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
Homer and Marge said
05:05 PM Oct 18, 2013
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
Kaid said
05:19 PM Oct 18, 2013
duck lol
brickies said
05:33 PM Oct 18, 2013
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
milo said
05:44 PM Oct 18, 2013
taller van??
Happy Daze said
06:12 PM Oct 18, 2013
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
jules47 said
06:26 PM Oct 18, 2013
I had a sign that read "DUCK" - used to stick it on the door when needed - worked - well mostly!!
spida said
07:36 PM Oct 18, 2013
noodles - swimming types - make great padding
herbie said
08:55 PM Oct 18, 2013
spida wrote:
noodles - swimming types - make great padding
Also have seen the noodles glued along the head board of the bed.
Cloak said
10:27 PM Oct 18, 2013
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.
freehazzas said
10:47 PM Oct 18, 2013
My hubby is 6.1 and learnt fast to duck. Lol lol.
justcruisin01 said
02:14 AM Oct 19, 2013
I thought you only done those things once & learn fast.
Gerty Dancer said
03:34 AM Oct 19, 2013
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!
jay said
06:21 AM Oct 19, 2013
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
Homer and Marge said
07:15 AM Oct 19, 2013
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
mr glassies said
10:44 PM Oct 20, 2013
hanga plastic duck there lmdo
dibs
Baz421 said
01:03 AM Oct 21, 2013
herbie wrote:
spida wrote:
noodles - swimming types - make great padding
Also have seen the noodles glued along the head board of the bed.
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
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
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
Also have seen the noodles glued along the head board of the bed.
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.
I thought you only done those things once & learn fast.
Good luck
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
dibs
Don't give up your secrets Herbie,,lol