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davidbrady · 05-14-2014, 16:17

(05-14-2014 03:48)mhughes01 Wrote: David,

You don't really need more room for a pit because it is underneath the bus when the bus is parked in the shop!

My pit can get some water in it if the sump isn't plugged in. I had them build in a 2' deep box sump at one end below the foot of the pit. A small sump pump in there exits water outside and keeps it dry.

You're right Mike, I do have the space. But, I know I'll end up with a swimming pool! Anyone think a shallow above ground pit would be useful. I suppose if it's above ground it isn't technically a pit; it'd be more of a permanent set of steel reinforced concrete ramps. I think it'd be worthwhile.

(05-13-2014 00:40)Arcticdude Wrote: Just play "government". There are no budgets!! Seriously, build whatever you want, just bigger. After its been there 6 mos, it WILL be the landscape. You won't see it anymore.

What's this??? Political talk on WaGu??? Come-on John, tell us what you really think, let the words flow... (or however the song goes,)! Smile

I think you're absolutely right. If I do it tastefully, or even not Smile

, it'll soon fade into the landscape, plus I'm thinking of a stone facade. I have 16 pallets of fieldstone the previous owner left behind, plus we all know how lovely these Morton Buildings look anyway!

(05-14-2014 14:24)Gregg Wrote: Hey David,
I know where you’re at, before we added our garage, I toyed with the idea of adding to our building. The MB rep was not the most enlighten, but he did spend a half day with me showing me what would work and where the problems were with what I was thinking about doing. In the end, we just went with the garage and carport. (Now I am going to have to walk outside and take a picture, so what I just wrote makes any sense.)

Is there a particular reason to add on? A separate taller building on a lower grade might look the same height from your home, giving you the attributes you want. I know for us adding on created a new set of issues that didn’t out weight the benefits.

PS save room for items which won't fit in the motorhome

Gregg, I've been around the block so many times on this thing my head is spinning. The last pic I posted is actually plan number 9! I've had the MB rep here several times scoping out alternative building sites, and we both keep coming back to an addition on to the existing building as the cheapest and most expedient. The existing MB has water, sewer, bathrooms, dump stations, two 50 amp hookups, and a roadway, not too mention a 22 sq ft house! If I can make it fit it really is a no brainer. I may be able to stretch it to 40' wide and as long as 75'. That'll give me 3000 sq ft. It's looking pretty good to me. Also, I know what you mean about the helpfulness of the MB rep's, or more correctly... unhelpfulness. If I have an idea they'll pursue some costs but they offer nothing in the way of ideas on architecture or design. We're meeting at the property again on Friday. I'll let you know what we come up with. Thanks everyone for your help!