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Is 70 the age to stop towing

Supercharged
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I think maybe if you drive a motorhome at 70 you are safe, but pulling anything behind it is not safe.
So big a world, so little time to see.
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atwowheelguy
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Explorer
I'm 69 now. I surely hope the 70 age limit doesn't apply to riding dirt bikes, too.

Check back in ten years.



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fj12ryder
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Explorer III
Atlee wrote:
I'm not sure it is. A Class A is a huge box. A Class B is not a lot larger than a regular sedan.

Class B is much more maneuverable in a small area.

Sounds like a good idea to me.

fj12ryder wrote:
TomG2 wrote:
A friend in Florida had the answer. When she started hitting things with her Class A, her kids made her get a Class B. Those few inches got her a couple more years.

Now there's some convoluted logic. I guess they figured she'd still hit things, but do less damage.
Not really, if she's hitting things in a big vehicle then her ability to judge distances is not at its best. Why would putting her in a smaller vehicle improve her vision and ability? It won't make her a better driver, just lessen the damage she does and the frequency.
Howard and Peggy

"Don't Panic"

Cloud_Dancer
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Explorer II
There is something that happens to men that is never mentioned in these RV forums, but IMO is associated with this subject (aging). IMO too many male senior citizens/RVers don't get enough sleep due to a condition that makes one wake up 2 or 3 times at night. IMO that's when the aging process seems to speed up. You gotta watch that! Oh, and BTW, have any of you old geezers heard about the UroLift procedure?
Willie & Betty Sue
Miko & Sparky
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Dog_Trainer
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Supercharged wrote:
I think maybe if you drive a motorhome at 70 you are safe, but pulling anything behind it is not safe.
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I think you are full of beans and that you troll alot
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Atlee
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Explorer II
I'm not sure it is. A Class A is a huge box. A Class B is not a lot larger than a regular sedan.

Class B is much more maneuverable in a small area.

Sounds like a good idea to me.

fj12ryder wrote:
TomG2 wrote:
A friend in Florida had the answer. When she started hitting things with her Class A, her kids made her get a Class B. Those few inches got her a couple more years.

Now there's some convoluted logic. I guess they figured she'd still hit things, but do less damage.
Erroll, Mary
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Earl_E
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Explorer
Guess I'm one of the older ones...78 in 2 days and I'm no where near ready to quit pulling a trailer. I honestly feel I'm very capable and alert. Planning a 6000 mile trip next summer. Sure I may not be willing to drive 400 miles a day...200 is closer to it...but those are wonderful days.
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doxiemom11
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Explorer II
Depends on your health and physical condition. We have met many 70 year olds that are healthier and in better shape than many 50 year olds.

Cloud_Dancer
Explorer II
Explorer II
I've moved it up to 87.
Willie & Betty Sue
Miko & Sparky
2003 41 ft Dutch Star Diesel Pusher/Spartan
Floorplan 4010
Blazer toad & Ranger bassboat

John_Joey
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John&Joey wrote:
Supercharged wrote:
John&Joey wrote:
WOW 13,797 reads for Supercharge... wonder if it's his personal best.
I think it will hit 15,000.


Yeah, but you cheated!!!! Brought it back from the dead is what you did!


After cheating, you were off only by 5,000. 20,000 and still counting. That has to be your record.
Thereโ€™s no fool, like an old fool.

Turtle_n_Peeps
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hawkeye-08 wrote:
Dad bought his new toyhauler when he was 85, still going strong, although his wife had a stroke and it has reduced his "going out alone for a week or two" trips he took before the stroke.


Livin the life! Good for him!
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outside the fire"

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cummins2014
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Explorer
Spend part of the summer in Montana with the fifth wheel ,this year was our 15th year at the same rv park on the Madison river .

The first person we met 15 years ago was a gentlemen and his wife , his wife has since passed away ,but he still tows his 35 foot Avion trailer from Indio, Ca. We celebrated his 91st birthday and the 40th year on the same rv site this summer.

I have ridden with him several times over the years in Montana and California where he lives. Not a problem with him yet at 91 driving , maybe 92 ?

hawkeye-08
Explorer III
Explorer III
Dad bought his new toyhauler when he was 85, still going strong, although his wife had a stroke and it has reduced his "going out alone for a week or two" trips he took before the stroke.

fj12ryder
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Explorer III
TomG2 wrote:
A friend in Florida had the answer. When she started hitting things with her Class A, her kids made her get a Class B. Those few inches got her a couple more years.

Now there's some convoluted logic. I guess they figured she'd still hit things, but do less damage.
Howard and Peggy

"Don't Panic"

TomG2
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Explorer
A friend in Florida had the answer. When she started hitting things with her Class A, her kids made her get a Class B. Those few inches got her a couple more years.

At 74, I am still planning to drag a travel trailer several thousand miles a year. I have arbitrarily set my goal at age 78. In four years, I hope to adjust that to 82.

Atlee
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Explorer II
I sure hope not. Turned 70 yesterday. If 70 were the magic age, I'd have to sell my new trailer today.
Erroll, Mary
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