Trailer Height?
ScotN
Reg. Apr 2009
Posted 2009-04-13 7:02 PM (#103307)
Subject: Trailer Height?


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I am currently looking to build a new storage building and want to make sure that I make it tall enough if I buy a new trailer.  I would probably buy a 3 to 4 horse gooseneck trailer with a living quarter.  I would also want an inside height of at least 7 ft.  What height should I make the storage building to make sure that most trailers will fit into it?  I would want a trailer with an Air conditioner unit on top.

Thanks for your help

Scot

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DD_TrailerMan
Reg. Jul 2008
Posted 2009-04-13 7:47 PM (#103309 - in reply to #103307)
Subject: RE: Trailer Height?


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Trailer sits no more than 20 inches off ground, plus 84 tall, plus 15 for A/C, add another 12 for good measure (and, in case you go to 7'6" tall) = 11' opening should be plenty

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wyndancer
Reg. Apr 2007
Posted 2009-04-13 8:33 PM (#103312 - in reply to #103307)
Subject: RE: Trailer Height?


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14' sidewalls....you'll never regret it.
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2009-04-13 9:09 PM (#103315 - in reply to #103312)
Subject: RE: Trailer Height?


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Originally written by wyndancer on 2009-04-13 9:33 PM

14' sidewalls....you'll never regret it.
That's the ticket...and 16 feet would be even better... And unfortunately, more expensive...

Edited by PaulChristenson 2009-04-13 9:11 PM
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greyhorse
Reg. Nov 2005
Posted 2009-04-13 9:18 PM (#103317 - in reply to #103307)
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I need at least 12' for mine, so the plan is 14' when I get the $$ together. Building taller isn't nearly as expensive as wider, longer, or not tall enough to fit.
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JustMary
Reg. May 2008
Posted 2009-04-14 11:17 AM (#103343 - in reply to #103307)
Subject: RE: Trailer Height?


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Remember that most all of the newer LQ's have haypods...not sure how much room, but allow for that.
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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2009-04-14 12:54 PM (#103353 - in reply to #103307)
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Allow enough room to jack the trailer off the hitch ball, take into consideration, how much room to clear the truck bed and how much the truck will raise after the weight is off.... I have unhitched and had plenty of clearence to drive away, only to have to raise the trailer a couple days later to be able to get back underneath it. I like them tall shelters.... 16' ain't too high for me.

 

 

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Paints
Reg. Jan 2006
Posted 2009-04-14 2:57 PM (#103358 - in reply to #103307)
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This post brings back memories from last spring as lady took order and guys putting up barn had words.Our barns 12 height just barely fits our 7 ft tall inside trailer because tv atenna and power booster etc all are up top.Just double check with everyone.Husband made clear and had in writing but &ucking place lied but trailer fits with little room/height spare barely.
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dawnb
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2009-04-14 4:43 PM (#103360 - in reply to #103307)
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16' sidewalls you will never regret it. Also remember if you put a door opener on that it hangs down taking up space.
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