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Old 07-16-2018, 09:40 AM   #1
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Height frights

We purchased our first fifth last fall and as I read the forums DH and I measured the exterior height hooked up to our TV. It seems a 6-7 inch difference bringing tow height to 13’ 2”. This does not bother him but now I have “height fright”. I need to hear we are pretty much average for fifths in exterior height. Is there anyone in forum land that can allay my fears?
BTW, we went from a TT height of under 12’ to what I thought would be 12’8”.
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Old 07-16-2018, 09:43 AM   #2
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Perfectly average. Just pay attention to road-signs as you drive and don't go under anything shorter than you are (or even you + a couple of inches).

I've been 13' 6" for about 6 years now.
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Pretty close to the same story here. The TT was under 11', the new fiver was listed as 12'5", but due to the way the SuperDuty sits, it's a bit nose high, so I know it's taller then specs. I still need to get it measured to know exactly how much taller, but to help my fears, I've compared myself to the big rigs parked at a rest stop. I'm shorter then them, so at a minimum, I know I can fit where they can fit. That's really helped with the fears.
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Old 07-16-2018, 09:54 AM   #4
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Talking Same Here

13'6" for 5 years (unless it shrunk, or grew)
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