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09-17-2018, 12:31 PM
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quick questions
We're picking up our 2012 3170Ds this Friday and have 3 quick questions. I have to enlarge the camper shed and want to make sure I make it big enough.
1. Specs say this is 32' 3". Is that rear bumper to front bumper?
2. Specs say it is 11' 3" to the top of the A/C unit. Is the top of the ladder less in height than that?
3. Looked at the roof but have forgotten. Is it flat or sloped from the middle?
Thanks!
John
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09-17-2018, 12:37 PM
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It would be flat but regadless if its flat or sloped the clearance is 11'3 so that will be the higest point on your unit and yes the ladder is below that height.
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09-17-2018, 12:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by soulman327
We're picking up our 2012 3170Ds this Friday and have 3 quick questions. I have to enlarge the camper shed and want to make sure I make it big enough.
John
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Don't trust the specs. If you can, measure it yourself. Sometimes the specs don't include things like air conditioners, antennae, bumpers or side mirrors.
The specs might have been good for the original unit, but you have no idea what's been added since 2012.
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09-17-2018, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Reverse_snowbird
Don't trust the specs. If you can, measure it yourself. Sometimes the specs don't include things like air conditioners, antennae, bumpers or side mirrors.
The specs might have been good for the original unit, but you have no idea what's been added since 2012.
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That's the problem and why I'm asking. I would if I could but I'm working 6 hours away and have about 2 days to convert the trade in back to original and enlarge the shed. So I have no way of measuring. My plan is to make the door height 12' and extend the length to 34'. I'm hoping that will be sufficient.
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09-17-2018, 03:16 PM
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I don't have the same unit BUT my Wildcat brochure lists the height of my trailer as 12' 6" --- however, it is about 13'3" by actual measurement. I'd say that's about the height of a Dometic 13.5K air conditioner unit.
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09-17-2018, 03:23 PM
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The height would be the number I would worry about the most. You should be OK with 12 feet I would say. Many units are off a couple of inches or so from spec. but with 12 foot you should still be OK. No RV is allow to be more than 11 feet 6 inch by most DOT rules.
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09-17-2018, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by clr
The height would be the number I would worry about the most. You should be OK with 12 feet I would say. Many units are off a couple of inches or so from spec. but with 12 foot you should still be OK. No RV is allow to be more than 11 feet 6 inch by most DOT rules.
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Are you sure? Maybe 13'6" Mine is 13'3". My published brochure height is 12'6".
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09-17-2018, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by clr
. No RV is allow to be more than 11 feet 6 inch by most DOT rules.
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Yeah, better confirm that. Lots of A classes and 5 th. wheels are 12 ft. and even taller. Tiftin A classes are 12'10" tall.
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09-17-2018, 04:03 PM
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It also depends on the tow vehicle(mostly 5er aps). Angle of entrance to shop...
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09-17-2018, 09:17 PM
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OK my bad, I miss typed it is 13 feet 6 inches max height in almost all of the States. I did check my home state Illinois and it is 13-6. My bad or I had a senior moment.
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09-17-2018, 09:19 PM
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OK my bad, I miss typed it is 13 feet 6 inches max height in almost all of the States. I did check my home state Illinois and it is 13-6. My bad or I had a senior moment.
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No harm. We appreciate your returning with new data.
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09-18-2018, 06:19 PM
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Thanks, as usual, for the great help. I ended up calling the dealer and they went out and measured it for me.
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09-18-2018, 06:25 PM
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well, let's HOPE that your 'hoping' will work - as we all know the old saying:
Measure TWICE and build once!
Even if we could all 'tell you' what you are wanting to know, it's your building - I wouldn't do anything other than wait until you can physically measure it - OR, use a 16' x 40' building design.
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09-18-2018, 08:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by soulman327
Thanks, as usual, for the great help. I ended up calling the dealer and they went out and measured it for me.
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I'm curious.... Did their measurements agree with the published specs?
Enjoy your 2012 3170D!
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09-19-2018, 07:02 PM
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Yes they did!
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09-19-2018, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by soulman327
Yes they did!
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Amazing.
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09-20-2018, 08:10 AM
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I'm about to ruffle ole duck's feathers, being a member of the cabal! Having owned everything from a 2 person pup tent, up, maybe I'm qualified to answer a general question.
You may have already made all the changes to the cover you intend to make, but if you haven't it may be wise to over-build it some. You've already moved up once and the next RV in your future may be a big ole honking Class A or you may become a member of the cabal and get one of them 5er things. I'd go ahead and make the cover with a clearance of 14' and at least 36' long. That way whatever you get next will fit. (barring one of them 40' monsters!)
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09-20-2018, 05:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bama Rambler
I'm about to ruffle ole duck's feathers, being a member of the cabal! Having owned everything from a 2 person pup tent, up, maybe I'm qualified to answer a general question.
You may have already made all the changes to the cover you intend to make, but if you haven't it may be wise to over-build it some. You've already moved up once and the next RV in your future may be a big ole honking Class A or you may become a member of the cabal and get one of them 5er things. I'd go ahead and make the cover with a clearance of 14' and at least 36' long. That way whatever you get next will fit. (barring one of them 40' monsters!)
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Too late! I've already moved up 4 times and, as a result, had to enlarge the shed 4 times. I am out of room after this latest remodel. Plus I'm too old for this s@*t! I am done!
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