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RVcircus
Explorer II
Apr 27, 2015

Another lesson learned

This weekend, we did some driveway camping at a family members house. We wanted to get out for a quick trip just to make sure everything was working for the start of the season and their kids were wanting to sleep in the camper. On the ride over I looked in the mirror as we were making a turn and I swa one of the exit windows flopping in the wind. One of the kids unlatched the window while playing inside and I never thought to check it before we left. I now have one more thing added to my check list before hitting the road;) Other than that everything went as planned and the kids had a blast driveway camping.
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  • RVcircus's avatar
    RVcircus
    Explorer II
    Apr 27, 2015
    cruiserjs wrote:
    Kids in your trailer while going down the road?? Very dangerous and, in many states, that is illegal11


    Not a chance!!! They did this before we left and I didn't see the unlatched window.
  • cruiserjs's avatar
    cruiserjs
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2015
    Kids in your trailer while going down the road?? Very dangerous and, in many states, that is illegal11
  • DannyA's avatar
    DannyA
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2015
    Same thing happened to me, but someone traveling behind got my attention to tell me it was open and flopping.
  • Oasisbob's avatar
    Oasisbob
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2015
    We do foster care and always camping with newbie kids. I learned to check everything but still last trip we had a storage door opening. LOL Worst was when I left the canoe paddles on my roof. Sure hope they did not hit anyone. Sheeesh
  • Gonzo42's avatar
    Gonzo42
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2015
    A recurring problem I get is because the water pump is turned off while in the driveway, the first time I turn on the water pump I get water flow in the kitchen and/or bath becuase little fingers play with the faucets.
  • RVcircus's avatar
    RVcircus
    Explorer II
    Apr 27, 2015
    rk911 wrote:
    sooo, you're leaving the kid home next time? :)


    We're not that lucky!!! They on the list of things to pack for quite a while.
  • bluie5's avatar
    bluie5
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2015
    I always do a walk around the rig before getting under way from home, campground, fuel stop, rest area stops, etc. I check for open windows, open utility connections, unlocked doors and storage compartments, hitch still set up as should be, umbililical cord still hooked up, low tires, etc. I have added the windows to that list when we had our old TT when DS didn't latch the egress window by his bunk and it was flapping for a few miles before I caught it in the mirror.

    With kids around you never know what can happen, but would never trade them for anything.
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2015
    RVcircus wrote:
    This weekend, we did some driveway camping at a family members house. We wanted to get out for a quick trip just to make sure everything was working for the start of the season and their kids were wanting to sleep in the camper. On the ride over I looked in the mirror as we were making a turn and I swa one of the exit windows flopping in the wind. One of the kids unlatched the window while playing inside and I never thought to check it before we left. I now have one more thing added to my check list before hitting the road;) Other than that everything went as planned and the kids had a blast driveway camping.


    sooo, you're leaving the kid home next time? :)

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