First time out!
I purchased a 2005 R-Vision Max Lite M-29BHS last month and we are going out for the first time in her this weekend! A little nervous - I have towed a 15' before but nothing this large. I have ...
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If you feel you need it, don't hesitate to make a checklist and use it. Start with the complete hookup with all the little things. Walk around the outside and look for things you'll need to do...remember to latch the vent flap for the stove. Make sure your door(s)are not only locked but that the deadbolt is also. Things you would think sound stupid to put on your list are for sure the ones you'll forget. Before you leave, both you and your DW need to check it off. Remember to check the tire pressure and torque. Check the spare from time to time. Sounds crazy, but I've known 2 who have missed this part.....unplug the electric and water.
When we bought our HTT in '06, DH "let me drive" about 10 miles....straight only, no corners and definitely no backing. Worked for us all those years until last year when he got up sick the morning we were to head home. As hard as it will be, sit in the passenger seat and don't say a word. I had learned a lot from watching him and from these forums, but he started telling me to remember this and don't forget that. I told him he just needed to be quiet and let me get a feel for what the heck I was doing. It isn't hard, but just takes a bit of time to see how all this works. If you can, go to an empty parking lot and practice. On my first real day of driving, I got us from San Antonio to Little Rock, including stopping at a Walmart and going into and out of downtown LR with no problems. He said I did a really great job and that it would now be on my list of things to do. Picking up our new TT last week, he drove from Lakeview to just south of Cincinnati and I drove the rest of the way home. Forward and corners.....no problem. My backing could stand some work, but I'll get it soon. You both need to be able to handle the job should the need arise. Somehow, it seems to be on my list more than his list....except for that backing part. Relax, take your time and enjoy!
When we bought our HTT in '06, DH "let me drive" about 10 miles....straight only, no corners and definitely no backing. Worked for us all those years until last year when he got up sick the morning we were to head home. As hard as it will be, sit in the passenger seat and don't say a word. I had learned a lot from watching him and from these forums, but he started telling me to remember this and don't forget that. I told him he just needed to be quiet and let me get a feel for what the heck I was doing. It isn't hard, but just takes a bit of time to see how all this works. If you can, go to an empty parking lot and practice. On my first real day of driving, I got us from San Antonio to Little Rock, including stopping at a Walmart and going into and out of downtown LR with no problems. He said I did a really great job and that it would now be on my list of things to do. Picking up our new TT last week, he drove from Lakeview to just south of Cincinnati and I drove the rest of the way home. Forward and corners.....no problem. My backing could stand some work, but I'll get it soon. You both need to be able to handle the job should the need arise. Somehow, it seems to be on my list more than his list....except for that backing part. Relax, take your time and enjoy!
