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Bordercollie
Mar 17, 2017Explorer
When backing into a camp site, get out and look around for obstacles in back and on both sides, and overhead tree branches. Learn proper sequence for starting the generator, waiting a few minutes before turning on roof AC, shutting off AC and waiting 10 minutes or so before re-starting the roof AC. Find the emergency start button for generator and truck engine. The house battery may run down overnight running the furnace blower. House battery , if fully charged, may last 3 nights without use of furnace blower just operating interior lights and alarms, etc. Slow down and pull over to let cars pass using pull-outs, only when it is safe to do so. Don't let car and truck drivers pressure you into going into turns too fast, especially on grades. Use second gear for downgrades to save brakes, don't "ride the brakes", use second gear on steep upgrades. Don't forget prescription meds and personal items, tools, cell phone and camera chargers, and other "essentials". Best to make a check list and use it.
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