RV & Motorhome Carports Built for Texas Owners
Tall-clearance carports custom-sized to your rig, not the catalog.
If you own an RV, you already know the problem with most carports: they're not tall enough. The standard "carport" sold at hardware stores is 8 feet to the eaves, fine for a sedan, useless for a Class A motorhome or a 5th wheel with a roof AC unit. RV carports are a different category, and they need to be built differently. At Hill Country Mobile Welding, we custom-build RV and motorhome carports on-site across Central Texas, sized to your actual rig, with the clearance you need to pull in clean and the headroom to stand up on the roof when you're servicing AC units, slide-outs, or the satellite.
Clearance Sizing Guide
Most RV owners don't realize how much height they actually need. Here's a starting point:
- Class B (camper vans): 10' clearance minimum
- Class C motorhomes: 11–12' clearance (depending on AC roof units)
- Class A motorhomes: 12–14' clearance (add 1–2' over rig height for AC servicing)
- Travel trailers: 10–11' clearance
- 5th wheels: 12–13' clearance (the pin box raises bed height)
- Toy haulers: 12'+ depending on roof equipment
We always measure your rig before quoting, manufacturer specs are often understated by 6–12 inches once you account for roof equipment.
Width & Length Considerations
RV carports need more width than car carports. A 40-foot Class A with slide-outs deployed can need 13 feet of width, but most "RV carports" sold online are 12 feet wide. We build to your rig:
- Single RV (slide-in): 14'×40' to 16'×45'
- Single RV (slide-outs deployed): 16'×42' to 18'×48'
- RV + tow vehicle: 20'×45' to 24'×50'
- Side-by-side double: 28'+ width
Texas Sun = RV Damage
Without cover, Texas UV destroys RV roofs in 5–7 years. Decals fade, sealants crack, fiberglass yellows, and that's before you account for hail. A welded steel RV carport pays for itself in roof preservation alone, most RV roof replacements run $8,000–$15,000.
Build Features We Recommend
- Open-air design (best airflow, prevents moisture buildup under the rig)
- Steel posts set in concrete piers (not stakes, Texas wind takes stakes out)
- 26-gauge standing seam or corrugated roof (handles hail better than light panels)
- Optional electrical prep for 30A or 50A shore power hookup
- Optional wash bay slope for rinse-off after Hill Country mud runs
Standard and custom metal carport builds, sized for your vehicles
Tall-clearance carports built for Class A, Class C, 5th wheels, and travel trailers
Heavy-duty welded steel structures for serious durability
Already bought a kit? We install kits and provide pad anchoring
Service Area
We build RV carports across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Spicewood, Marble Falls, Burnet, Llano, Dripping Springs, and the surrounding Hill Country. If you're storing a rig at a ranch property outside city limits, we travel, most rural builds don't require permits.
How It Works
WHY CHOOSE US?
10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
A decade of experience across a vast array of carport welding projects means we can handle anything you throw our way. If we can't, we'll point you in the right direction.
FREE INITIAL
CONSULTATIONS
Discuss your project with us! We offer free initial consultations to understand your needs and provide expert guidance.
QUALITY
Our testimonials speak for themselves. We adhere to the highest carport welding standards and take pride in delivering top-notch results.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
​We're meticulous in our work, from the welds themselves to ensuring a clean and organized job site throughout the carport installation process.
24/7 MOBILE REPAIRS
We understand emergencies happen. We're available for mobile carport repairs around the clock.