Transitioning to 1st Fifth Wheel
Well, retirement is almost upon me (December if all goes well) and we're looking hard at a 5th wheel and a new tow rig to start things off right. Problem is, I'm not sure how to get started. I've towe...
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When we recently decided to become full timers, we had no experience towing a large trailer. In fact,I had never even driven a pickup truck. We researched for 6 years, and last summer we pulled the trigger on a 2016 RAM 3500 diesel dually long bed, and a 2017 Landmark 365 Newport (42 feet long and 16K GVW)
We engaged the services of an RV Safety Training company located in York PA (RVSafeT), for a 2 day RV training program.
He met us at the dealership, and proceeded to show both my wife and I how to drive the rig. Had us parallel parking our 60 foot rig into a 75 foot spot on the first day! Second day was highway driving, backing into a parking spot, truck stop etiquette, driving around small towns, and more.
He also offered a class in General RV topics and can assist with your PDI and anything RV related. Although we didn't sign up for that class, he was very helpful in getting us situated in our RV. His rates were very reasonable and the training was outstanding. (About $700 for the 2 day class for both of us)
Bottom line: If you are concerned about how to do anything with your RV regardless of type, you can get professional training.
We engaged the services of an RV Safety Training company located in York PA (RVSafeT), for a 2 day RV training program.
He met us at the dealership, and proceeded to show both my wife and I how to drive the rig. Had us parallel parking our 60 foot rig into a 75 foot spot on the first day! Second day was highway driving, backing into a parking spot, truck stop etiquette, driving around small towns, and more.
He also offered a class in General RV topics and can assist with your PDI and anything RV related. Although we didn't sign up for that class, he was very helpful in getting us situated in our RV. His rates were very reasonable and the training was outstanding. (About $700 for the 2 day class for both of us)
Bottom line: If you are concerned about how to do anything with your RV regardless of type, you can get professional training.
