Why a Caravan Carport is a great way to Protect Your Caravan
Caravanning is a great way to see Australia. But when you are home, you don’t want your caravan exposed outside and slowly but surely, getting slowly destroyed by the weather. We have heard the story many times. It’s annoying and costly. But the solution is simple. Get it out of the weather with a caravan carport kit. Here are some reasons why:
- A caravan carport is a very cost effective way of protection. It will cost you less than any other option and gives proper protection.
- It’s the easiest structure to get council approval for. Because a carport is essentially a roof only structure, there are less factors for the council to consider.
- Designed in kit form makes them an easy DIY project. Our cleverly designed caravan carport kits mean you save both time and money. You also get to protect your valuable caravan from Australia’s harsh weather sooner.
- It’s convenient and gives you easy access to the caravan. With a caravan carport at home, you won’t have to travel to a storage facility or another property to see your caravan.
- It can add value to your house. With a growing number of people buying caravans and other vehicles such as motor homes, they are also looking to buy a house where they can also easily store their caravan.
- It can give you a higher resale value if you sell or trade your caravan. A caravan that is stored undercover will always be in better condition than one that is exposed to the elements of weather. Keen buyers know this.
What is Different about a Caravan Carport
Caravan Carport kits need to be high enough and sometimes long enough to fit a larger than normal vehicle in. This requires a bit more design and engineering work. We can supply you with different heights and sizes to suit. For larger caravans the height is usually above 3m in clearance. The length can often be longer than the standard 6m offered by other carports for sale.
Custom Options for Caravan Carports
- Choice of Carport Design – Skillion, Gable, Hip Roof and Dutch Gable Carports
- Almost unlimited Range of Carport Sizes
- Height Options – up to 4m clearance plus custom height above this
- 2 types of Roof Sheet Profile – Trimdek or Custom Orb
- 4 types of Guttering – Quad, Sheerline, Emline and Trimline
- Multiple Roof Pitches – from 2 degrees to 25 degrees
Things to Consider When Buying a Carport for a Caravan
Go for strong posts – the posts are primarily there to support the carport, but what if you accidentally hit one with the caravan? For added security make sure the posts are more than strong enough. We only use grade 450 100mm SHS Posts for extra strength and bracing.
Make sure there is more than just enough clearance. At some stage the tyres will need changing, or the suspension might be tweaked, or you might fit a rooftop air conditioning unit. Any of these could increase the height of the caravan slightly, so cover yourself by making the carport a bit higher than needed.
Think About the Next Caravan
Another thing to think about is possible future proofing. Many people have said that they might get a bigger caravan down the track. If this sounds like you, consider buying a larger carport the first time. This will make it easier when you do get that bigger van.
We hope this helps. If you need help in finding the right carport for your caravan (or motor home), give us a call, or send us an email. We’re always happy to assist.