Hum-think I have a problem?
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jimtoo
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Hi Nathan,
Bout the same thing happened to me.... The big box building centers usually have a "patio" or "deck" cement block that has a channel across the top for the beam to fit in. It will give you about, I'm thinking, not at home, 8" or maybe 10" lift. I raised my shed up with a chain and HD bumper jack and placed these blocks under the sides and then re-anchored it with some screw in anchors. Gave me the clearance I needed. Check with your local supplier for the blocks.
Jim M
Bout the same thing happened to me.... The big box building centers usually have a "patio" or "deck" cement block that has a channel across the top for the beam to fit in. It will give you about, I'm thinking, not at home, 8" or maybe 10" lift. I raised my shed up with a chain and HD bumper jack and placed these blocks under the sides and then re-anchored it with some screw in anchors. Gave me the clearance I needed. Check with your local supplier for the blocks.
Jim M
Boca_Shuffles
Well-known member
Maybe to have to become a full timer because you can't store the rig at home. ;-)
Mike & Carol
Active Member
Welcome to the club....haha...I had to raise the barndoors by 2 foot.....s.o.b. used to fit...then figured i my as well put in new concrete pad,,,then paved the driveway...I think I am done now!!! $15K later
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
Nabo
Southeast Region Director-Retired
You're right Ray - we knew the shed was going to be short in that it's 35' long and the coach is 40' but we were hoping the height would work. We had to take both of the vent covers off to get it that far in but the A/C unit is a huge problem. It's supposed to be a low profile but I guess there is a difference between a DuoTherm unit which was on our old BC and the Dometic on this unit. Ah well - what life without a little challenge.
olcoon
Well-known member
Maybe you can run down to Home Depot and rent/buy a sky hook to raise the roof high enough! 
I think it would be cheaper to rent a ditch witch and put in a couple troughs for the tires. Lower the rig, not raise the roof. Them sky hooks can be expensive.
I think it would be cheaper to rent a ditch witch and put in a couple troughs for the tires. Lower the rig, not raise the roof.
Them sky hooks can be expensive.
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JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
I'll bet there are no flies on the wall when you're backing up! Probably bail like a bunch of cowards.
ziggy
Retired Oregon HOC
Maybe you can run down to Home Depot and rent/buy a sky hook to raise the roof high enough!
I think it would be cheaper to rent a ditch witch and put in a couple troughs for the tires. Lower the rig, not raise the roof.
I was kind of thinking the same thing. It might be easier to lower the driveway and put in a drain if needed that rebuild your shelter. Unless of course you were angling for a new shelter and this is a good way to get one.
Kristy
Purchasing a nice RV like the BC and having it set unused for months would be difficult.In Tennessee I guess it would be the
heat and humidity that would cause damage to your RV.In Canada its the extreme cold and I don't know what would be more
damaging.Vacant premises is difficult to manage whether it be a house ,RV or cottage.
heat and humidity that would cause damage to your RV.In Canada its the extreme cold and I don't know what would be more
damaging.Vacant premises is difficult to manage whether it be a house ,RV or cottage.
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
Maybe you can run down to Home Depot and rent/buy a sky hook to raise the roof high enough!
I think it would be cheaper to rent a ditch witch and put in a couple troughs for the tires. Lower the rig, not raise the roof.
I don't know what happened to this post. I was replying to olcoons post by using the "reply with quote" tab. Somehow when I went to edit my reply, it all converged into one post. Strange...
It was olcoon saying to get a skyhook and me (Ray) say to get a ditch witch.
Must be something wrong with my fingers.
Nabo
Southeast Region Director-Retired
I don't think we can go down any more because of the septic system next to the shed. We already dug 3 feet out and put in a drain to get the old BC 3250 under the shed but somehow this beast is biggger. Funny how both coaches are listed at 12'11" but we measured the old 3250 at 13'4". The Grey Ghost is taller. Ah well!
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
Nathan, I'm hoping you realize a lot of these replies are in fun. We really mean no harm just some good hearted teasing. I do feel for your situation. On a more serious note though. Is there the possibility that you can add an extension to the front of the existing cover and make it taller by about 12 inches? As long as you still have room to maneuver, this might be the easiest and cheapest option. It would then be easy enough to fill the gap at the top with steel siding to match.
Nabo
Southeast Region Director-Retired
Thanks Ray and no hurt feelings. What can one do but laugh. We have had all kinds of comical errors with this camper. Seem like one would know what to expect after 4 new coaches but this one is having fun testing us. We will soon get all the bugs out but it might be a little more expensive that planned. Just laugh with us!!!
Moose
Well-known member
Make sure you don't p*ss off your friends as you might need them later to get hooked up again. LoL
