our first travel trailer
after 37 years of camping in tents and pop-ups we are now ready to buy our first travel trailer. we plan to retire in 2014 and we both love to travel. we have visited or camped in all 50 states. we've...
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Congratulations!!!
Here's a tip for bringing it home. Start clearing out the spot you want to park it, make sure there is a LOT of extra room, then once you think you have enough room, double it!
If you have a place you can avoid backing it up the first day, do it. Fill your tow vehicle with fuel on the way to the dealer so you have a full tank, and avoid any stops with the trailer.
If you have a relative or buddy with towing experience, tap them to help you the first day home.
There will be plenty of time for practicing towing. Saturday's goal is to get home safely...and it is winter, requiring extra caution and care.
Oh yeah, avoid rush hour with your new rv ;)
Did the dealer winterize it for you? Might be a good idea, then don't run any water in it.
A midwinter rv purchase...that's so cool! Enjoy!
Here's a tip for bringing it home. Start clearing out the spot you want to park it, make sure there is a LOT of extra room, then once you think you have enough room, double it!
If you have a place you can avoid backing it up the first day, do it. Fill your tow vehicle with fuel on the way to the dealer so you have a full tank, and avoid any stops with the trailer.
If you have a relative or buddy with towing experience, tap them to help you the first day home.
There will be plenty of time for practicing towing. Saturday's goal is to get home safely...and it is winter, requiring extra caution and care.
Oh yeah, avoid rush hour with your new rv ;)
Did the dealer winterize it for you? Might be a good idea, then don't run any water in it.
A midwinter rv purchase...that's so cool! Enjoy!
