Kellysingleton
06-29-2017, 01:16 PM
Hello all,
I am Kelly Singleton. I am an avid camper swearing up to 5 years ago that I would be a tent camper for life...well all that changed as I got older and it was harder to pack, load, set up, break down and unload by myself. So I bought a 1991 Coleman pop-up and loved it, bit As more and more grandchildren came along, it was obvious that the pop up was no longer a viable option. So I went shopping one day and bought a 2017 34' Keystone Hideout Bunkhouse and the pop-up is now used by any of my children who need it.
I only had a GMC 1500 pickup to toe the camper and my husband (the truck driver/diesel mechanic) stated we would need a bigger truck to pull this new RV, so he stopped around and got a deal on a 2000 Chev 3500 duelly.
My husband does not camp with us, so I drive/tow the RV. I had no idea how hard it is to drive. Everyone makes it look so easy, but towing a huge kite is scary business. The first time I took it out, I just jumped in and drove. I thought it would be just like the pop-up. NOOOO isn't. I got on the highway and when the first semi past me and practically blew me off of the road, I pulled off at the next exit determined to sell the RV because I wasn't going to be able to drive it. Thank goodness my son-in-law was towing the pop-up and switched with me. He saved the maiden voyage Memorial Day trip. We went on to have a great time, until my husband the truck driver, came out on check out day and made me drive (with his assistance). We made it home, but it wasn't pleasant.
After a couple of practice sessions, I am happy to say that I alone drove the RV to our second trip of the year (2 hours from home). I didn't drive the interstate, but I drove it over a couple of state highways and didn't go over 45 meh but we arrived safely. Now I hate the thought of the ride home and the stress it causes, but it too shall pass with time and practice.
That is my story....happy camping!
Sincerely,
Hideout-Honey
I am Kelly Singleton. I am an avid camper swearing up to 5 years ago that I would be a tent camper for life...well all that changed as I got older and it was harder to pack, load, set up, break down and unload by myself. So I bought a 1991 Coleman pop-up and loved it, bit As more and more grandchildren came along, it was obvious that the pop up was no longer a viable option. So I went shopping one day and bought a 2017 34' Keystone Hideout Bunkhouse and the pop-up is now used by any of my children who need it.
I only had a GMC 1500 pickup to toe the camper and my husband (the truck driver/diesel mechanic) stated we would need a bigger truck to pull this new RV, so he stopped around and got a deal on a 2000 Chev 3500 duelly.
My husband does not camp with us, so I drive/tow the RV. I had no idea how hard it is to drive. Everyone makes it look so easy, but towing a huge kite is scary business. The first time I took it out, I just jumped in and drove. I thought it would be just like the pop-up. NOOOO isn't. I got on the highway and when the first semi past me and practically blew me off of the road, I pulled off at the next exit determined to sell the RV because I wasn't going to be able to drive it. Thank goodness my son-in-law was towing the pop-up and switched with me. He saved the maiden voyage Memorial Day trip. We went on to have a great time, until my husband the truck driver, came out on check out day and made me drive (with his assistance). We made it home, but it wasn't pleasant.
After a couple of practice sessions, I am happy to say that I alone drove the RV to our second trip of the year (2 hours from home). I didn't drive the interstate, but I drove it over a couple of state highways and didn't go over 45 meh but we arrived safely. Now I hate the thought of the ride home and the stress it causes, but it too shall pass with time and practice.
That is my story....happy camping!
Sincerely,
Hideout-Honey