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09-09-2020, 09:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Carthage, TN
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Close to the power pole
More than one way to protect your EMS surge protector. Lol We were just lucky, this was fully extended slide, we had less than an inch to spare!
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09-09-2020, 09:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
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LOL, you definitely want to connect to power before putting your slides out in that scenario.
When I know I'm going to be close to the power pole, or any other obstruction, I break out the tape measure before unhooking from the truck to make sure the slide will open. Sometimes it's that tight
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2018 Montana High Country 305RL
2015 RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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09-09-2020, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Carthage, TN
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I didn't measure, but should have. Lol I stood back and said" that's about right ". Lucky me!
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09-09-2020, 09:45 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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I know people that carry a dowel the width of the slide plus an inch. Then just walk and see if it hits anything before unhitching.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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09-09-2020, 09:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Carthage, TN
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The dowel is a great idea!
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09-09-2020, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Sacramento
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I hope your trailer doesn't rock at all...
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2019 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD 6.6L Duramax TD, CC, 4WD, DRW - "Mr. Beefy"
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09-09-2020, 10:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Carthage, TN
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Lol, it may have last night, but I was inside and didn't notice!
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09-09-2020, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: South Jordan, Utah
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Been there. Done that. Re-hitched and moved
Hate it when that happens!
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2017 Cougar 279RKSWE
2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
Retirement Training Completed
I think the little voices in my head have started a chat group.
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09-09-2020, 11:32 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Venice
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
I know people that carry a dowel the width of the slide plus an inch. Then just walk and see if it hits anything before unhitching.
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Back in the old days, before everything power and remote, you needed a metal rod with a hook on the end to pull down your awning. We marked that rod with paint for fully extended slide and did a walk around before extending and leveling. You never left home without it and always knew where it was. I'm sure some awnings still use them.
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2007 Cougar 290RKS, E-Z Flex, 16" XPS RIBs ( SOLD .. Gonna miss her ... looking for new 5r)
2004.5 Dodge 2500 QC, LB, 5.9HO, WestTach gauges, Ride-Rite
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09-09-2020, 11:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: South US
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I have a couple of pieces of half inch PVC left over from another project. I am thinking of "dedicating" the pipe to the purpose of a "slide ruler". If that's the case it would be the only slide ruler I know how to use.
RMc
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2018 Ram 3500 SRW Aisin Trans. HO CTD
Air Lift Bags -Curt 16K Slider Hitch
2017 Laredo 350 FB
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09-09-2020, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Okanagan, BC
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I have a length of rope cut to the proper length. Just easier to store (for me) than a dowel.
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2010 Cougar 30RKS
2015 GMC Sierra Max Trailer
"Drinks for 6, Dinner for 4, Sleeps 2"
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09-09-2020, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Carthage, TN
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I carry a measuring tape, but didn't use it. Yep, it will be good. I may not be as lucky next time, maybe I should use it. Lol
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09-09-2020, 12:31 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
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I can pretty much "judge" and typically I'm within an inch or so parking. What I did make up and have used on rare occasions is some very bright (fluorescent yellow and orange ) poly rope. The rope is the full length of the trailer and I tied perpendicular lengths where the two slide outs extend.
On the few tight spots I've used it on it helped to see if there was room for the slides and leaving it on the ground gave me a site line to back the tires down with a stopping point. I made this after spending about 45 min getting our rig to fit in a ridiculously tight wooded site in Gettysburg, PA on a July 4th. Weekend years ago.
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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09-09-2020, 05:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: NE Ohio
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I carry a piece of 1/2" PEX that I have mounted a hook onto the end. It serves multiple uses;
*measure the required space for the extended slide
*reach things in storage
*pull the pool noodle bundle down that helps the topper shed water
*if necessary sacrifice itself to be used repairing the PEX plumbing
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09-09-2020, 06:58 PM
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Location: Central FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
I can pretty much "judge" and typically I'm within an inch or so parking. What I did make up and have used on rare occasions is some very bright (fluorescent yellow and orange ) poly rope. The rope is the full length of the trailer and I tied perpendicular lengths where the two slide outs extend.
On the few tight spots I've used it on it helped to see if there was room for the slides and leaving it on the ground gave me a site line to back the tires down with a stopping point. I made this after spending about 45 min getting our rig to fit in a ridiculously tight wooded site in Gettysburg, PA on a July 4th. Weekend years ago.
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Marshall - I use a 4" bright yellow load strap (30' folded in half) as my line of sight when backing at night or in tight spots and when backing into the backyard. I learned this trick from the fire departement 30+ years ago. We had painted lines on the concrete bay floors where the tires lined up and how far back to go to get the tankers and ladder trucks into the bays just right. Roll it up and take it with us every time. sure makes life easy and safe.
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2020 F250 XLT CC 6.2 4WD
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09-12-2020, 03:26 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Wareham
Posts: 40
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I have a 3 foot level, got marks for each of my 3 slides labled on my level. Pull into sight, look at fit, if close walk the level around to see what is left for slides! Then unhook and set up!
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09-12-2020, 07:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Tucson
Posts: 822
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A High Maintenance Solution
I have an automated (but high maintenance) solution - she's called the DW. She goes out, watches, and bangs on the slide if there is any issue...[me ] [her ]
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09-12-2020, 07:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Carthage, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LewisB
I have an automated (but high maintenance) solution - she's called the DW. She goes out, watches, and bangs on the slide if there is any issue...[me ] [her ]
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I have the special DW myself, and she does very well as long as we have phone service, some locations don't. Lots of good information here!!! 😆
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09-12-2020, 07:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
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This come's in many forms but seems appropriate...
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana High Country 305RL
2015 RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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09-18-2020, 05:27 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: HOWELL
Posts: 65
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I stand with my back against the camper and extend my arm out. Easiest way to do it(assuming your arms are the same length as the width of the slideout)
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