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Old 02-08-2016, 11:16 AM   #1
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Ceiling height & opinions

Can a 6'7" man stand up in the BATHroom of the 26.5 HT RLS 5er? Closest model is over 2 hours away. Not worried about bedroom. And if anyone has one what are your opinions and experiences. My first TT was a '09 Jayco and the worst mistake I've made was trading it in for another brand. I'm retired and plan on using for snowbirding and seeing this great country. i.e. semi-full timing.
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Old 02-08-2016, 11:59 AM   #2
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We don't own an HT, but looked at several of them before settling on our current rig, and I think you might find the bathroom a little tight, especially since I'm "only" 5'10" and I thought it felt a little low.
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Old 02-08-2016, 01:29 PM   #3
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Even if you did have headroom.. You'll never be able to stand straight in the shower.
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I'm 6' 2" and I didn't test the shower but I know my head was scraping the ceiling in the bedroom on an HT. Jayco spec on the bedroom height is 74 3/4". The Eagle is 77 3/4" and the Northpoint is 82 1/2".
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Nutz! Thanks guys. I was hoping since there are 2 step ups (in pictures) between the bath and the bed that the bath ceiling may be rather high. Only FW I have found that had that characteristic was...another brand, and I didn't like the layout but it had the tallest bath ceiling of any RV I've been in.
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I don't know what your requirements are, but I'm 6'4" and I barely fit in most front end bed/bathrooms.
I think you need to look at a front living room Eagle with the bed/bath in the back.
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I don't know what your requirements are, but I'm 6'4" and I barely fit in most front end bed/bathrooms.
I think you need to look at a front living room Eagle with the bed/bath in the back.
I would agree with this statement or look to a North Point. The higher end 5'ers increase in head room all the way to the front along with weight and cost as well, so one might be limited.

I am 6'3" and can stand all the way into the front of my BR at the closet doors. The shower has a skylight which enhances the height by about 4" more in my bath room.
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I would agree with this statement or look to a North Point. The higher end 5'ers increase in head room all the way to the front along with weight and cost as well, so one might be limited.

I am 6'3" and can stand all the way into the front of my BR at the closet doors. The shower has a skylight which enhances the height by about 4" more in my bath room.
That's why I stay with higher end 5ver's now.
I've had a low end TT and a low end 5th before. The comfort is worth the extra $$ for more height.
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I just went and measured from the floor to the bottom of the skylight in my shower and it is approximately 78 1/2 inches. So, to answer your question, a 6'7" guy might not be able to stand up straight, but might still be able to take a shower by bending a bit. I love all those people who tell you a guy can't but offer no first hand evidence other than the trailer isn't a high-end one.
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I stand corrected...
The one step makes a huge difference
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Thanks fellas, finally got a sales rep to call me back and nope it wont work without bending/stooping. not gonna do that for months at a time.
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Can a 6'7" man stand up in the BATHroom of the 26.5 HT RLS 5er? Closest model is over 2 hours away. Not worried about bedroom. And if anyone has one what are your opinions and experiences. My first TT was a '09 Jayco and the worst mistake I've made was trading it in for another brand. I'm retired and plan on using for snowbirding and seeing this great country. i.e. semi-full timing.
The ceiling height in my 2014 287BHBE is 81" throughout. If you figure about a 2" rise for the shower base,you're going to get shampoo on the ceiling!.

Another word of caution ... If whatever model you decide on has a queen bed, make sure it has a full 60" x 80" mattress instead of the short queen 60" x 74", else you will be trying to sleep with your feet hanging out!

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look at the front living room models, they have bathrooms in the middle of the unit and have ample headroom. Like the Eagle 399 FLQS
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Can a 6'7" man stand up in the BATHroom of the 26.5 HT RLS 5er?
I am 6'2", so I have a lot of scars on my head..

Ok, how about having an SPACER made that will fit between the skylight and the TT roof. Something like a length 2x2" or 3x3" square aluminum tubing, you can make it into the size of the skylight (one continuous length). It would be a strong base for the skylight and give you a few extra inches.. Use a good sealant and you should have no issues. The air flow on top of the TT at that point (rear) is not as bad as on the front of the TT.

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I have a 2016 26.5 RLS. Put my jacket on and brought my tape measure. Bathroom floor to ceiling is 6' 7". Shower is 6' 6" and inside the little moon roof it is about 6' 10" in the shower.
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My husband is also 6'7" which has presented a lot of problems in trying to enter the RV world. We saw the living room forward North Pointe and Pinnacle at the Tampa RV show last month. He was fine throughout the entire unit including the shower. Yipee! We'll be buying a unit this summer and hitting the road.
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My husband is also 6'7" which has presented a lot of problems in trying to enter the RV world. We saw the living room forward North Pointe and Pinnacle at the Tampa RV show last month. He was fine throughout the entire unit including the shower. Yipee! We'll be buying a unit this summer and hitting the road.
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The ceiling height on my TT is 7 feet througout. I lose a few inches in the shower floor but gain it right back with the ceiling sky light.

So, you can get head room without going with a 5r.
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I'm 6'4" and not a small fella...
That was one of the main considerations why we went with the Eagle 339FLQS.
Front living is roomy with plenty of head room for me, and no stooping.
Likewise with the bathroom. Plenty of room around the thrown and 3' of room over my head and a roomy shower...
No stooping ever! No crowding ever!
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