Evelyn 0 #1 October 21, 2004 How hard can it be? I was planning to pitch a tent for the Chicks Rock boogie, but now am thinking maybe the ground will be wet from the rain, maybe it will be cold. I have an RV, but I'm not sure if I can drive it. I actually drove it once, but since I'm used to driving my Vette I kind of took off too fast and took the corners too sharp. Things were flying around and my husband was having a fit. That was about 5 years ago, I haven't driven it since. But I'm thinking if I drive slowly maybe I'd be okay. So how hard is it to drive one of these things? It's not that big, only 23 feet. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #2 October 21, 2004 i can tell ya from two trips from her ein utah to perris and to arizona (both about 800 miles) it isn't that hard... youlready told us what you need to do to drive diffrently.... it's not hard but just takes some thinking.. youhave to turn wider,slower and you can't stop or start as fast as you normaly can even in a mini van....... other than thatthe diffrentce is only pretty big when you fill up atthe gas pump.... i will say as long as you have good shocks in the rv it is easy driving.... if the shocks suck you'll get sway from passing trucks and such... but if it isn'tthat long a drive no problem... only thing that ever gave me problems was when i had an electrical fire under the dash in vegas... but i got it fixed withthe helpof jtval and was backon the road in no time..well okay it was a while but it was some what extensive repairs to a wiring harness..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 October 21, 2004 Have you ever seen the Blue Collar Comedy Tour? Have you ever heard Bill Engval's joke about renting an RV? Before you rent the RV you should hear that routine!!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #4 October 21, 2004 It drives very easily. Just be carefull about turns if it's a long one and the front wheels are actually behind the driver's seat. Also, keep your height in mind. Nasty low branches in side streets have a tendency of opening up RVs like they're sardine cans! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #5 October 21, 2004 Okay Evelyn, The ground won't be THAT bad. . .(well at least I hope not since I am still planning on pitching my big ass tent. . .better go get a bigger tarp. . .lol). Anyway, drive slower, pull out from the corners further, and ASK where to park the darn thing. . .there are some hookups there somewhere. . .I just don't know where for sure. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #6 October 21, 2004 QuoteHave you ever seen the Blue Collar Comedy Tour? Have you ever heard Bill Engval's joke about renting an RV? Before you rent the RV you should hear that routine!! Yes I've seen it. It was hysterical!! Not renting though, we own one, I just don't usually drive it, but see no reason why I shouldn't. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #7 October 21, 2004 QuoteOkay Evelyn, The ground won't be THAT bad. . .(well at least I hope not since I am still planning on pitching my big ass tent. . .better go get a bigger tarp. . .lol). Anyway, drive slower, pull out from the corners further, and ASK where to park the darn thing. . .there are some hookups there somewhere. . .I just don't know where for sure. . . Thanks Darcy. If I can just drive the darn thing I don't even need hook ups cuz the heater runs without being hooked up and I can run the generator if I want to use the microwave or TV. Just have to be able to drive it. I think I can if I just take it slow. And if I do bring the RV I will have sleeping places for a couple people so if I do bring it and you don't want to pitch your tent you'd be welcome to stay with me in the RV. Just gotta talk to my husband and see if he'll let me take it. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #8 October 21, 2004 PLEASE bring it, Evelyn!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #9 October 21, 2004 Here's a thought. . .just make him drive it there for you. . .you can drive HIS car. . .then he can take his car back home. . .and come get you on Sunday. . . Thanks for the offer sweetie. . .save me a space in case the ground is REAL wet. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #10 October 21, 2004 Oh hell. Where are you? Maybe I can drive it for you. I have loads of experience driving RVs. I've driven cross country in several. You just gotta sink deep into the chair and kick into cruizin' mode. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 October 21, 2004 QuoteI have loads of experience driving RVs. I've driven cross country in several. Which is why she now has a "boy" for that.......---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #12 October 21, 2004 Which "Boy" do you speak of? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #13 October 21, 2004 Your willing assistant who traded transport from LP to Rantoul, for delivering your homestead for you, the Spedo Pilot, and the Supreme Comanderess of all things Pink..... Jett! Glad he was therem J is a fun guy.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalletMan 0 #14 October 21, 2004 I have a 23ft RV myself. Like others said, slow down and take turns wide and slow. Give yourself plenty of time to get there and don't be in a rush. Give yourself plenty of braking distance. Make sure you realize how wide it is. Look in the mirrors while you're driving to see where the sides are. This should help keep you centered in the lane. Make sure you realize how tall it is. You shouldn't have to worry about overpasses that have the height signs for the big trucks, but keep it in mind if you see a particularly low overpass or what not. And be mindful of tree branches and stuff. Always back into parking spots. It's much easier than trying to back out of a spot. --ArtSky-div'ing (ski'div'ing) n. A modern sport that involves parties, bragging, sexual excesses, the imbibing of large quantities of beer, and, on rare occasions, parachuting from aircraft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #15 October 21, 2004 QuoteHave you ever seen the Blue Collar Comedy Tour? Have you ever heard Bill Engval's joke about renting an RV? Before you rent the RV you should hear that routine!! Careful...I live in a RV..... Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #16 October 21, 2004 We have a Roadtrek 190 and it's no problem at all to drive. Of course it's just an overgrown van, so we have it easy. As long as you keep it under 65 it drives like any other van. (Above 65 winds and road irregularities start having more of an effect.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
