Dimensions (or “Fitting in my garage”)

[andrew_tune]

Newbie warning: this is my first post after some time lurking.

Would some kind person who’s an actual owner as opposed to a wannabe-owner such as myself please advise the overall height of the unit WITH THE GALLEY HATCH OPEN?  I’ve looked for this information without success – as far as I can work out from the scale diagrams it’s about 2080mm (just under 82″) but would appreciate an actual figure.

Many thanks.

[wudboatVT]

Hi and Welcome!

It’s hard to answer your question exactly because the camper and galley hatch when open height all depends on the trailer you have chosen to use. I had something custom made so can’t help you out. Perhaps someone with the “standard” Trailex model can assist.

John

[madebymike60]

Like John says, it’s hard to answer because of all the variables. These include not only the trailer model, but also the tire size and whether the axle is over- or underslung. With that said, mine is about 81.5 inches to the highest point of the galley hatch when open. I have the Trailex trailer with 12″ wheels and an underslung axle which lowers the overall height of trailer and camper. I don’t have the integrated cargo carrier.

[CWStevens]

Like John says, “it depends”…

I have the CLC standard trailex trailer, <span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>without</span> the under camper storage, and mine max’s out at 87″.  And that’s if I ensure it’s pushed open to the maximum height.

If you have a very small garage, make sure it will also clear the door opening.  I installed the roof rack, and an extendable awning from Thule, and it *just* clears my door.  I have to make sure it’s fully opened when I back in, and not a “lazy” open.  😉  (That said, so far it’s never been an issue.)

Chris

[andrew_tune]

Thanks all.  I guess I made the classic mistake: stating a question instead of the problem I am trying to solve.  I did this because I was actually trying to solve two problems at once, and who wants to bore people with extra detail?

So my first issue was garage door height, and I can see that that will have to wait until I have the trailer sorted.  Fair enough and thanks again.

The second reason I was asking is that I’m thinking of buying a 270 degree batwing awning (to go on the car in the short term but eventually for mounting on the teardrop).  There’s no point doing that if I can’t clear the rear hatch.  So I guess my question should have been “How high above the floor of the camper?”, because that takes out questions of trailer, axles, and under-camper storage – all of which are relevant to the garage door problem, but none of which have an impact on this issue.

Hope that makes sense.

[andrew_tune]

So (variables such as trailer, axle configuration, wheel size and tire profile aside) it sounds like if I go for a 2.4m (94″) garage door opening I should be able to make it work, even with the under camper storage.  Which is great.

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