Managed to screw up new camper
Our driveway is very steep. When we returned home yesterday, the truck hit the fifth wheel making that turn and damaged the camper. We are thinking about gluing something over this until we can take...
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From the damage I can see, it should be an easy repair. I don't see a need for a temporary patch.
More important, need to make sure it cannot happen again. When you are hitched up to the truck, how much clearance is there between the bed rails and bottom of the camper? Conventional wisdom says you should have at least 6". Mine has about 7". Now you know why first hand. Yes, you can adjust that pinbox lower to improve the clearance. Question then is, how far out of level will the camper be when towing? A little high in front is okay, but you want to be fairly level when towing.
Your driveway does not appear to be all that steep. You will see that sort of terrain at any given time.
More important, need to make sure it cannot happen again. When you are hitched up to the truck, how much clearance is there between the bed rails and bottom of the camper? Conventional wisdom says you should have at least 6". Mine has about 7". Now you know why first hand. Yes, you can adjust that pinbox lower to improve the clearance. Question then is, how far out of level will the camper be when towing? A little high in front is okay, but you want to be fairly level when towing.
Your driveway does not appear to be all that steep. You will see that sort of terrain at any given time.
