โNov-03-2014 11:15 AM
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โNov-04-2014 09:12 PM
DSDP Don wrote:
First off....I'm guessing I could turn my 40' DP into that driveway and make it. If your new coach can't, move the mailbox over a few feet, and throw a piece of plywood down on the corner (over the grass) and back in over the curb.
I wish mine were that easy to access!
โNov-04-2014 08:58 PM
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โNov-04-2014 07:43 AM
Rick Jay wrote:
DazedNConfused,
I would think with a 35' motorhome you should be able to do it no problem. Remember your fiver is 5' longer to begin with than the motorhome you're considering, plus you then have to add the length of your truck.
I'm kind of surprised you didn't move your mailbox already to make life easier. When we bought our motorhome, I had a similar concern as the mailbox was close to the driveway. So, to eliminate any "oops" moments, I moved it over about 10' before we even took delivery of the motorhome. Glad I did as there have been a few instances where we came home in the rig while the neighbors had a party with cars parked in the street.
I agree with those who said to take it out for an additional test drive to see. If you can't do that, rent the largest U-Haul/Ryder truck you can near 35' in length and practice. ๐
Good Luck,
~Rick
โNov-04-2014 07:38 AM
Rick Jay wrote:DazedNConfused wrote:
My wife is my eyes as I back into the driveway. We make a very good team with this.
You are a blessed man! Sometimes, this process is the best entertainment in the campground! LOL :B
โNov-04-2014 07:25 AM
DazedNConfused wrote:
My wife is my eyes as I back into the driveway. We make a very good team with this.
โNov-04-2014 07:11 AM
โNov-04-2014 06:57 AM
dmcgiffin wrote:
we recently traded our 38' fifth wheel for a 38' motor home. My RV pad is to the side of the garage. I would have to start backing up driveway then swing fifth wheel to get onto RV pad. While it was tricky and sometimes take a couple of tries to get onto the pad, I always made it. Since getting the MH it is such a piece of cake....if you can back your truck just using your side mirrors then backing the MH will be just as easy.
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โNov-03-2014 06:19 PM
Blaster Man wrote:
I had a Montana 5th wheel pulled by a Chevy 3500 D/A dually. The Montana was hard but doable. With the MH, tried boards under the rear wheels, various angles, nothing worked. After trying numerous times on two occasions, gave up. The back end (DP) is too low, it hits, and even the front end (generator) hit coming out. Now we leave it in storage and make a couple of trips to load it...and unload when coming home.
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โNov-03-2014 06:05 PM
PastorCharlie wrote:
I would approach from the right of the picture very close to the curb on the right side of the MH and stop the rear wheel at the curb intersection of driveway and street curb. (The MH will pivot at the rear wheel) Turn the steering wheels hard to the right before moving backward and it will go right in.
The overhand is not long enough to teach across the 18' drive to his the mailbox if the MH is kept close to the driveway edge on the right side while backing. The MH is not long enough to have a problem with the fire hydrant on the opposite side of the 26' street.
Do the math. AGAIN...the MH will pivot at the rear wheel.