Need some serious advice!
Hi. We are in transition. My wife is severely disabled, and I work M-F on the other side of the state (Washington). The sale of our house closes on Dec. 6, and we have to be out of the house by then, ...
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Hi Tom...there is no teacher like experience...I agree. The military mantra is "explanation, demonstration, and practical application". In other words, read and listen, see it done, then go out and "do thou likewise". I have no problem doing 20 mph on the freeway, or even 10 if it means safety. I figure by being a little paranoid now (hidden deep inside each box is one paranoid individual!) and cautious later. Paranoia while in the midst of the drive is a bad thing. Caution is a good thing.
I am well accustomed to driving on ice and snow, and planning ahead (snow tires, etc) is the result of experiences. I've never towed a trailer or another vehicle in ice and snow.
I am assured that both the RV place that sold us the 5th wheel and the truck dealership will give us any information we require to make a safe trip. In addition, the warranty comes with "halp I'm stuck!" insurance.
Thank you for your word of caution. I do intend on going to the mall parking lot late at night and driving the thing around, backing up into parking spaces, etc...the mall in Tri-Cities has a huge vacant lot even when the mall is in full swing, due to the closing of a movie theater some years back. That is a must do, and wifey can sit in Starbucks or Denny's until I am sure I can get this thing down the road without sliding off into a ditch or wiping out some little old lady on her way to spend Christmas with the grandkids.
I am well accustomed to driving on ice and snow, and planning ahead (snow tires, etc) is the result of experiences. I've never towed a trailer or another vehicle in ice and snow.
I am assured that both the RV place that sold us the 5th wheel and the truck dealership will give us any information we require to make a safe trip. In addition, the warranty comes with "halp I'm stuck!" insurance.
Thank you for your word of caution. I do intend on going to the mall parking lot late at night and driving the thing around, backing up into parking spaces, etc...the mall in Tri-Cities has a huge vacant lot even when the mall is in full swing, due to the closing of a movie theater some years back. That is a must do, and wifey can sit in Starbucks or Denny's until I am sure I can get this thing down the road without sliding off into a ditch or wiping out some little old lady on her way to spend Christmas with the grandkids.
