Considering An RV
Shelter Or Canopy To Protect Your Motorhome ?
Tired of paying monthly storage fees
for your RV? With public storage costs running $40 - 60 per month,
you might want to consider a cost-effective, canopy or portable
garage kit as an alternative. You will be pleasantly surprised how
economical such a solution can be. Not only will you get superior
RV protection and security, a well-chosen shelter will more than
pay for itself over the years.
In addition, a 2003 poll by the RV
magazine Roaming Times showed that for most motorhome owners, a
canopy or garage kit was the preferred method of storage. Over 80%
of people would like to keep their recreational vehicle next to
their house. And 54% said that they would like an RV garage next
to their house. With the variety and quality of storage options
available online, these desires can be easily met by almost anyone
who has a little bit of space.
Types Of RV Shelters
RV Canopies are often
the better choice for tight spaces,since they are only 12 ' wide,
and provide easier access from the open sides. The lack of side
walls also provides much greater stability in heavy wind areas.
However, some have a side windscreen that adds added protection
from sun and wind.
Sizes range up to 40' (L) x 10' to
14' peak height x 12' wide. Heavy-duty pipes are included, but ground
anchors are usually optional, but strongly recommended.
RV Garage Kits include
a zippered front door, solid back panel, heavy–duty frame, uni–body
cover. The fabric is rip–stop and fire and UV resistant. Just as
sturdy as an open canopy, enclosed garages provide greater weather
protection and security. But they take up a bit more space as well.
You'll find sizes ranging up to 46'
long, 10 - 16' high, and typically 14' wide. The door opening is
about 2' lower that the peak height. As with canopies, ground anchors
are usually optional but recommended.
Shelter Styles
Whether you prefer an overhead canopy,
or fully enclosed garage, there are two variations to choose from
- the dome shape, with rounded roof, and the house style with a
peaked roof. Each has its own features and benefits and both will
provide important protection for your rmotorhome or other recreational
vehicle.
Which style is better ? The two styles
are very similar in strength of weight-support in snow prone areas.
However, the house style does have some increased interior space
due to the straight sidewalls. If you plan to shelter two vehicles,
a wider garage necessitates the use of the peaked roof, to allow
for useable height at the sides.
RV shelters are a great solution for
your motorhome storage protection needs
RV
shelters in both open canopy
and enclosed garage styles can be found at CarportUSA. One
unique style is a heavy-duty polyethylene mesh cover and side
screen on a galvanbized steel canopy frame.
Northern Tool has fully enclosed
rv
shelter kits in an instant frame design, allowing
for much faster set-up. The steel frame is covered with rip-stop,
fire-retardant fabric. They also offer rv canopies that are
designed to be extra sturdy in heavy snow and wind areas. Just
type in 'rv canopy' in their search box.
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