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05-28-2017, 05:20 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 25' International
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 130
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Does your spouse/partner drive
I broke my ankle in Stone Mountain NC and we had to cancel the rest of our 6 month trip and head back to Scottsdale AZ which is a 7 day drive. My right foot is in a cast and my wife has to drive home, she has not done much driving and is on a steep learning curve ( she is doing great). I recommend the you have you spouse/ partner know how to drive and also hook up (water, electric and sewer ) Being on crutches it is difficult for me to help. We took a class at a truck driving school that helped but I have always driven and hooked up. I recommend that you have your spouse/partner know how to drive and hook up and unhook
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2017 Ford F-250 Diesel
2015 25' International
WBCCI # 5462 4CU
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05-28-2017, 05:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,051
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Yes, that is an excellent idea.
You never know when or where an emergency might strike.
Maggie
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05-28-2017, 05:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,145
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I have been trying to get my wife to drive; but she doesn't even want to drive the car in town; and the truck she will move it from TT to garage. That's about 30 feet. She opted for the GS trip completion instead, so she thinks it will help.
mj
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05-28-2017, 08:33 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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My wife used to occasionally tow the trailer on our trips, until she became unable to do so.
Now, she knows what needs to be done, how everything should be stowed and connected/disconnected, and can tow the trailer short distances if she absolutely has to. If anything happens to me while we are on the road, she can supervise breaking camp, hooking up everything, and towing home--50 miles at a time. When she gets the rig home, she is supposed to go to the place I work, pull into the parking lot, and ask anyone there to unhook and park the trailer.
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05-28-2017, 09:09 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Celina
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 541
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My wife drives over 1/2 the time, she likes to drive and is good at.
Gary
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05-28-2017, 09:54 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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She has. She will. Next trip we have a more extensive plan. It is important to share responsibilities, but we will lose a lot of weight on my cooking.
We have a lady in our WBCCI unit who does it all. Congrats to you who do and the partners that encourage a shared adventure.
Thanks for posting your challenge. Drive safe. We hope to meet you down the road. Pat
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05-29-2017, 05:16 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2013 25' Flying Cloud
Crystal River
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 474
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Nothing is more terrifying than riding with my wife, the sole exception being riding with my 82 year old lead foot step dad. I can't imagine what it would be like to ride with her, trailer in tow. I'm not completely sure she can actually operate an auto without the cell phone in her ear. She has two modes of driving, gas pedal to the floor, brake pedal to the floor. There are things worse than death.
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05-29-2017, 05:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
League City
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,139
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I am the wife and I do the majority of the driving. My husband does the majority of the work when the rig is standing still. We didn't intend to divide it up that way, but it seems to work.
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05-29-2017, 05:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
Hilltop Lakes
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,764
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My late husband had stopped driving due to his eyesight before we got the Airstream, so I did all the driving. Now I travel with my black Lab and wish she could do her share of the driving, but it's not going to happen.
My opinion is that both humans should be able to tow the trailer and hook/unhook utilities at a campsite. It's just safer that way.
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05-29-2017, 07:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Globetrotter
Apollo Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,401
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My wife can drive, but I do most. She drove our new Airstream for 100 miles yesterday on the interstate. It's a little more challenging than our little Casita. On our last cross-country trip out west she drove about two hours total. But I feel comfortable that she could hook up the Airstream, with help from a friendly neighbor, and drive home if necessary.
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05-29-2017, 08:27 AM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,201
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Yup, we share everything, including driving.
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05-29-2017, 08:37 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 288
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It absolutely is a good idea for both to be able to do everything.
That said, I decided with the exception of an extreme emergency (broken ankle perhaps?) my wife is not really capable of towing the AS considering several years ago while attempting to park our boat trailer she jackknifed it and then proceeded to run over another guys empty trailer.
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2017 Airstream 26U Twin
2017 F250 Platinum
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05-29-2017, 11:09 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' International
Fidalgo Island
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 98
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I'm the primary on everything. I'm hoping once he retires he will get the hang of it.
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05-29-2017, 11:21 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2001 30' Excella
Full-time traveling
, Hmmmm. what day of the week is it?
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 204
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50/50
My wife and I share the driving half-and-half
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05-29-2017, 11:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Bambi
2012 23' Flying Cloud
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Bandera
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 786
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The reality is she can, and has done so on a limited basis mostly on open interstates only. She just really prefers not to. And if it involves big city traffic, no way.
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05-29-2017, 11:51 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2009 25' FB International
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 15
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My wife and I switch off about ever 100-150 miles. We've pulled our AI 25 FB about 40000 miles on trips to Alaska Canada New England Brandon and Florida. She even pulled it on the Jersey turnpike at rush hour going around NY City. I do all the backing. With a bad back it's a huge help.
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05-29-2017, 12:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Indianapolis
, Indiana
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 65
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Excellent idea. My husband does most of the driving but I am fairly comfortable behind the wheel. The hooking up the sewer and so forth is something I probably need to learn though. Thank you for the reminder. I'm so sorry you have to end your trip. I hope you were on the mend quickly and back on the road.
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2016 Classic 30'
2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD
ProPride Hitch
Indianapolis, IN
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05-29-2017, 01:27 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 30' Classic
Winston Salem
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 45
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Thanks for posting. I read this out loud to my wife. She refuses to drive, but maybe this will change her mind.
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05-29-2017, 01:49 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 152
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I never wanted to drive the tow vehicle or the Airstream but decided I would really like to know how if necessary. I took the RV Driving course from RV Driving School (through Escapees). Most couples can't or won't learn from their spouses. My husband was very supportive but I think also terrified of my driving. It was a fun two day adventure and it gave me a lot of confidence (being taught by a professional). Now, when I drive my husband can take a nap (or he's pretending to - maybe opting to close his eyes in sheer terror!). Seriously, after I got passing grades from the instructor, my husband is more confident in my driving too).
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05-29-2017, 02:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ponyfvr
I broke my ankle in Stone Mountain NC and we had to cancel the rest of our 6 month trip and head back to Scottsdale AZ which is a 7 day drive. My right foot is in a cast and my wife has to drive home, she has not done much driving and is on a steep learning curve ( she is doing great). I recommend the you have you spouse/ partner know how to drive and also hook up (water, electric and sewer ) Being on crutches it is difficult for me to help. We took a class at a truck driving school that helped but I have always driven and hooked up. I recommend that you have your spouse/partner know how to drive and hook up and unhook
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Bob! We knew you were on a big trip, but we had NO IDEA you had broken your ankle! What a total bummer that you had to cancel the rest of your trip... Hope you are healing well and are on the mend. Our best to T.
As to your suggestions about both partners being able to do everything ... very good point ... you never know when something is going to happen ... I think G could tow if necessary ... but more practical experience with it would be good to get comfortable with it. We work together in the hitching and unhitching department, so that's not an issue.
Thanks for posting and be sure to let us know how you're doing!
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