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10-23-2020, 01:52 PM #1
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Roof Height
We are thinking of upgrading our current travel trailer to a 2600RB. In our parking spot the rear passenger corner of the trailer has to fit under the eave of a house.
Looking online I can see an overall height but not a roof height at the corner.
Does anyone happen to know this number? I've tried getting it from an RV dealer but they were resistant to getting the value for me.
Thanks!
Groover
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10-23-2020, 06:15 PM #2Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
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10-24-2020, 04:16 AM #3
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And that number can vary when measuring easily depending on leveling. Especially since someone might measure the rear. Slight change in level if connected to truck or on outriggers could be a few inches. Measure at center of trailer and then give yourself plenty of leeway.
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10-24-2020, 06:58 AM #4
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Be very careful with any measurement you get.
As has been pointed out it can vary even the tires can affect height.
The only measurement I would trust is the trailer you purchase and
remember the height of a trailer can vary due to terrain, tires and other
conditions.
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10-24-2020, 12:49 PM #5
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Parking spot is level and compact, so it would be the height at the rear corner which is the only part that would just go under the eave with normal tire pressure and level trailer. The eave would only overlap the roof by less than a foot. A ballpark figure would at least give me an idea if this trailer is a non-starter or not.
Does anyone know what make and model of AC is installed on the 2600RB?
Thanks, Groover
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10-24-2020, 01:00 PM #6
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10-24-2020, 09:30 PM #7
Why trust a dealer? You have a pretty specific request. By curb side rear corner, how much of the rear corner is under the eave? You need to consider both the height over the corner and the bat dome. The 2600RB has a crowned roof, about 4-5 inches. To be safe I’d measure a unit at a dealership and allow at least 4-6 inches of safety.
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10-25-2020, 12:19 AM #8
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I took some accurate measurements of my space today.
In front of the eave: 28 ft 7 in. According to the GD website the 2600RB is 29 ft 8 in coupler to bumper. So that is 1 ft 1 in at the rear that goes under the eave, including the bumper.
If I have the trailer centered side to side in the space then 1 ft 2 in on the side goes under the eave.
So it's 1 ft 1 in by 1 ft 2 in of the rear corner of the trailer that would go under the eave. The eave is 9 ft 2 in high.
The GD website says the height is 11 ft 1 in. If I assume an AC height of 14 in then the crown of the curved roof is perhaps at 9 ft 11 in.
I am feeling pessimistic about this but I will wait until the local dealer has one in - looks like they have some on order - to go and measure myself.
I wonder if I could use one of those motorized dollies to pull it into the space tongue first?
Groover
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10-25-2020, 04:21 AM #9
For sure, your eave will be too low. It sounds like you do not have pavement, so is lowering the grade there a possibility? Certainly less expensive than a dolley.
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
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10-25-2020, 06:49 AM #10
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Does anyone know what make and model of AC is installed on the 2600RB?Jay Leonard
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