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08-14-2014, 08:30 PM
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How wide a gate is needed??
When I had my place built I made arrangements to to leave a a gated area next to my garage of 13ft... What I didn't take into consideration was the overhang and 7" gutters.. So I actually have 10' 4" opening to back my 30ft Georgetown in..... Is this doable... Or should I just pay to have the fenced moved??
Thoughts opinions would be appreciated...
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08-14-2014, 08:34 PM
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You'll probably have about 14 inches on each side, it's doable but pretty tight IMO.
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08-14-2014, 08:37 PM
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Like Clint Eastwood said......."do ya feel lucky punk?"
Typically today's motor homes are 8 feet 6 inches wide not including the mirrors.
It'll be snug for sure and there's no room for opening slides or the awning.
What were you planning on being able to do with the rig in this position? 
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08-14-2014, 08:38 PM
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Plenty of room---go real slow when you get to the mirrors!!
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08-14-2014, 09:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kenandterry
Like Clint Eastwood said......."do ya feel lucky punk?"
Typically today's motor homes are 8 feet 6 inches wide not including the mirrors.
It'll be snug for sure and there's no room for opening slides or the awning.
What were you planning on being able to do with the rig in this position? |
It's just a place to park it when we're not using it..I can move the fence I have the land but it's going to cost about 1k ... Need to remove fence.. And bring in a bobcat to push back the jungle..lol ... then put fence back up..
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08-15-2014, 12:16 PM
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Well, I would try it and see how it works. If you don't feel comfortable then you can always spend the money. JMHO
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08-17-2014, 05:49 PM
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I am in a similar predicament. I have a Georgetown 351 I am picking up this week. My gate is 10 feet 6 inches. The brochure lists the unit at 101 inches (8feet 4 inches) so that leaves me about 13 inches on each side. I am sure the brochure does not include the mirror. Does anyone know how far they stick out and also are you able to fold them in at the base of the arm or just at the mirror?
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08-17-2014, 05:53 PM
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In thinking the mirrors are higher than the average 6 ft fence
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08-17-2014, 05:57 PM
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Try it, if you don't like it then ponyup.
Personally I would be happy as it is.
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08-17-2014, 06:03 PM
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The are higher then 6ft when the hang down from a arm but the georgetowns the are upright. So I think they are shorter than 6ft.
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08-18-2014, 05:14 PM
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Don't have our coach here where I can measure, but our gate is 11' 6", and there is plenty of space. Our My fence is 5 1/2 feet tall and the mirrors clear the fence by 6" or so, so they are close to 6ft. I'd measure to be sure. The mirrors to NOT fold back.
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08-18-2014, 06:38 PM
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Thanks for the info 43d
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08-18-2014, 08:16 PM
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I have a garage that is 20' wide x 40' depth. No problem backing in and I have room to extend my slides once I am in. I feel very fortunate. Use it all the time as a second bedroom when the house is crowded.
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08-25-2014, 09:58 AM
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well judgment day came and i was not even close. my gate measured 10ft 7 inch wide and my unit was only 8 ft 5 inch wide (not including mirror but they were higher than the gate) i was not even close. i have to come in at about a 45 degree angle because of how my yard is setup i cannot lessen the angle because i would be going into my neighbors yard and or my house would be in the way. so i pot a quote to basically widen the gate to 14ft and then rebuild a re-enforced gate for around $400
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2006 F350 6.0 Diesel 3.73 4x4 FX4 "sold"
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2010 Keystone Laredo 310RE 5th wheel "sold"
2015 Georgetown 351 "sold"
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08-25-2014, 10:44 AM
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I feel for you..I'm in the Same Situation... Neighbors are already circling the wagon about the MH being parked in front ..So I need to have 50 feet of fence and gate moved over 3 ft..but that also entails needing to push back and the jungle in that 3 ft area.... Also noticed I need to reshape my driveway so I can make the swing.. So decided to the redo the driveway 175 ft of it ...I also need to move sprinklers and a good size Date palm.... About 6 ft..
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