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Old 03-07-2023, 05:43 AM   #1
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19CB clearance

Hello,

I'm shopping the 19CB. I have a steep driveway with a dip at the bottom and I'm worried I'm not going to be able to back into it.

Does anyone have measurements from the center of the tire to the bumper? Also the height to the lowest point which I think is below the bumper?

I'm trying to calculate departure angle to compare with my driveway pitch.

Thanks!!
John
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Old 03-07-2023, 10:40 AM   #2
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I can get those numbers but it will be almost a week before I am near my trailer to do so.
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Old 03-07-2023, 11:27 AM   #3
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Hello,

I'm shopping the 19CB. I have a steep driveway with a dip at the bottom and I'm worried I'm not going to be able to back into it.

Does anyone have measurements from the center of the tire to the bumper? Also the height to the lowest point which I think is below the bumper?

I'm trying to calculate departure angle to compare with my driveway pitch.

Thanks!!
John
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Old 03-07-2023, 11:41 AM   #4
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Steep driveway

We also have steep driveway with fairly decent swale at entry. We have a 2019 FC 25' RBT and pull it into the driveway but have to back it out onto the street. I installed a Dexter lift kit (about 2 3/4" lift) before attempting to get it up the driveway. Works great and no effect on pulling AS. Our first AS was a 2017 International 23'D model. No lift kit and it BARELY cleared. So...you can install a Dexter Lift kit and it would make it a better bet not to scrape/drag. Install of Lift kit is fairly simple if your even a little handy with a wrench. Many videos of this procedure on You Tube.
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