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06-22-2017, 07:07 AM #1
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First time fifth wheeler shakedown this weekend...John and Janice
We finally made the switch to a fifth wheel - Grand Design 33rls - Hope all works well and looking forward to the experience.
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06-22-2017, 09:12 AM #2
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Congrats and welcome!
Jim (& Sharon)
2015 GD Momentum 385TH - SOLD
For Sale - 2015 Ford F-350 DRW 4x4 Lariat w/ AirLift bags, Titan 65 gal. OEM replacement fuel tank.
The toy:
2017 RZR XP 1000 EPS SE
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06-22-2017, 12:26 PM #3
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When I picked up my fifth wheel, my dealer had me setup in 3 different campgrounds so I'd get used to packing up, moving and setting up my camper.
I'd suggest you camp close by your home and/or your dealer--and go every weekend until you learn your trailer's systems.
Look right, look left--and don't forget to look up. Don't ask me how I know. Now, I travel without the radio on--and with the wife giving me silence so I can concentrate better.
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06-22-2017, 08:02 PM #4
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We went from a pick up camper to a 42 ft Momentum. I had pulled a few small trailers, but the 5'er is huge. I ask before the purchase to schedule a lesson in the lot the day we took possession. They conveniently forgot. The next time the rig went to the dealer for minor repairs I got a 2 hour driving lesson. It helped quite a bit.
I even watched a bunch of youtube videos on how to back up. I getting pretty good at backing into the driveway and it a blind side back in.
I agree. NO DISTRACTIONS focus, focus, focus.Backpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
Motorcycle trips across the USA with a tent - 1978 to Present.
02-10-2005 - 2002 F350 SWD PSD and 2003 Citation 10'8S mostly for Crater Lake Ski Patrol.
10-29-2015 - 2016 Grand Design 380TH. It's HUGE compared to a camper.
10-19-2018 - traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie CC 4 X 4 Long Box.
03-16-2019 - Traded Momentum for a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude
FULL TIME RV'er Nov 2021
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06-22-2017, 08:24 PM #5
https://www.google.com/amp/s/michiga...5th-wheel/amp/
Great article on backing up a 5th wheel, i use this method when there is room for it.
Best thing to do, goto an empty parking lot and practice practice practice.
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2023 Ford F-450
SOLD - 2021 Reflection 311BHS
SOLD - 2017 Momentum 399TH
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06-22-2017, 10:24 PM #6
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Backpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
Motorcycle trips across the USA with a tent - 1978 to Present.
02-10-2005 - 2002 F350 SWD PSD and 2003 Citation 10'8S mostly for Crater Lake Ski Patrol.
10-29-2015 - 2016 Grand Design 380TH. It's HUGE compared to a camper.
10-19-2018 - traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie CC 4 X 4 Long Box.
03-16-2019 - Traded Momentum for a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude
FULL TIME RV'er Nov 2021
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