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04-04-2017, 03:50 PM
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Newbie, wondering?
First post and new to forum. I'm semi retiring in two years. I'm also a YouTube fanatic and love the videos of nomadic full time RVers. I'm wondering if this is something for me. I've been to a few local RV shows, but I have questions that I just need some experienced RVers to answer. I don't trust sales people as far as I can throw them. Now I will be solo in my travels and this is one of my concerns. I am renting a 37ft bounder for two weeks in the fall and taking a trip (dry run). Question for the day, can a solo RVer manage a larger class A, 45ft, alone in terms of backing into a campground spot, hooking up a dingy etc without a spotter?
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04-04-2017, 03:53 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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Location: Arizona
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Absolutely. You have a back up camera, trust it. The only time I ever bumped anything while backing was when my wife was spotting me
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04-04-2017, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Raining Star
Absolutely. You have a back up camera, trust it. The only time I ever bumped anything while backing was when my wife was spotting me
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I hook up trailers, back into sites all the time by myself. No worries. If unsure, stop, get out and look. Scope out the area before backing in.
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04-04-2017, 05:02 PM
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Yes, you can do a 45' by yourself. Toad hook up is easy, and as someone said, when backing in, if your not sure, stop, get out and look.
It gets easier the more times you do it.
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04-05-2017, 01:33 AM
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I bet if you ask, a bunch of people would be glad to help. Just make sure you agree on hand signals before you start.
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04-05-2017, 09:11 AM
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!
Yes, you can handle a 45' alone, but you would be more comfortable with maybe a 40'. As others have said, there will almost always be someone around to assist you if needed.
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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04-05-2017, 09:25 AM
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Tiffin Owners Club
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It is a short learning curve. And yes there is always some one around to help
momdoc
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04-05-2017, 09:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raining Star
Absolutely. You have a back up camera, trust it. The only time I ever bumped anything while backing was when my wife was spotting me
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Hope it wasn't her . . . .
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04-05-2017, 01:32 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DWRichard
Hope it wasn't her . . . .
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Actually it was our home air conditioner in the driveway. Thankfully only paint smug on the a/c and nothing on the RV.
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Winnebago Chieftain / Ford Hybrid Toad
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