linnie
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Post by linnie on Oct 4, 2015 15:00:01 GMT -8
I'm not sure this is the proper place for my question. If I put a camper in my backyard for my grandchildren to play in for years to come, do I leave the tires on it? If not, what do I do?
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nccamper
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Post by nccamper on Oct 4, 2015 15:08:18 GMT -8
Your question is in the right place.
I would leave the tires on it. I think without the wheels it's not really cute anymore.
Where I live, the town might not like a true stationary, no wheels, there forever camper. They sure wouldn't go along with it directly wired to the house.
If you want it to last, maybe you should put new tape on the window, vent and jrail.
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Post by lovnvintage on Oct 4, 2015 15:29:29 GMT -8
If you live in town be sure and check regulations. The town near me said if I had one that someone "could stay in" I would have to get it inspected by code officer and have a permit as they consider it a dwelling. Even if it were parked in the driveway. I did not move into town thankfully!
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Post by Hamlet on Oct 4, 2015 16:25:36 GMT -8
Regulations and stuff aside...
Leave the tires on, but support the trailer in another way. Over time the tires will rot from being in the elements. And the suggestion about windows, vent and j-rail is a good one.
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Post by vintagebruce on Oct 5, 2015 7:04:33 GMT -8
Portable buildings come in all shapes and sizes where I live, and they can be electrified and used for shops and playhouses. Anything with wheels can not be occupied unless it is in an area that is zoned for trailers, no matter if they are tiny trailers or full sized trailers. You can park a camper on your property, but you can't run an electric cord to it, or expect a visit from the code enforcement professional. I was told if I removed the tires and axel from a camper and put it on "skids" it probably could be classified as a portable building. If you are going to leave it for years, pull the axel and build a simple rustic shed roof over it. Wouldn't cost much to build a 4' wide front deck the length of the camper right at the level of the door, then your shed only needs to be about 12' wide.
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Post by bigbill on Oct 6, 2015 2:18:33 GMT -8
A lot depends on two things, the local codes and your neighbors. Most problems occur after a neighbor complains.
I have a friend that built a new high dollar house then got all permits and inspections for a beautiful little yard barn that matched the house, but their neighbor filed a law suit because she didn't like looking out her window while doing dishes and seeing it. When they went to court their lawyer said the neighbor could have the shed moved to any location in the back yard that the city approved at their expense. The judge thought this was reasonable and issued an order to that plus the neighbor had to pay all landscaping cost to return their yard to its original condition. The barn never got moved.
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