![]() ![]() Our ultimate dream was fulfilled when we purchased the 2016 Eagle Cap 1165. “I originally designed the RV port to house our 1988 Lance 980. Every climate brings its unique challenges and everyone online is ready to critique not knowing your circumstances for camper storage.” – Ed Lardner, 2008 Ford F350, 2008 Arctic Fox 990 It keeps the sun off and can be driven through when moving trailers. ![]() We contacted GreenTek in Dinuba, California for black netting that the local farmers use on their carports. The camper sits on its legs with a Calmark cover on it. We were just looking to keep the 110-degree sun and minimal central California rain off. Front roll up doors and back walls would have added an additional $11,000 to the build. The front and back of the carport are open. I added Coleman 100-watt solar panels with controllers to charge all of my trailers and toys that are parked inside the carport. The anchors look like a 4-foot spiral slinky that goes into the ground along the base. That way we didn’t have to go through the county permit process. We had the company construct it on dirt with no electricity. It’s a 26-foot by 50-foot four bay metal carport with a 14.5-foot roof. Isn’t this community awesome? We’ve got each other covered. The good news is that 19 fellow truck campers have taken the time to share their choices and experiences. There are a myriad of shelter and carport brands, sizes, designs and features. I bet a lot of folks would say, “Yeah, I’ll take one of those. Honestly, I don’t know why the dealers don’t at least offer them when they sell you a camper. Perhaps this is why so many readers have a RV shelter or carport for their truck camper. A hard roof to block the sun and rain for a fraction of the cost, build time, and permit pulling? Yes, please! A portable or permanent RV shelter or carport does nearly the same trick. No doubt they provide the best protection for RVs, but at a price. If money grew on palm trees, we wouldn’t hesitate to build an honest to goodness RV garage. A high quality cover would certainly help, but nothing is going to give the peace of mind that a solid roof above your camper provides. We have used and maintained Sikaflex 715 sealant and EternaBond on our roof, but the rain comes down so hard in southern Florida that you begin to wonder if even that double-seal could withstand the assault. When this daily routine occurred, I was so incredibly glad our camper was safely stored under a solid roof. That’s southern Florida in July, August, and September. For those who aren’t versed in southern Florida’s typical summer weather, it goes something like this hot, humid and sunny followed by a crack open in the sky and then it rains cats, coconuts, and lizards – for about half an hour – everyday. We stored our camper in a RV garage during a summer stay in southern Florida about a year ago. ![]() TCM readers recommend the best brands and offer invaluable tips on design and installation process. Cheaper than RV garages, RV shelters and carports offer excellent sun and weather protection without the permits. ![]()
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