First Fifth-Wheel
Well, I just purchased my first fifth-wheel. After a few camping trips with my wife in our small (very small) pop up, we decided to move up. Well we found a great deal on a fifth wheel. I did a ...
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We are new too, haven't camped in it yet. Lots of great advice here about the technical parts, here's some other stuff.
We bought 6 safety cones, and went to an empty parking lot. Lined up the cones, and then practiced. Here's what we've learned:
As important as backing in, is getting directions straight!
Make sure you and your spotter are speaking the same language, and be specific! ;) "No, the OTHER way" doesn't really help.
We have also figured out that we will be using 2-way radios, because with the 40' FW, and the Diesel Dually Long-Box - whoever is in the truck can't hear the spotter. I don't want our first introduction to a campground to be :M @$%@#%@#$% :M LOL
We bought 6 safety cones, and went to an empty parking lot. Lined up the cones, and then practiced. Here's what we've learned:
As important as backing in, is getting directions straight!
Make sure you and your spotter are speaking the same language, and be specific! ;) "No, the OTHER way" doesn't really help.
We have also figured out that we will be using 2-way radios, because with the 40' FW, and the Diesel Dually Long-Box - whoever is in the truck can't hear the spotter. I don't want our first introduction to a campground to be :M @$%@#%@#$% :M LOL
