Camping cabin?

[pappy19]

I don't know the manufacturer, but the Austrailians have a pretty nice tent type affair with a frame, windows and doors that beats anything I have ever seen. It's more protable and I susspect it would not qualify as a "cabin" but since it is not a permanant structure, that might be an advantage in alot of cases.

 

[tommu56]

Stumpfield

I don't know how the permit situation is out there but 25 yoars ago I built my cabin in the boonies had to get permit it didn't cost much but there wasn't any inspections because there wasnt any power and plumbing on plans and it was zoned recreational.

You might be able to build with out the wiring and plumbing and after a year
or two it might apear

mine is 20 x 36 1 1/2 floors and it is a little tight so a 20 x 10 foot section appeared last year

tommu56

 

[stumpfield]

Stumpfield

I don't know how the permit situation is out there but 25 yoars ago I built my cabin in the boonies had to get permit it didn't cost much but there wasn't any inspections because there wasnt any power and plumbing on plans and it was zoned recreational.

You might be able to build with out the wiring and plumbing and after a year
or two it might apear

mine is 20 x 36 1 1/2 floors and it is a little tight so a 20 x 10 foot section appeared last year

tommu56

My land is zoned AG and I can build 1 home (must be under 2500 sqft) per 160 acres. I can build as many accessory buildings as I wish as long as nobody lives in it. The permit situation in most of California is hopeless if you want to build anything for human. My county has the easiest and the least requirements comparing to most of California. The state has all kinds of tough requirements that's really unfair for rural areas. Permit cost is not cheap. I'm currently building a 36'x48' barn. The plan check, permit & fees cost about $2500. To me, that's a lot for a barn.

 

[pappy19]

I did a Google and could only come up with this, close but no cigar.
Montana Canvas Blend Wall Tents

The one I saw was used in Idaho by Ausie miners on the Salmon River country on the Middle Fork county and looked like a lodge made out of thick nylon over an aluminum frame. It was quite the setup. I haven't found it yet, but someone might get lucky. It had a bunk house, and a kitchen, with windows and nice doors, all in nylon and framed with aluminum.

 

[BTDT]

My land is zoned AG and I can build 1 home (must be under 2500 sqft) per 160 acres. I can build as many accessory buildings as I wish as long as nobody lives in it. The permit situation in most of California is hopeless if you want to build anything for human. My county has the easiest and the least requirements comparing to most of California. The state has all kinds of tough requirements that's really unfair for rural areas. Permit cost is not cheap. I'm currently building a 36'x48' barn. The plan check, permit & fees cost about $2500. To me, that's a lot for a barn.

What do they consider "living in it" ? Spending the night or taking up residence?

 

[3RRL]

I'm currently building a 36'x48' barn. The plan check, permit & fees cost about $2500. To me, that's a lot for a barn.
Hi Tom,
Interesting thread you started.
I built my own shed as you know and it could easily be turned into a living quarters with a little interior decorating. It was way less expensive than buying one.
I'm interested how your barn is coming along?
Thanks,

 

[schmism]

this is what we have been doing all winter when we spend the weekends at the property


i know its a craptastic pic but..... popup on the east, fridge, stove, etc outside in the barn. ROunded up some old drywall laying around and put it down over the gravel floor which allows me to sweep it and keep some of the mud/dirt out of the popup

 

[stumpfield]

Hi Tom,
Interesting thread you started.
I built my own shed as you know and it could easily be turned into a living quarters with a little interior decorating. It was way less expensive than buying one.
I'm interested how your barn is coming along?
Thanks,

Rob,

I got the foundation done about 6 months ago but didn't make any progress since. I just extended my building permit for 2 more years so I'm in no hurry. I have since changed the plan to include a deck and front enhance to the second floor. I plan to turn the second floor into living space. I'm currently working on my water system. My 2gpm well turns out to have more water than I need. With the solar pump and storage tank, I feel like I got an unlimited water supply...

 

[3RRL]

Rob,

I got the foundation done about 6 months ago but didn't make any progress since. I just extended my building permit for 2 more years so I'm in no hurry. I have since changed the plan to include a deck and front enhance to the second floor. I plan to turn the second floor into living space. I'm currently working on my water system. My 2gpm well turns out to have more water than I need. With the solar pump and storage tank, I feel like I got an unlimited water supply...

About the well ... that's really good news. How big is your storage tank? I know you have been super busy as I have, but we'll get together soon. I extended my building permit also, but for 1 year. Hopefully will start this Summer. I've started grading for my barn! I'll start a thread on it when I have more time.

 

[rox]

Stumpfield,
For a ow cost interior you might want to conssider plain old burlap. You can buy it by the yard. A friend refineshed her basement, it is an older home and the ceiling was low. She jsut stapled burlap onto the floor joists above and I ahve to tell ya, it came out looking really neat.