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04-02-2020, 05:24 PM #1
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Parking Thoughts Estimate
Hello,
Our travel trailer is in and I need to go pick it up after all this is over with. I was wondering what your thoughts were of a 2670MK fitting in the blue box in my image as far as being able to maneuver it back there.
The yellow line is roughly 30 feet long, the travel trailer is 32 I think.
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Have to link to image, idk why it's not saving the image I'm uploaded here.Last edited by EddieK82; 04-02-2020 at 05:28 PM.
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04-02-2020, 05:31 PM #2
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Answer depends on how apt you are in backing up trailers. I think it's possible, but then I've dealt with all sizes of trailers most of my adult life. My first "challenge" was backing a 10 ft trailer onto a sidewalk, and making a 90 degree turn at the edge of a building, with pillars blocking my way.
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04-02-2020, 05:32 PM #3
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I'm pretty sure I'll be able to learn how to do it, but I just want thoughts on the width of the driveway for my truck to turn. Otherwise, would I need one of those trolleys that allow me to push it/pull it.
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04-02-2020, 06:01 PM #4
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Just don't try to make both turns all at once. It should be doable. I would start out probably as close to center as possible, and make the first turn at as shallow an angle as possible, basically "cut" the first turn at as flat of an angle as possible.
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04-02-2020, 06:28 PM #5
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It may depend on whether there is enough space to maneuver your truck for turning the trailer.
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04-02-2020, 06:40 PM #6
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It won’t be much fun but should be manageable. As others have said you will need to monitor the passenger front corner of the truck for obstacles. As you start to turn past your deck the corner of the garage will not be visible in your mirrors. You may benefit from a reliable spotter.
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04-02-2020, 06:42 PM #7
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Looks doable but you might have to unhook with the truck at an angle to the trailer. The real question is how long is that blue box? What that sticking out from the back of the house? Air conditioner? I would keep the truck/front of TT tight to the house and back of TT tight to the garage. That let's you go in the blue box with the least amount of angle.
I put mine through a fairly tight hole to get it in the backyard.Charles and Susan
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04-02-2020, 07:25 PM #8
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Hey,
That's a cement pad where a shed was. I plan on putting rock down all on that side so the travel trailer sits on it. There's about 20ish feet from the garage to the shed, and more than enough room front to back. What else would anyone recommend putting down under the TT for parking so I'm not making mud anywhere.Ed & Kaitlin
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04-03-2020, 08:00 AM #9
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There is no way I would attempt that move. I'm not saying you cant try but the first time will be a epic challenge. I would defiantly call around to see if you can find a storage place for a back up plain.
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