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djgodden
Explorer
May 15, 2017

What was your first RV noob disaster (or near disaster)?

Ours was on our first trip. Just before leaving I installed a King Satellite dome and 2 of those vent topper thingies. First gas station (Kingman, AZ) I pulled under a forecourt I'd been under before. I stopped quite suddenly when I heard some odd noises. Quickly backed up a few feet and then went topside. I'd removed the satellite dome and damaged a vent. Kicked myself all the way to the Camping World in Williams to buy a new vent cover. Satellite dish was dented but the dent popped out and still worked fine.

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  • whatimmadoboutm's avatar
    whatimmadoboutm
    Explorer
    May 15, 2017
    I parked curbside shortly after leaving the dealership with my brand new TT. I came out of the business I had stopped at, and noticed a sign overhanging the street from a lamppost was about a foot in front of my TT. Had I stopped any further forward when parking, I likely would have done a decent amount of damage.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    May 15, 2017
    Didn't check wheel lugs. Lost a wheel, fortunately in a rest stop.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    May 15, 2017
    rmack1, that's the fear of all TT owners...that it will roll away.
  • Rmack1's avatar
    Rmack1
    Explorer
    May 15, 2017
    I had only parked my TT a couple times, and only on level ground.

    I was parking at a National Forrest campground and I hadn't set any chocks or anything when I popped the hitch. The trailer started rolling backwards.

    I foolishly tried grabbing it. Not a chance.

    Lucky, they had installed a 'dead man' for fools like me; a concrete bar that stopped my rolling with a bang. If that hadn't been there, the trailer would have gone for a downhill roll into other campsites.

    At least I never forgot again.

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