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11-02-2016, 08:51 AM
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Broken Toe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Imperial (St. Louis) MO
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Today's the day!
Way ahead of our original schedule, but we bring home the new camper tonight. 
I gotta be honest, I am just a wee bit apprehensive about backing the thing into the driveway the first time. I'm not afraid of pulling any trailer, but after backing the old Roo in so many times, I knew exactly where to pull up to, how far to cut the wheels, where the trailer tires had to be, etc. With this one, none of my visual clues will apply. Coupled with the fact that it will probably be dark, and they are calling for rain, not the ideal scenario.
I'll just take my time and not get in any rush. I've used AutoCAD to plot out the space and where exactly to put it so I can open all the slides. I got about 2 foot side to side, and 3 foot front to back leeway, so it's not terribly snug, but not wide open either.
Pictures to come!
Tim
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11-02-2016, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
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I had to hire an excavation crew to widen my driveway to make parking my TT at my house possible.
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11-02-2016, 01:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Greensboro NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowracer
Way ahead of our original schedule, but we bring home the new camper tonight.
I gotta be honest, I am just a wee bit apprehensive about backing the thing into the driveway the first time. I'm not afraid of pulling any trailer, but after backing the old Roo in so many times, I knew exactly where to pull up to, how far to cut the wheels, where the trailer tires had to be, etc. With this one, none of my visual clues will apply. Coupled with the fact that it will probably be dark, and they are calling for rain, not the ideal scenario.
I'll just take my time and not get in any rush. I've used AutoCAD to plot out the space and where exactly to put it so I can open all the slides. I got about 2 foot side to side, and 3 foot front to back leeway, so it's not terribly snug, but not wide open either.
Pictures to come!
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Brought ours home one month ago, I know the excitement!
Backed it down a Nearly 400' wooded driveway without too much issue!
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11-02-2016, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Saint Louis
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I will be more than happy to come by and "supervise" 
Congratulations on the New Trailer though
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11-02-2016, 01:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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GRATS on the new Coach Tim!
Fully understand backing a pull behind down a squirrely driveway - been there, done that and I am sure you will do FINE!
Again, congratulations!!
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11-02-2016, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southeast Michigan
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Congrats on your new trailer as well Tim! Without your Roo at Goshen next August, ours will be lonely....
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11-02-2016, 03:21 PM
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Broken Toe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Imperial (St. Louis) MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimandchris
Congrats on your new trailer as well Tim! Without your Roo at Goshen next August, ours will be lonely....
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Its still a rockwood. I can put some Roo stickers on it if that helps. Lol.
Actually, I'm kicked back sitting in it right this second. I got off work early and gave it a thorough PDI. now I'm just cold chilling in my recliner waiting to Mama Bear to get here to sign the papers.
Tim
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11-02-2016, 03:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southeast Michigan
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Hope you get to use it at least a couple of times before old man winter sets in. Take care and good luck, hope to see you next summer!
Jim
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11-02-2016, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Meridian Idaho
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I had such an issue with my TT that I bought a power dollie....I think that it saved our marriage. As a hint once I figured out how the best way to get our TT in and out I painted a target on the driveway. Now swmbo and I can park the TT in about 15 minutes. Use to take us about 45 minutes and lots of cussing. We have about a total of 10 inches of clearance in spots. Congrats on the new TT.
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11-02-2016, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: About 30 miles west of Beantown.
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My driveway widening. Paving is about a week away.
Before:
After:
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11-02-2016, 05:44 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BobandAnitaK
I had such an issue with my TT that I bought a power dollie....I think that it saved our marriage. As a hint once I figured out how the best way to get our TT in and out I painted a target on the driveway. Now swmbo and I can park the TT in about 15 minutes. Use to take us about 45 minutes and lots of cussing. We have about a total of 10 inches of clearance in spots. Congrats on the new TT.
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Good idea about the targets. Driveway "loop" starts Monday, with a widened parking pad.
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11-02-2016, 06:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Southern, IL
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Love the new smell...
No response with pictures yet. 
Are you still out in the street moving it forwards and backwards to stab it in the driveway or are you busy adjusting the cushions to your specifications?
It is a weekday but you could also christen it with a beverage. I suggest consuming the beverage vs breaking it across the tongue jack.
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11-02-2016, 07:11 PM
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Broken Toe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Imperial (St. Louis) MO
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Man, that's a lot of trailer. She's home and snuggled up in her nest.
Tim
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"Casper" 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie Diesel
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11-02-2016, 07:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Saint Louis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowracer
Man, that's a lot of trailer. She's home and snuggled up in her nest.
Tim
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Looks good Tim. Congratulations to you and the wife
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11-02-2016, 07:59 PM
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
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Congrats on the new Ultra Lite. Good looking unit!
I took copious measurements when we went from our Roo 23SS to the 27BESS Super Lite and knew the new trailer tracked different. Got to backing into the driveway pretty decent. It was the curves in the CG the first time out that bit me. BIG difference in the length of the Super Lite as opposed to the Roo. Looking in the wrong direction, I pretty much tore off the rear hardware of the power awning. Found out real quick I need a bigger radius on turns and such. Looking at your specs, your Ultra Lite is a little over 2' longer than what my Super Lite was.
Good Luck. 
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11-02-2016, 10:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: in the South, North West Middle Tennessee
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Great looking camper Tim, and the front cap is so shiny too!
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11-03-2016, 01:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
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Congrats! I've been there ours TT is 36".9' long.
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11-03-2016, 08:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: In The Country
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowracer
Man, that's a lot of trailer. She's home and snuggled up in her nest.
Tim
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Congratulations on the new camper, looks great!👍
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11-03-2016, 12:43 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowracer
Man, that's a lot of trailer. She's home and snuggled up in her nest.
Tim
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It's home, so I assume all went well with the walk-thru and drive home!
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11-03-2016, 12:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Time to start start a Mod thread. I am sure many have a lot of ideas how to spend your money!! Congrats on the new R-Wood..
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