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Arch Hoagland · 04-13-2020, 10:12 PM

You haven't by any chance called the resort and asked them have you?

I'm sure the problem comes up every now and then at that place.

KRum · 04-14-2020, 01:51 AM

I would contact a local RV dealership they may have a small rig (like was pictured before - Ask for a 5th wheel tow dolly) to move rigs around their lot... For a fee they may come and move yours into place for you or rent it to you...

Xmcdog · 04-14-2020, 02:35 AM

I can understand your delema.
If the site is level you could build a small dolly to support the pin and or landing gear and winch it in.

Just a suggestion. Keep in mind that the landing gear is not designed for these stresses.

**Spdracr39** · 04-14-2020, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by egwilly

This is a absolutely crazy rule this park has. In all the years I've been using trailers, never once has a park required me to pull straight in, pull thru sites excluded. Most sites do not have room to maneuver your tow vehicle once in the site. Say bye-bye to use of your tow vehicle.

It is just plain nuts to require that.

It's also a emergency exit issue as well, in case of fire, etc.

I would move on and find another park.

(me hope this isn't a belated april fools posting).

We have a local riverfront park that every other site on the water is pull in. The connections are even placed on the correct side for that. They are intended for motorized units though and not for trailers or 5'ers.

Can it be done? Sure throw enough money at it and anything can be done. Is it worth it? That is only up to you.

Xmcdog · 04-14-2020, 06:01 AM

For what reason does it need to be located front in?
Sounds a bit odd.

twinboat · 04-14-2020, 07:45 AM

Get a pair if heavy duty dollys and put them under the landing gear. Even a pair of heavy truck, floor jacks will roll on concrete.
We pulled trucks sideways with them.

Then you just need a way to push or pull it into place. A cable pull would probably work if there's a tree in front.

LAKnox · 04-14-2020, 09:31 AM

Campland on the Bay in San Diego has a couple "donkey engines" that they use to pull trailers into campsites so you can have a group setting with awnings together. Also, a lot of their sites have no rear border, so you =could= pull a FW nose-in by driving on the grass area behind the site. I think it's an awesome perk that they provide for larger families/friends wanting to be more intimate.

Lyle

egwilly · 04-14-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LAKnox

Campland on the Bay in San Diego has a couple "donkey engines" that they use to pull trailers into campsites so you can have a group setting with awnings together. Also, a lot of their sites have no rear border, so you =could= pull a FW nose-in by driving on the grass area behind the site. I think it's an awesome perk that they provide for larger families/friends wanting to be more intimate.

Lyle

Based on the reviews I see on Yelp and TripAdvisor, Campland would not be at the top of my list of places to visit.

Just an observation.

LAKnox · 04-15-2020, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by egwilly

Based on the reviews I see on Yelp and TripAdvisor, Campland would not be at the top of my list of places to visit.

Just an observation.

Dunno. I've stayed there twice and had nice experiences both times. I'd stay there again.

Lyle

kenandterry · 04-15-2020, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Xmcdog

For what reason does it need to be located front in?
Sounds a bit odd.

I agree. No matter if you have a trailer, 5th wheel or motorhome, the services side of any rig is found along the driver’s side of the unit. That’s to connect water, electric, sewer.

If this site can only used when driven into front ways, aren’t the service connections installed on the wrong side from normal?

Please....does this seem right to anyone?

Conesus1 · 04-15-2020, 11:40 AM

When we had our shed delivered into our backyard, mind you its 14 x 28, they used a extension trailer to out it on spot. Never even left my driveway it extended out and swiveled a fair distance.Its was a little off, then he dropped down his Mule to make small minor adjustments. I dont know who, but maybe a rental company has one, some dealers might and mobile installers. Its called a Shed Mule I believe.

DutchmenSport · 04-15-2020, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by egwilly

This is a absolutely crazy rule this park has. In all the years I've been using trailers, never once has a park required me to pull straight in....

Me either, never heard that rule before. I've been to a couple Indiana State Parks that strongly prohibited pulling in forward though.

But, I've had a day to think about this now too. If the park is designed for CLASS-A motor homes only (which there are some RV resorts like that), then it's possible they require everyone to pull in forward. A motor home can back out without any of the issues a towable trailer would have.

If the park is just now opening up business to other RV's other than motor homes, then management needs to re-think this and maybe make some changes to accommodate backing in for towables.

Just my thoughts, but that would explain why this specific park would have such a rule.

It would be nice if the original poster would put the name and location of this park.

saddlesore · 04-15-2020, 12:06 PM

EZ.. Call a mobile home transport/placement outfit.. They should have the motorized spotting/manuvering equipment to put the coach however you want it..
One of my former neighbors was in the mobile home spotting racket, he had a motorized buggy that was on tracks and controlled by remote/wireless .. after spotting the coach , he just spun the buggy 90 deg and unhooked then exited out the side..

TMyers17 · 04-15-2020, 12:33 PM

We are blessed to have an Army Corp of Engineers lake (Kerr Scott) within 10 miles from our home. Last year, every camper was awakened around 1am in the pouring rain to vacate the park due to deep flooding. I could not imagine this with our 5th wheel pointed the wrong way.

This rule might be the dumbest thing I've heard of in a campground.