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Baja_Man
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Jun 14, 2016

First trip in my Class C.....first time jitters - HELP!

Hello all-

I have been camping/towing for several years....all towables (TT, 5er). Last trip in March was towing my 5er (350 miles one way). All went well. ALL of my trips have been 350 miles one way or less.

In the last three months I sold my 5er and truck and purchased a 2005 Monaco Esquire 31 PBS Class C with 25K miles and have been preparing it for our first trip.

I will be going with my wife and two kids (11yo son; 17 yo son. Will be towing my 2014 17' aluminum boat (2500# gross with trailer). Heading to Lake Oroville which is in Nor Cal about 550 miles one way from me (I'm in So Cal). It is supposed to be hot when we travel at the end of this month (100F plus).

My Class C has new Michelin tires, I have a spare, my boat and trailer are 2014 but I am putting new tires on it as well.

Things I have done to prepare for my first trip....

1. 6 new tires on RV
2. 2 New tires on boat trailer, bearings are oil filed and in great shape
3. Sanitize fresh water system; installed new fresh water pump
4. Change engine oil/filter in RV
5. Change oil, air filter, and spark plug in generator
6. Will carry spare tires for RV and boat trailer
7. Engine coolant appears good, but may drain radiator and refill. Hoses and belt look good

Now, I am getting first use jitters! What am I nervous about?:

1. My first time use of an RV I am not too familiar with
2. Not being able to see my boat when traveling (My friend who is also going on this trip towing his TT has agreed to follow behind me in the event there are any problems that I can't see).
3. 600 miles one way will be my longest trip ever!

What can I do to calm my nerves and be as prepared as possible? Almost feel like cancelling this trip and staying closer to home for our first trip. Boys will be sad as they are excited about doing some boating.

Thanks

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