We had just arrived back at the park when new neighbors arrived to pull in across the way. I am not a busy body so really wasn't paying attention other than to notice that they were really making a production of parking their 20' tt. As I was putting toys away I could hear shouting between the couple (you know the type when folks don't have their system for parking) but again let it be. Couple minutes later I walk around our 5er to stow something on the other side and glance over just in time to see the driver smashing his tt into a very large tree. I immediately shouted STOP.The spotter thanked me profusely and the she mentioned she could not see that side. So I stayed to spot. Quickly became obvious that my assistance was not welcomed from the driver (yep the dude). After a few suggestions to help him along, all ignored I finally asked what I should have before... "do you need a second set of eyes?" Answer "No thank you". So I wished him luck, offered how I would do it anyways, and offered my help if they asked.Went back over to finish my own efforts only to hear a loud crunch a few minutes later. Turned to find the truck and trailer at 70 degrees and his rear bumper firmly kissing the same tree. I felt bad for the tree.I guess my point is that I offered to help some folks who needed it but the assistance was unwanted. If the driver could have swallowed his pride his truck would still be pretty instead of smashed.

Yikes.... Not to self. Accept help while we are learning (we're new!). That was nice of you to offer, some people have too much pride!

I can relate to this post. Sometimes there is nothing anyone can do to help someone that doesn't want your help. It is not just with trailers, but with boats also. I try to tell them one time then wait to see what happens next. It's usually not good, but at least I tried. JMO

No good deed, and so on and so on:h

You did all you could, and can feel good about that. Too bad the other guy had the wrong attitude, and paid the price.

We were in a CG in Upper NY,,,,,,,,beautiful area but the site was a bit of a pain to get into due to trees, angle of site and narrow road.I got our 5vr backed in and had just finished unhooking/leveling and was doing electric/water when a 35' or so MH pulled up to site next to us.Finished up with my electrical/water just about time they were making first attempt at backing into site. Back & forth, back & forth.....tension mounting/voices straining. So I asked spotter if she would like another set of eyes.......a loud voice booms out of drivers window "I drove buses for a living....we can handle it!"So I went about putting awning out and setting up camp chairs. My sweetie had finished up inside and came out with our traditional 'welcome home' cocktail and watched the 'entertainment'--------better than a boat ramp on busy weekend.Back & forth....scrape rear drivers side on tree..back & forth scrape front drivers side on large rock....back & forth scrape rear drivers side on tree repeat one more time.Then spotter comes over and says "She would appreciate if you would spot this side, IF you wouldn't mind?" :SNever did see driver that whole week...........spotter waved a couple times but no real friendly camp site chatter.

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NC_Roamer
Explorer
Dec 31, 2014
It's not surprising that some have difficulty backing a truck and trailer. Heck, I see people every day doing a poor job of driving forward in a car.
bankmule66
Explorer
Dec 31, 2014
sometimes there can be too much help. last winter in Florida guy from park and three others all giving different directions I finally said keep quiet unless i'm about to hit something. this made guy in site behind me upset did not speak the week I was there. other neighbors friendly one who wasn't involved in trying to help brought over a beer as soon as unhooked.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Dec 31, 2014
noplace2 wrote:
rockhillmanor wrote:
When we say we watch the entertainment it is not a slam to those that are not perfect, it's just a saying.

No it's not, and we all know it. Who you trying to kid?

The entertainment part can be watching someone nailing a backin on the first try!

We are currently at South Beach SP, there were two spots that were angled the wrong way coming in, and with the closed loops not allowing approaching from the other direction! Both backed up about a 1/4 block to get to the spot! They did great backing in a straight ling assumed they also hit the site fine also.
Oregon_Ms
Explorer
Dec 31, 2014
I am always grateful for any help that I can get.
jbrad13
Explorer
Dec 31, 2014
A wise old experienced camper once told me, "Don't ever be afraid, ashamed, or embarrassed to ask for help or advice but NEVER offer help or advice unless you are asked.
amandasgramma
Explorer
Dec 31, 2014
Rodz wrote:
amandasgramma wrote:
Rodz wrote:
I help when I can but I'm learning when to MYOB. One time I glanced at the trailer across the road and noticed water running out of the door. I ran over and just as I was about to knock, a woman pulled in with her car and started yelling at me. Who are you? What are you doing here? What do you want? I said I just wanted to tell you about that as I pointed to a large stream of water pouring out from under her door. She mumbled a few 4 letter words and ran inside. Thought that was a bit rude. How would you like to be married to that?
Aw, come on.... convince me YOU wouldn't have mumbled a few 4 letter words and run inside when confronted with that!!!!!! As for her first question........maybe she's been robbed in the past and is a little on the sensitive side. :)

LOL. You would have had to see it first hand. We were camped right across from her and she wouldn't even look my way the rest of the stay. Definitely an angry lady. Her husband seemed like a nice friendly guy. It was very clear who was the boss.
LOL LOL and there's a problem with that????? LOL A lady after my own heart. LOl Seriously, she may have been embarrassed because of the words she used. :) I've embarrassed myself a few times (or more than a few)
Rodz
Explorer
Dec 31, 2014
amandasgramma wrote:
Rodz wrote:
I help when I can but I'm learning when to MYOB. One time I glanced at the trailer across the road and noticed water running out of the door. I ran over and just as I was about to knock, a woman pulled in with her car and started yelling at me. Who are you? What are you doing here? What do you want? I said I just wanted to tell you about that as I pointed to a large stream of water pouring out from under her door. She mumbled a few 4 letter words and ran inside. Thought that was a bit rude. How would you like to be married to that?
Aw, come on.... convince me YOU wouldn't have mumbled a few 4 letter words and run inside when confronted with that!!!!!! As for her first question........maybe she's been robbed in the past and is a little on the sensitive side. :)

LOL. You would have had to see it first hand. We were camped right across from her and she wouldn't even look my way the rest of the stay. Definitely an angry lady. Her husband seemed like a nice friendly guy. It was very clear who was the boss.
Crowe
Explorer
Dec 31, 2014
When we say we watch the entertainment it is not a slam to those that are not perfect, it's just a saying.

x2. Makes me sit back and reflect on when we were newbies and were just as uncoordinated. Also helps us learn.

No it's not, and we all know it. Who you trying to kid?

Nobody. You might look at it that way but despite using the expression myself, I empathize with those just learning. Some are just plain idiots, but others are just lost like the majority of us were at the beginning.

She mumbled a few 4 letter words and ran inside. Thought that was a bit rude. How would you like to be married to that?

The four-letter words were most likely directed at the water and not you. You've NEVER lost it in a moment of frustration? I could embarrass a sailor at times!
JiminDenver
Explorer II
Dec 31, 2014
I knew there was a lot we missed by being solitary boondockers, I'll have to add this to the list.
amandasgramma
Explorer
Dec 31, 2014
Rodz wrote:
I help when I can but I'm learning when to MYOB. One time I glanced at the trailer across the road and noticed water running out of the door. I ran over and just as I was about to knock, a woman pulled in with her car and started yelling at me. Who are you? What are you doing here? What do you want? I said I just wanted to tell you about that as I pointed to a large stream of water pouring out from under her door. She mumbled a few 4 letter words and ran inside. Thought that was a bit rude. How would you like to be married to that?
Aw, come on.... convince me YOU wouldn't have mumbled a few 4 letter words and run inside when confronted with that!!!!!! As for her first question........maybe she's been robbed in the past and is a little on the sensitive side. :)

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