Newbie and petrified of towing TT
I just purchased a 1998 Aljo 30 foot Travel Trailer. While I have RV'ed in the past in a motorhome, I never drove. My ex was in charge of driving. I think my Toyota Sequoia is adequate to pull this tr...
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I can't speak to the issues of how well your tow vehicle will handle the trailer.
However once you get that all worked out there are some non-technical bits to share. I found the interstate highways were a good way to get some confidence at first: there are no clearance concerns, the rest areas are usually adequate as long as you follow the signs for the correct parking areas(usually with the trucks), having at least two traffic lanes means you are not holding up the other drivers - that can be very nerve-wracking on a local road.
One other issue is getting fuel - be sure you can get out of the pump area before you head in. Start looking for fuel between one-half and one quarter.
We don't have a generator yet. We have always been at full hook-up spots or at least electric and water. We have done the occasional dry-camp at Wal-Mart. I think I would get the driving and towing situation to a confident level before exploring the generator purchase.
A few nights at a full hook-up RV park would be a great learning experience. There are always people there who will be glad to help and offer advice. We have learned so much from other campers.
We were all newbies once.
Enjoy your trailer and stay safe.
However once you get that all worked out there are some non-technical bits to share. I found the interstate highways were a good way to get some confidence at first: there are no clearance concerns, the rest areas are usually adequate as long as you follow the signs for the correct parking areas(usually with the trucks), having at least two traffic lanes means you are not holding up the other drivers - that can be very nerve-wracking on a local road.
One other issue is getting fuel - be sure you can get out of the pump area before you head in. Start looking for fuel between one-half and one quarter.
We don't have a generator yet. We have always been at full hook-up spots or at least electric and water. We have done the occasional dry-camp at Wal-Mart. I think I would get the driving and towing situation to a confident level before exploring the generator purchase.
A few nights at a full hook-up RV park would be a great learning experience. There are always people there who will be glad to help and offer advice. We have learned so much from other campers.
We were all newbies once.
Enjoy your trailer and stay safe.
