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I like those stairs but heard they dump dirt in the camper... Definitely look more civilized for pets. I may have to get a set. Anybody know if its a Lippert product? I wonder if a lifted trailer would use a 2 or 3 step?
 
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I like those stairs but heard they dump dirt in the camper... Definitely look more civilized for pets. I may have to get a set. Anybody know if its a Lippert product? I wonder if a lifted trailer would use a 2 or 3 step?
You could easily brush them off before travel. I think I looked and they only fit the wider steps but I'd love to have better stairs in my 17b.
 
Always interesting to see the many different lifestyles of Escape users.

I'm not sure Johnny Hung would think that was the ultimate solar panel system. :)

I knew about folding ladders but not the folding stepladder. Pretty neat.

I liked the idea of a cabinet door matching bathroom door. Nice. If I ever made one it'd be without gaps top and bottom.

Ron
 
The leveling thing sounds cool. But what I was wishing I had today as I backed into the garage was something to confirm that I was centered going through the garage door (8 feet wide). I don't have a clear view of the passenger side. Has anyone ever seen anything like that?
 

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The leveling thing sounds cool. But what I was wishing I had today as I backed into the garage was something to confirm that I was centered going through the garage door (8 feet wide). I don't have a clear view of the passenger side. Has anyone ever seen anything like that?
That's a pretty tight space alright. Here's what I can offer:

One lesson I'll never forget from my time in Boy Scout Venturers: the scout master was teaching us some slow speed driving skills using a small practice car the troop bought. We were all still under-age to drive but were learning skills anyway. Some guys would push the car while one guy steered. I was being very careful that I had room on both sides of the car going into a garage. The scout master instructed that the door was wide enough for a car so just make sure you have enough room on the side you can see and you will have enough room on the other side. I've used that lesson nearly every day for the last 55 years. I guess it's pretty obvious in hindsight but we all had to learn it sometime.

So my suggestion is:
-check to see the space is all clear
-know how much room you have to spare on the sides
-use the same principle for backing and you only have to watch the side you can see
-of course, initially you may want to get out and check a few times just to be sure

Also, I understand there are security cameras available that you can liveview on your phone. One of those strategically positioned may suit your purpose.
 
It's a little trickier backing a trailer though as the sides can look fine but the trailer might be angled towards something. I did find there are things you can attach to the garage door channels to signal too close- but I don't think they'd work with my doors. Someone did put up a wireless security camera in the back of the garage and then viewed it via smart phone- that's a pretty good idea and I may try it. The trailer's back up camera isn't clear enough or undistorted enough and I want to make sure I'm not about to hit something. (If the garage were totally empty inside I'd have room on each side of the door but naturally I have stuff there.)
 
The leveling thing sounds cool. But what I was wishing I had today as I backed into the garage was something to confirm that I was centered going through the garage door (8 feet wide). I don't have a clear view of the passenger side. Has anyone ever seen anything like that?
Do you not use towing mirrors? Fortunately they are stock on my F150 so no issue there, I can clearly see down the passenger side of my trailer and this is without extending them.

As you already know the clearance on both sides, could you not just reverse knowing that if you maintain a close distance on the drivers side, the passenger side will be fine?
 
Only if the trailer and truck are perfectly lined up so that it goes back exactly straight. I can't see past the doorway without getting out to check and make sure it is going straight. That's where an inside camera would help. It's not so much the actual doorway but it would be nice to keep it centered as it goes back. It doesn't take being much off to angle it in back.

I'm going to try a Blink camera next time.
 

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