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Old 06-08-2016, 05:17 AM   #21
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I measured mine by hooking up while still in the storage facility which is a nice level concrete pad, lay a 10' 2x4 across the front AC (highest point) and measuring down to the ground on both sides then average the measurements. By measuring both sides and taking an average, I account for any lean of the 2x4, plus I can do the entire process alone.

If a person doesn't want to go through all of that, an easy way is to have someone hold the end of the tape measure on the ground, put a 4' level at your highest point and measure up to it. Even if you have to eyeball it a bit, it gets you close enough. If you measure 13'5" and try going under an overhang marked at 13'6", you're crazy. Since most people will give themselves some cushion for comfort, this will be close enough.
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Old 06-08-2016, 09:10 AM   #22
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I measured mine by hooking up while still in the storage facility which is a nice level concrete pad, lay a 10' 2x4 across the front AC (highest point) and measuring down to the ground on both sides then average the measurements. By measuring both sides and taking an average, I account for any lean of the 2x4, plus I can do the entire process alone.

If a person doesn't want to go through all of that, an easy way is to have someone hold the end of the tape measure on the ground, put a 4' level at your highest point and measure up to it. Even if you have to eyeball it a bit, it gets you close enough. If you measure 13'5" and try going under an overhang marked at 13'6", you're crazy. Since most people will give themselves some cushion for comfort, this will be close enough.
However it is measured, I think it should be measured (without a water load and if a toy hauler, with toys in the garage) and then use a 4" pad for unforeseen circumstances.
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Old 06-08-2016, 09:54 AM   #23
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Does anyone know how high the 2015 305RL Montana HC is with the front AC Keystones says 12'9" but I think that is with one AC?
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Old 06-08-2016, 11:55 AM   #24
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Does anyone know how high the 2015 305RL Montana HC is with the front AC Keystones says 12'9" but I think that is with one AC?
With a Dometic Penguin it will be in the neighborhood of 13'2". With the Advent or standard Brisk Air, ~4" higher. This is based on our 343RL. As I said above, it also depends on your TV's setup, RV's suspension and whether you tow nose high as many seem to do these days.

Your best bet though is to do an actual measurement of your 5er just to be sure
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Old 06-08-2016, 01:22 PM   #25
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Just got written reply from Keystone.

On our rig dual A/Cs are standard....

"Thank you for contacting Keystone RV. If there has been an update in our brochures, then yes there has been changes to the most recent year of unit. If your unit is a 2013, only that year of brochure will be compatible for your unit."

Huh?
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