small mishap while camping

[nducker23]

So my DW and I decided to go to the lake sunday since when I got off work and didn't have to work Monday. While backing into a spot that was on a corner that. had poles one side and cars on the other I thought I could back right in. well I apparently I got a bit close to a pole on the side passenger side of the road bend a piece of trim on a compartment door on the camper. I pulled ahead and we got out and saw that it was just very minor damage. Nothing to get upset about cause accidents happen. we had a good chuckle about it

[MMattox]

How come DW did not get out and provide lookout for you while backing? I never back up with out a spotter.....

[Radio]

I have run into our 5th wheel with the riding mower. More than once.

Leaves a green spot on the camper.

[mike.t]

We all have camp'n scars. Better to have gone and got a scar than never have gone.

[Radio]

Seems every time I go to a State Park some old duff comes dragging in a 1970's era Terry Resort TT (or some such) towing with a pickup of about the same vintage. The equipment shows it's age. Every dent, ding, scrape and even some of the dirt likely holds a memory.

Invariably there are 6 grandkids. This is probably the same camper he took their parents camping with, back in the day when truck and trailer were shiny and new.

They seem to be having more fun than the folks in the newer, better rigs.

[mike.t]

Radio. The kids are not impressed with our new toy's.(unless it's some new tech'y thing) they just like having fun. Most of us can do just fine with what we had/have. others like me could learn a lot from
'oh this is fine for us"

[Blackhat6mike]

Originally Posted by Radio

Seems every time I go to a State Park some old duff comes dragging in a 1970's era Terry Resort TT (or some such) towing with a pickup of about the same vintage. The equipment shows it's age.

Invariably there are 6 grandkids. This is probably the same camper he took their parents camping with, back in the day when truck and trailer were shiny and new.

They seem to be having more fun than the folks in the newer, better rigs.

Maybe they are happier because they don't have payments? N7MIP

[asquared]

If it makes you feel any better the dealer gouged my passenger side trim. We didn't get upset, just asked them to fix it. As you said, Accidents happen. This weekend we scuffed the front AC on a tree limb. No real harm, no foul. Having a good attitude about it like you did is good. It is another story for the campfire. Hope the repair bill is cheap for you.

[mike.t]

Very good blackhat. I know i would.

[dwa1000]

Gave my 5er a scrape backing in my driveway. Hit my house AC unit. Had a spotter. Oh well. I still love it. Love the spotter too.

[nducker23]

DW could see the poles from the passenger seat. I was going to have her get out but I figured I would hear her easier if she was next to me. As for damage, I knew something was bound to happen sooner or later. No reason to start camping in a bad attitude.

[doodler]

Had my uh-oh this weekend and wasn't backing either.

Still had fun though!

[mike.t]

Ouch brother.

[nducker23]

our camper goes in for its annual next month so we will see what the damage is

[Jim in Halifax]

How about trying to put a CC Silverback under an overpass that was too low!!!!!!!! ($8K>!!!!)

[mike.t]

Ouch Jim.

[MilCop4523]

IN THE MILITARY THEY SAID KEEP GOING UNTIL IT SOUNDS EXPENSIVE.
AND THEN PUSH A BIT MORE.

sorry for your loss

[mike.t]

MP. What kind of mileage you get pull'n that 27RKSS?

[sailtrkr]

I am a Type A. I would absolutely go bonkers and use some choice words the grandkids probably wouldn't want to hear but probably know better than me. My DW is a type "Z" and i am jealous. Some of it is sloooowly rubbing off on me but not fast enough

[Triple SS]

Originally Posted by MilCop4523

IN THE MILITARY THEY SAID KEEP GOING UNTIL IT SOUNDS EXPENSIVE.
AND THEN PUSH A BIT MORE.

sorry for your loss

Originally Posted by mike.t

MP. What kind of mileage you get pull'n that 27RKSS?

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