New Driver
I have just purchased a 40 ft motor home and need to drive it from New Mexico to Michigan in April. I have driven a 36 ft 5th wheel for several years but never a motor home. I have watched several v...
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Executive wrote:
Swing wide at intersections, watch for idiots trying to squeeze between you and the curb at intersections when turning right, be aware of your tail swing, that area behind the back wheels will bang into stuff if you're not careful etc. Enjoy the trip and enjoy the new coach. By the time you get home, you'll have plenty of left seat time to really be able to control the beast.....Dennis
I'll add, adjust all of your mirrors so you can just see the side of your motorhome in the mirror.
This should eliminate any blind spots on the driver side. Hopefully, eliminate any blind spots on the passenger side.
Just check it out so you know what is going on around your vehicle.
Also, as you complete the right turn look back in the passenger mirror to see how close you came to the curb.
This will help you a lot to get the "feel" for making a turn.
Hope this is helpful!!
Pat
