caravan canopy

[Davy_5075343]

I am looking to source a caravan port (similar to a carport but obviously higher and free-stsnding) Many years ago I saw one in Italy, it had a curved polycarbonate roof and was open on the 4 sides. it looked really smart and effective. have searched the internet and guess I might finish up building the thing myself. Any help would be gratefully received

 

[sparkes]

More than likely a self build thing. I have some time at the moment and have a copy of autocad if you would like some drawings to help sort out what you need.

Steve

 

[Davy_5075343]

More than likely a self build thing. I have some time at the moment and have a copy of autocad if you would like some drawings to help sort out what you need.

Steve

Yes that would be most helpful but I dont have autocad. My van is a Bailey Indiana and I have a mover so i dont need that much free space, no more than 12 inches each side. Thought I would need about 8 x 1 inch x 1 inch steel legs with bolt down flanges. my only concern is the wind blowing the roof off!

 

[sparkes]

Yes that would be most helpful but I dont have autocad. My van is a Bailey Indiana and I have a mover so i dont need that much free space, no more than 12 inches each side. Thought I would need about 8 x 1 inch x 1 inch steel legs with bolt down flanges. my only concern is the wind blowing the roof off!

I would go with 5x5 timbers in the corners with a 3x2 roof frame. Sink the uprights into the ground via concrete and glue and coach bolt the roof frame in place. It would take a major wind to damage it then.

Using polycarb sheets for the roof is light and strong. easy to get from wicks and easy to clean with a brush.

Make sure that you put the uprights out of the way of anything you need to open on the van and round the edges off so you can walk past with ease. Use planed timber so you don't get splinters rubbing past them.

Good luck with it, if you need help with the design. let me know

Steve