Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 10-09-2008, 08:57 PM   #1
4 Rivet Member
 
millvalleyca's Avatar
 
2008 27' International CCD FB
Mill Valley , California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 344
Images: 2
O what a feeling

Tonight we hooked up our trailer for camping this weekend.

I can't believe what we did......

We backed right into our haha the first attempt!
Usually it takes us 15 min to an hour to get the thing hooked up.

I guess practice does make perfect!

A very happy camper tonight,
Dennis
millvalleyca is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2008, 09:00 PM   #2
Site Team
 
Janet H's Avatar

 
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen , Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,930
Images: 101
Ya know ... backing in to your haha sounds positively 'exciting'. Sorry couldn't resist. At any rate, some days are just good ones and you just had one. Enjoy the feeling
__________________
1964 Globetrotter | 2023 Nissan Armada



AirForums Custom Search
Janet H is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2008, 09:16 PM   #3
moderator
Commercial Member
 
Airslide's Avatar

 
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton , California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
Images: 50
Where are you going?
__________________
"Old fashioned service on your late model Airstream"

https://www.facebook.com/VinniesNort...ir?ref=tn_tnmn
Airslide is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2008, 08:41 AM   #4
Rivet Master
 
willyd's Avatar
 
1993 34' Limited
Melbourne Florida , Springfield Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 759
Images: 5
Sounds like you had to back up before you went forward. Best of success and happy travels.
willyd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2008, 08:11 PM   #5
"Cloudsplitter"

 
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas , Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
Images: 1
Thumbs up

Ahh yes, It feels sooooo gooood the first time!!!
__________________
I’m done with ‘adulting’…Let’s go find Bigfoot.
ROBERT CROSS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-26-2008, 03:56 PM   #6
3 Rivet Member
 
2007 31' Classic
holland , Pennsylvania
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 190
i found the trick for me was to buy a swift hitch camera,now it is easier then a regular setup.
xonvldz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-26-2008, 04:35 PM   #7
"Cloudsplitter"

 
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas , Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
Images: 1
Quote:
Originally Posted by xonvldz View Post
i found the trick for me was to buy a swift hitch camera,now it is easier then a regular setup.
Any problems with it, first one I got took a dump, second one took a dump. Company has replaced them both. Think I'll keep the new one in the box and use the $99.00 dollar one I got from Wally World.

Sure looks good though

Great picture eah..
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	CAMERA TEST 019.jpg
Views:	123
Size:	189.8 KB
ID:	70264   Click image for larger version

Name:	SWIFT HITCH FAILURE....AGAIN.jpg
Views:	156
Size:	185.0 KB
ID:	70265  

__________________
I’m done with ‘adulting’…Let’s go find Bigfoot.
ROBERT CROSS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-26-2008, 07:02 PM   #8
3 Rivet Member
 
2007 31' Classic
holland , Pennsylvania
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 190
i have had mine a little over 18 mos,and so far it seems ok but after hearing of your problem i hope it continues to work.if not ill check out the wally world one that you mention,since it certainly is a heck of alot cheaper.
xonvldz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-26-2008, 08:08 PM   #9
moderator
Commercial Member
 
Airslide's Avatar

 
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton , California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
Images: 50
Oh thats cool.. but then you dont have that amazing feeling when you keep backing a foot and then get out and look.. then another foot and get out and look keeping an eye on some fixed position guaging the distance your backing and then you get out one more time and bingo.. just above that ball.. or not.

no really.. thats a great simple idea.. good luck with it.

Vinnie
__________________
"Old fashioned service on your late model Airstream"

https://www.facebook.com/VinniesNort...ir?ref=tn_tnmn
Airslide is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-26-2008, 08:12 PM   #10
4 Rivet Member
 
Graham , North Carolina
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 276
thats a great idea. we put our AS in the same spot. Put a rubber stop for the trucks rear tires. all you have to do is center. Back until the truck tires nudge the stop. works most of the time.
jerrypeterma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-27-2008, 05:59 PM   #11
"Cloudsplitter"

 
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas , Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
Images: 1
Quote:
Originally Posted by xonvldz View Post
i have had mine a little over 18 mos,and so far it seems ok but after hearing of your problem i hope it continues to work.if not ill check out the wally world one that you mention,since it certainly is a heck of alot cheaper.
Yep.. Wally Cam has worked fine from day one.
The new Swift Hitch sits in it's box, waiting for Wally to fail.
Even after two failures they wouldn't consider a refund.

eBay Motors: New Hitching Rods (item 120212098758 end time Nov-12-08 12:19:58 PST)

These also help a lot even with the camera. Also available at Camping World.
__________________
I’m done with ‘adulting’…Let’s go find Bigfoot.
ROBERT CROSS is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Feeling Overwhelmed Olivia Member Introductions 20 07-04-2006 08:51 AM
sinking feeling joewinfield Sinks, Showers & Toilets 5 02-02-2006 06:19 AM
Fritzz "the dog" is Feeling better!! kneepie Our Community 3 06-19-2005 02:32 PM
gutting interior feeling helpless Ed Starman General Interior Topics 37 04-04-2005 09:39 AM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:20 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.