We depart on our maiden voyage being pushed by our new 2007 Hitchhiker II LS Sunday May 31st. All 35' 9" of her. I have been looking forward to this for some time. Retired just over a year ago. A wedding in CT to attend June 14th. Friends between here and there to visit. Pick up the nephews ages 4 and 5 in CT and take our time returning them to Ft Lauderdale. Wife flys back to SLC I drive the Dog back...Lucky me. Then off to a wedding in California July 18th. May just drive the car to that one, and the dog stays home, I hope, guess I better check with the Boss.
What I'd like to ask at this late date is for some advice on the DO'S and Don'ts fo pulling this length. I have driven our Tent Trailer over 18,000 miles in the past 17 summers, 5 kids in tow and if I have half the fun from here on out it will have been worth it. Sold the Coleman just this morning, A dark could over head. You may have seen me in years past, 5 bikes mounted on top and yes that was me in 2001 heading east over the George Washington Bridge in NYC. Good GOD what memories.
Thank you for the therapeutic rant.
Looking forward to your input. I have learned many things from this forum over the years and I am certain that I am just on the leading edge of the next learning curve.
Slow and Steady don't rush!! Get used to the road noise on the highway system you are on, then you will settle in. You did not mention what your TV so we are hoping you are in control of the beast. Might even find a quite scale along the way and pay your $9 to wiegh yourself, it will give you that much more comfort (hopefully). Happy Trails to ya..
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Just make sure you use your mirrors and double check before lane changes. Also cut the turn wide at stop lights when making a right hand turn. The wheels of your fiver will not track like your last camper. Any other questions, pm me.
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It'll back up easier (better) than your popup but it'll take a little more space. OTH, you won't be able to move it around by hand, either. Have fun!!!
Look as far ahead as possible for brake lights, and as Frank Sinatra used to sing,"Nice and Easy Does It". Don't drive until you're tired, by then it's too late, you still have to park and level it and set up camp. Set up the hand signals between you and your wife for backing in ahead of time. You will both be nervous and tired and next to hanging wallpaper, I think this is the leading cause of divorce these days. Enjoy your retirement, 497 days left for me, but who's counting??
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