I'm new to rving. Southeastern Michigan
Just purchased a Trail Runner TT from Camping world 25 RLS. First trip Labor Day weekend to Holland Mi. Pulling it with a 2003 Dodge Ram 1/2 ton. Can't wait to get out and see the USA. I'm retired Air...
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I would also plan a camping trip in the back yard, which seems a little silly, but will really save you some frustration.
Fam-Camps, The PX usually carried the directory and there is one online, Some are better than others and range from WONDERFUL to a parking lot.
Backing into a camp site. First learn how to communicate with your co-pilot, as your turn left and her/his turn left signal might be the same. I am the pilot on our team and my one rule is I don't move an inch if I can't see my partner in the mirror.
Each person should have a job, ie, you hook up the outside - sewer, electricity etc while the partner works on the inside, and then change places and double check each other. This is more important when you leave, you unhook, partner packs up and then double check each other. 1) you leave stuff in the camp site, you forget to lower the antenna, raise the steps, or close a vent.
A shake down cruise will let you know you forgot the salt, coffee, can opener, Where you will store the dirty clothes. It will help you discover if something isn't working well or at all. Youll learn to monitor the black water, gray etc. Even if you don't need it, turn on the oven, (might need a wand lighter) turn on the air and the heater.
Keep a list of stuff you would like to add and what you really didn't need at all. Take those things out, we have so much junk that we never use and I keep threatening....
Keep meals simple, even take leftovers so all you have to do is heat and serve.
The weather forecast might say 110 all weekend, but make sure you have warm blankets. The rig loses heat fast and by 0400 you might be cold.
Your gas mileage will be the horrid and we have learned by long experience that driving 60-65 as opposed to 70-75 will really save you some mileage.
Both of you need to learn to drive the RV, just in case. My friend stepped out of hers and broke an ankle - couldn't drive for a couple weeks and even then it was painful.
Lastly, if you don't know something or unsure, ask. We have tons of very funny stories about silly things that happened to all of us at one time or the other. Campers for the most part, are a great bunch and all you have to do is ask.
Fam-Camps, The PX usually carried the directory and there is one online, Some are better than others and range from WONDERFUL to a parking lot.
Backing into a camp site. First learn how to communicate with your co-pilot, as your turn left and her/his turn left signal might be the same. I am the pilot on our team and my one rule is I don't move an inch if I can't see my partner in the mirror.
Each person should have a job, ie, you hook up the outside - sewer, electricity etc while the partner works on the inside, and then change places and double check each other. This is more important when you leave, you unhook, partner packs up and then double check each other. 1) you leave stuff in the camp site, you forget to lower the antenna, raise the steps, or close a vent.
A shake down cruise will let you know you forgot the salt, coffee, can opener, Where you will store the dirty clothes. It will help you discover if something isn't working well or at all. Youll learn to monitor the black water, gray etc. Even if you don't need it, turn on the oven, (might need a wand lighter) turn on the air and the heater.
Keep a list of stuff you would like to add and what you really didn't need at all. Take those things out, we have so much junk that we never use and I keep threatening....
Keep meals simple, even take leftovers so all you have to do is heat and serve.
The weather forecast might say 110 all weekend, but make sure you have warm blankets. The rig loses heat fast and by 0400 you might be cold.
Your gas mileage will be the horrid and we have learned by long experience that driving 60-65 as opposed to 70-75 will really save you some mileage.
Both of you need to learn to drive the RV, just in case. My friend stepped out of hers and broke an ankle - couldn't drive for a couple weeks and even then it was painful.
Lastly, if you don't know something or unsure, ask. We have tons of very funny stories about silly things that happened to all of us at one time or the other. Campers for the most part, are a great bunch and all you have to do is ask.
