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Originally Posted by GKW
I have an Itasca Ellipse that specs say is 12’10”. I had to stretch every inch out of the adjustment on my bi fold door to get 13’ opening. I then cut a 13’ pole to verify door height before entering very cautiously. I haven’t figured out a way to get an accurate measurement of the actual height of the coach with air up or down.
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GKW,
While it is a bit on the "whooaaaanellly" side, the way we used verify fire truck actual total height was to grab a large, either piece of angle aluminum, oh, say 2" x 2" or 3" x 3" by about 8' or 10' long. Both are expensive just for a single time height check but, we had multiple fire engines to check when we were outfitting them for service. Or, maybe a 2"x4" x 8' or 10' long, as long as it's straight with no curves in any direction.
Now, let's say your roof air, presuming you have one (or two or three) is the highest point on the coach. You'll need maybe two people for this, we did. We also had a 10' high step ladder.
Now, all you do is this. One person on the roof of the coach and one on the ladder. Tape a 4' level to the edge of the 2" x 4" or, the inside angle of the aluminum. That way the level doesn't fall off and you break a $30 level, just trying to check height on your coach. Now, place one end of the 2x4 on the roof air and, the other end is handled by the other person who, also has a 16' tape measure. While the person on the ladder stabilizes himself, he holds the other end of the 2x4 up to the point the level bubble shows dead level.
At that point, he picks up the tape measure which, has already been extended and LOCKED at about the 12' mark. While holding that 2x4 and, guiding the tape against the side of the 2x4 and watching and feeling the tip of the tape touch the ground, he reads the tape at the BOTTOM edge of the 2x4. Now, you have the EXACT height of your coach, based on the fact that the A/C unit is the highest point.
Scott
2018 Goldwing Tour DCT Airbag
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