be attempting to match this style in the end: Cliff May Rancho Homes of Long Beach

Thanks in advance everyone
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Old 11-08-2012, 06:34 PM   #2
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I'd be inclined to run a couple of wheel tracks out of grass block down the side yard and call it a day. You could do the whole side yard with it, but that would be overkill.

Grassblock - Paving - Grass Concrete Limited - Cellular grassed paving in concrete or plastic
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Old 11-08-2012, 07:27 PM   #3
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Congratulations on your first home!
Be sure to check any HOA covenants and zoning restrictions first. May save some headaches later.
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Old 11-08-2012, 08:23 PM   #4
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Here is my backyard pad! I have water and sewer now. 30-amp electric in the near future. I added 9' of concrete to get the whole Argosy tucked behind the house!
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Old 11-09-2012, 06:32 AM   #5
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Before....


After adding a 25' rear extension....(the Flamingo is optional.)


Now have enough room for additional parking in front of the AS.

Make sure the pour is rated for the weight of your trailer.

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Old 11-09-2012, 10:06 AM   #6
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Congratulations on your first home!
Be sure to check any HOA covenants and zoning restrictions first. May save some headaches later.
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Checked and checked. No HOA, but city regs are pretty intricate. Luckily, there are no issues with our height, among other things. This was something we have been checking before we even put in offers on places...
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Old 11-09-2012, 10:19 AM   #7
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Interesting! So did Cliff May license Eichler designs? Or just steal them? 'cause those houses sure look like Eichlers.
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Old 11-09-2012, 11:04 AM   #8
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Congrats on new to you home. We(wife and I) are from Long Beach, she lived with mom $ dad on Ostrum Studebaker & Spring. Lots are small, you may need a shoehorn to get AS in. LOL
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Old 11-09-2012, 11:10 AM   #9
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Interesting! So did Cliff May license Eichler designs? Or just steal them? 'cause those houses sure look like Eichlers.
Quite the contrary... Cliff May began building select tracts of Ranch homes pre-war, late 30's, with elements of the style throughout. He then started making massive divisions of his homes in 1953. I believe Eichler started with the massive divisions at about the same time in the 50's, possibly a bit earlier, but certainly after CM had developed it.

I'm guessing they "borrowed" from each other a lot regardless.
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Old 11-09-2012, 07:48 PM   #10
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Well, the two of you don't lack for motivation. House and trailer is more than I'd want on my plate, so my hat is off to you. Cool houses. Long admired them. A number of fine similarly-styled examples in Dallas I watched go down, then back up the past thirty years (built up to about 1962). My parents resisted in that era, but my wife's family happily did not. Cool is fun . . but finish is a bear in itself. I hope you've a relative with museum/art gallery wall finish experience.

I agree with the idea of grass blocks above. Easily removed, someday, in comparison to a concrete pour. And will serve the purpose for your lightweight TV/TT combination coming & going.

Artstream is but one of a number of A/S owners who have a "light show" with their TT's. Think garden lighting for the cocktail hour . . . .

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Old 12-06-2012, 06:19 PM   #11
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Our home was built by a paving/tennis court contractor. We have a tennis court/basketball court for our driveway. I figure I could fit four Airstreams in the drive comfortably! For now, just one 1976 Safari. I'm looking for another.
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Old 12-06-2012, 08:20 PM   #12
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Having a concrete pad is a great idea for the fully involved trailer owner.

As a suggestion, because of recent happenings, a secure hold down could also be imbedded in the concrete.

As they do for mobile homes in some parts of the country that are subjected to high winds or bad storms, frame hold downs would be very cheap to add to the concrete pad.

Have them attach to the frame at the A-frame and bumper.

For longer trailers, also have them chained around the end of the axles, just behind the brake backing plates.

In those storm areas, that will also reduce the insurance costs.

Being prepared, does pay dividends.

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Old 12-10-2012, 03:59 PM   #13
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Here is ours. We were lucky and had no issues with building restrictions.

I saved a couple of healthy trees, but in hindsight I wish I had cut them and made it wide enough for the truck too.









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AH JD, something we all find valuable at one time or another. HINDSIGHT.

nice job with the retaining wall.
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Young Tom did a really great job on this Parking Pad.
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:44 PM   #16
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Nice job JD. If you get any wind I would suggest some diagonal braces for the uprights (unless already there but not visible in the photo).
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Old 12-12-2012, 04:19 PM   #17
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Just finished our pad and carport. All that is left is run power .......
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Pete asked me to post this for him. It's our family's vacation home. It has sewer, water, 30 amp service, and cable.

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