Height of RV

[drifterranch]

Does grand design measure the RV from the heights point? I assume they include the A/C unit, ladder rails etc...just ranting to confirm. Thanks

[Cate&Rob]

A bit of caution on using the brochure number as the true height of your trailer (particularly if it is a 5th wheel). If the front AC is optional, its height will not be included in the spec height. Also, hitched to the truck can change overall height by several inches. Best to measure you rig, hitched up and ready to tow . . . to know actual height.

Rob

[JBill9694]

I recommend confirming the height measurement with your rig attached to your tow vehicle. The listed height of our 2018 Momentum 395M is 13'6". Hooked to our 2018 Ram 3500 dually the measured height was 13'10".

John

[drifterranch]

Thanks for the feedback. I have a couple of 14 foot bridges on my upcoming route. What to make sure I am not going to skin my roof. I have not added anything to my rig all standard equipment. Thanks again

[Yoda]

I carry one of these https://www.truckntow.com/original-q...oogle_shopping They go on sale several times a year and can be found other places.

Found I was 4 inches higher hooked up than the GD web site had. Also good for checking things in the campground, etc

[howson]

I carry one of these https://www.truckntow.com/original-q...oogle_shopping They go on sale several times a year and can be found other places.

Found I was 4 inches higher hooked up that the GD web site had. Also good for checking things in the campground, etc

I've considered one of these, Keith. The reason is exactly what you stated--testing obstacles at a prospect campsite. Once the height of the camper is known, recreating that height with the height-measuring-stick is easy which then can be passed under the questionable object. It the stick hits the obstacle (usually a tree branch), so will the camper.

Thanks for the link.

[Cate&Rob]

I carry one of these https://www.truckntow.com/original-q...oogle_shopping They go on sale several times a year and can be found other places.

Saw an interesting version of this at a campground one time . . . At check-in, the owner pulls two lengths of plastic pipe out of a lengthwise storage tube on the underside of his trailer. One is the crosspiece and one it the upright. These fit to the hitch receiver on the front of his truck and form a "T" the height and width of his trailer. Off he goes with clear indication of whether he will clear every wire and tree branch along the way.

Rob

[huntr70]

I recommend confirming the height measurement with your rig attached to your tow vehicle. The listed height of our 2018 Momentum 395M is 13'6". Hooked to our 2018 Ram 3500 dually the measured height was 13'10".

John

Wow, you would be over legal height in a lot of states.

Here is a good resource for dimensions in states....

https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/trailer-dimensions/

[JBill9694]

Thanks, huntr70, I think. At an overall length of 60' and a trailer length of 44' we are over on more than height in several states. Appreciate you giving me something else to worry about.

We do know that we are long and tall and tend to stay on the interstate system for the bulk of our traveling which has mostly been in the west and northwest. We will be heading to the south and east and will have to do more research into some of the states we will be entering.

[steve&renee]

I've considered one of these, Keith. The reason is exactly what you stated--testing o**tacles at a prospect campsite. Once the height of the camper is known, recreating that height with the height-measuring-stick is easy which then can be passed under the questionable object. It the stick hits the o**tacle (usually a tree branch), so will the camper.

Thanks for the link.

So without the (really pricey) height-measuring-stick, what's the recommended procedure to get your actual height. I thought I'd climb up on top with a 2x4 12 foot board and lay it horizontally across the highest point AC. Then I'd have Renee get on a step-ladder with another 2x4 that she would drop to the ground vertically and mark the intersection on her board with the bottom of my board. Then I'd measure from the end of her board to the mark. . .

Anyone have a better (simpler) idea?

-Steve

[Cate&Rob]

Anyone have a better (simpler) idea?

-Steve

H Steve,

If you happen to have access to a laser level (common for a lot of construction projects), set this on the highest point of the trailer. Then run your tape measure down the side of the RV until it touches the ground. Where the red laser line crosses your tape measure is the exact height of your trailer.

Attached is a picture of the Dewalt Laser Level that I use.

Rob

[steve&renee]

Attached is a picture of the Dewalt Laser Level that I use.

Rob

Cool. *Only* $137.99 on Amazon.

Hmm. Should I go with Yoda 's measuring stick or your Laser Level? Or should I stick with my method. Maybe I should let Renee decide, since she's probably got the most to lose.

-Steve

[Country Campers]

steve&renee

I like your "2 board" method. All you are after is the height of the rig so once you do it you should be good until you change something. Just make sure your horizontal board is straight , I have a few new boards for building my garage that I could nail together and float down the crick.

Brian

[Cate&Rob]

Cool. *Only* $137.99 on Amazon.

Hmm. Should I go with Yoda 's measuring stick or your Laser Level? Or should I stick with my method. Maybe I should let Renee decide, since she's probably got the most to lose.

-Steve

I will admit that I already had the laser level . . . used on many previous projects . Not sure that I could justify its purchase for this one simple measurement. Maybe you could borrow one?

Rob

[Chiefblueman]

I will admit that I already had the laser level . . . used on many previous projects . Not sure that I could justify its purchase for this one simple measurement. Maybe you could borrow one?

Rob

! used self leveling lasers for years in construction. I picked up a Stanley from Amazon several years back for $54. Best invention since the pocket on a tee shirt! Steve, you'll find lots of things to use it for