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rvshrinker
Apr 25, 2019Explorer III
I did experience some anxiety early on. Before the first couple of trips I would feel anxious about hooking up the trailer correctly, driving safely, setting up at the campground. Compared to tent camping I had spent a lot of money on a truck and trailer and had bought two new machines which needed maintenance, space to park, and time. But after a few trips I stopped feeling this way. I'm very fast now setting up and the driving is a piece of cake, plus I really enjoy driving my new truck. I started thinking of the trailer as our mobile second home and compared to a cabin in the woods it was a fraction of the cost and much more flexible and easier to maintain. My family loves RVing and my wife will actually go camping year-round, and for up to ten days, whereas before she kind of dreaded tent camping for more than 2 nights ( our record was nine nights). We also use the trailer as a guest room and the kids have slumber parties in it, so we are really used to handling the trailer now.
Spend as much time as possible with the trailer, go out on a bunch of short trips soon, and you'll soon be a pro.
Spend as much time as possible with the trailer, go out on a bunch of short trips soon, and you'll soon be a pro.
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