VMark
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The width of my trailer is 9'. I have measured the space at the side of my house I plan on keeping the RV, and the narrowest point is 9.5'. Does this sound like difficult manuevering? Once I'm past the narrow point, the space expands to 10.5'.
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DianneOK
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Have you figured in awnings, etc?
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VMark
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Yes, that is the total width. What keeps it narrow is my water meter, so everything above thigh height is unaffected.
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LarryJM
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VMark wrote:The width of my trailer is 9'. I have measured the space at the side of my house I plan on keeping the RV, and the narrowest point is 9.5'. Does this sound like difficult manuevering? Once I'm past the narrow point, the space expands to 10.5'.
That is tight and could be tricky depending on what obstructions are at the 9'6" area. If you have a straight shot and the ground is level it might be O.K. just take it slow and as already mentioned you need to account for awnings, etc. that add to the "normal width" of the trailer. If you have to maneuver then IMHO 9'6" is too tight.
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LarryJM
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VMark wrote:Yes, that is the total width. What keeps it narrow is my water meter, so everything above thigh height is unaffected.
That helps since the slope is sort of out of the picture and that obstruction should be low. Just hug that meter and don't hit it. It might take some tries to align things up so you go straight in, but now this seems doable.
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The trailer should be no wider than 8'6" as this is the legal maximum width. Most travel trailers are 8'. If you are including the awning etc, this shouldn't make a difference if it's up high as your water meter from the house is down low. I'm sure with a flat surface and straight shot you will make it, if you need to turn the wheels slightly on the tow vehicle to get in or out of there It could be too tight. Go slow and giver it a try, worst case you have to drive it back out.
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I think it can be doable. Take your time and be careful!
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Six inches of clearance on each side of an 18 foot TT backing between 2 trees. It was in a camp ground that was for tents and did allow pop ups. The owners allowed me to bring a small TT since was a preferred customer.
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I used to park our TT in my workshop (unheated side) and I had 2" of room on either side while the rear bumper just touched the rear wall and the tongue had 6" room.
DW thinks we should park the fiver in there, and I agree, but I'll have to modify - A LOT.
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VMark
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Thanks for all the advice. mobeewan and loveshack1, your reverse parking exploits are inspirational! I went out and looked at the space I have, and it now looks like a chasm.
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