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05-14-2019, 09:50 AM
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#21
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 187
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DocP
I'm thinking about covering myself with pool noodles...
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Just stay clear of the campfire, okay?
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05-14-2019, 10:20 AM
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#22
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 48
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Because I always wear a baseball cap I'm constantly running into things that are above my view. I find it's easiest to put something big on the ground below the obstacle so that I have to walk around.
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05-14-2019, 01:37 PM
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#23
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
Posts: 6,809
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BAPotter
Because I always wear a baseball cap I'm constantly running into things that are above my view. I find it's easiest to put something big on the ground below the obstacle so that I have to walk around.
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Funny you mention the hat!
Several years ago it became mandatory we wear a hard hat, I don't recall ever banging my head til I started wearing that hard hat then it seemed I was bumping it on everything.
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Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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05-14-2019, 05:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Washington
Posts: 15
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Same problem! Never had a problem with the last trailer with the same exact awning. After putting up with it for a few days on the first trip and wondering why the door rubbed when the awning was full extended, I got the manual out and discovered 3 different part numbers for the hardware. Factory installed the hardware for a 5th wheel on my travel trailer. What they should’ve installed was the reduced pitch model. Goes to the dealer this Friday to get changed.
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'15 F150 Ecoboost Maxtow Scab '19 Keystone Laredo 225MK
Days camped 2019-36, 2018-24, 2017-46, 2016 -56, 2015-33,
2014-47,
Years camping....54
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05-14-2019, 05:11 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Texas
Posts: 14
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Yep, done it 2 times in 1 session. (Within 5 minutes of each other) I thought about the pool noodles and a "Remove Before Flight" lanyard, but didn't know how the noodles fit. I guess they fit since many people use them.
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05-16-2019, 08:47 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Sequim
Posts: 53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dbarr
Same problem! Never had a problem with the last trailer with the same exact awning. After putting up with it for a few days on the first trip and wondering why the door rubbed when the awning was full extended, I got the manual out and discovered 3 different part numbers for the hardware. Factory installed the hardware for a 5th wheel on my travel trailer. What they should’ve installed was the reduced pitch model. Goes to the dealer this Friday to get changed.
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Curious where did you find the part numbers? My manual says, "various manufacturers..." essentially useless.
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05-16-2019, 09:56 AM
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#27
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Washington
Posts: 15
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Front page of the installation manual
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'15 F150 Ecoboost Maxtow Scab '19 Keystone Laredo 225MK
Days camped 2019-36, 2018-24, 2017-46, 2016 -56, 2015-33,
2014-47,
Years camping....54
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05-16-2019, 10:06 AM
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#28
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Clarkesville
Posts: 12
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Awning arm
Funny this thread popped up today. While checking over the trailer this morning, came around the back and "BAM" right into the arm. I think I run into it at least once every setup.
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05-16-2019, 10:09 AM
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#29
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 22
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Use one of those “noodles” that kids use in the pool. Get one in your favorite color, slice it down the center and wrap it around square stock. Take em off when traveling..... you can thank me later.....😜
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05-17-2019, 02:14 PM
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#30
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Washington
Posts: 15
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New arms are on...6’ 7” to the ground!
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'15 F150 Ecoboost Maxtow Scab '19 Keystone Laredo 225MK
Days camped 2019-36, 2018-24, 2017-46, 2016 -56, 2015-33,
2014-47,
Years camping....54
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05-17-2019, 03:06 PM
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#31
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,399
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Nice...How tall are you?
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2018 Montana High Country 305RL
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Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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05-17-2019, 05:01 PM
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#32
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Washington
Posts: 15
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5’10”
Door clears the fabric by 3 inches now and flap on the tube is way above my head. It was so low it would brush the top of my head before. The new kit installed is the low pitch version and what came off was called the basement model, the 5 er kit.
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'15 F150 Ecoboost Maxtow Scab '19 Keystone Laredo 225MK
Days camped 2019-36, 2018-24, 2017-46, 2016 -56, 2015-33,
2014-47,
Years camping....54
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05-19-2019, 09:03 AM
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#33
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 374
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since we have a skyscraper 5th wheel the awning isn't a problem but with six slides and a pin box I have done my share of head banging. After six years of half timing I've just learned to walk around stooped over anytime I'm around the camper. CG neighbors come up to me and ask how my bad back is doing.
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05-19-2019, 01:05 PM
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#34
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Henniker
Posts: 2,176
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I have to be honest, reading this thread before we went camping for the first time with the new trailer, I thought; seriously? How big of an issue can this be? I have never had this issue. Well, it turns out that I never had an issue with my old-school Carefree of Colorado manual awning, but now this new Solera power awning is a different story. Banged my head three times, got a series of lumps and one good cut on my scalp. It’s pool noodle time for me now!
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2019 Passport 240BH SL (for sale)
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05-19-2019, 02:19 PM
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#35
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Cotulla, TX
Posts: 463
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Wear a bike helmet when working around the trailer?
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05-30-2019, 08:18 AM
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#36
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Grove City
Posts: 40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DocP
I'm taller than the top of the slideout inside my camper, and I can't tell you how many times I have whacked my head against it when I'm going to sit down at the dinette. I'm thinking about covering myself with pool noodles...
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Same w/ wife and I. I used to consider myself of at least having an average ability to learn from painful mistakes, but apparently I do not.
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