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07-20-2005, 04:40 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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You know tho... there's something very satisfying about backing a trailer into a difficult site the first time without fuss and bother and everyone in the campground is watching. 'Course that's always the time that there's no one around to watch and be impressed...  It's the "and then there was the time when I backed it right in between these two trees" story that no one will believe 'cause no one saw you do it! 
I have had to become reasonably proficient at backing 'cause I have this "S""Z""?" thing I have to make the Ex and 34' trailer do to get it from our 24' wide street through our 20' wide driveway and onto our 15' wide parking pad beside the garage. It does feel pretty good though when you back it right in the first time!
Roger
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AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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07-20-2005, 04:43 PM
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Rivet Master 
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Originally Posted by jcanavera
...Besides that issue, he and his wife and kids were having a difficult time communicating (both in seeing each other, and their opinion as to what was right) in regards to positioning the trailer..
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On that note, allow me to share an excerpt from my first trip to a private campground which, I believe, was my fourth trip out:
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Parking was interesting. Although I know there are a lot of people much better at backing a trailer, I can get the job done & don’t sweat it. I figured we were covered on this aspect when we were escorted to our site by a man in a golf cart. Although new at this, I advised my wife that he would probably help us get backed in but that she should consider herself on standby if he simply waved goodbye after pointing out our site. Arriving at our site, Kim jumps out leaving the Boyz in their car seats.
The man in the golf cart pulled over & proceeded to get me lined up from the back when our neighbor pops out of his white box, and proceeds to direct me from the front. So there’s one set of directions from the back, one from the front, and a repeated request from the backseat, “Daddy, I want out!” Surprise, surprise – the two sets of parking directions started to contradict each other. I could see Kim standing there wondering who I was going to give directions to, and how pleasant it would be.
Deciding the campground rep was the best one to listen to at the moment, I ignored the neighbor & the Boyz. The Boyz got over it. The neighbor did not as he ignored me the rest of our visit. Thinking about it later, I believe I would do the same thing again.
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07-20-2005, 04:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Originally Posted by 85MH325
You know tho... there's something very satisfying about backing a trailer into a difficult site the first time without fuss and bother and everyone in the campground is watching. 'Course that's always the time that there's no one around to watch and be impressed...
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doncha know......
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Illegitimous noncarborundum(dont let the bastards wear you down)
The only true nobility is found through giving good food to your friends- Anton Careme
beauty is in the eye of the beerholder-cosmo fishhawk
if something is too good to be true, its usually gone before i get there-mister boffo
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07-20-2005, 05:37 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1954 22' Safari
Deerfield
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Join Date: May 2003
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Originally Posted by 85MH325
...that's always the time that there's no one around to watch and be impressed... It's the "and then there was the time when I backed it right in between these two trees" story that no one will believe 'cause no one saw you do it! |
No reason to let a little thing like reality stop you! Right Porky? "And the crowd goes WILD!!!!"
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07-20-2005, 05:47 PM
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Cartoon Character
2004 34' Classic
On The Road
, U.S.A.
Join Date: May 2002
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You guys really crack me up. 
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07-20-2005, 06:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Porky pig,
Just open this thread~
ROFLMAO..
YA DA MAN~!!
Several years ago, we pulled into a campground in Northern Virginia and, had to park it at night..It was so close, you couldn't open the side compartment doors...lol
Scared the #&* out of me the next morning when I saw just how close THE TREES WERE..
You do GREAT JOB on parking~
ciao
53FC
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07-20-2005, 08:54 PM
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2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Originally Posted by TomW
On that note, allow me to share an excerpt from my first trip to a private campground which, I believe, was my fourth trip out:
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Tom, I've had two bumps parking. The first with the drivers side door wide open as I'm pulling forward and looking out the door to line the sewer outlet on the trailer with the sewer hookup on our site. I neglect to see a leftside power box on the neighbors site and hit it with the open door.
Second bump I'm backing in a site. Patty is behind with the trusty 2 way guiding me in, our unit's President walks over and starts guiding me in as he stands by my door. I start listening to him and not Patty and as I swing a hard left on the steering wheel to align the trailer (you know how those WBCCI folks want you to line up straight), I hear Patty yell stop in the 2 way and at the same time I hear this crunch. I look to my right and realize I have swung the passenger side of the van right into the side of a large tree.
That's why I pretty much stay away from folks who already have help. I have my own way and when left to Patty and I alone, we will get backed in without problems. Everybody else just stay out of the way.
Jack
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'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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07-21-2005, 07:34 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Originally Posted by jcanavera
That's why I pretty much stay away from folks who already have help. I have my own way and when left to Patty and I alone, we will get backed in without problems. Everybody else just stay out of the way.
Jack
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I agree. I just stand and watch, and don't say anything unless I see them about to hit something. I feel this is the best help I can give.
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07-21-2005, 09:04 PM
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2004 25' Safari
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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I've seen Rog back that 34' monster in a very tight spot at the Indiana Dunes a few years ago....most impressive.
Me, I have to nearly jackknife the trailer to squeeze it into our driveway, then back it up over 50-60ft to the back of the lot. When the dealer delivered our coach, he said, there is no way I think I can do this without hitting something, you want to do it? 
My neighbors still to this day can't understand how I do it, but it's just years of towing that gets you use to it.
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07-22-2005, 08:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Backin' up
After years of parking a semi tractor-trailer, mostly backing up, if I am asked if I need help, I don't wish to offend so I just ask them to yell "Stop" if I am about to hit something. This allows a good intentioned novice the opportunity to participate. Then I get out and look and try it again if necessary.
GREAT job, Porky!!!
Larry
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10-05-2005, 10:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1968 28' Ambassador
Butte
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Tight Squeeze
I thought this was worthy of the tight fit thread.
Tunnel #2 on the needles HWY in the Black Hills. I had people watching me on both ends. lol. Not a scratch ! Theo said I had about 5 in on each side.
Chris
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10-05-2005, 11:01 PM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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JEEPERS! You're a brave man, Chris!
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10-05-2005, 11:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Notice the slight jog in the middle of that tunnel?
My family went through this very same place in 1964 in a Dodge Motorhome, (An original 1963 Dodge). The mirrors missed by "just a tick" on both sides. All of the other vehicles that were ahead of us and behind us stopped and waited to see if we made it. Some took pictures too!!
We made it...inching our way through. It was quite an experience!!
Definitely meets the tight fit criteria!!
Glad you made it too!!!
Lou
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10-05-2005, 11:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1968 28' Ambassador
Butte
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Notice the slight jog in the middle of that tunnel?
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Yes I did, as a matter of fact !
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10-06-2005, 05:33 AM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
, north of cheddar curtain
Join Date: Jun 2003
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bah.....humbug....
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Illegitimous noncarborundum(dont let the bastards wear you down)
The only true nobility is found through giving good food to your friends- Anton Careme
beauty is in the eye of the beerholder-cosmo fishhawk
if something is too good to be true, its usually gone before i get there-mister boffo
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10-06-2005, 05:44 AM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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OK, folks... I see a GOLDEN opportunity here...
Finish this phrase... I once took my trailer through a spot SO TIGHT THAT....
Roger
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AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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10-06-2005, 06:16 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Flying Cloud
1995 25' Excella
Clear Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jul 2004
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I once took my trailer through a spot SO TIGHT THAT....
...even the bug spatter cringed.
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72 Sovereign: L couch, mid-twin, rear-bath "When you come to a fork in the road, take it" "It was impossible to get a conversation going; everybody was talking too much." "If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else." - Yogi Berra
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02-12-2006, 04:55 PM
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right here.........for those wondering if parking a 34 is a challenge....
cheer
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