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Old 08-08-2019, 09:55 PM   #1
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We just picked up our 5TA and what a lovely unit. Other than ducking for the door how do you all keep from banging your head. Add padding? Ideas and pics please. Lol. My wife is 5 ft so she really gets a chuckle out of me banging my head. Lol
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Old 08-08-2019, 10:03 PM   #2
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I keep my head inside the trailer going in and out.

That said, if detracted I have bumped my head.
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Old 08-08-2019, 10:46 PM   #3
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Don't wear a ball cap while entering or exiting.
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Old 08-08-2019, 10:59 PM   #4
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What he said
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Old 08-09-2019, 09:25 AM   #5
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I had that problem with my Campster. I did hear of a few people who hang a rubber duck in the door to remind them.
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Old 08-09-2019, 09:35 AM   #6
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Don't wear a ball cap while entering or exiting.
I prefer wearing a cap as it helps protect some of the scarring on my hairless head.
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My son is 6'4". I put a tension rod across the inside just lower than the door frame. I put a piece of gray pipe insulation on it. If you want something brighter, the ubiquitous pool noodle would work. You could also hang a small bright curtain, say 4-5 inches long, from the same kind of rod. It would be more visible from the outside. It won't help a bump but may be more of a warning/"heads-up" .
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Old 08-09-2019, 09:46 AM   #8
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My son is 6'4". I put a tension rod across the inside just lower than the door frame. I put a piece of gray pipe insulation on it. If you want something brighter, the ubiquitous pool noodle would work. You could also hang a small bright curtain, say 4-5 inches long, from the same kind of rod. It would be more visible from the outside. It won't help a bump but may be more of a warning/"heads-up" .
Excellent way to "use your noodle"?
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If you want to wear a ball cap you could always get yourself a “bump cap”. It has a plastic and foam inner shell.
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This finally explains why all you 5.0 guys have indented foreheads.
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If you want to wear a ball cap you could always get yourself a “bump cap”. It has a plastic and foam inner shell.

Might as well wear my (well-scarred) hardhat!
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Old 08-09-2019, 12:46 PM   #12
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At 6'2" I've never bopped my noggin on the door frame, never even gave it a thought. Now that I've read this I'm sure I will.
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Old 08-09-2019, 01:35 PM   #13
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This finally explains why all you 5.0 guys have indented foreheads.
Is actually a result of deflecting the crap coming from the likes of you in conversation.

Okay then, why the heck do I keep coming back for more.
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