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Durango Dave · 05-30-2017, 09:02 PM

This is the second night i have spend in the RV. One thing i have noticed is that during the time i spend packing and getting it ready for the trip i have bumped my head a kazillion times, scraped the skin off my head several times, scraped my legs and arms, banged my knees and elbows, and bruised myself all over.

Even now just walking around i am always bumping my head on something at least 3x a day. I feel like im gonna end up with a concussion one of these days because of it lol..

I am 6'3" and these units are not made for tall people at all.

Even just getting in the shower i scrapped the scab off the top of my head. Then peeking in the storage compartment again banged my head. No standing up in the slide no way..

Will i ever get used to everything being so low!!

vsheetz · 05-30-2017, 10:23 PM

Yes, you will get more used to it and automatically dodge the offending items - most if the time... But not all the time... )-:

Bob_C · 05-30-2017, 11:21 PM

Buy a few pool noodles....

guardrail53 · 05-30-2017, 11:39 PM

6'3" here too! One thing was, when looking for the new MH, was ceiling height, ducted A/C, and things like that! I too have to duck getting in and out of the shower, but it is made easier, because i have the "garden tub" that has a pretty high side, so slowing down to get in and out helps, and after bumping it once, i do remember!

I have a permanent knot on the top of my head, from banging it,

and have dropped myself to my knees before!

Not so bad in the MH i have now, But the first two had really low ceilings! You should get used to it, and learn where to duck!

You are not alone, just slow down!

Rail!

**Spdracr39** · 05-31-2017, 05:15 AM

Slow down and relax. I love to be quick and efficient on setup and tear down but it isn't a race. Relax and take your time and it can be a positive part of the experience.

Fiesta48 · 05-31-2017, 06:31 AM

Wear full body armour including steel helmet. Get a tent. A larger RV?

biggcrisp · 05-31-2017, 07:09 AM

First time walking up the steps of the mh I banged my noggin on the (overhead?) cabinet. The beast was letting me know what the pecking order was. Great way to start a relationship

spinroch · 05-31-2017, 07:16 AM

Many a crashed cranium while working on my 31' class A. Each time I knock myself silly I vow to be more careful.

MSHappyCampers · 05-31-2017, 08:20 AM

Dave, try rubbing yourself all over with Preparation-H! I understand it shrinks things!

mrgrayaz · 05-31-2017, 08:29 AM

We spent a long time finding a 5th wheel that I "didn't" bump my head on in the Bedroom. I'm 6'1" - so that was actually quite tricky. Our current Alfa I can stand full height in the bedroom/bathroom/shower just fine.

Now hitting my head while getting something out of storage compartments or under a slide is a Whooooooooooooooooole nother ball game. Plenty of hits there. That's why you see the pool noodles on slides...

JohnBoyToo · 05-31-2017, 08:30 AM

EZ solution - we don't know which rv you have, but buying a bigger rv will solve it

DamnYuppie · 05-31-2017, 08:43 AM

I am 6'5 and I hit my head at least a once per trip. Usually on the way out not on the way in and generally when I have something in my hands. For me it isn't so much the setting up or tearing down it is when I am in leisure mode going to the grill. It is happening less overtime so at least I am adapting, if ever so slowly.

Yet I agree that the doors on RV's should be much higher!

momdoc · 05-31-2017, 12:35 PM

Now this is s funny question. Did you mean today, in a week, month etc.
At the end of our recent 3 month trip I was down to 3-4 times a day. I start every morning with a great dark roasted cup of Dominican coffee. That is after hitting my head on the overhead cupboard while preparing it.

Then there is the 3-4 times a day on the storage units.

My wife said she is going to buy me a foot ball helmet to wear in the coach.

momdoc

THenman · 05-31-2017, 12:48 PM

Only slides and open cabinet doors (OUCH!) here. I am 6'2" or so. One huge thing in the purchase of our RV was me being able to stand up in the shower and bathroom.

I have places I never learned to duck at home so guess it depends on you and how often you bang your head as to if you will begin to avoid it.

Tom