Maintenance & Restoration

TWelch · 07-21-2017, 01:01 PM

I posted this in General Chat first, then thought it might belong here instead. . .

We have a new (to us) EggCamper, and need to provide a cover for it.
We have several options.

1) Build a carport-type cover for it;
2) Widen/heighten one side of a freestanding, 2-car brick garage.
3) Buy a fabric-type cover for it.

Obviously, #2 would be the most secure, but I have a feeling it would be very expensive. Construction, labor, new garage door, moving (eliminating?) the pedestrian door, replacing the 2nd garage door in order to match the new one. . . We have an in-house garage for our cars, so we don't have to worry about displacing one.

Option #1 seems (at first glance) to be less expensive than #2 , but may be the harder one to make secure, and nice-looking. We have a level spot to the right of the existent freestanding garage mentioned above, and also a space behind this garage, but it slopes and would have to be made level. I am assuming there would be concrete poured for the floor of it. We have a cotton field behind us which allows strong winds to pick up velocity coming toward us, so I would want it to be sturdy (knowing nothing is tornado-proof). . .

I know some of you have built shelters for your eggs and some have reworked garages. I would appreciate any advice on either type. . .

The last option is the fabric-type cover. My concern is getting one that won't leave marks on the gel coat, and would let the Egg be accessible with the cover on. . .

Thanks for sharing your expertise. . .
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sokhapkin · 07-21-2017, 02:48 PM

Out of the 3, 3) is the worst option. So plan accordingly to your budget and security needs, depending on criminal activity in your area.

Personally I'm using option 1.

TWelch · 07-21-2017, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sokhapkin

Out of the 3, 3) is the worst option. So plan accordingly to your budget and security needs, depending on criminal activity in your area.

Personally I'm using option 1.

Thanks. I really don't want to use # 3, and our neighborhood is pretty calm. . . How tall a metal carport did you build?

Thanks,

sokhapkin · 07-21-2017, 04:20 PM

I installed 20x20x10 steel carport purchased in Home depot to cover Scamp 16 and F150.

TWelch · 07-21-2017, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sokhapkin

I installed 20x20x10 steel carport purchased in Home depot to cover Scamp 16 and F150.

Thanks!

Ray R · 07-22-2017, 12:07 PM

I use #3 specifically designed for Scamp/Casita trailers. There's a door for trailer access while covered

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Joe & Cherie · 07-22-2017, 01:00 PM

While I use #3 (I dont have a detached garage), my vote would be for #2!! It may be cheaper than the carport after you count in the concrete, and it would be snug as a bug! I like things kept inside.

Even tho we use a cheap cover, I hate messing with the cover - getting it on and off is a pain, trying to keep it from getting hung up on the vents, using ladders etc. But we plan to move in a year or so, so a detached is out of the question until after that move.