Glen41
North Texas
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OK, I admit it. I am a stubborn, cranky old SOB who just cannot seem to follow directions. So I am making all the mistakes one-at-a-time. Some of them are fairly expensive. I made a few close call ones early on, but lately my altzheimer's seems to be working overtime. The first few when getting to know a fifth-wheeler were of the "almost" brand. Almost forgot to lower the tailgate and saw it just in time. Noticed that a fifth wheel tracks to the inside of a turn more than a pull-behind and stopped just before dropping an axle into a ditch. My helper hollered at me before I almost pulled away with the umbilical still plugged in. Now I have graduated to the bigger class of errors
1. figured the brake controller that came with my "new-to-me" truck was good enough. Heck it was an almost dead copy of one my Dad had back in the 70's. It led to numbers 2 and 3 below.
2. The Brake controller didn't warn me when the connector fell out and I had to stop the rig using only the truck brakes from highway speed.
3. The Brake controller didn't warn me when the connector fell out and by the time I got stopped the connector and cable had undergone some modifications.
Now I can spell "Prodigy" and I have a new connector and cable.
4. Nobody told me that an awning was supposed to be retracted when it rains. In this part of Texas a rain as almost always preceeded by a 5 to 10 minute wind event. It is generally strong enough to re-arrange patio furniture (the iron kind). Seems to have had an effect on the awning as well. I'm not sure yet, but I smell $$.
5. Trying to hook-up by raising the nose of the 5ver to match the hitch requires that you raise the rear stabilizers first. Well I know that... now. But I didn't know it yesterday. They kinda got a kink in them. And I thought the front jacks were moving a bit slow.. oh nevermind I guess I was lucky that the front jacks were stronger than the stabilizers.
So I know that none of these errors are new, but I am trying for the World's record error-in-a-row / different error every day blue ribbon champion of the universe title.
Gotta go now so I can think of a new one. I almost had one, but moved my foot just before uncapping the sewer conn so I could hook-up the hose. There was about a cupful of strange fluid there. Missed me by...That Much.
Fun is that stuff that happens in between mistakes.
2006 Chevy 3500 D/A DRW Prodigy, AirBags, CoPilot, EarPlugs
34 ft River Canyon with most of the pieces still attached
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Joezilla
Mesquite, TX
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Oh my, sounds like you are becoming much smarter everyday. Ha. All of us have done most of those things at one time or the other. Enjoy your camping, thats the main thing.
Joezilla
2007 Ford F350 dually PSD 2WD King Ranch
2007 KZ Montego Bay 36 REB-3 38ft 11in. 5th Wheeler
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FordDiesel250
I.P. Texas
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Don't feel like the Lone Ranger!
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USAFBILL
Alabama
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I give up....your the winner
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Ivan Survivor
Pensacola FL
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I have done almost everything on your list in three years. Seems that if we have not had the camper out for a couple of months I go brain dead. My DW told me that when I put the slide into a 3 ft high post "remember darling it's just a camper". Argh.
05 Dodge 2500 CTD 48RE 4x4 LWB, Air Lift, Level-Air, Rotochok, 09 Bristol Bay 3450TS, Dual Honda Eu2000i, 1 wife, 1 dog, 6-daughters (all moved out). Col USAF Ret. Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!
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downtheroad
Tumbling Waters, Washington
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Hey, aren't these all fairly normal every day occurrences for anyone who RVs?
But, don't worry about it..you have the most important fix all...
..A SENSE OF HUMOR.
The rest is easy.
by the way...great post, thanks for the chuckle.
GMC Duramax/Allison (LBZ)
08 Komfort 277TS Our Rig Pic
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SH
Lynden, WA
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All part of the "adventure" 
Happy and Safe Camping!
2003 Springdale 279
2007 Chev 2500 LMM Duramax/Allison
1993 Heritage
1989 Sporty
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AFChappy
Cheyenne
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Great humor and thanks for sharing...maybe I can learn from your mistakes. or maybe not
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Cubbyfan
Panhandle, Florida
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I did it at once and hope that is all. But, I know myself and I am sure I will make the same mistake all over again. Great sence of humor is a must when RVing.
Ken & Millie,
Min Pin & Chihuahua
06 GMC 3500, CC, Duramax/Allison
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oltroll
Cape Hatteras NC
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Don't worry, if something on the inside is in the way of the slide-out when opening or closing---something WILL GIVE!!
05 F350 lb Fx4 Super Duity TCPSD DRW CC 4:10
07 Laredo 320TRL
Equa Flex suspension
Fith Airborn Pin Box
PullRite Superhitch
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