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01-25-2018, 06:15 PM
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Carport Height Issue and ideas on Raising it
RV and 5th wheel carport question. Guys I am not so smart as it turns out. We have a new Jayco 351 RSTS with dual AC’s and before we ordered it we ordered a carport. 18x41x14 tall. While reviewing 5th wheel reviews we got 13’3” in our heads so thought it would fit in this massive carport. Guess what, it won’t,and don’t want others to make this same mistake.
So...question, ideas on how to raise the carport? Carport dealer says they don’t do higher legs than the 12 foot ones. It’s an A frame carport so 14 feet at dead center and angles down from there. Glad I measured before a test drive. Ideas?
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01-25-2018, 06:31 PM
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Posted this on your other posting: Off the top of my head, you could get some concrete poured in those cylindrical tubes with rebar to the height that you would need and then bolt the legs to the new concrete??
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01-25-2018, 06:46 PM
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^^^ great suggestion. If you need 2’ extra, sink 12”x6’ sonotubes in the ground 4’ with re-bar and concrete, then flange mount your existing legs to the concrete.
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01-25-2018, 06:56 PM
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Neighbor of mine had the same problem with his old carport and new RV.
He could not adjust the height due to the carport being attached to the house.
He solved the problem by lowering the driveway 6 inchs where the tires run. It gave him clearance that he needed but looks kind of odd with a higher "sidewalk" on both sides. He had to have the concrete drive cut, dug out and paved with pavers to allow it to drain.
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01-25-2018, 08:48 PM
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Could you post a picture to give us a visual?
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01-25-2018, 08:52 PM
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Carport Height Issue and ideas on Raising it
It was suggested to try to lower the gravel of which I tried and was able to get additional 4” of height. But I would still need to be 100% dead center parking it and then the front sits high when on the hitch so would still not be able To get the 5R under carport.
Any ideas other than take it totally down to add a couple feet welded
On each leg and reassembled?
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01-25-2018, 09:13 PM
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Why I asked for a visual. I work for a precast concrete company. If this were mine, I would have precast grade beams placed under the bottom rail. They would last a lifetime. Check your nearest precaster for guidance.
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01-25-2018, 09:15 PM
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Another reason for the precast is that you need substantial weight to keep this from flying away in a storm.
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01-25-2018, 09:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by repacs0103
^^^ great suggestion. If you need 2’ extra, sink 12”x6’ sonotubes in the ground 4’ with re-bar and concrete, then flange mount your existing legs to the concrete.
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Good idea and wonder how I could lift the entire carport to set on posts. HMM I think it will require taking apart and reassembled. Thanks
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01-25-2018, 09:26 PM
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I see another issue with the grade change on the one side. It appears to drop off quite a bit. You might want to keep an eye on that area. I can't see it very well, so just my 2 bits worth.
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01-25-2018, 09:28 PM
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If you don't live in an area where the ground freezes during winter you won't need much of a footing to support the legs since it doesn't weigh that much. How are the legs fastened now, what are they sitting on. Not sure how its put together but you may have a jacking point and be able to raise one side at a time and lower back on the footing.
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01-25-2018, 09:30 PM
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We design retaining walls at my workplace, and it looks like you will have a live surcharge with the RV pulling in and out of the carport. Just a heads up. I wish you well with your project.
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01-25-2018, 10:00 PM
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Lowering the drive is not the answer, the wheels are not to tall, it is the AC unit that is to tall!!!!!
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01-25-2018, 10:11 PM
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I have to ask, Have you tried it? The DOT rule for trailer height is 13'6". Your RV will not be taller than that. The 14ft should be OK, unless the problem is the gussets and thus making the carport to narrow to clear the RV.
My carport is 12' wide with 12' legs and my duel AC RV has plenty of room.
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01-26-2018, 07:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ohiofinlander
Why I asked for a visual. I work for a precast concrete company. If this were mine, I would have precast grade beams placed under the bottom rail. They would last a lifetime. Check your nearest precaster for guidance.
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Excellent idea Ohiofinlander. The drop off you mentioned is a 6x6 treated temper retaining wall. Then filled with gravel.
I will make some calls on the concrete and respond back. Thanks All!
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01-26-2018, 09:50 AM
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I am interested in why it is not tall enough... With 12' legs and and it being 18' wide you should have over 14' in the middle. I was looking at the picture and it almost looks like the right legs are shorter than the left legs. I guess it could just be the angle of the picture though.
I have been looking at different carports and building over the past month for mine. Trying to figure out if I should buy a kit, have it done, or build something myself. Good timing and makes me curious what is going on with yours.
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01-26-2018, 11:43 AM
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I would leave the walls and raise the roof then you only need to remove the roof panels raise the rafters the replace the roof and then move the siding up. Might be able to buy more stud material and add a riser frame to the top plate.
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01-26-2018, 12:47 PM
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I agree lowering the drive is not the answer. Appreciate your input
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01-26-2018, 12:54 PM
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Carport
Sounds crazy might be easier to lower floor, maybe a grade tractor. Nice cover who is the manufacturer!Thanks
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01-26-2018, 01:21 PM
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Your choices are either raise the roof, or lower the drive.. I like the idea of the new "foundation" either precast or poured in place. I would also want to get some expert advice on the retaining wall, since your going to be adding a lot of weight a few feet away from it. It may need to be reinforced, or, the "foundation" in that area may need to be deeper.
Let us know what you figure out
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