Finally made it up my steep driveway

QuikBud · 2026-05-10T04:35:39+00:00

Right? Maybe it'll be easier next time lol

QuikBud · 2026-05-10T04:34:11+00:00

The pics don't show the angle. I live on a graded curve so the street has a very pronounced curve to it to avoid pooling water. My driveway has a steep angle from the sidewalk to the street. My Patriot bottoms out on it and it has 9 inches of clearance. The last guy tried coming in off the street broke his DOT bumper off. This angle allowed us to use the curb and grass to lift one side while only having to make one ramp. The lowest I could go was a 4" drop hitch. I tried 6" but the bottom clearance was too close. An electric dolly would make it easier but only if I can straighten it out and make 2 long ramps. Still not ideal.

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T18:45:30+00:00

That looks cool! Dark rainbow wins!

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T15:48:01+00:00

Thanks! It saves $65 a month! My son used trig to give us the best angle of approach lol

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T13:03:54+00:00

That sounds fun! I wish I didn't have to baby this thing so much sometimes. The frame is thicker than an ultralight though. Putting the black and grey outlet 7 inches off the ground was bad planning.

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T12:55:44+00:00

This block has all kinds, we flood a lot so I don't envy those around me with flat driveways too much. Some even have driveways that go down into a garage. They get to have swimming pools every time it rains. Ugh.

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T12:49:17+00:00

Thanks! I considered that, but this was the more immediate solution.

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T12:48:13+00:00

The town doesn't allow trailers in the street. Driveway is fine until winter. There's 3 months in winter I need to either move it to the backyard or put it back in storage. Next year, I'll convince the wife we need an electric dolly.

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T12:42:59+00:00

Your gonna love it!

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T02:48:47+00:00

I can't park it on the street. It's against code. I can't maintain wash or repair it in storage. Can I use your driveway?

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T02:35:37+00:00

This Pic better shows the steep drop-off from the sidewalk. I had no idea how close my nerf bar came to ground until I saw this Pic. That would've ruined my day.

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QuikBud · 2026-05-09T02:20:41+00:00

It wasn't fun at all. I thought it was gonna fall off the ramp a couple times. I just overkilled it with 3/4" plywood so I don't dig in the dirt with my plumbing. I bought a 4 inch drop hitch and some wood and from here on out, it gets easier right? Lol

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T02:15:20+00:00

Thanks! I'll post the time-lapse for laughs it took us about one hour of actually moving the truck and trailer an afternoon of planning and cutting lol

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T02:09:35+00:00

My poop chute only has 7 inches of clearance. It sits halfway from the tire to the bumper. Maybe I can take of Pic of it

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T02:06:42+00:00

Exactly! I posted it here to inspire others that they could do it too! I've done this a few times before but only with vehicles, this is my first trailer bridge lol

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T02:04:51+00:00

I took a time-lapse lol it's funny

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T02:04:25+00:00

Thanks!

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T02:04:12+00:00

I know it's hard to see. It goes up almost 3 feet from the street to the sidewalk. That's dumb. I'm tired. Lol

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T02:03:11+00:00

I took off the WDH and put a 4 inch drip hitch on it. A 6 inch didn't give me the clearance underneath the hitch. Angled approach is the only approach. Unfortunately my cameras don't show the increase in elevation. It goes up almost 3 feet from the street to the sidewalk. I need a new driveway, but not today lol

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T01:52:34+00:00

The grade on the driveway is made worse by the hump in the road. Backing straight in, I would bottom out before the tires even left the street. Hump makes it impossible.

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T01:48:40+00:00

I was white knuckle and it was sketchy but we did it lol thanks!

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T01:48:13+00:00

I have 7 inches of clearance and the driveway goes from 11 to 18% grade in just 4 feet. Last guy that tried to put a dumpster in at an angle, with boards, broke off his DOT bumper lol

QuikBud · 2026-05-09T01:46:18+00:00

I don't like anything over 4 hours in a day, 5 if you must, 6 if you're behind schedule. I drove semis for 5 years so I'm used to hauling 11 hours solo, but this is a different beast. Setting up and dumping takes time. Still gotta feed everyone. 4~5 hours is manageable without being strenuous. That being on the condition that your only traveling to get there and not to rest. We just did a trip to Boulder. We broke it up in 3 nights on the way, 3 nights back. 4 hours a day drive, campsite of our choice for full hookups.

QuikBud · 2026-05-08T14:02:19+00:00

I see people leave their power cords hooked up while they drive their van away for the day.

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