Can a total RV newbie be a campground host?
Hi, first post here. I'm a fit, active and healthy 69 year old single male with grown kids. Former teacher & coach, former Realtor, former home remodeler, along with a few other things! Just sold my h...
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I can only answer the first two questions with any experience.
1. How long might it take to get comfortable and moderately skilled at driving an RV?
We rented a 25' class C. Watched some videos on backing and turning. After 400 miles and backing it twice it was no big deal. By 1600 miles for sure felt I'd have no issues. I've towed and backed trailer up to 20' long. We are getting a much longer fifth wheel. Everyone else learned to pull them, so will we. I may take a class from a driving school located just north of our home to learn all the tricks. I also have a friend with a 40' trailer that will take me out for some pointers. I suspect equiping the rig well might make a difference such as the property hitch arrangement, tow vehicle capacilities and similar.
2. How long might it take me to learn how to correctly use all the systems (electrical, water, waste, etc.)?
Easy. Make a list like what was already suggested. The basic stuff such as water managment and controls are way easy to learn. Trouble shooting issues, such as slides that stick, may take a little longer and more research. Best you test everything and understand them well before the first trip. I had to help my brother-in-law figure out how to start up his gas/electric fridge on his new diesal Class C. He did not know what an inverter was or believe it or not even where the built-in propane tank was located. He bought it and used it two days later, apparently with no walk-through at the dealership.
1. How long might it take to get comfortable and moderately skilled at driving an RV?
We rented a 25' class C. Watched some videos on backing and turning. After 400 miles and backing it twice it was no big deal. By 1600 miles for sure felt I'd have no issues. I've towed and backed trailer up to 20' long. We are getting a much longer fifth wheel. Everyone else learned to pull them, so will we. I may take a class from a driving school located just north of our home to learn all the tricks. I also have a friend with a 40' trailer that will take me out for some pointers. I suspect equiping the rig well might make a difference such as the property hitch arrangement, tow vehicle capacilities and similar.
2. How long might it take me to learn how to correctly use all the systems (electrical, water, waste, etc.)?
Easy. Make a list like what was already suggested. The basic stuff such as water managment and controls are way easy to learn. Trouble shooting issues, such as slides that stick, may take a little longer and more research. Best you test everything and understand them well before the first trip. I had to help my brother-in-law figure out how to start up his gas/electric fridge on his new diesal Class C. He did not know what an inverter was or believe it or not even where the built-in propane tank was located. He bought it and used it two days later, apparently with no walk-through at the dealership.
