Shark Fin Antenna

[yoda33073]

I made a thread about this a few months back


https://www.ram-rho.com/threads/rho-height-measurement-without-sharkfin.670/#post-15589

Thanks.

 

[eltaco]

I’m interested to see some more height measurements with the shark fin. Ram claims 81.9”, but I have to imagine there is some variability especially with the Level 1 package presumably higher overall mass weight.

I’m going to be REALLY close in a couple of primary use cases.

My garage door measures 81” to the bottom of the weatherstripping. That has about 1.25” of flexible rubber hanging low, so I imagine it could bend out of the way slightly. I also have an uphill climb into my garage, which means the shark fin will pass a bit lower than the truck height on flat ground. Still, it’s going to be awfully close.

My parking garage at work has a 7’ limit, which would really stink if I can’t get in there as well. That gives me 2.1” of clearance, but I would really have to watch any bouncing in the bumps in there.

How much clearance does removing the shark fin really gain? I think I saw there is another box on the roof, and I think the shark fin is recessed into a lower spot on the roof as well.

I’m hopeful to find a solution! My current lifted Laramie is at about 79.5” from what I can measure, so seems like the RHO will be up to 2.5” taller which might be enough to cause me some new problems!

 

[sheepoppa]

I’m interested to see some more height measurements with the shark fin. Ram claims 81.9”, but I have to imagine there is some variability especially with the Level 1 package presumably higher overall mass weight.

I’m going to be REALLY close in a couple of primary use cases.

My garage door measures 81” to the bottom of the weatherstripping. That has about 1.25” of flexible rubber hanging low, so I imagine it could bend out of the way slightly. I also have an uphill climb into my garage, which means the shark fin will pass a bit lower than the truck height on flat ground. Still, it’s going to be awfully close.

My parking garage at work has a 7’ limit, which would really stink if I can’t get in there as well. That gives me 2.1” of clearance, but I would really have to watch any bouncing in the bumps in there.

How much clearance does removing the shark fin really gain? I think I saw there is another box on the roof, and I think the shark fin is recessed into a lower spot on the roof as well.

I’m hopeful to find a solution! My current lifted Laramie is at about 79.5” from what I can measure, so seems like the RHO will be up to 2.5” taller which might be enough to cause me some new problems!

I park in a 7ft garage at work with no issues other than the occasional “ducking of the head” for absolutely no reason.

 

[eltaco]

I park in a 7ft garage at work with no issues other than the occasional “ducking of the head” for absolutely no reason.

That is really good to hear. The ducking part goes away after a little while. I feel like I’m just about to tap in my truck but have driven through there enough now that I finally trust it!

 

[sheepoppa]

That is really good to hear. The ducking part goes away after a little while. I feel like I’m just about to tap in my truck but have driven through there enough now that I finally trust it!

Same, not going as slow as the first day.

 

[RamFan]

Same, not going as slow as the first day.

Glad I’m not the only one

Chris

 

[Remixznflow82]

Mine just barely fits but I’m glad I don’t have to remove the wood trim piece. I did adjust the travel of the door to make sure it is above the door header.

Exactly how mine looks going into my garage... the first time I did it was VERY nerve racking... i wonder how high it will be when the temps in the garage are higher.... I suppose ill let some air out of the tires before then.

 

[eltaco]

Exactly how mine looks going into my garage... the first time I did it was VERY nerve racking... i wonder how high it will be when the temps in the garage are higher.... I suppose ill let some air out of the tires before then.

Hopefully I’ll have some clearance! Did you measure from the ground to the bottom of your weatherstripping?

One thing I’ll have to watch for, if I have clearance I’ll probably never want to jack my truck up to rotate tires, for example. That usually takes a bit to resettle and I don’t want to get stuck in the garage if it sits a couple inches taller after removing the jack.