Tacoma & Camper Overall Height?
#1
Posted 11 September 2014 - 12:40 PM
I'm assuming that, with a 2" lift and fleet camper, overall height should come in around 7.5' or so, but for piece of mind I would love some verification. I'm buying a house with 8' garage doors and an HOA that will not allow an "rv" to be left outside.
Thanks in advance!
#2
Posted 11 September 2014 - 12:53 PM
They're actually going to consider your truck with camper in the back an RV? A pop-up is essentially the same as pickup truck and a topper. A hardside I could see.
#3
Posted 11 September 2014 - 01:05 PM
#4
Posted 11 September 2014 - 02:54 PM
My stock height 2013 Tacoma 4WD access cab with LT265/75 R16 tires and a rear spring upgrade (4 leaf springs to carry 1500 pounds) and 1000 pound empty Eagle camper shell is 7 feet 2 inches high to the top of the fantastic fan vent.
My neighbor raised his garage door header to fit his Kestral (Hawk) and it cost $2 grand.
My two cents is wait until you get it to make sure of your dimensions before spending any money.
#5
Posted 11 September 2014 - 04:10 PM
If you based your estimated height on the existing bed height of your truck and the FWC stated height of the camper, I think you will be fine. Here's why I say that.
I have 8' rollup doors on my detached metal garage. The actual clearance is 95" under the header.
I measured my F350 at the rear of the bed to the header, and I had 58". The FWC site says the Grandby is 59" from the bottom to the top of the vents. I wanted to fit into my garage. With the camper on the truck!
So I did some calculations and measurements and figured my truck would drop 2" at the rear of the bed with the camper loaded. I ordered it, waited the 10 weeks and picked it up. When I arrived home I set up my step ladder and checked the clearance many times as I inched the truck into the garage. It cleared the vent cover by 1".
Once I loaded my two batteries it dropped another 5/8", so as long as I remove the Yakima racks first, I have no clearance issues getting into the garage. If I am exact about where I stop the truck (within 6" or so) I can pop the camper inside the garage for cleaning and airing it out.
It is sweet when a plan comes together. Good luck with your plans.
2014 Grandby FD on a 2007 F350
#6
Posted 11 September 2014 - 06:21 PM
Our setup (see signature and blog for details) measures 7 feet to the top of the fans / Yakima racks. It won't fit in our garage with 7 foot doors but the opening is less than 7 feet high. Should be fine with 8 foot doors. Waiting to measure your actual rig before spending money to modify a garage is good advice.
#7
Posted 11 September 2014 - 08:54 PM
Awesome, thanks for the replies everyone. When I looked at the house last it measured about 95-96" opening height. 8' doors and a 3 car garage was a requirement while house shopping this time. This garage is actually a tandem (2 deep) on one side so length isnt an issue. Nothing is happening for a while after the deal closes but I just wanted to confirm what I've been estimating. I found a new Tacoma in our work parking lot with a 2" lift and it can't be more than 6' tall by itself. If I could leave racks on the camper, even better!
More than likely the truck will be on coilovers with an OME leaf pack (w/ extra overloads), so I can play with ride hieght as desired.
#8
Posted 11 September 2014 - 09:24 PM
My 1 ton silverado and Hawk just fit into my garage. I love that.
I only have about 2 inches of clearance, but it works.
It is so nice to park in the garage and out of element when I'm not using it.
I highly recommend that if you can swing it.
2015 Silverado Crew Cab Duramax and 2015 Front Dinette Grandby
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#9
Posted 11 September 2014 - 09:46 PM
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