ron.dittmer
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Spec,
Nice temporary shelter for the duration of the project!
One thing I would consider is to buy two 10 foot lengths of 5/8" rebar and strong rope at Home Depot, cut the rebar into 16" lengths to make 14 stakes out of them, drive the 14 stakes into the ground and tie down the shelter. It's what is done for circus tents. Maybe then, sides could be considered. I would add the sides around the outside of the poles then so the wind would press the side walls against the poles. If secured well, all should work well without incident.
Maybe the first thing to do is to extend the poles as you mentioned, to get the height right for when it's time for the RV walls.
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Spectramac
Monroe, WA
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The monsoons have arrived. I spent Saturday outside cleaning around the yard and seeing how the whole setup would survive 40 mph winds. It's still there, only because I tied it down to the rig!  We had a little brake Sunday, but not enough to get started on the new overhead base. I was 'that' close, but chose to keep cleaning in the yard. I can almost park up by the house again. 
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PapPappy
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Yeah, I think I'd consider some extensions for the sides, to put the roof high enough for you to work on the top of the RV, at least while on your hands & knees. It will keep the roof dry, until you get it sealed.
Maybe get some 4' sections of pipe that is a little larger on the I.D. than your current pipe is on it's O.D....then put it about 12" into the ground, and drill a whole through both pipes, and bolt it in place. This would give you about 36" of additional height, which should be enough.
Go with the rebar stakes, as Ron had mentioned, and secure the entire "building" in about 6 places. If you are intersted in sides for the winter, you can run tarps that are tied at the top, and run a cable along the bottem, and tie the tarp to that. Use your imagination! It won't be the same as a stick built garage, but you'll have plenty of shelter from the weather!!
Just some thoughts! As you may have noticed, we don't want you stopping due to weather!! Ha ha!!
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bsinmich
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We sure hope you can work through the winter so you are ready to go next Spring.
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Spectramac
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We had a cold but dry weekend, so I had to get some more done. I figure the next logical step is the overhead floor. I still have 2/3rds of the old one in one piece, so I started out cutting most of the new boards it will need.
I decided to upgrade to 2x4s where ever they used double 2x2s. They are a little wider and use less staples.
Then I used the rear floor as my layout table. Made it nice to square the pieces up before stapling them.
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eyeteeth
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My only concern with substituting 2x4 for 2x2 would be the increased weight at the highest possible position on the RV.
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Spectramac
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I really think it's a toss up weight wise. The wood is a tad bit heavier sure, but it's not riddled with staples like the pair of 2x2s were before.
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ALnCORY
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Even if its slightly heavier, I think the added stability from having one piece of wood as opposed to two stapled together would be better. When I repaired my overhead damage I used larger wood where possible.
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TreeSeeker
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Eyeteeth,
Perhaps you missed the fact that he substituted one 2x4 for two 2x2s that were stapled together?
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Spectramac
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Yes TreeSeeker, I think maybe he did.
The sun was out this morning, so I went after it some more. I reused the center chunk of plywood and made all new pieces everywhere else. I first had to make a little 3 sided frame out of 1x2s to enclose the plywood square. I glued and stapled that the other night and let the pellet stove dry it real good so it was ready to go this morning. After a little squaring and making a couple last minute parts I got it all together.
I'll let that dry today and maybe flip it over tonight and staple the other side. Then I can put some plywood on it.
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