Just picked up our first fifth wheel after years of towing pop ups and trailers. Haven't taken it out yet but have to admit to being a bit nervous towing something nearly 40 ft long. Just take some getting used to but looking forward to future trips.
2014 Primetime Sanibel 3501
2013 Ford F250 6.7 Diesel
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2014 Primetime Sanibel 3501
Ford F250 6.7 Diesel
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2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
Welcome
Fifthwheel is definitely another ball game in towing first time in campgrounds
BEWARE OF THOSE LOW HANGING TREES
Practice parking in a big parking lots so you get used to things
Make wide turns
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2007.5 Chevy 3500Ltz cc lb Duramax
2010 Sandpiper 345 RET (SOLD)
I would say both.Parks just pack them people in theses days.
My last trip I thought I was playing dodge trees.
Dam tree got me too .Going between too .
Entry was one path exit was another
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2007.5 Chevy 3500Ltz cc lb Duramax
2010 Sandpiper 345 RET (SOLD)
Just picked up our first fifth wheel after years of towing pop ups and trailers. Haven't taken it out yet but have to admit to being a bit nervous towing something nearly 40 ft long. Just take some getting used to but looking forward to future trips.
2014 Primetime Sanibel 3501
2013 Ford F250 6.7 Diesel
Welcome & enjoy be up you way this summer - granddaughter always likes to camp out when we are there. Do you ever go to Blackwell Forrest Preserve - we may have seen you there.
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Everett & Joan after 60 years together. 2004 1/2 ton Chevy & 2011 Rockwood 1809S
Number of nights camped in 2012 65
Number of nights camped in 2013 82
Number of nights camped in 2014 105!
Number of nights camped in 2015 81
Newbie with 5ver as we'll. Had 31' TT and could back it anywhere. This 5ver is taking a little getting used to. Best advice is to take it very slow when backing. I take the brakes off as well. This seems to help.
As a 5th wheel newbie in Nov 2012 we were backing into a great spot with a power pole right in front. We forgot to release the hitch and we over cranked it and popped out the rear window in our TV 2011 Ford 250 Diesel. $600 dollar lesson. We have gotten better at backing in these days. I do agree with the comment to practice in a large parking lot
The camping area at Blackwell Forrest Preserve is very pretty just wish they were open thru the week. Now that they have installed electric in the handicapped sites it makes it a lot easier for my wife to get around.
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Everett & Joan after 60 years together. 2004 1/2 ton Chevy & 2011 Rockwood 1809S
Number of nights camped in 2012 65
Number of nights camped in 2013 82
Number of nights camped in 2014 105!
Number of nights camped in 2015 81