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03-11-2013, 05:48 AM
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I have been there and done that before, I normally check things twice but missed it somehow, lucky no damage at all. I guess I learned to slow down and make sure I walk around 3 x's and also stand back like suggested. Will I leave up again? One day probably.
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03-13-2013, 07:49 AM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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Followed a huge bunkhouse type trailer once. It was as tall as a
semi in the rear. Darn thing looked like a 2 story!
The TV antenna was mounted on top of the high spot and it was UP.
When we came to a tunnel I slowed down and cringed. It didn't hit
but it sure looked close!
I couldn't pass him so he went on like forever and we finally stopped for
lunch. Guess he made it to the next stop.....
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2017 Nissan Titan 5.6L King cab 4wd
2016 Evergreen Everlite 242RBS
29' empty nest model. Blue Ox WD hitch
(1 queen bed, large main cabin and huge bathroom)
Camping days 2010-53, 2011-47, 2012-41, 2013-41, 2014-31, 2015-40, 2016-44, 2017-63, 2018-75, 2019-32, 2020-41, 2021-49, 2022-43, 2023-66
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03-13-2013, 08:37 AM
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Location: Upperco, Maryland
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Won one of these at an RV Show spinning a wheel. It's currently hanging from my antenna handle.
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03-13-2013, 08:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cfsoistman
Attachment 25552
Won one of these at an RV Show spinning a wheel. It's currently hanging from my antenna handle.
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Thanks! Got to make one of those.
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03-13-2013, 09:07 AM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cfsoistman
Attachment 25552
Won one of these at an RV Show spinning a wheel. It's currently hanging from my antenna handle.
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That is a GREAT idea!!
In my case, my TV is on a swivel and in use- hangs out.
To travel I must swivel it back against the wall and secure with a bungee.
My antenna crank is right there- like 1 foot away so I always crank it
down 1st and then secure the TV.
This works for us.
Now don't ask me about how I came "this close" to driving away and leaving
my $65 water regulator hanging on the faucet at the camp ground
just 2 weeks ago. 
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2017 Nissan Titan 5.6L King cab 4wd
2016 Evergreen Everlite 242RBS
29' empty nest model. Blue Ox WD hitch
(1 queen bed, large main cabin and huge bathroom)
Camping days 2010-53, 2011-47, 2012-41, 2013-41, 2014-31, 2015-40, 2016-44, 2017-63, 2018-75, 2019-32, 2020-41, 2021-49, 2022-43, 2023-66
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03-13-2013, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Greensboro, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KyDan
Followed a huge bunkhouse type trailer once. It was as tall as a
semi in the rear. Darn thing looked like a 2 story!
The TV antenna was mounted on top of the high spot and it was UP.
When we came to a tunnel I slowed down and cringed. It didn't hit
but it sure looked close!
I couldn't pass him so he went on like forever and we finally stopped for
lunch. Guess he made it to the next stop.....
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Thank goodness those tunnel engineers designed that tunnel for idiots like that guy... and me!
I've already started the practice of hanging ignition keys on the antenna crank mentioned by another poster. That way I'll be forced to remember the antenna when leaving, or when locking the camper if going off someplace in the toad - then it'll be down if a high wind comes up!
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03-13-2013, 09:20 AM
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Location: Western Connecticut
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A slightly different scenario.......I was second in line at a gas station watching a driver pull away from the pump with the hose still in her SUV's tank! I was blaring the horn trying to get her to stop. She thought I was trying to get her to pull away from the pumps faster....  Thank God for breakaway hoses.
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03-13-2013, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: West St. Paul, Manitoba
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mshell56118
when we put the antenna up I hang truck keys on knob that way I have to look at the crank before I can hook up
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That's a good idea and got me thinking! Yep that could happen to me! However if you're camped some place for awhile and happen to need your tow vehicle to drive somewhere you need your keys. Now if you remember to put them back there when you come back that would be great but you know I might forget.
So, I have this fifth wheel king pin lock that also has a key and I will hang that key on the antenna crank and will only need that key when we are packing up to leave. Now of course that will only work if you use the lock! 
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03-13-2013, 10:25 AM
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Location: North Carolina
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The keys on the antenna only stay until dh hits his head on them.
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