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03-22-2013, 12:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Madison, WI
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Newbie from Wisconsin
Hi all, I am a single, female, first time camper owner. I have been camping for many, many (too many to count) years using a tent. I just bought a used 12 1/2' Mallard Hoppy. I can't find any information on it anywhere and the gentleman didnt even know what year for sure it is. He thought maybe a 1978? So I have alot to learn. (including how to back it up!)  Any information on this would help! Thanks in advance..
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03-22-2013, 01:26 PM
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Community Administrator
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Welcome to IRV2. I'll move this over to our Vintage section where someone may be able to assist.
Good luck.
Cliff
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03-22-2013, 01:35 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
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Nice looking unit
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03-22-2013, 01:53 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: May 2010
Location: San Felipe, Baja,MX
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Welcome
Welcome there should be someone here that knows about your rig !
Lot's of good information about older rigs and anything else to do with RV'n is right here. 
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03-22-2013, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Kent, WA
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Can't help with information, but I'm sure someone will help. As for practice on backing up go to a large parking lot and practice pulling into spots. Take some cones or make them to make a campsite and have someone help you practice backing into place. Only way to learn is to practice.
Good Luck
Arnold
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03-22-2013, 02:57 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Madison, WI
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Veerrry naive
Can someone tell me what kind of camper this is called? A "tow behind, a 5th wheel, ect? It was hard for me to even find this to buy because all I knew was I needed something under 2000# and very small.. There are so many makes and models and I had no idea what to look for. I'd like to sound at least a little educated.. 
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03-23-2013, 10:54 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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I can't see your pics. But wish you the best. There is always something else to learn and wishing you good times in the process. Don't get frustrated, consider it all a part of the JOY of camping.
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03-23-2013, 11:02 AM
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Sue, when sitting in your tow vehicle and your hands on the bottom of the steering wheel, just think about moving the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to start moving. With practice you won't even have to think about it Welcome and good luck...
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03-23-2013, 11:03 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Full time RV'er
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I don't see any pics either, as suggested in post #3. I'd love to see it.
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03-23-2013, 01:54 PM
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Florida Cooters Club Fleetwood Owners Club
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Location: Hudson, FL
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Same here for the no pic seeing, must be contagious.
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03-24-2013, 12:46 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Winnebago Owners Club
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03-24-2013, 04:41 AM
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Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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