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03-17-2015, 06:52 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Florida
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Maiden Voyage!!!
We will be taking our maiden voyage in our Premier 22RB this Friday!!! This is our first trip in our first TT so I am sure the neighbors will enjoy the comedy show that is coming their way.
We are staying very close to home on this one because I think I can remember everything and I also know that is never the case. However, the DW is very organized and has already made her lists and will pick up my slack as usual.
The DW is SUPER excited as am I but for some reason a touch nervous. I've practiced backing and such but never with an audience Regardless we are planning on having a great first weekend. There is a chance of rain one day but that is ok, I will get some NCAA tournament games in.
I will try and post a couple of pictures and share my typical newbie mistakes. I can laugh at myself more now than when I was younger
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03-17-2015, 07:03 AM
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Site Team
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Have a great time!! Even us seasoned campers have given a "show" to the campground if it's been a while since we've backed in, so just relax and smile.
One day of rain will let you know if you have any seal issues (hope not).
DW and I still get excited at the thought of camping even after 17 years together.
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Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
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03-17-2015, 07:34 AM
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Site Team | Emeritus
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Just remember, when you pull in and get setup you get to join the observers to watch the next camper coming in
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03-17-2015, 08:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: MA
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Have fun and remember it is not a race, take your time.
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Soon to be just DW and I
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03-17-2015, 10:46 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Franklin, OH
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GaryWT
Have fun and remember it is not a race, take your time.
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Just to elaborate a little to what GaryWT said....take your time even if it means blocking the road for a few min. Other campers coming in behind you I'm sure will understand, put their TV in park, and watch the show! Have a great time!
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03-17-2015, 11:13 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Florida
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Thanks everyone!! If I can put on a good show then maybe it will take the limelight off of someone else for a few minutes. I know it is all in fun and we look forward to meeting great people at the CG's just like I have met here.
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03-17-2015, 05:32 PM
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Site Team
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Have a great time! Hopefully it's the beginning of a great period in your life enjoying camping with the new trailer. Remember what everyone has said; take your time. Don't let nervousness, frustration etc. ruin your time. Others can wait while you maneuver your rig into place - they don't have anywhere to be that is that important
Maybe you will have a pull thru and it's a piece of cake. If it's a back in just stop, get out. look over everything noting trees, curbs, poles etc. and get in your mind what you want to do. I don't remember if you said if you were married but if so have the wife help you. Make sure you both talk about and agree on what signal means what. The first time I tried backing with my wife's help I had no idea what she was trying to tell me but interpreted it with what I thought anyway. It WAS a hilarious moment for bystanders...not so much for me.
Kick back, sit by the fire or the smoker, absorb the peace that being outside gives you. Let us know how it went and good luck!
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03-17-2015, 07:19 PM
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Location: Florida
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Thanks sourdough!
The wife and I communicating may be the highlight of the show lol. We refuse to have anything less than a good time. Can't wait to report back and share some stories.
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03-17-2015, 07:41 PM
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Location: Modesto
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Funny, my wife knows to sit BACK in the seat so I can see the mirrors and keep the cats in their carriers so I can open my door and look and Only Yell if I am going to hit something ! LOL.
Works for us....haven't hit anything yet, or lost an animal.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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03-17-2015, 07:55 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
Funny, my wife knows to sit BACK in the seat so I can see the mirrors and keep the cats in their carriers so I can open my door and look and Only Yell if I am going to hit something ! LOL.
Works for us....haven't hit anything yet, or lost an animal.
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We will have our two dogs with us. One is a 6 month old cocker spaniel that refuses to sit still. Should add to the comedy show lol.
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03-18-2015, 09:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Fruitland
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Enjoy your trip, wish I was going somewhere this week.
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Retired from Oregon State Police in 2011 than worked another 9.5 years as a small town traffic cop:
As of 05-2020, I am all done with 39 years total police work. No more uniforms for me.
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03-18-2015, 12:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken / Claudia
Enjoy your trip, wish I was going somewhere this week.
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Thanks Ken / Claudia!!
The forecast has changed from a chance of rain one day to full sunny days and 80 degree temps. Maybe mother nature is looking down on me and showing me a little mercy.
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03-18-2015, 03:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Fruitland
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I had posted mainly because we were going camping on the 18th and 19th but, had heavy rain over the weekend and we walk/run the dog in the dog area which will have mud and muddy creek water. So, here we sit at home. For some reason the lab needs to go in water and mud when he sees it, great when hunting , not so great in the trailer. Enjoy your trip.
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2013 24RKSWE (27ft TT) Cougar 1/2 ton series SOLD 10-2021
2013 Ford F350 4x4 CC 6.7 engine, 8 ft bed, 3.55 rear end, lariat package
Retired from Oregon State Police in 2011 than worked another 9.5 years as a small town traffic cop:
As of 05-2020, I am all done with 39 years total police work. No more uniforms for me.
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03-18-2015, 07:29 PM
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Location: Florida
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Luckily our sandy soil soaks up the water pretty quick.
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03-21-2015, 09:11 AM
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May sound really dorky, but we have walkie talkies. We don't use them much, but there have been a few times when they came in handy.
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03-21-2015, 07:23 PM
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Location: Florida
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I was asked to not post a bunch of pictures so I'll stick with one. We are addicted! Everything has gone very smooth and we could not be more happy with our 22rbpr!
I've taken much advice from here and used it! Thanks so much everyone!
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03-21-2015, 07:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by koko
May sound really dorky, but we have walkie talkies. We don't use them much, but there have been a few times when they came in handy.
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We are getting some. Can see where they will come in handy.
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03-21-2015, 07:50 PM
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Site Team
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Location: Gaylord
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeff_1967
I was asked to not post a bunch of pictures so I'll stick with one. We are addicted! Everything has gone very smooth and we could not be more happy with our 22rbpr!
I've taken much advice from here and used it! Thanks so much everyone!
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It looks like all your worries about being the campground entertainment must have fizzled out.... That is a pretty big and wide open camping site. I'm sure you'll enjoy the weekend there. Have fun !!!
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
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03-22-2015, 04:42 AM
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Location: Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JRTJH
It looks like all your worries about being the campground entertainment must have fizzled out.... That is a pretty big and wide open camping site. I'm sure you'll enjoy the weekend there. Have fun !!!
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John,
Yes these sites are good size. They didn't have any full hookups available so I get to utilize the dump station tomorrow. I'm not too worried about that either.
I did my backing in as if it was a tight spot just to get practice and that went much better than expected.
We haven't left yet and already planning our next weekend in two weeks!
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03-22-2015, 12:40 PM
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Senior Member
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Really glad everything has gone well and that you don't have to wait too long to do it again!
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2011 Aliner Sport-Jeep Cherokee
2008 Little Guy 5^Wide-Toyota Avalon
1980 Shasta 21-GMC Suburban
1981 Coleman Tent Camper-1981 Dodge Ramcharger
1978 VW Westfalia
Lots of tents
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