How close

[Padgett]

How close to a tree can I back my 2720SL when closed ? What I am asking is how much clearance do I need to be able to open the rear module ? I do not need to open the stone protector.

Since the queen bed is 60" (5 feet) and part is over the storage bins I suspect it is about 48" but forgot to measure.

Does anyone here know ?

[mjlaupp]

The answer is the length of the upper shell struts.

[Padgett]

I make that to be about 42-43 inches and to keep the seal both front and rear must be the same and is also the height increase. Is this the same for all models and the difference is entirely in the middle body ?

The movement of each leg forms a right isosceles triangle and each module side forms a parallelogram. Simple geometry when you think about it. Once designed a die casting ladle that only had one piston using a non-linear movement design but this is much simpler.

OTOH the closed vs open height from the TM web page of a 2720 is 79.5" and 116" ( 2417 and 3124 also) which is 36.5" & is quite different from 42". Where is my error please ?

[Redtail Cruiser]

Add another 3 inches of clearance for your stone guard's depth; however when parking it close to a fixed object I try to allow room for me to maneuver around backside, but it depends on what you're trying to accomplish.

[Padgett]

Am measuring from the stone guard (thought it was an awning). Just trying to figure out the difference between TM (36.5") and when I measure the arm (42"). Might be missing a pivot and measuring the end. Also the 79.5" must be over the roof AC since I am 5'10" and can see over the body when retracted. Doesn't matter though since just looking for the difference (arm length of triangle).