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bobndot
Feb 27, 2018Explorer III
Towing it is fine. The maneuvering is another adventure because you need swing room to swing (pivot) the TV while backing. It was those times when I was wishing for a 5th wheel or better yet, 'give me back my truck camper'.
Tight turns in towns have to be made using a sharp 90 degree turn and as said, you sometimes need two lanes to do that. Use hand signals to alert other (semi-conscious/half asleep) drivers of your intentions because most have 'no idea' what we are doing and are NOT paying attention.
As said, plan ahead for gas stations, campsites including tight narrow CG roads.
When I'm on the road, I use google maps on the satellite view to see the ease of gas stations and GC roads along my route. Pick sites that are long but also wide enough and relatively clear of trees. Pull -thru sites are best.
When reserving sites I found calling the CG ahead of time helped if the person answering the phone was knowledgeable enough to offer campsite selection help. (sometimes that works and sometimes you can actually feel a blank stare through a phone line).
Good luck in your adventure.
Tight turns in towns have to be made using a sharp 90 degree turn and as said, you sometimes need two lanes to do that. Use hand signals to alert other (semi-conscious/half asleep) drivers of your intentions because most have 'no idea' what we are doing and are NOT paying attention.
As said, plan ahead for gas stations, campsites including tight narrow CG roads.
When I'm on the road, I use google maps on the satellite view to see the ease of gas stations and GC roads along my route. Pick sites that are long but also wide enough and relatively clear of trees. Pull -thru sites are best.
When reserving sites I found calling the CG ahead of time helped if the person answering the phone was knowledgeable enough to offer campsite selection help. (sometimes that works and sometimes you can actually feel a blank stare through a phone line).
Good luck in your adventure.
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