A new build?

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Re: A new build?

Postby Corwin C » Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:00 pm

I've got to agree with you ... keep the foamie in the garage. I don't know if anyone has tested crush resistance yet.

I'm privileged enough to be able to use a new "shovel" this year ...

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... and yes, snow is heavy. I've been told that, on average, a truck like this moves 42,000 lbs of snow per mile for every inch of depth. Lets see, at 40 mph with two inches of snow ... that's 32 tons a minute!
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Re: A new build?

Postby atahoekid » Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:31 am

Nope,no room for a garage. We are at maximum coverage for the lot. The CC&R's for the town are pretty restrictive when it comes to the percentage of your lot that can be covered. It is also strictly enforced. :( :(

As far as snow shoveling, I try to do as little of it as possible. Up here you own a snowblower. As high as I live, it's a big snowthrower. It'll take your arm or foot off, if your not careful, so no beer while I'm clearing the driveway. Beside for me clearing the driveway is a first thing in the morning job or we won't be getting to work. Not a good idea to have a brew at 6 am and before I get to work... Actually, the last couple of winters, I've had a snow clearing service for the weekdays. It's worth the money to let someone do that for me and since I'm out of town a lot and my son is off to college, the wife won't have to worry about it. Happy wife, happy life 8) 8)

Corwin, without guys like you clearing the roads, I don't get to work and I wouldn't live where I live. Thanks for keeping the roads clear and safe...
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Re: A new build?

Postby GPW » Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:01 am

Apologies, but that doesn’t sound like much Fun ... :o :frightened: :roll:

Not to be confusing , I meant building the trailer IN the garage ... not building a new Garage .... :o
Covenants ... seems the more exclusive the neighborhood the more restrictive the rules ... and the few self-appointed fanatics that seem to want to enforce them to the letter go to ridiculous lengths to do so :roll: ... Glad I live in the woods now , where the only rule is look before you walk , lest you step on a wild critter... :frightened: The older I get , the less I like neighbors ...and people in general ... :R
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Re: A new build?

Postby S. Heisley » Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:31 am

Mel, I'd say your best option is to rent a storage unit and put your own trailer in that for the winter. Then, find a way to add part or all of the storage unit's rental fees onto the sales price of the trailer that you build. Good luck this winter. I moved many years ago to get away from heavy snows...not my favorite thing.
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Re: A new build?

Postby Corwin C » Sun Nov 03, 2013 11:35 am

atahoekid wrote:Corwin, without guys like you clearing the roads, I don't get to work and I wouldn't live where I live. Thanks for keeping the roads clear and safe...


We do our best (as I'm sure the crews in your area do as well) ... always a challenge dealing with Mother Nature. I appreciate the acknowledgement and you're welcome.
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Re: A new build?

Postby atahoekid » Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:31 pm

The guys who plow for NDOT (Nevada Dept of Trans) do an amazing job. Unless you're in the middle of a blizzard, they keep 8900' Mount Rose pass open. I travel over that pass to get to the office. Only once in 15 years could I not get to the office due to the pass closing...Amazing!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Re: A new build?

Postby atahoekid » Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:32 pm

The guys who plow for NDOT (Nevada Dept of Trans) do an amazing job. Unless you're in the middle of a blizzard, they keep 8900' Mount Rose pass open. I travel over that pass to get to the office. Only once in 15 years could I not get to the office due to the pass closing...Amazing!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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