Designing RV Storage Buildings

[GlampDaddy]

A nice feature would be exhaust vents for engine, generator and Oasis.

 

[redbaron]

A nice feature would be exhaust vents for engine, generator and Oasis.

That would be fairly easy with a dryer vent setup and a small exhaust fan to draw

 

[Jim]

we are using a water based pex pipe set in grids. We made 6 separate grids or zones. These are going to be circulated with the water heater when enabled and a valve to control when water is flowing.

I had the idea to use my pool chiller/heat pump for this but wanted to experiment with that on a house that will have a pool.

The chiller mode should give the same effect. So far that is just theory.

Cool, you will like it!

I have an outdoor boiler that heats 380 gallons of water to 185*, and then that water is pumped through the pex in the cement floors of our house. All controlled by thermostats in the different rooms. Very efficient systems and we use the wood from the property to fuel the outdoor boiler.

 

[Jim]

A nice feature would be exhaust vents for engine, generator and Oasis.

I wonder how many people could stand the sound of these big ol diesel engines in such a confined area?

 

[Alan_Hepburn]

In an ideal world I would include a pit in the center of each spot for easy access to the undercarriage - for lube jobs, oil changes, etc. - but I fear the logistics of that, along with the liability, would be horrendous!

 

[redbaron]

In an ideal world I would include a pit in the center of each spot for easy access to the undercarriage - for lube jobs, oil changes, etc. - but I fear the logistics of that, along with the liability, would be horrendous!

Even for a personal garage, the structural work required is significant.

My shell for the 30x60 with a 6”slab and heating is $48k

Adding a pit was 40k additional. I didn’t do it.

 

[Stuart W]

I live in Lake Havasu land of the Mega RV Garage, and more RV storage facilities then anyone has ever seen for the size of our population my garage is bigger then my house.
My input for minimums would be:
50ft deep
18ft wide
Power for just storage would be 20 Amps per
Dump outside of building
An AC heat system that can maintain 60 in winter and 85 summer
if you offer full hook ups you may have people taking advantage.
Maintenance operations could be a liability, would word do’s and don’t s very carefully
I would consider dividing walls for security and fire protection

 

[Fatboy2004]

Any updates on this?

 

[Jim]

Any updates on this?

Yes. Dollar General showed up! Actually, it wasn't Dollar General, but the outcome was the same. So I am no longer in the RV storage business.

 

[Stuart W]

Yes. Dollar General showed up! Actually, it wasn't Dollar General, but the outcome was the same. So I am no longer in the RV storage business.

Sounds like the better choice

 

[BuckyII]

We purchased this unit in 2019...Naples FL
20W x 50D x 24H.
12x16 Overhead Door
A/C
Running Water
Sewage Dump
50 Amp plug

46 Total units in the complex. Most are 25W x 50D x 24H with 14 x 16 overhead doors.

It was terrific for the RV and when we sold the RV it became my workshop.

It turned out to be a terrific investment.