Hi DutchmenSport. We are maybe 6 hours west of you. Just south of St. Louis, MO. 2 miles off I-55. Yes its a learning curve. I had a Holiday Ramble 5th, years ago. Kinda of remember some of the stuff about the thing. Yes, backing into a campsite practice is very high on the list. We will do that with Brenda backing into my driveway behind the house. When she gets that down, she will be able to park the rig anywhere. Yup, the sperating systems of the rig are like any other camper.We are having a lot of fun. Soon to be on the road. We will head south after Christmas.