tim5055 120 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Well, when we lived in Atlanta we found the mountains of western North Carolina and decided that would be our retirement home. So, we found 3 acres with 450' on a native trout stream and built a home for our trailer. This photo was taken during construction. Now, 8 years later the grass is nice and green and I have added concrete walkways around the building and driveway in front. The door is 15 feet wide and 14 feet tall with full clearance for the trailer the entire length of the barn. I went ahead and built it 50 feed deep in case we decided to move up to a coach. The road out front is two lane paved, but there is a ditch across the street - so it took a little practice backing the big trailer in. Now, after a few times doing it it's easy peazy. Last time I did it at 1AM with no spotter. i just had to get out a couple of times to convince myself it was going in OK. To the left of the door is an efficiency apartment with kitchen, shower and laundry facilities. I have even added two campsites down by the creek with water and electric (20/30/50 amp). My own little campground fladogfan aka Gretchen, Memphis and djsamuel 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wow! Very nice. Did you do a blog during construction? I remember following one in NC years ago, but I can't remember what it looked like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Bear…Rob 42 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wow! Very nice.Did you do a blog during construction? I remember following one in NC years ago, but I can't remember what it looked like?Would like to see this as well! This would be a nice setup! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wow! Very nice.Did you do a blog during construction? I remember following one in NC years ago, but I can't remember what it looked like?I did, and may have posted it here before. Our NC land. It's nice because i really don't have to winterize the trailer. While the garage space is not insulated, just being enclosed holds in the heat. In our recent cold snap the outside temperatures were going down below zero nightly and day time temperatures seldom got above freezing, but the interior of the garage held above freezing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Yep, that's it. Thanks for posting. I really like your website. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 We camp somewhere at least once a month, with the exception of Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. So maybe for those 4 months I should park on boards.Thanks for the information. Does sealed concrete have the same leaching problem as non sealed? Yes, it does. Our concrete is sealed too. What about a concrete floor inside a garage? Or is it only outside? Inside or outside ... doesn't matter. We replace the camper tires every four years, period..... Of course, I can do that for around $200 on mine, so it's cheap insurance Lucky you! Our last set of tires cost $4,800. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Lucky you! Our last set of tires cost $4,800. Ouch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyclonic 55 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Well, when we lived in Atlanta we found the mountains of western North Carolina and decided that would be our retirement home. So, we found 3 acres with 450' on a native trout stream and built a home for our trailer. This photo was taken during construction. Now, 8 years later the grass is nice and green and I have added concrete walkways around the building and driveway in front. The door is 15 feet wide and 14 feet tall with full clearance for the trailer the entire length of the barn. I went ahead and built it 50 feed deep in case we decided to move up to a coach. The road out front is two lane paved, but there is a ditch across the street - so it took a little practice backing the big trailer in. Now, after a few times doing it it's easy peazy. Last time I did it at 1AM with no spotter. i just had to get out a couple of times to convince myself it was going in OK. To the left of the door is an efficiency apartment with kitchen, shower and laundry facilities. I have even added two campsites down by the creek with water and electric (20/30/50 amp). My own little campground OK, I want to retire there someday too :) Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IvanBeausky 0 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Lucky you! Our last set of tires cost $4,800.WOWOWOW. $4800 for tires? Holy crap. How many tires do you have on your RV? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Well, when we lived in Atlanta we found the mountains of western North Carolina and decided that would be our retirement home. So, we found 3 acres with 450' on a native trout stream and built a home for our trailer. This photo was taken during construction. Now, 8 years later the grass is nice and green and I have added concrete walkways around the building and driveway in front. The door is 15 feet wide and 14 feet tall with full clearance for the trailer the entire length of the barn. I went ahead and built it 50 feed deep in case we decided to move up to a coach. The road out front is two lane paved, but there is a ditch across the street - so it took a little practice backing the big trailer in. Now, after a few times doing it it's easy peazy. Last time I did it at 1AM with no spotter. i just had to get out a couple of times to convince myself it was going in OK. To the left of the door is an efficiency apartment with kitchen, shower and laundry facilities. I have even added two campsites down by the creek with water and electric (20/30/50 amp). My own little campground Very nice Tim. Are you taking reservations. We hope to be your neighbor on the TN side of the mountains in about 6 months. I got to go read your construction blog now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 WOWOWOW. $4800 for tires? Holy crap. How many tires do you have on your RV? Six. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 In our back yard: Big storage area in the roof over the RV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 We hope to be your neighbor on the TN side of the mountains in about 6 months.I have several good friends that have retired to the TN side of the mountain. We found our land when we lived in Atlanta and it was just a little over two hours to get there. We have become close friends with the folks that live along the creek and now couldn't think of retiring anywhere else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 In our back yard: Big storage area in the roof over the RV. So pretty :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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