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    Building an RV Garage for our 337RLS..........................

    Well somtimes the bluebird of happiness does fly into your life. We are in the midst of downsizing for our forthcoming retirement. We found a a great home that we like that has an RV garage included. This is a new build and we have a few options. We need to upgrade the 12' door for a 14' door to clear the 12' 6" height. it will be 40x15x14. The other option available is to extend the length by 8'.

    Does anyone else have an RV garage that has any other suggestions. I think I am going to mount lights on the walls in order to get better lighting. I am also thinking of putting a drain in the center in case I want to wash the 337 in the garage.

    PS, if you live in Phoenix and you are interested in looking at this home let me know as I am a REALTOR her in AZ

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    jvenard, We have a home with an attached RV garage that shares adjacent space with a 2 car garage and 3rd door for a golf cart. My RV bay is 50L x 16L x 16H with a door that is 14 x 14. If I did it again I'd make the garage longer and wider.

    16' wide lets us open all side with room to scoot by one side to get from front to back. I wish I had at least another foot on the sides. And if I made it about 8 feet longer (maybe a full 60 feet) I could leave my truck and 5th wheel attached inside.

    I have full hook ups on both sides (50a, water, sewer) so I can park a tag-along or a motorhome (and have had both). I don't have a drain, other than the sewer drains and don't miss it; no way could I wash anything inside nor would I want to; you'd have to consider wall material and have a lot of working room on each side.

    oh - I added air conditioning a few years ago (Mitsubishi split air units) and with I had done that to begin with. It's hot here in FL (I hear the same for AZ) and this way I can not only keep the RV plugged in but I keep the temp at 80 and don't worry about food we leave in the cabinets.

    Lights - 8, 2 tube fluorescent lights on the ceiling about 2 feet from the sides. Others have fluorescents along the walls up high. Just don't put any in the middle, it's the sides and front and rear that need the light.

    Soooo...... while I'm not coming to Phoenix any time soon, you have something to consider if you want that house you found.
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    Our 337 stood 13'2" tall level (with front AC) before it grew 2 inches with the MOR/ryde independent suspension. Triple check your actual measurements and don't rely on published specs.

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    Go bigger to be sure you have room for the next RV ��
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    I wish I could add an RV garage on the home. Post pictures would like to see how it looks.
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    After you verify actual height, and approach to garage is pretty much level should not be an issue. My approach is uphill and flattens out before going under carport so had to have higher roof line than height of camper to compensate for that. Ours is 24 wide 40 deep and 16 ft tall. We have a 385th. If your having it built, would not cramp yourself with tight space. I think it is better to have more space than less space. Hope it works out what ever you do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nwminnesota View Post
    I wish I could add an RV garage on the home. Post pictures would like to see how it looks.
    This may be the best one I have with it empty. I'll have to see is I can find one or take one with it jammed full of vehicles.... I have a photo of the house finished but this is probably OK for you to get an idea.
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    Good input.

    I think 14' opening should be fine and 48' depth. Will have 50amp service and water but now allowed to put a sewer drop in the garage floor (city code)

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