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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2013 12:34 - Edited by: SFCLYNCH
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Hello, I have been looking at the site for a few months trying to get ideas about what to do, or where to start. We have purchased some property in the NC Mountains on the Pacolet river (Trout stream). A section has been cleared w septic installed. For the 1st year or so we will be using the RV for weekend trips as its only 2 HRS away and try to get ideas as to what to do. I have thought about making a 16x28, 12/12 pitch shed for the rv and later converting to a cabin? Has anyone done / doing this? any Ideas / pics appricated. Also we will be taking a 55gal drum for water and using 2x 2000 w honda generators for awhile, the water co gets $1600 to connect water w a $17 a month just to have service. Thanks for all the info.
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Thunder9
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2013 14:35
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Welcome to the forum SFCLYNCH. Great looking cabin site you have there. Near a trout stream....even better.
Good luck with your project!
Any questions, just ask. Very knowledgeable folks here.
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sparky1
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2013 15:26 - Edited by: sparky1
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welcome to the site
-your site looks nice & the septic will be a great advantage.Building a cover -over the rv will be a great start.Pole barn style ? (ps can it be built with Solar panels in mind to help you go Off Grid?)
keep us posted.
sparky1 in southern Va.
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2013 15:35
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Yes on the pole barn style w Steel roof, and yes on the solar panels. I dont know alot about them but have been doing research. Been searching for pics on where to start. Thanks
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Just
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# Posted: 6 Mar 2013 16:39
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if you build the shed you will be able to collect lots of water for your barrel [try and find a dark color barrel ,keeps out the sun ] it is difficult to collect water from a trailer roof. most trailer pumps will suck water from a barrel sitting close behind the trailer once they are primed .mine does.I have a old trailer with a tin roof over it.the differance is we can never build because of bylaws . our place is old and not very girl friendly [mostly used for a fishing and hunting getaway ] not to worry,, the ladies have a place of their own at the beach [hot and cold running everything including a dishwasher]]
welcome aboard just
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 13 Mar 2013 20:31
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Looking for some plans and ideas on a 16x28 cabin. Also wher is a good place to get blue prints if needed. Pics appriciated. Thanks Randy
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rayyy
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# Posted: 14 Mar 2013 19:45
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Sounds like a fun project.16x28.Just draw out a reptangle that is 4 inches by 7 inches.1/4 inch =a foot.You can have a great time playing with windows,walls,doors,counters,stove,frig,Just remember a quarter inch equals a foot.Draw up your own blue print.
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 13 May 2013 09:25
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Ok here we go with the build project 16x32 Adirondack style, with Cedar siding.
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Grandma Off Grid
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# Posted: 13 May 2013 13:28
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looks great keep going!
to heck with water co. use your rain system. cheaper and no rust or lime and all the other costs. plus you can dump the barrel before winter. no muss no fuss
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 21 May 2013 14:41
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Moving along.
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 27 May 2013 10:56
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Front porch and side view. Hopefully the metal roof willl be done by next weekend w tyvex, completely dried in.
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 27 May 2013 11:08
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SFCLYNCH -welcome to a really great group.ur place is coming along famously.i really enjoy seeing what u are doing and what everyone is doing.thank u for sharing.
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 31 May 2013 21:01 - Edited by: SFCLYNCH
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Here we go, for the dry in.
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 2 Jun 2013 19:52
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Tin started.
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2013 19:50
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Does a DC 12v water pump only work when needed or does it have to be cut on and off when in use? Please advise or send me a link to look up. Thanks Randy Thanks for looking.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 4 Jun 2013 22:52 - Edited by: turkeyhunter
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I just picked got one of these....they cut ON when the pressure gets below 40lbs and "knocks off" on it on when it maintains 40lbs pressure...at least that what I was told by my friend at the camper place.
and BTW your camp looks great!!! in the dry is a great feeling!!!!
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 6 Jun 2013 21:15
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One of what? It didnt come through.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2013 07:15
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I just picked got one of these....they cut ON when the pressure gets below 40lbs and "knocks off" on it on when it maintains 40lbs pressure...at least that what I was told by my friend at the camper place.
Note++did you get the info this time????
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2013 08:33
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No it didn't.
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sparky1
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2013 08:45
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he might mean A "well" pressure pump switch.
as for Most RV water pumps they have a Built in pressure switch in them.
sparky1
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2013 22:23 - Edited by: SFCLYNCH
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Last weekend, roof complete awaiting tyvex and windows.
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 24 Jun 2013 08:48 - Edited by: SFCLYNCH
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22-23 JUN 2013. Started cedar siding, wired and shower stall.
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2013 20:52
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Interior walls Bed and Bath.
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SwampBillies
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# Posted: 7 Jul 2013 11:02
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It's looking great!
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 7 Jul 2013 12:09
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Warrior Mountain between rain storm. Looking off front porch.
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 14 Jul 2013 08:26
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Picture window 5'x6' replaced small window for the view and light.
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jrbarnard
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# Posted: 14 Jul 2013 09:06
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Good lord, did you build this yourself, or contract it? I have a 24x32 with a 15x32 porch and 8x8 bathroom added on and I have been at it for over a year and a half.. lol
Very clean build and awesome pics!
Russ
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 14 Jul 2013 10:15
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I have contracted a couple of friends for the foundation and dry in, and a few have went up almost every weekend to assist in wiring, interior walls and a little plumbing. They have been a great asset, it will slow down im sure at times. The weather has been our greatest enemy... rain rain rain. Cost is alot of beer, and food. but has been good times so far.
Thanks for looking
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jrbarnard
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# Posted: 14 Jul 2013 10:24
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perfect! I do the same thing, but heat kills a lot of our work
R
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SFCLYNCH
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# Posted: 14 Jul 2013 10:41
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I have a DC waterpump surflo and a 250 gal watertank with a L7 tankless propane waterheater that i will be installing. Does anyone have any pics of setup to go by? I have looked a UTube and have seen a couple. Just trying to get ideas. Thanks Randy
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