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Old 01-21-2017, 03:11 PM   #1
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A few inches off the top, please.

My wife and I would like to purchase a new 25' International, with plans to keep it on our carport. The overhead clearance at entering our carport is 9'6" and the height w/AC of the AS is 9'9". The driveway before the entry is level. Is there a modification, perhaps a different model AC, that would clear the way for us? We are considering a 22' Sport which is 9'3", but we would like to stay with the 25'.
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Welcome to the forum. The Penguin is pretty much the lowest-profile a/c unit available. The newer Coleman Mach series is a couple of inches shorter, barely, but would then require a lot of changes to make it work. It is also considerably louder, and still would leave you an inch or so too tall to use the carport. Maybe you could look carefully at the carport, and see if it would be feasible to raise the carport 6 inches or so. It might be cheaper than buying the different a/c unit, and paying someone to modify everything to play nice with it.
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Old 01-21-2017, 04:07 PM   #3
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Terry's comment is just what I first thought when I read your post. I guess it depends on what is the limiting dimension on the carport. May not be practical if it is the main structure supporting the roof, but if you are lucky, might be easily done if just trim pieces.

I suppose even if it is the main structure, depending on how it is put together it might not be out of the question.

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Old 01-21-2017, 04:26 PM   #4
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Get it close, then deflate the tires to get it inside. Reinflate once it's inside the carport.
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Careful with the specs. I found they are not 100% correct. Reality is more accurate. Can you try it in there before you buy it? I have a Garage 9 foot 10 inches and still have lots of room. I have an Eddie Bauer 25 with 16 inch wheels and usually there is some load in it but this spec. is considered to be 9 foot 9 inches.

Lower the floor of the carport if it is gravel or interlocking pavers?
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You could dig a trench for the wheels come to that...
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A friend wanted a car lift in his garage, so he raised the whole thing about 4 ft. He can now fit two cars piggy-back style.

Raising a carport would be considerably easier. Most carports I've seen are just 4x4 posts. Adding 6-12" would be easy
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I had to raise a garage door two and a half feet to fit my former Hi-Lo.
Cost $950 about ten years ago.
Now, with the AS, it's in the open on a dedicated level concrete pad.
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Raising a carport would be considerably easier. Most carports I've seen are just 4x4 posts. Adding 6-12" would be easy
Agreed. Even if the carport is integral to the primary structure, raising the roof on the carport section is not that difficult. Get some recommendations on competent contractors, invite them to discuss how they'd do the work and what they'd charge. Get a firm written quote.
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I'd be hesitant to buy a smaller unit due to a carport not being tall enough to house a larger one.

We had to do a bit of work on some slider doors on a warehouse shed, raised them 3 inches, so as to get our airstream in there.

I say buy the unit you really like, deal with the storage challenges thereafter.

Here's some pics of my lovely wife watching the clearance as we back her in the first time......and an interior shot of how close things are to the bottom of the rafters.

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My wife and I would like to purchase a new 25' International, with plans to keep it on our carport. The overhead clearance at entering our carport is 9'6" and the height w/AC of the AS is 9'9". The driveway before the entry is level. Is there a modification, perhaps a different model AC, that would clear the way for us? We are considering a 22' Sport which is 9'3", but we would like to stay with the 25'.
I know it is obvious but sometimes it's worth saying… Perhaps purchase an air compressor. Lower the tire pressure enough to gain the 3 inches then pump the tires back up once in place. Just be sure to attach the tire pressure gauge to the Hitch coupler to remind you to reverse the process before you pull the trailer out.
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Roll it under the car port on steel wheels without tires. Verify the dump valve plumbing and other components under the coach will clear.

The air conditioner cover can be removed and that will reduce the coach height some, but not likely enough without additional action.

Raise the structure is best.

Lowering the floor and driveway is also possible. Trenches would be a trip hazard and might be a problem if the coach was not backed straight. If it rolled up on the original surface significant damage might be the result.

Then there is the big one. You might just be happier with a bigger coach, a new house, and an RV garage.

Just, do not get less coach than you need. It is true that less can be more - we actually think it is. However, if you are not happy with a smaller coach, your RV will never be satisfactory to you.

Good luck with your decision. Pat
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One other thought to consider. Some people install hoods on their fans to protect the fans and allow them to run if it is raining. There are low profile and pop up hoods, but the Fantastic Fan hoods are almost the same height as the AC cover. It's not a requirement, but rather an option that is a nice to have. Just understand there are other considerations with respect to roof height. Pat
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