Could not run fast enough

[drmopar]

OK, so we were at Rolling Hills RV park next to Rolling hills Casino in Northern California spending memorial weekend there. Went outside when it stopped raining. I noticed this large 5th wheel RV leaving the RV park, but he had his "Batwing" Antenna up. I tried to run to warn him, but it was too late. I assume he did not have anybody to flag him down, I know the 1st overpass would be bad for him. Should that RVer belong to this forum, please let us know what happened.

[FunnyCamper]

Dave H M wrote:
My walk around visual after hook up always catches the top also. i don't really think I would miss that. :h

This. Our walkaround catches everything also 🙂

[bobsinn]

I hang my keys from the crank, no way I'll drive off with it up.

[drmopar]

OP here, I actually have a check list hanging near the door. I am also a boater and use a check list with it also, Pilots have a written check list as a rule. I forgot one time to lower my antenna and my Wife asked me if I lowered it just before we left. I made my check list right after that before hitting the road. Thanks everyone for your responses.

[Old-Biscuit]

Two items WE never forget (ANYMORE)
Fridge doors latched and antenna down

Didn't check fridge doors and first left turn door flung open and jar of dill pickles, jar of pickled jalapenos and 1 gallon of Ice Tea ended up ALL over the kitchen area.

Antenna got bent up as we pulled out of camp site and low tree branch whacked it

Pretty good about most things as we both do 'walk arounds' BUT we are REAL good if we mess up cause it only takes us ONCE :B

[the_bear_II]

I also use a tag clipped to the crank to remind me to lower the antenna

[MrWizard]

I have a red strap that hangs on the antenna crank, when down
And on the steering wheel , when it's up

Now I news something for the awnings
Much more expensive, much more dangerous
Thing to forget, luckily much easier to see, in the rear view mirrors

[valhalla360]

Obviously better to put it down but unless there is a particularly low bridge, he was probably fine.

Most new bridges have 16' or more of clearance. Even most older low bridges are 13'. Of course, the official height is at the lowest clearance point. As both the bridge and road have slopes, you often have a bit more in most lanes.

An 11' high 5th wheel with 2' more for the antenna being up still has a good chance even if you meet one of those really low bridges.

[toedtoes]

With a trailer, it's a bit different because you may be driving the tow vehicle while the trailer is parked. But for motorhomes, the pins, straps, etc., on the steering wheel because you never drive without the house going with you.

I just replaced my old pre-printed slap bracelet style with unprinted ones. Lots cheaper and I just used a sharpie to write my own reminders on them. Less than $20 and I have enough for my clipper, FnR, and a friend's motorhome.

[Lynnmor]

I put a carabiner clip on the antenna crank handle. It belongs in one of three places; on the crank, in my hand or on the trailer 7-way plug. Don't want to drive around with messages on the steering wheel, gearshift, hanging on walls or on the ignition key.

[Bobbo]

Beverley&Ken wrote:
I left the antenna up once, fortunately no damage. I now a red Velcro cable tie, that belongs in one of two places, the bat wing crank handle or the steering wheel.

Ken

I use a wooden clothes pin. It is either on the crank handle or the gear shift lever.

[bukhrn]

At my age I forget a lot of things, but I don't need any of those fancy tags, flags or clips, I have DW, :B
"Is the antenna down" I never put it up, "well check it anyways" :B

[PghBob]

We just tie a green "twister", that we get at the grocery store when buying produce, to the steering wheel. Nothing fancy, just something to alert us.

[RoyF]

I use something like Dutch_12078: I hang a red handkerchief from the antenna crank when the antenna is up. Another red handkerchief is placed outside to remind me to put away my outside weather station sensor before leaving.

[jplante4]

I use one of these



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