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06-07-2022, 12:51 PM #1
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"Park" is important
So … I have learned most of what I know from other’s mistakes. This forum section is quite valuable! Earlier this season I “finally” have something to share. (Not that I ever wanted something to share!)
Pulled into a campsite, second time out with my new-to-me trailer (this trailer replaced a smaller single axle trailer that I'd used for five years). Site was out of level, so after chocking the wheel on one side I pulled out the new “curved wedge” style levels and gave my husband the primer on how they worked / what the theory was. I had watched many videos on how they worked myself and was comfortable with the idea. (Heck of a lot better than the BAL Leveler I used on my prior trailer!)
Well … husband got the wedges lined up with the tires. I start pulling forward onto them, watching my progress on my Levelmate Pro app (also a fantastic product) and stop just as things were level … yay! A painless process! I pushed the emergency brake as I was paranoid about the husband messing around the wheels while the van was hooked up and on. He put the second part in (on?) and everything settled. Phew.
Got out, we started the unhook process. Got the WDH off, but the ball was tight against the hitch and it didn’t want to slip off the ball. So, I went into the van and released the e-brake, which seemed to release the pressure. Got out, hitch released from the ball with a bit of force causing the trailer to shift slightly (scared me big time!) … then ... the van started pulling away.
Guess who set the e-brake … but didn’t put it in park?? Yes … I was the cartoonish person that had to run after a driverless car to stop it! Luckily I had left the driver's door open so it was easy to hop in and smash the brake.
No injuries. No property damage. Ego was bruised BIG TIME. I can laugh about it … but I will never make that mistake again!! Emergency brake is a great idea … but never exit the vehicle without it being in Park!!-Pam
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06-07-2022, 01:44 PM #2
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06-07-2022, 04:46 PM #3
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Thank you for posting. I’m impressed that you posted this. I’m sure reading this might save someone else from this mistake which really might have ended much worseJerry & Linda
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06-07-2022, 05:11 PM #4
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I have done this too. Not putting the truck in park. Once is enough to cure you from this omission.
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06-07-2022, 08:07 PM #5
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Yep, when you walk out of the office and notice your truck and triple axle toyhauler rolling through the campground and headed for that Prevost, you'll remember the next time. DAMHIKIJK
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06-07-2022, 08:46 PM #6
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I watched a gentleman do the same thing several years ago. Didn't know this older gentleman could run so fast! it shook him up pretty good and scared me too. We were parked close enough our truck could have helped stop it. Sometimes it is easy to have your head get a step ahead of where you really are in the setting up process.
I haven't used the parking brake so rely on the gears to put the truck in park. If leveling I keep my foot on the brake and wait till the chocks are in place before putting it in park.Marcy & Gary
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06-08-2022, 06:02 AM #7
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