Proud of myself!
Just have to take a small moment to be proud...hubby has developed a problem this past year with his inner ear; it affects his balance and can flare into a full case of vertigo with no advance warning...
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frankdamp wrote:
Scottie Mom:
Be very thankful that you could physically drive your RV. Unfortunately, when we bought ours (used), we were enthusiastic enough about its condition, mileage and price that we never checked the ergonomics.
DW is not very tall (under 5') and what we found was that the steering column wasn't telescopic, the amount of column tilt was very small, the seat was much too long in the cushion and the seat had no vertical adjustment. Her feet didn't even reach the floor. Also, the pedal cluster wasn't adjustable like some Ford cars have.
Bottom line - there was no way to adjust things so she could drive it (even if she'd wanted to or had to). Our "get home if DH is incapacitated" plan was a one-way airline ticket for one of our sons-in-law (one of whom is already retired) to come and get us.
When things started to get too expensive to continue the lifestyle, the above issue was one more nail in the coffin that resulted in us selling up.
Yep, I hear ya. Our Tiffin has an adjustable steering wheel, movable pedals and an adjustable seat. I'm only 5', so that is good for me.
However, we have looked at other coaches and there are some that would be impossible for me to drive. In fact, I was talking with a manufacturer who had brought in a big rig to a show we were at. He had me sit in it and even with all the adjustments that could be made, my feet did not touch the floor. Manufacturers need to be sensitive to the needs of all drivers, not just those who are 6'2".
Dale
