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07-20-2015, 11:33 AM
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In the backyard
I got back from a long weekend at Yogi's Jellystone Park at Gloucester Point yesterday. I took some pictures of the camper going through the gate to my backyard and decided to share them with the forum. These show my 5er in the shelter, the challenge of backing it into the shelter and the challenge of pulling an 8' wide camper through a 9' gate opening. I'll attach the pictures gate pictures in another post.
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2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 5336 miles
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07-20-2015, 11:35 AM
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Here are the gate photos.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2023: 4 trips, 16 nights in 6 states, 3079 miles
2022: 3 trips, 18 nights in 4 states, 2352 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 5336 miles
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07-20-2015, 12:35 PM
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WOW! I don't think I could ever do that! Well maybe after years of practice. Nice job.
Dave
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07-20-2015, 12:35 PM
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wow, that was some nice maneuvering to get that 5 ver into it's shelter . by the way, how high and wide is the shelter? is it set onto a concrete pad or just your yard ? I am interested in getting something like that for our 5 er . did you build it or was it a manufactured shed and set into its place ? thanks for any info . nice rig and nice shelter
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07-20-2015, 12:45 PM
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Pretty tricky maneuvering! Nice job!
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07-20-2015, 02:02 PM
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Wow! I have NO gate, NO fence, and I still have to be careful getting mine in the back yard! I'm impressed!
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07-20-2015, 02:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by accordionman
wow, that was some nice maneuvering to get that 5 ver into it's shelter . by the way, how high and wide is the shelter? is it set onto a concrete pad or just your yard ? I am interested in getting something like that for our 5 er . did you build it or was it a manufactured shed and set into its place ? thanks for any info . nice rig and nice shelter
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It is on a concrete pad. I had it built for the TT I owned before the 5er, so it is a little short. The building is 26' long, 14' wide and 12' high walls. I contracted a local concrete contractor for the pad. The building came from Metal Buildings, Garages, Carports & Barns - Elephant Structures. They delivered and assembled it onsite. It took 1 day to assemble it.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2023: 4 trips, 16 nights in 6 states, 3079 miles
2022: 3 trips, 18 nights in 4 states, 2352 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 5336 miles
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07-20-2015, 02:38 PM
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My next door neighbor lets me use her driveway to access the gate. It is lined with trees. When I first got the 5er, I had to trim some low hanging branches. When we returned from our trip yesterday, my son wanted me to let him back it into the shelter from the street, but I think that would be very difficult.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2023: 4 trips, 16 nights in 6 states, 3079 miles
2022: 3 trips, 18 nights in 4 states, 2352 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 5336 miles
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07-20-2015, 08:26 PM
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Oh...piece of cake!  Seriously though, good job.
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07-21-2015, 08:53 AM
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WOWZA, that sure is a tight squeeze! Kudos to you for getting that done!
Journey on!
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07-21-2015, 06:48 PM
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Holy Guacamole!! Impressive, very very impressive!!
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07-21-2015, 09:52 PM
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Kemp
Nice job...Great pictures...
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07-21-2015, 10:15 PM
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Very good job! Nice set up!
Is that a back up camera you have attached? I need to do that, more info please...
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07-22-2015, 10:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmerz
Very good job! Nice set up!
Is that a back up camera you have attached? I need to do that, more info please...
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Yes it is a backup camera. There is more about it in this thread http://www.crossroadsowners.com/forums/f25/gps-backup-camera-7807.html. I have 3 posts on this thread about my camera installation.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2023: 4 trips, 16 nights in 6 states, 3079 miles
2022: 3 trips, 18 nights in 4 states, 2352 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 5336 miles
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