HELP! Garage Door Injury

[turkeybird56]

I ALWAYS use camera, and get out of truck a couple of times, and always check before closing any door on garage.

 

[Mr.G]

Backed in my 2014 with 400 miles and closed the door, no problem. Opened the hood to marvel at the engine. UPS shows up with a package so I open the door get the package then lower it again. After I'm done with the engine and close the hood, Bingo, a 14" scratch down the middle of the hood from the door opener arm. Just stood there for a minuite then went inside for one of many beers.

 

[Rambunktious]

One thing I started doing years ago was raising the safety sensors of the garage door to bumper height instead of the 7” or so that they typically are. Now it’s impossible to accidentally shut the garage door on our vehicles. Yes, I know, pets and small children are at risk now...

That's actually a brilliant idea. If I line up the safety sensors with the longest part of my truck then the garage door will not close if my truck is not in far enough. You are a genius!

 

[Rambunktious]

My wife had trouble getting the position of her Toyota right so I put a treated 2X4 against her front wheels in position and tap conned it to the floor. It's worked for 12 years. She missed the tennis ball a couple times prior to the 2X4.

I purchased three of the channel guides that are used to protect cables when they have to cross a road. They are easy to drive over and once the front wheels are past the stops, there is no worry about the car rolling back past the bump. The driveway is at an angle so the car rolling backwards out of the garage is an actual concern.

 

[Wild Bill]

I have to back into my garage as well. I don't have power folding mirrors, my garage is so tight width wise I have to get out and fold in the mirrors. Then back the rest of the way in. To know when I am back far enough, I line up the windshield pillar with a garage window trim. Of course now the carbon monoxide detector in the garage is going off!! I have a window box fan in the garage to help clear the air in the garage... Ya I know it's time to buy power folding mirrors but............ grrrrrrrrrrr

 

[UnloosedChewtoy]

That sounds frustrating! Garage mishaps can really put a damper on the day. I once accidentally scratched my car's roof on the garage door opener too. It's a total facepalm moment. If the scratch is deep, you might want to consider getting it looked at by a professional.

I can totally relate—I've had my share of clumsy moments too. One time, I accidentally bumped into my own car while trying to get the lawnmower out of the garage. Talk about feeling silly! As for garage doors, they can be tricky. I’ve heard there are some great garage door repair services in Portland that can help if you need it. Here’s their link if you ever want to check them out: portlanddoorsandlocksguy.com. Portland Doors and Locks Guy is one I came across, and it sounds like they know their stuff.

Welcome aboard guys. Not sure this was your intent, but this thread has been dormant for almost 4 years, and the original poster (OP) hasn't been on the forum in over a year. Not giving you a hard time, just a FYI.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I have a custom home and my garage is almost 3 feet longer than my truck. Dont hate me.

We did the same thing. When we were with the architect drawing the house, I told them my 2006 Ram 2500 MegaCab CTD “WILL” for in the garage. They understood and made it happen. Damn I miss that truck.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Welcome aboard guys. Not sure this was your intent, but this thread has been dormant for almost 4 years, and the original poster (OP) hasn't been on the forum in over a year. Not giving you a hard time, just a FYI.

Geez, I didn’t even look at the date. Man, I gotta start doing that. Love the meme.