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blocked TT wheel

samsontdog
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First time for me. Started to pull out of campground at Lake Tahoe yesterday the P/Up would hardly go forward. I first thought trans problem? Emergency cord pulled on TT ? My DW took the crank down thing that you put between the tires but forgot to take the yellow block out from in front of TT tire. I asked her if she had removed it while I was hooking up the TT. She said "of coarse" Oh well. married for 57 years and camping for all those years when times allowed. Hopefully many more camping trips ahead of us
samsontdog:o:W
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TNRIVERSIDE
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This has made me realize that DW checks the outside (my area) before we pull out. But I do not check the inside (her area). And she has found things that I overlooked. My only conclusion can be that the outside is much more difficult then the inside. 🙂
2014 Coleman CTS192RD. 2009 F150 4X4, 5.4, 3.31
Jeff

AJR
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Dog got a new water bowl once…..
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Halmfamily
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I've crushed two of the cheap yellow chocks when I've forgotten to remove them. Also forgot to remove my X Chocks and nothing moves when those are still in place. Congrats on the 57 years, my parents are on their 62nd and we're on our 15 th.
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path1
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Over the years we developed a system that works for us, might work for you also. When each of us is done with "our" duties, we double check each other. She double checks me and I double check her. Saved us some $$$ over the years, such as buying new antennas, leaving BBQ on picnic table etc
2003 Majestic 23P... Northwest travel machine
2013 Arctic Fox 25W... Wife "doll house" for longer snowbird trips
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oldcat1
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Congrats on the 57 years of marriage. You guys are awesome! We got married late in life so are only at 30 years.

I always do a walk around. When I was sure all is OK, my DW would do another walk around. Used to tick me off as I was so sure all was A-OK. Don't know how many times she spotted something I missed. Can't have too many eyes on the situation.

Safe travels.
2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.0
2014 Surveyor Sport 220RBS

Terryallan
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I've done worse. I left the Lock, and chock in. Ruined a tire when it ran over it. I look at everything now.
Terry & Shay
Coachman Apex 288BH.
2013 F150 XLT Off Road
5.0, 3.73
Lazy Campers

Kusani
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This has been posted, in humor, I believe; so no need to 'lecture' about doing a walk around. This comment is not directed to any of the above posts. 🙂 We've all been there.

Oasisbob
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I have made that mistake myself and dozens more. I always do a walk around. Thishas saved me several times.
Oasis Bob
Wonderful wife 3 of 4 kids at home. 1 proudly serving in USAF
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HAPPY TRAILS:)

BTPO1
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Congrats on the 57 years of marriage, we are going on 39 and sometimes it is difficult .

Glad it wasn't the transmission. You are lucky your DW helps you with the disconnect. Many spouses will not help at all. I've seen people pull in and it is a one person show until everything is done. Mine does the inside and will ask about the outside.

I too hope that the two of you have many more years of camping together. JMO
Jack
2003 Rexhall Vision 27'
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Old-Biscuit
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Final walk around.........done by BOTH parties
Check hitch, umbilical cord, lights, compartment/door, antenna, windows then
wheel chocks last item removed.
Is it time for your medication or mine?


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