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07-23-2017, 12:17 AM
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Conservative Warrior
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Unhook or Not
While traveling and getting a campground for one night, my question is do you unhook or not. My daughter (RN) feels everyone should unhook always in case a medical emergency or something and you need to use your vehicle. I must admit never thought about it, figuring (Thank God has never happened), that I would call 911, since chances are I am mostly unfamiliar with the immediate area. Pls shared your thoughts on this
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07-23-2017, 12:30 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
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We stay hooked up but unplug pigtail from truck since that shouldn't be hooked up when on shore power. Oh and I'm an RN also ( formerly worked ICU including trauma ICU).
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07-23-2017, 04:15 AM
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Stay connected and Call 911! Youroo!!
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07-23-2017, 08:08 AM
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If you stay hooked up how do you level / stabilize the RV to insure safe slideout opperation.
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07-23-2017, 08:28 AM
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Call 911, explain nature of the medical emergency, they or the first responders can arrange any needed transport.
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07-23-2017, 10:06 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by asquared
We stay hooked up but unplug pigtail from truck since that shouldn't be hooked up when on shore power. Oh and I'm an RN also ( formerly worked ICU including trauma ICU).
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What's the risk with leaving it plugged in both ways? Just asking cuz I did it for the first time ever last night [emoji15]
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07-23-2017, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
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We stayed hooked if it was only for the night. Worked out fine.
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07-23-2017, 11:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fluffywhitedogs
What's the risk with leaving it plugged in both ways? Just asking cuz I did it for the first time ever last night [emoji15]
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If the CG loses power then all that power drain can pull from your TV killing your TV battery.
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07-23-2017, 11:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by asquared
If the CG loses power then all that power drain can pull from your TV killing your TV battery.
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You are talking about overnight and there should be very minimal drain on the camper & tv batteries if the shore power goes out. We never unhook or unplug for overnight stays.
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07-23-2017, 04:46 PM
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Chief tinkerer
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Location: Texan, transplanted to Midwest Georgia
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We stay hooked up and level it. The angle to the Toad is no worse than entering/exiting gas stations.
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07-23-2017, 05:37 PM
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Why unhook?
If you have to go anywhere in an emergency your TOAD / Dingy is what you'd use.
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07-23-2017, 07:21 PM
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Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gidyupgo
We stay hooked up and level it. The angle to the Toad is no worse than entering/exiting gas stations.
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Good point but I was concerned about a 5th wheel.
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07-23-2017, 07:31 PM
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Site Team
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Since this thread is in the Motorhome/Georgetown sub-forum, I didn't answer the question earlier. Obviously, the toad comments are well placed. We have a 5th wheel and I don't unhook the trailer from the TV on a one-night stop. We always assume one of us can look up the number for 911 in a medical emergency. I suggest calling 911 whether one is hooked up or unhooked.
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07-23-2017, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member
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We always unhook, really not that much work IMO to unhook and set up...30 minutes maybe unless your arriving late and have to leave the next morning early.
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07-23-2017, 07:34 PM
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Since this is posted in the Georgetown section I think the OP was talking about disconnecting his toad.
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07-23-2017, 08:26 PM
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My bad I saw the wording unhook pigtail from truck in second post and did not notice which forum I was in.
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07-23-2017, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
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If you unhook, a situation will arise that you wish you had left it hooked up
If you leave it hooked up, a situation will arise that you wish you had unhooked it.
I leave mine hooked up and ready to travel ( I don't need to leave key in ignition when towing )
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07-23-2017, 09:07 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waiter21
If you unhook, a situation will arise that you wish you had left it hooked up
If you leave it hooked up, a situation will arise that you wish you had unhooked it.
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That just about sums it up.
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Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69
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07-24-2017, 08:27 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Dacula, Georgia
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[emoji23]that be it!! Best to park in local hospital lot. You can walk into emergency room! Pretend you are a "visitor"
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