Getting into the driveway....

Looking at the picture, it doesn't look much different than most driveways going into a gas station or grocery store. I'll bet you have adequate clearance. If not, you might try a ramp at the bottom of the driveway.

I'm not seeing wherein lies the problem

with the lengthy overhang on the rear end I thought it might hit and drag before the wheels started up the driveway. Maybe I am thinking it is worse than it really is..its not real steep, but I just realized how much overhang there is on these

You are going to have to cut it pretty sharp, so coming in at an angle will help because the inside set of tires will hit the curb first and start to follow the grade and by the time the outside tires get to the curb, there should be room to spare..

If you were to back in 'flat', meaning, backing straight into the driveway, you'll be close because both sets of tires will hit the curb at the same time...

I have to back my trailer up a pretty steep driveway and while I don't have that much rear overhang, coming into it at an angle (one set of tires at a time) makes all the difference in the world.. :)

Good luck! (hope you have checked out your local CCR's to make sure you can park an RV in your driveway... Looks like very nice homes there ($$$$).. ;) )

Mitch

MitchF150 wrote:
You are going to have to cut it pretty sharp, so coming in at an angle will help because the inside set of tires will hit the curb first and start to follow the grade and by the time the outside tires get to the curb, there should be room to spare..

If you were to back in 'flat', meaning, backing straight into the driveway, you'll be close because both sets of tires will hit the curb at the same time...

I have to back my trailer up a pretty steep driveway and while I don't have that much rear overhang, coming into it at an angle (one set of tires at a time) makes all the difference in the world.. :)

Good luck! (hope you have checked out your local CCR's to make sure you can park an RV in your driveway... Looks like very nice homes there ($$$$).. ;) )

Mitch

Thanks..I was guessing I will have to cut it sharp and have 1 wheel go up at a time. We cant store the RV's in the driveway, but no issues with having it here for awhile in the summer time, especially for loading and unloading it before and after trips. If it sat there for 3-4 weeks without getting moved I would be getting a letter for sure:)

Have you ever put any kind of trailer in that driveway?

The last thing I would worry about with those trailers is the rear drag.

Looks like the length of both trailers is going to cause problems using the garage for other cars while it is there.

It looks like you will have to unhook the truck and park elsewhere or leave the front of the truck in the street.

Mailboxes on both sides of the driveway (and across the street) and the width of the street looks like trouble to me.

If I had to do it I think I would go with the 5er just for the shorter overall length while hooked up.

Is there any way to have some sort of trail run or test drive to see if it works before buying? Maybe the dealer will bring one by and see if it will fit... You are the one holding the money they want so it does not hurt to ask first.

Limited information to make decisions with.
The slope of the driveway could present an issue depending upon tail clearance.
Width of street and regular curbside parking by neighbors and friends could have an impact.
The distance between the mailboxes, since the driver will not be able to see one when backing up.

memgrove wrote:

Mailboxes on both sides of the driveway (and across the street) and the width of the street looks like trouble to me.

No kidding- first thing I thought when I looked at the length of the rig and the width of the street was "What's the plan if the guy across the street won't let you use HIS driveway while you're maneuvering that puppy into your own?"

I would back it in. Our drive way isn't much different and we have no problem backing it in.

I have had small utility trailers in the driveway, nothing with any size though. I am going to extend the driveway back about 15 ft and move the fence back 15ft as well. With either trailer that would allow me to have it the side away from the garage and allow full access to the garage for the wife's van. I could park my truck on the garage side of the driveway and it would be far enough forward for the wife to still get in and out....but this is not a storage thing since I cant keep it here forever...just more for having it here during the summer the 1-2 days before a trip and 2-3 days after a trip