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SDcampowneroper
Oct 31, 2018Explorer
Anyone new to towing of any weight and length should first get some training. I have seen pro drivers easily fit long trailers into sites claimed for shorter, seen untrained, inexperienced, drivers struggle with short trailers into easy long sites.
Most- quality- camps underestimate site length to accommodate less skilled drivers.
Length is not as much an issue as skill, except when off roading where land may be a problem where you may bottom out or have no room to turn around to get out.
An hour - a day, with a pro driver will bolster you, turn you from one to be watched and laughed at from Joe and cronies in lawn chairs with a beer, into them cheerleeding for you.
Most importantly, is the safety of your family and mine. The more you are experienced with your equipment, the safer we all are.
1- learn your limits and skills
2- Buy the length you can handle
Most- quality- camps underestimate site length to accommodate less skilled drivers.
Length is not as much an issue as skill, except when off roading where land may be a problem where you may bottom out or have no room to turn around to get out.
An hour - a day, with a pro driver will bolster you, turn you from one to be watched and laughed at from Joe and cronies in lawn chairs with a beer, into them cheerleeding for you.
Most importantly, is the safety of your family and mine. The more you are experienced with your equipment, the safer we all are.
1- learn your limits and skills
2- Buy the length you can handle
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