Mike I wrote:
Threads like this is what keeps scaring me off from finally pulling the trigger. Been looking and reading these forums for two years and the more I read the more hesitant I get. We really want to get a fifth by this summer as my wife just has one more school year to go until she can retire and than we would like to hit the road. Problem is I am scared to drive the thing.
Don't be scared. I had a case of clenched cheeks (and I don't mean on my face) the first few times I drove our Class C. I think the way to interpret these comments is that an experienced driver still has those moments when they go "JEEEEZZZZ I cut that kind of close".
Just practice; and never be afraid to takes things slowly. The payoff for learning to pull a 5th wheel (or any RV) is being able to spend nights in the most amazing and beautiful places!!!!