Jerry_B
May 14, 2013Explorer
5er Newbie
We just upgraded from a motorhome to a 37' Mobile Suites. I have only pulled this RV several miles. I'm looking for the gotchas associated with 5th wheel traveling. In particular, any suggestions for ...
ReneeG wrote:
Be aware of your height - for not only gas stations but low overpasses. Check ahead as you are pulling around or driving up to (as is possible on some interstates) of the room in and out of the gas station. Parallel to the building is best. I've hopped out many times spotting for DH for the overhead and while he's fueling, I've run around to check for an easy out. There have been times that we've had no choice and have had to back up to get out. If you travel the same areas, you'll get to know the easy in and easy out gas stations. Also, you can buy a trucker's atlas with route clearance information. There's a book on interstate stops and gas stations for RV'ers too. What we've done to ease in's and out's is to fill up whenever possible at the roomiest gas stations, even when we don't need gas, so that we are not forced to stop where we don't want to. Just a thought.