What is your BEST words of wisdom?

350 SQ FT of living space does NOT get bigger the longer you live in it. It actually gets smaller.

Everyone that knows more about RVING than you do, was in your shoes at one time. Many, a lot shorter time ago than you imagine.

Learn to back up your 5er, then go to a empty parking lot and practice, use some orange cones to simulate a camp site. Although it is best to back up from the drivers side, also practice from the passengers side. Then practice some more. that way you don't provide the entertainment for the campground.
did I say practice?

Team Crews wrote:

blangen wrote:
Whenever you encounter a problem, even if you think you know what the answer might be, take a pause, have a sit, maybe do something else. Often, the solution will become more apparent after a break and, conversely, a move made in haste will often further complicate the original problem.

I can't help but think you are directly talking about backing a rig in! Meh! Great advise. Thank you.

Actually, that advise is meant for (in my case, anyway) systems repair. For example, don't start fiddling with the propane burner on the fridge that is not working until you make sure the propane is turned on. Sometimes that takes a break for the logic to set in. :)

As for backing in... Here's a tidbit for that. Success or failure is determined in the approach. When I'm approaching a site, I turn toward it and then back the other way as I'm passing it and getting my back wheels next to the far corner. So... before I put it in reverse, I'm already angled properly. At that point, backing up is just a continuation of the position I've already set. This works with motorhomes as well as trailers. With a trailer, just as you're finishing your setup, turn your tow vehicle wheels so it is in the same arc. Again, once in reverse, you're simply continuing and making only minor adjustments.

Try to be the first to say hello when you meet a fellow camper.

Never go on a long road trip with a child that has just learned to whistle. :B

Always make sure you've closed the valve gates before you put the cap back on.

rockhillmanor wrote:

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

:c

Yes, yes, yes.

Always perform the "pull test"-refer to owner's manual for instructions if unsure of how to perform this task.

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

:c