Having Enormous RV Shelter Installed

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I finally get the 18x32 metal RV Carport installed at RV Basecamp. Thought you guys might be interested in just how its done!
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[@passin.timeintx8571]

I have SO much respect for people who have skills and "work". This has been amazing to watch.

[@estebanhdz101able]

As an installer of these buildings for over 15years its still interesting to see how other crews work. Most of the crews i wprked with we flipped all the frame bows on the ground once one side was fastened down just makes things move a bit quicker. Im about 5 min it but i sure how they put in the center braces at somepoint! Unless theres no snow in you area even then i would still want those center braces haha

[@juanitaclifton5740]

A really good example of what teamwork can accomplish

[@brendagillespie2805]

Video #4 So cool to see this done. In December my two car garage burnt down. This would make a great alternative. As appose to a stick frame. THANKS FOR THE IDEA! Blessings from Kentucky. God Bless B. Darlene

[@bsoutdooradventures9541]

You did good on your RV garage! Keeps the heat...snow..lol...it is a process putting one up! I video my built too! The thousand of acorns this year falling from oak tree would have damaged my new Navion. Higher is better like yours. I can stand up and wash roof..but at my age I use a medevac harness secured to rafters! They did a good job!! Your neighbor in Atlanta.

[@95turbostang21]

That extra sheet that you had installed came with your kit it is basically used as a guard for the other sheets so they don't get scratched by the metal and they charged you an additional $100 for it. Very nice carport I'm having one installed myself just for my car 12x21

[@n1uno1965]

Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing. I couldn’t believe they were handling all that metal without gloves, I surely would have been cut to ribbons. They did a great job for you. 👍🏻

[@deeb8282]

I remember putting our shelter logic up..ours is 36 feet long not sure of the height but we have a 32 Class A, so I can relate to this video..the only difference was my husband and I put it up with help from family. These guys made it look easy. Lol!!!

[@kjosr1]

this video brought back some of my good old days setting up military motor pool field tents.. Ours were aluminum and Canvas top, with chain driven rollup doors.. Nice work...CVK...

[@CampervanKevin]

ha! thanks for watching!

[@hermitld]

A really good job, about $9/sq.ft. and well done. Your a good planner, I wish it was up here on my site, lol. What a joy to actually be able to use a mechanics creeper to roll around, no more cardboard , lol.

[@back2basics597]

My old highschool gymnasium was build like yours but with reinforced concrete pillars, about six on each side fifteen feet apart. It was open with no walls. A category 4 typhoon hit our place, lifted the whole structure from the ground and slammed it down like pancakes. The next structure built in its place didn't look anything like the destroyed one, it looked like a concrete warehouse, quite expensive to keep cool in the summer but it just laughs at the storms that passes by every so often.

[@aljr357]

It is really neat how they got the roof panels up there by themselves.

[@CampervanKevin]

They spent lots and lots of time on that center cap. It decided the rest of roof, both sides. Once they got it, the rest went quickly. I had to edit lots and lots out to keep it under 2 hours long ha

[@earlunderwoodjr.6766]

Prior to anchoring the frame to the concrete floor, it would be wise to spray the tube steel with rust-oleum undercoating. This will prevent corrosion from taking place to the steel, thats contacting the ground.

[@vberry2415]

Great video! Those were 2 very hard working guys. 💰 money will spent. Looks solid and like it's cost much more $$ .. Thank you !

[@norasteel5353]

Exciting to watch. That was a LOT of hard work. Now I know what it takes to put one of those up. Much respect to those guys! Their arms must be tired! Good investment, Kevin. Tell Felix I said hi. How's Foxy doing/feeling? Take care~

[@CampervanKevin]

They said they average 2 buildings that size per day. Smaller ones they can do more depending on location/drive time

[@travelingrvrv4608]

I love seeing you put down the slab and then constructing the building on top. This looks real good! Plus the cost information. Great Job!! This was Fun!

[@scottydawg3112]

Wow , never a dull moment at RV Basecamp.

[@monarawles5832]

what an interesting process- thanks so much for showing how they put these buildings together!

[@CampervanKevin]

I was hoping you guys would like to see it.

[@87xfute]

Hi Kevin I just had a thought, maybe down the track put a back in the shelter so it's not such a wind tunnel at times and also some doors at the front for added security sometime maybe !! Seeya Rob

[@CampervanKevin]

agreed

[@FrankGreenway]

Felix is saying hurry up and go somewhere so I can park under that nice shelter. very nice Kevin.

[@FrankGreenway]

too late now, but something I learned from a van dweller video (can't remember whose) is when using self tapping metal screws, hit the trigger a couple of quick bursts and then full power. They will drive through much easier. I don't know why, not have I personally tried it yet.

[@CampervanKevin]

it allows the screws to cut better, I saw them struggle with this- especially the younger guy

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

I have one of them on my property they put it up fast but I don't have your clearance. The structure is tough made it through a few hurricanes. It is low other objects around here take the brunt of the wind so it does not get the full force from that wind.The shade on the cars is a blessing to get in a car that is not radiating heat in the summer is a bonus. Amazing how 2 guys can do all that.

[@KJAdventures]

What a cool video - seeing one of these metal shelters installed. Totally in love with base camp additions! Very nice set up for your rig. Thanks for including all the sizes and cost of work completed - appreciated that. 👍

[@jeenabittenbender7205]

They did an amazing job!!! Great addition to Basecamp.

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Enjoyed seeing how this was done, thank you for sharing! Need a wolf pack "fix" miss them!

[@frankp5786]

Really interesting seeing it go up. Great cover! This will be a great multipurpose area. Enjoy, and thanks for sharing....

[@judithneeley5229]

I'm jealous! You've got a great base camp there, and this makes it all the better. It was fun to see how those shelters are put together.

[@CampervanKevin]

I was hoping you guys would like to see it.

[@mohdfiruzali2276]

a very high skilled worker! they know how to used the right tools to get the jobs done! well done!

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Well done Kevin it's wise to keep the elements off your gears.🙏🏻👍🏻🇦🇺

[@cottonwoodcreekfarm]

Thank you! This is the only video I have found that shows how to get the long sheets (21 ft plus) up onto the roof without damaging them, although I'm still searching for an easier way!

[@klouism1]

Awesome building, congrats. Nice that it was not windy when they erected the building. You will sure get a lot of good use our of that.

[@ClassALiving]

Nicest RV shelter I've ever seen, great job! 👍

[@Hatch61]

Looks great Kevin, it will be nice to sit under there in a rain storm. Thanks for sharing my friend.

[@WackyEagle]

That was cool seeing how such a structure is assembled

[@giniva55]

Thanks for showing the entire process. (Great editing.) Those guys know their stuff & quite a bit about teamwork. All very interesting!

[@CampervanKevin]

thanks!

[@repentantsoul4213]

I want one! I especially love the concrete pad. What a great place to work and/or relax out of the elements. Thanks for sharing.

[@CampervanKevin]

No more trying to turn wrenches in the gravel!

[@bookmouse770]

Wow....so nice and big. Good luck with all your projects, it was fun to watch.

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

That was definite awesome video ..I have never seen one be put up .I am in the market I think shortly to do the same exact thing you have for all my trailers. It gave me a little insight of price and the look.thanks for the video hope you guys are doing good..😊👍🇺🇸

[@ridgerunner66]

Nice shelter. Congrats. Was fun to watch. Could tell them guys had done that a time or two.

[@TexCynRVLife]

Ouch. Watching them made my back spasm. What back breaking work they do! Looks nice, enjoy it!!

[@SchockBluesFitness]

Very nice. It looks like a fine addition to your property.

[@lovemind8466]

Where your at sounds so magical with the birds singing in the background.. I would never get tired of hearing that

[@sneakapeek2577]

You were parked behind me last year at RTR.. i stumbled on your carport vid.. great video .. good to see your doing well.

[@hippychick_peace]

That was so much fun to watch, thank you! And of course, any excuse to see the pups!

[@wes7195]

They did an excellent job! Really looks nice.

[@whyteowl3706]

That's one impressive shelter! Those guys made it look so easy .... lol. Great job, good idea.

[@cherriemckinstry131]

I liked seeing this build as its great for some comforts but still have your home mobile. I like his hat too, with the protective flap in the back.. Took a pic of Campervan Kevin Dr. ...Neat!

[@gilbertoperez424]

That looks promising hope you enjoyed my friend you work hard for for that.

[@bjnz4328]

I'm a structural engineer and I'd say by the looks of the steel frame sizes, this structure is designed only to be an open sided carport building. If you fully clad the sides, there may be an issue with excessive wind load across the building. Just something for you to check with the manufacturer, before you close it in.

[@CampervanKevin]

I have also had that cross my mind. Possible I could shore it up somehow with stucture beside it.

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

Sorry to hear that cameraman Kevin hope you feel better soon we all miss your videos .if you don't mind my daughter wants to send a video for my KZbin you to watch get well soon sir

[@CampervanKevin]

hows it coming, I will look for it

[@PatsTreasuresNCrafts]

Turned out very nice! I bet that will make a big difference.

[@mastertung7]

Very good video, Kev. Love the southern cander,honor in greetings and speech,respecting elders and everyone,blessings in all your endeavors kev.!!!

[@DASRAY]

Awesome addition!!! Way to go Kevin really cool to watch this Thanks so much for sharing!!!envious

[@jmadsen6118]

Human ingenuity and men who create things of value...I am in appreciation!

[@CampervanKevin]

i am enjoying it

[@Northstardanes]

very cool to watch, these guys were in sync with each other! job well done!

[@rt3156]

Great informative video. Looking forward to when you extend the side all the way down.

[@20cbwestiesden50]

Very nice. This one or Xplorer Steve's van cave are every RVer's dream base camp.

[@lorismith3072]

That was fascinating! So much hard work, too. But you have an awesome place for your RV. Congrats, Kevin.

[@CampervanKevin]

thank u!

[@beth6085]

I got a 32 wide by 36 ft deep. It's a 20 ft wide x 36 long - 12 ft high with a 12 ft wide lean to on the side that goes down to 8 ft tall. All side walls are closed. That lean too really helps stabilize it in the wind. I have my 33 ft travel trailer under the main section. All the other stuff parks under the lean too. Really good investment.

[@jimsteele7108]

wow Kev, that's awesome! them ol' boys got their system down!

[@robincarter8189]

nice, I put up one on a platform, 12x20, closed it in and put a rollup door on one end, good storage building. One problem I had was rain water running down the bottom side of the roof dripping inside even with those end pieces on it, if it by running a bead of caulking on the underside of the roof all the way across both ends about half way from the frame to the edge, that fixed it. Just mentioned this in case you have the same thing happen.

[@vberry2415]

Good suggestion 👌

[@sicchuckie]

Camper Van Kevin is a VERY COOL DuDe,!!! Thanks for the heads up!!! Nice shelter too.

[@jerryhack5192]

Base camp is turning into a compound!!!! Love it!!!

[@kerriegrant6293]

i was very interested, i used to enjoy physical work such as this with my husband, but people looked strangely at me, as if a tiny 5'3" female was too delicate to be an assistant in such work, it was great, and i was much stronger than i looked, its a great shelter Kevin

[@algray2604]

Mr kevin I truly am happy you went through the whole building process. thank you I learned a lot.

[@CampervanKevin]

some don't like the fact I am "not on the road" However, there are many "static" or a mixture of full-time static rv'ers. My guess more are static than mobile. I will be mobile again soon i hope

[@traciforrester3753]

Campervan Kevin I think you're a great guy and watch my Nomadic friends as I'm going to sleep. You, Rusty and Debrajoy are my reality TV!

[@leewilliams7443]

RV shelter looks great Kevin all ya need know is a cold beer keep the vids comin and Keep On RV'n...

[@charleshoward9983]

Thanks for the video, Nice carport Kevin.Like you said good investment. Might consider myself one. Makes a good place to do maintenance on the RV. TAKE CARE.

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Had a 14 X 28 put up for my bass boat a few years ago.. best investment ever.. I later enclosed 3/4 of it myself. Had a little advantage because I worked at a plant for almost 40 years that made the sheeting among other things. lol Got a good deal on the siding. Plants all gone now... :-((

[@rvpandamonium]

Looks awesome Kevin.... I'm sure that will keep the RV cooler in the summer time 😊👍

[@CampervanKevin]

makes huge difference!

[@GonewithRob]

Great addition to the Home Base!

[@unclelar819]

Looks great, Kevin! Well done!

[@DandelionCottageDesign]

WOW! Congrats CVK! Looks great! 👍🏻👋🏻

[@caninetherapyinc9031]

Those guys made it look so super easy!

[@LostOnLandAgain]

I do believe that will work! Very nice Kevin.

[@RVLifeInTheUSA]

That was awesome. We are selling our house as soon as we can get home to clean it out, but have other property that already has full hook up for our camper but love the shelter idea... our property is in SC and gets super hot. I'm sure that would help keep the camper cool during the summer when we are there. Thank you for sharing and putting an idea in our heads LOL.... Have a wonderful day !

[@CampervanKevin]

thanks for comment

[@srm8866]

Interesting process, ... nice covered parking you've got there!

[@ChristianTravelers]

Great Idea and Execution! You know, if you had gotten just a little bigger one and mounted it perpendicular to the one you had installed, you could have covered the house too! (...and I would bet that those guys would figure a way of putting it up!) Really enjoyed the video!

[@madalenerhyand379]

Hey Kevin! You can have square dances with a live band! Nice building for the price. Love, love the babies!💜💜💜💜

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

Very nice RV shelter. This is what you call hillbilly deluxe! Should keep your BT Cruiser looking good for years to come.

[@paulhunter546]

Very cool Kevin..was interesting watching them put it together ! A great addition to RV base camp !

[@ksfixitmangaming617]

Very nice. Love the start to finish on a project. I agree with continuing the far side down to the ground but I would add one more on the other side to block rain in both directions. Anyway great video. The RV base camp is really coming together.

[@CampervanKevin]

I plan to extend tin roof on other building to rv shelter, then add another piece up there that goes down to tin- flashing added of course. I had to build it to see how it would come together first.

[@ksfixitmangaming617]

Knowing how you are I figured you had plans in that direction. It just makes sense. When you get finished it will be great.

[@beverlyvo728]

Looks like a good shelter! Being from the NW, with roots from the south, can't tell you how much I enjoy the "drawl". Brings me to my youth and my dad and grandparents. And... aunts and uncles! How cute Mae Mae is sweet on Felix. I imagine Felix is sweet on all three of your babies.

[@CampervanKevin]

what drawl?

[@beverlyvo728]

Campervan Kevin ....well..... the southern one.😎plus the sayings like " fixen to do" something. All of it warms my heart.

[@billdperry]

Can't wait to hear a heavy rain bouncing off all that metal roof...ought to be quite the concert! LOL Don't forget to record it for us!

[@Ebacherville]

great to see how they do those.. That is really economical 5k for the slab and shelter installed.

[@SandraLC7]

Love watching things like this being built. Looks like it will be a great addition to base camp. LOL at Tucker. He does find creative ways to entertain us. :-)

[@CampervanKevin]

thanks Ms Sandra

[@takayama1638]

Tell them boys we appreciate letting us see their work. Good job, boys, looking good. A man can never have enough roofs on his place I always say. I'm shy one right now.

[@Brodyho122]

Thats an excellent addition to your home base. You take good care of your toys.

[@CampervanKevin]

can't afford new ones! ha I have too!

[@tbirdracefan]

Great little shelter. A lot of these type structures around and like you, I had never seen it being assembled. Maybe a couple of ceiling fans soon? Congrats and thanks for sharing.

[@CampervanKevin]

possibly enough height not needed

[@virginiareid5336]

Wonderful build!

[@George-wx9dj]

I would put a bevel of some type on both ends of the concrete so when you drive your vehicles on and off you don't crack the edges of the concrete. Or keep the dirt and gravel even or a tad above the concrete to take the weight. That's a very nice canopy, will last a long time.

[@CampervanKevin]

Yes, I have pushed some to front side already. But, I don't have enough. ... to do list

[@geoffjacobs1898]

Good idea!

[@paulinedavis8734]

Kevin, are thinking now about protecting the concrete floor of your new shelter with some type of dirt, grease & oil repelling product? There products that can be painted right on or even laid down mat type type floor protection.

[@CampervanKevin]

the concrete needs to cure for 60 days. we dont have that kind of time. its gonna get dirty , we will just do our best

[@franklisatravels9651]

That's was cool to watch them build it always wondered how they build it.....

[@CampervanKevin]

I learned lots too

[@cajunjamis9001]

GR-8 Thanks for sharing, you are really going enjoy this!

[@pilotdiana]

That is awesome. I gotta get one of those!

[@jaypaster8244]

Nice addition to your homestead. All you need now are rv hook ups and you could rent out that spot.

[@sharvo6]

that was some good teamwork ... synchronized ladder-climbing ... new summer Olympic event

[@BigEdandThePups]

I need to get one of these for my camper

[@pkkenncor]

And where are their gloves???? Lmbo they sure got it up in record time. That was awesome watching how they got it done.. Enjoyed the video Kevin... Much luv💖💖

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

Great Video On This RV Shelter Install! I Enjoyed This Kevin! Love Ya Buddy!

[@CampervanKevin]

won't be long now, just 6 months ;)