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Cupie


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I have a similar problem but in my case due I reckon to the multifocal (graduated lens) glasses that I wear.  Difficult to judge close distances.

To protect the skull, I wear a baseball cap.  I recall that in my working days, those guys working in ceilings & under buildings had access to padded (peaked) caps to protect the head.

 

Try putting a soft pad on the offending projection.  I note that some caravans have a padded bump strip at the top of the doorway.  Failing that, maybe a strip of bright dangly stuff hanging from the top of the door might bring attention to the risk.



-- Edited by Cupie on Friday 18th of October 2013 11:10:40 AM

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We have  been on the road for about 6 weeks on our first caravanning adventure and Homer, who is 6 foot 2, has belted his head as many times on the top of the door of the pop top when he steps up  into the van. He is also as bald as his namesake. Short of making him wear a crash helmet, I would really appreciate some advice from anyone else who has this head banging problem. This morning he almost knocked himself out, so any advice please About how we might be able to pad  the  top of the door frame to make it Homer proof.

The upside of this is that for the first time, it pays to be two foot nothin'.

Marge



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duck lol


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Teach him to slow down when going in or out of the caravan and duck his head may need lots of practice in the long run will get into the run of things

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taller van??

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Perhaps you could attach a short strip (or a few strips) of plastic or cord or whatever to the top of the doorway, and they would act as a reminder to duck his head every time he goes to enter the van. Just a thought................... Annie



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I had a sign that read "DUCK" - used to stick it on the door when needed - worked - well mostly!!

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noodles - swimming types - make great padding

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spida wrote:

noodles - swimming types - make great padding

 Also have seen the noodles glued along the head board of the bed.



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Some great ideas here.

I had to stick some foam on my door frame for the same reason. Eventually one gets used to ducking and the foam can come off.

But I like the hard hat tip perhaps with a pillow tied on top.

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My hubby is 6.1 and learnt fast to duck. Lol lol.

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I thought you only done those things once & learn fast.



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My partner isn't very tall and always has some patch on his bald head where he's skinned it, I don't know what to do other than keep the band-aids handy!

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If you get a chance to see an ameture play called Caravan, it was a great laugh & deals with your problem, we saw it with our caravan club & it was spot on.
Good luck

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Thanks everyone. I just LOVE this forum. A wonderful blend of wit and wisdom. Of course the pool noodles!!We use them on the ends of our beds when they are extended, never thought of it for door frame. Some bright spark suggested we attach a yellow rubber duck to the door so Homer will get the message.

Travel safe

Marge



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hanga plastic duck there lmdo

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herbie wrote:
spida wrote:

noodles - swimming types - make great padding

 Also have seen the noodles glued along the head board of the bed.

 Don't give up your secrets Herbie,,lol



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