Hey guys, I might be able to help with the front tire issue, ive had lifted trucks most of my adult life, anytime you raise your truck or widen your stance with wheels you need to adjust your caster and camber. The shims are inexpensive but the install is whatll get you. The wheel isn't balanced correctly, those wheels and tires have to be roadforce balanced, I'd take your truck to an offroad specialist company and have them do it for you and ask them to realign your front end. Your generic tire and wheel guys prolly aren't going to know all the ins and outs of this setup. One last thing to consider, I would highly recommend you getting some airbags to level out your truck if you have too much weight in the bed it might be slightly lifting your front end up causing your suspension to compensate, and start chopping the outside, that can be dangerous. Hope that helps, thanks for the videos.
Holy moly! That's one spicy meatsaball. I drove an 18 wheel truck for about three weeks and the first thing they tell you is 'don't back up.' What do you end up doing ever day? Backing up to a dock. You folks made that look really easy.
Haha, thanks Robert! We definitely felt the pressure backing up, but teamwork made it happen. We appreciate your kind words. It sounds like you've got some serious backing up experience yourself! 🙂
“How are we gonna get out?” I’m always worried about that, but my husband always says “that’s a tomorrow problem” and I love it. We always find a solution, and I worry less!
That's such a great mindset to have! It's amazing how things always seem to work out in the end, and worrying less makes the journey so much more enjoyable. Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience 🤗
Fun to watch. I look at you and think how lucky you are to have a spotter while you are backing in. I am a 68 year old retired female who has been full-timing alone for 8 years in my 38 foot fifth wheel. Takes a little longer when you have to keep getting out to make sure you are where you want to be and not hitting anything.😀
Live in the PNW, backing rv’s over 50 years now. Without a doubt the toughest places I’ve ever encountered were in the upper east. I was 34’ and assigned a 30’ spot with two large trees on each side of the opening and an oversized vehicle to my 11:00. Numerous stabs at it and couldn’t do it w/o potential damage. Another time, similar situation. I got it in first attempt with an audience in the grassy area at my 12:00 in lawn chairs placing bets I couldn’t. They applauded me afterwards. Grocery store parking lots are the worst though.
Thank you so much for your time and support in watching our videos! We appreciate you sharing your story-it sounds like you’ve had your fair share of tricky backing situations! And you're right, grocery store parking lots are definitely challenging. Thanks again for being here with us 😊
Backing in has never been a problem for my husband. He has been driving semis for years. I've seen him back into some crazy spots with our camper. We've even had a campground tell us that they had one spot left that no one can seem to back into and my husband did it like it was nothing! You'll get there! You're already doing an awesome job!
Impressive! You guys work so well together. I'm the type that gets upset/mad under stress so I'm enjoying so much how well you two handled that situation and worked together to solve this and are still married :) Each week I watch you guys I gain more and more respect for your personalities, demeanor, maturity, and kindness. Keep up the good work as you are reaching many people though your personalities. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us and always stay kind.
Thanks so much for the kind words! It means a lot to hear that you're enjoying the way we handle things. We really try to stay calm and work together, even when things get stressful. Appreciate you watching each week! 😊
Nice job backing in! We were in a terribly tight spot in Yosemite..........fortunately there was a full time truck driver from San Francisco who directed it in!!! It was hard for him but possible. All because a guy in a motorhome wouldn't take 10 minutes to back up 5 feet. He had his rig right to the road with a lot of room behind..... That truck driver was an angel
What a story! That truck driver really came through in a pinch. It's always great when fellow travelers lend a hand. Thanks for sharing your experience! 🙂
Those back in communication skills were top notch! Great job! That was absolutely a tough one. The relief feeling once your finished parking is the best 😀
Hi Hanks! Over the years I’ve learned to use small orange traffic cones to show the direction of travel I need to take when backing up. The visual indicator is great to “aim” for. Along with an assistant of course.
Well done! We took a 2 month - 17 state trip through the East Coast earlier this year and loved it. We’ve learned the key is booking ahead of time as much as possible. Save time, money, and STRESS!!! Your trailer tire wear might be a bent axle (or spindle). We had a similar issue with wear on the outside of one of our tires.
Hi Rick! Thank you so much for watching and for the great advice! Sounds like an amazing trip you had on the East Coast, and yes, booking ahead definitely helps reduce the stress 🙂 We appreciate the tip!
I travel solo with an 18 foot trailer. I do more mileage getting in and out of my camper to see where I am at than I do on some of my road trips! Lol! Every once in a while, somebody comes over and offers to be my ground crew, and I am always always appreciative!
I travel solo with my truck camper and 14-foot enclosed trailer (18-foot total length). This may help you. I purchased some collapsable traffic cones (on Amazon) and place them in appropriate places to help guide me into spots. I don't have to get in and out of the truck as often. People are often surprised at how easily I back into tight spots.
I've been camping since before i was born. My parents enjoyed camping starting in the late 1960's. In the late 1980's they retired and went full time. My oldest sister and her husband have been camping since the early 1970's. They spent most of the 70's & 80's full time. In the last few years my wife & I have started camping with our 3 year old daughter. This summer we spent 6 weeks on the road in PA, NY then OH before going back to NC. I'm retired and she is a remote worker so we're considering going full time for the next few years. So your channel is giving us some good insight into that lifestyle currently. Thank you for the good & honest view into your lifestyle.
Hi there! It’s awesome to hear that you and your family have such a long camping history 😊 We’re so glad our channel is able to help in any way. Best of luck on the road ahead, and thank you for the kind words! We appreciate all your support in watching
You two have come so far from your early days! Your overlook of the sites have gotten so much more complete. I might add that we use a Garmin 870 unit for professional drivers. I drove for UPS for 38 years. The Garmin, and google maps are the two always running- then satellite view on the google maps when needed. We were in Jasper Last year in one of the Beautiful provincial parks, and the site road had 2 foot deep ditches on each side. 4x4 could have gotten us in, yet pushing a bad situation is not a good thing. I think you have become trusted advisors thru your growth!
Thanks so much! We appreciate you sticking with us! It's great to hear about the Garmin 870 setup-sounds like a solid tool. Thanks again for watching and sharing your insight! - Kyle and Renee
I so enjoyed the back in. Every single time I have taken out my vintage TR I have damaged her. 70 years old alone and feel the struggle. Love how you stay calm.
We just went through the fun back in yesterday. Working to avoid trees, cars, and boats. We are in an Oregon state park during the beginning of Chinook salmon season on the Oregon coast. 37' 5th wheel. Luckily the camper next door spotted for my husband.
Hi Gayle! That sounds like quite the adventure... glad your neighbor was there to help out. Enjoy the Chinook salmon season on the Oregon coast! Thanks for sharing and for watching! ❤️
Carl, I drove 28, 40,45 and 53 foot trailers in door town LA and South Bay CA for 28 years and have had a 5th wheel the last 40 years and have never had an accident. The key is always take your turns as wide as possible and remember when turning and backing in, the turning ratio is based off the rear axle, not so much the back of the trailer.
watching that back in was intense. Kudos for staying calm, great directions for backing in and well done. It takes a team approach to tackle this shit!
Thank you very much! We couldn't agree more. Staying calm and moving together as a team is the name of the game 😊 We appreciate your support in watching our videos!
"You can hit my cah, I don't cayah" 😂 That is probably the most New England thing I've heard! 😂 My husband always has the most anxiety about backing into those tight spots. Great job outta you two! 👏
The uneven tire wear on the rear RV axle is normal. Remember, you are pulling a tandem axle trailer where the axles are very close to each other. During turns the rear axle is dragged by the front RV axle into the turns, especially so if the RV sits a bit high on the 5th wheel hitch putting slightly more pressure on the rear RV axle. Rotating the tires helps expand tire tread life. As for the right front truck tire. That is also normal. It is not indicative of a wheel alignment problem. You live full time in your RV and your truck does more towing miles than non-towing miles. This means that a significant amount of your tire life spent during towing and this is causing the right front tire to see more load due to the way the engine/torque pulls on the frame, lifting up the front end of the truck. This twist action from the engine/transmission/truck drive axle results in an unloaded left front tire as more down force is applied to the right front tire. If you watch drag race videos on youtube, you can see the very pronounced action as the car launches from the starting line. The same happens to a truck while pulling heavy loads. If you do this constantly, you'll see uneven wear over time. You can try rotating your tires to help even out the wear, not just front to rear, but side to side to help get the most out of your tire life.
That's some really helpful advice about tire wear and rotation! Thank you for sharing your insight and for taking the time to explain it. We appreciate your support in watching our videos! You truly mean a lot
As a solo who tows an 18 foot teardrop, I watch your backing in and teamwork with amazement. One day I hope to have a partnership that works as well as yours, but I don't think I'll give up my T@b. Love, Love your content.
Aww this is amazing to read ❤️ Thank you for your kindness and hats off to you by doing this lifestyle solo! You are an inspiration 😊 We appreciate all your time and support in watching
@@HappilyEverHanksyou have the See side/the left because you can see it and the Blind side/the right side cuz you can’t. Just a suggestion, look into a Rand McNally truckers atlas.They have a section that show all the low clearances in every state along with restricted Routes.(from a retired trucker)
@@brucetifer I like the Hammer trucker GPS since it's always free and has expanded specs you can enter unlike the subscription RV Life app and others. Hammer even allows offline use map download and saves your history for you.
When I was a kid, I remember someone give me instructions. It’s just a hawk and a spit away. I have always remember that. Thanks for the entertainment.
I thought that was very good thinking to use your cell phones to back up the camper. I told my wife about it and, that's going to make our camping trips that much better. Thank you.
So fun to watch you guys in the same area we were just camping in late August/early September. For the toll roads and bridges we have the EZ Pass transponder which supposedly ensures that you pay the lowest toll you qualify for. We did encounter toll locations where the transponder for some reason didn't register. Got a "toll violation" in the mail from NJ today where our transponder didn't read at the Ben Franklin Bridge. At least with the EZ Pass we should be able to dispute the additional charges above the actual toll. For directions we have been using mostly Waze but did hop on a free trial of RV Life for a bit of the trip. However, RV Life suffers from apparently not having any road closures included in its database.
Thanks for sharing your experience! We’ve also noticed the limitations with RV Life. It’s great for some routes, but we've had to switch between apps depending on the situation. We appreciate all your support in watching. You mean a lot!
When you guys come up to Maine, there is a harvest host spot at the Brownfield country market in Brownfield Maine, great place, homemade bread, and fresh vegies. There is a lot to do in Brownfield, north conway New hampshire area. Also the Fryeburg fair is great as well, starts on Sept 29th. We were inspired by you so we got a 43 foot 5th wheel and we are heading to Texas for the winter in a few weeks. Hope to see you guys around. Be safe, enjoy Maine.
Thanks so much for the tips! The Brownfield market sounds awesome. Congrats on your new 5th wheel! Safe travels to Texas ❤️ We hope we run into you one day soon!
@@HappilyEverHanks Its a great area, try to get to Danforth Bay resort in NH if you come through this area! its a gem of a campground! try to get sites in the L or M's. L1 being the cherry pick
Love ya Hanks❣ With Carl behind the wheel and Navigation-Nay calling directions... what could go wrong? You guys are rock stars; I knew you could get into that space! ✌☮
We've been watching you guys for 3 years now. Bought our 5th wheel, but we need to sell the house to buy the truck to tow it. Cart before the horse story. 😂 Hubby retires in 8 weeks! Nov. 1st! And we'll hit the road shortly after with 3 senior dogs. Two are Bichon Frise and new to us after their elderly owner passed. The other has been our boy for 9 of his 10 years. He's a white German Shepard. Our adult kid moves out Saturday with their cat, and our 16 year old cat is on palliative care for cancer, so she only has a couple of weeks. We're putting the house on the market Oct 1st and then we'll be hitting the road full time when work is done. Mostly thanks to watching you two over the years - along with 4 others we like. But you guys are our favorite! And our first!
Aww, thank you so much for following along with us all these years! Wishing your hubby an amazing retirement and lots of safe travels when you hit the road full-time. Sending love to your senior pups and your sweet cat during this time. We are so sorry to hear about your 16 year old kitty ❤️-sounds like you have a big, exciting journey ahead, and we’re honored to have your support! 😊
We did the same thing. Long story short, we found many things on our brand new GD camper that needed repair before we could use it full time. Not uncommon. Therefore, I highly recommend that you rent a truck for a week and do a shakedown trip to really make sure all is well. If it has to be in the shop after you sell your house, you will literally be homeless. Possibly for weeks. Even if all goes well, you will have a better idea of what you want in a truck. And you will be much better prepared. We used enterprise truck rental (separate from the car rental) for about 100$ a day. The depreciation on a new truck is much more than that. Just not sure about the 5th wheel hitch situation. We have a trailer.
@@mlucera2000I did this for renting a TT. Found out my older truck wasn't enough for a big rv, was fine pulling cars on a open trailer.. Purchased a different truck before the rv trailer.
We had similar wear on our 5th wheel. The rear axle on the trailer was out of alignment. We didn't know that trailer alignment was a thing until until someone told us of their issue with tire wear. Took our trailer into a place in Salt Lake and they had us fixed up in less than an hour. Rear axle was off and causing the wear. Since the alignment we haven't had any tire issue. Something to consider as a cause before you have another blowout. Enjoy your videos
Thanks for sharing your experience, Sandra! I hadn’t thought about trailer alignment being an issue, but it definitely makes sense. We appreciate all your support and time in watching our videos. We couldn't do it without you! ❤️
For toll roads we use Sunpass PRO (it has to be the pro not the mini). We used this all over the north east (pricey toll roads- but super easy to load money on my Sunpass account). I believe the only place that did not take the Sunpass was the Mackinac Island Bridge. Plus the lines through the tolls is faster if you have a pass. Safe travels!
So we’ve only been out since April & the worse tight spot was one where we got out to look & I asked if we could transfer our reservation to another campground. 13’ between two large poplars, narrow access road (we were brushing up against bushes on its border, a signpost right where the long box Ram 3500 would swing into. Hubs tried, we didn’t divorce, cut our loss & tried another one. Nope. Tried a different loop and found one we fit. Our fiver is only 30’…I said nothing bigger than a teardrop fits loop A. The next campground had two trees on either side & I had a mini anxiety attack! A retired semi driver popped it in like no own’s business. Hubs was just at that point at looks Lou’s & their suggestions that he said “you want to do it? Go ahead!” The guy gave us tips for future back ins. I’ve never backed it in, actually haven’t driven with it so I do know what he needs. Though this last one I did mention that he pulled forward far enough to make the turn. I went back & took photos of that first spot! It was unreal how close the bushes & trees were to the road.
Wow, that sounds like quite the adventure! It's great that you had a retired semi driver come to the rescue-those tight spots can be so nerve-wracking. Glad you managed to find a better spot in the end. Thank you for all your time and support in watching our videos. We couldn't do it without you, Elizabeth! 😊
Love the channel and have learned a ton from you both. My wife and I just bought our first travel trailer, and our family of 4 have been enjoying our mini adventures so far! Thanks for all the tips and sharing your travel life with the world!
Its always great to watch you guys I didn't realize the tight roads and small campgrounds as I am form the north east and this is where we camp all the time just took it as this is how it is. We have a 35 foot trailer on a long bed Chevy and struggle with the size all the time but never realize that it is more of a north east thing.
I know everyone said, alignment,,,but my husband said, ROTATION, you need to rotate those tires! ❤ Love your videos, my cat Grayson-Michael said to say hi to Dexter! 😁
@@HappilyEverHanks He is a commercial truck driver. We love watching your adventures. He suggest that you give more attention to preventative maintenance, it would save you in the long run. 👍
My husband and I love watching your videos. A year ago we bought a 20 ft travel travel and love camping. We have learned so much from y’all and you both are so very entertaining. Tell sexy Dexie we said Hi.
It maybe shpuld look that bent no? I hit curb popped my tire now my wheel won't even go on straight. But I only drive 6 miles week with the rv. But probably ly need new axle even though mine actually looks straight
@joelincolnlincoln6315 no unfortunately they need to be straight. I am truly sorry to hear your situation with the curb. I think we have all ben there at least once. You have my sympathy.
In Dauphin Island Alabama a guy moved his car so we could pull out our motorhome. We didnt even ask. The people there are definitely very friendly. Above and beyond anywhere we have stayed. ❤
Hi Kimberly! That's so nice to hear 😃 Sounds like the people in Dauphin Island go above and beyond to help. Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching our videos!
We appreciate you taking the time to comment 😊 We had anxiety as well! LOL Love that you guys have a rig as well! Thank you for all your love and support
Hey Mr. Floridian guy, I'm from Cape Coral. It's crazy when you meet other RVers around the U.S. that are from or near your home town. Safe travels everyone.
Boston is one of those cities where it's better to take public transportation, like trains or Uber, than fool with navigating your truck, parking, and tolls. NYC, Washington DC, Chicago also come to mind. Just enjoy the outing, and leave the driving to someone else!
It was great talking with you. This campground was our first long-distance trip out. We are selling our house and going on the road next year. My wife got a remote job, and our daughter is headed for college. Thank you for so many educational videos. They helped with every step of rv'ing.
Great job on that backing in!! I have a class A, and I would have had a real struggle with the way that site was laid out in relation to the road. Put a trailer onto the backend, too, and I would have been sweating, too!! My best advice for anyone going to RV in New England is to camp in the country and drive into the cities/ attraction with a subcompact car (rent one if you need to!) You face the same issues in the New England region as you do in the UK. Historical buildings bisected by historical cow paths that have pavement on top of them (but no widening.) 😂
Thanks so much! That backing was definitely a challenge. Love your advice about camping in the country and renting a small car for the cities - such a great way to avoid stress. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! ❤️
Welcome to the northeast! These are about the only sites we back into! 😮The perfect storm of-move that truck/watch that hanging limb/tree stumps/gullies/giant protruding rocks, etc! Keeps it from being boring! Love your videos! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Kyle, you did that in one try. You looked like a pro and made it look easy. If i can park an F250 extended in their parking lots you can get yours in there. Make sure to do the freedom trail.
Wow I love how much you both communicate. I think it is key to being able to figure out how to make it work without making it more difficult than what it is. 😅
Loved this video, keeping it real. We don't have a big rig. just a small jayco feather lite and f150, but there is still nothing worse than just a weird angle on a one way or that one tree in the wrong spot so there is no room to swing. We also tow with our jeep when we have a shorter non highway drive and that can be a blessing getting into some of our Ohio forest camp spots. We've DEFINITELY had some camp sites where if it weren't for our short rig, I have no Idea how anyone with anything bigger than 24ft could get the trailer in. That's the toughest thing, we never have to worry about our camper length, but how many people end up getting to their camp site and it's just not big enough? A lot of the campgrounds don't make it clear how big the actual parking spot is.
Great team backing effort! Remember GOAL as you do & take your time. You guys are giving us food for thought as we’d like to visit that area in our 39’ 5th wheel 🤔
Thanks so much! Taking our time is definitely key, especially with those big rigs. Hope you enjoy your visit if you end up heading that way 😊 We appreciate your support!
Also, if you are in Maine between September 26 and October 6, you should take an entire day to visit the Fryeburg Fair. We especially enjoy the draft horse and oxen pulls.
We stayed in that rv park 3 years ago. Hit a tree stump with our rv backing into the site, which was right around the corner from where you’re parked, so I guess they haven’t improved that yet. That back section also flooded, and several rv’s had to relocate. But the worst part was the septic-they had to come and pump it out every day or so because the water table was so high that they wouldn’t drain. But it was a convenient location, we drove over to Newport for day trips, and took the train into Boston. Ahh, memories.
Good morning Hanks!!! I cannot believe how close you are to where I live 👋👋👋. Bellingham is a hop, skip and a jump (literally) from my front door. Enjoy your stay here in the north east. Safe travels
Hi Susan! Good morning! That’s so cool we’re so close to where you live. Bellingham has been a great stop so far! Thanks for the kind words and safe travel wishes ❤️
Ah yes, New England campgrounds. We had a very similar situation getting our 42’ 5th Wheel into a New Hampshire campground. It seems those big trees like to grow in all the wrong places! Great job getting it into your spot. We are hoping to see you on the road someday soon.
We stayed at the Circle CG Campground in the summer of 2013. The trees made the back in site tricky, but the real issue was an electric line that went across the site and caught our 5th wheel roof AC unit. A Park employee had to get on our roof and lift the wire so we can get in. The mosquito population was also very robust. But other than that, it was a nice place to stay. Enjoy your videos!
We are there right now. We can't believe that we are missing you by a few weeks. Love the petting zoo too. Tips to get to Boston from circle cg farm campground: 9 minutes away there is train station that takes you right into the heart of Boston, no need to take the truck. Safe travels to you both, Dexter and D.
Great video this week. We got into a tight squeeze in a parking garage in Santa Fe. My husband was more confident that I was. But no more garages for the truck!
Oh my goodness, aren't those parking garages scary! Talk about TIGHT. You will get a kick out of next weeks video. Thank you both for all your wonderful support in watching ❤️
Yes no doubt there are some tight back ins from time to time. You did what in my opinion is the three most important things though. First you pulled up and stopped and got out and really analyzed everything...from ground level, to branches and anything else that could potentially be an obstacle. Second thing was communicate well between you. We always use walkie talkies or cell phone so we can hear each other, and also very importantly you got out part way through and analyzed it again. It is great having a spotter, but every now and then the driver just has to see the situation for his or herself. Yes sometimes, someone needs to move a vehicle or someone needs to be patient a couple of minutes while we get in, but so be it. Getting in without any damage is key, even if it takes 5 or 10 minutes to be sure. Continued safe travels...
Thanks for the thoughtful advice, Shawn! We completely agree-taking the time to stop, check, and communicate is key. Patience definitely pays off. Appreciate your insight and well wishes! Safe travels to you too 😊
I just sold my 42 foot fifth wheel and Dooley ram and now that I’m watching this video I feel like I did the right thing, campgrounds like that we’re so stressful for me.
Good job Kyle! We deal with tight campgrounds all the time around our area in and around Lancaster county, pa. We get used to it though. Also, I was in that same parking garage with my 1500. It’s definitely tight!!
Hope you have a wonderful time exploring my birthplace aka Beantown! We drive our class a from southern NJ to Wampatuck State Park to visit family and friends. I drove into the city once as a shortcut to the Mass Turnpike and only made it through the narrow streets and low unmarked overpasses by the grace of God! Glad you are using more than just Google Maps. Enjoy New England.
Hi Gerald! Yes, navigating those narrow streets and low overpasses has definitely been an adventure, but we’re making it work. So glad we’ve got more than just Google Maps to help us out 🙂 We appreciate your time and support in watching! Stay safe
Great to see you guys in NE! It is harder to find sites since COVID. More people on the road now. We ended up buying our own land to make a campsite in Littleton NH. We put it on Hipcamp so others can use it when we’re not there. We have also successfully used Hipcamp when we couldn’t find a spot in other parts of NE. Safe travels!
That’s awesome, Ryan! Buying your own land in Littleton sounds like a dream, and it’s great you’ve made it available on Hipcamp too. We’ve definitely noticed it’s harder to find spots these days, so we’ll keep that in mind. Thank you for your amazing support. We really appreciate it!
Great TEAMWORK on the blindside back in. Rotation of tires is the key to longevity,my son does RV transport and every 10k does rotation(pulls a lot of 5th wheels too). I feel you on those roads in New England,they seem narrow. Looking forward to your adventures in Maine,my wife wants to see a moose in the wild so bad…….no luck in our Michigan UP so far.
Hey Carl, I've been following y'all for years and love what you two are doing. In regards to the "alignment" issue for your GMC truck, don't waste your money on getting an alignment unless you feel a wobble or steering issue while you're driving. My Tahoe had the same issue for years where the tire's tread wears much faster on the inside of the front tires. Unfortunately, that is the result to having a CV axel versus a solid axel, like in a Ford or Ram. What you gain with the CV axel vs a solid axel is a much more comfortable ride. As my dad always put it "you ride on a Ford, but you ride in a chevy" lol. The only real way to maximize your tread's life on your tires is to religiously rotate your tires. I would rotate mine every 5,000 miles, but with as much weight that you're constantly towing, I would consider rotating them every 3,000 miles. Especially with how expensive tires are these days. I wish you both the best and hope to cross path's with you some day.
It was great to have you guys here, I know the back in was a little tight but hopefully you had fun while you were here.
We absolutely loved our stay and can't wait to come back again soon ❤️ Thank you for having us!!
@@HappilyEverHanks give us some fair warning and see if Site 1A or Site 24 is available
New England is beautiful but can be challenging in the campgrounds sometimes… we like our trees!! lol Hoping to see you head to New Hampshire soon! ❤
Hey guys, I might be able to help with the front tire issue, ive had lifted trucks most of my adult life, anytime you raise your truck or widen your stance with wheels you need to adjust your caster and camber. The shims are inexpensive but the install is whatll get you. The wheel isn't balanced correctly, those wheels and tires have to be roadforce balanced, I'd take your truck to an offroad specialist company and have them do it for you and ask them to realign your front end. Your generic tire and wheel guys prolly aren't going to know all the ins and outs of this setup. One last thing to consider, I would highly recommend you getting some airbags to level out your truck if you have too much weight in the bed it might be slightly lifting your front end up causing your suspension to compensate, and start chopping the outside, that can be dangerous. Hope that helps, thanks for the videos.
I’m impressed with that back in! The struggle is real; we feel it!
Thank you, Mary 🤗 You are so supportive and you mean a lot to us!
Love how you two are SOOOO good at meeting people and wanting to listen to their story. You both are inspirational. Thanks.
Holy moly! That's one spicy meatsaball. I drove an 18 wheel truck for about three weeks and the first thing they tell you is 'don't back up.' What do you end up doing ever day? Backing up to a dock. You folks made that look really easy.
Haha, thanks Robert! We definitely felt the pressure backing up, but teamwork made it happen. We appreciate your kind words. It sounds like you've got some serious backing up experience yourself! 🙂
Watching RV parking is like watching a boat launch.
“How are we gonna get out?”
I’m always worried about that, but my husband always says “that’s a tomorrow problem” and I love it. We always find a solution, and I worry less!
That's such a great mindset to have! It's amazing how things always seem to work out in the end, and worrying less makes the journey so much more enjoyable. Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience 🤗
The campground u are at is one of my favorites,great staff
No tolls in ri anymore
Fun to watch. I look at you and think how lucky you are to have a spotter while you are backing in. I am a 68 year old retired female who has been full-timing alone for 8 years in my 38 foot fifth wheel. Takes a little longer when you have to keep getting out to make sure you are where you want to be and not hitting anything.😀
Live in the PNW, backing rv’s over 50 years now. Without a doubt the toughest places I’ve ever encountered were in the upper east. I was 34’ and assigned a 30’ spot with two large trees on each side of the opening and an oversized vehicle to my 11:00. Numerous stabs at it and couldn’t do it w/o potential damage. Another time, similar situation. I got it in first attempt with an audience in the grassy area at my 12:00 in lawn chairs placing bets I couldn’t. They applauded me afterwards. Grocery store parking lots are the worst though.
Thank you so much for your time and support in watching our videos! We appreciate you sharing your story-it sounds like you’ve had your fair share of tricky backing situations! And you're right, grocery store parking lots are definitely challenging. Thanks again for being here with us 😊
Backing in has never been a problem for my husband. He has been driving semis for years. I've seen him back into some crazy spots with our camper. We've even had a campground tell us that they had one spot left that no one can seem to back into and my husband did it like it was nothing! You'll get there! You're already doing an awesome job!
Impressive! You guys work so well together. I'm the type that gets upset/mad under stress so I'm enjoying so much how well you two handled that situation and worked together to solve this and are still married :) Each week I watch you guys I gain more and more respect for your personalities, demeanor, maturity, and kindness. Keep up the good work as you are reaching many people though your personalities. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us and always stay kind.
Thanks so much for the kind words! It means a lot to hear that you're enjoying the way we handle things. We really try to stay calm and work together, even when things get stressful. Appreciate you watching each week! 😊
Nice job backing in! We were in a terribly tight spot in Yosemite..........fortunately there was a full time truck driver from San Francisco who directed it in!!! It was hard for him but possible. All because a guy in a motorhome wouldn't take 10 minutes to back up 5 feet. He had his rig right to the road with a lot of room behind..... That truck driver was an angel
What a story! That truck driver really came through in a pinch. It's always great when fellow travelers lend a hand. Thanks for sharing your experience! 🙂
Your guys are pros. We all knew you could fit that in there.
Thank you so much, Mike! We were sweating, but were thankful to get it done as a team 😊 We appreciate all your wonderful support
Those back in communication skills were top notch! Great job! That was absolutely a tough one. The relief feeling once your finished parking is the best 😀
Hi Hanks! Over the years I’ve learned to use small orange traffic cones to show the direction of travel I need to take when backing up. The visual indicator is great to “aim” for. Along with an assistant of course.
I have a collapsable set of cones that I use. They definitely help!
Great job backing in😊😊 Must be great meeting your subscribers out there and knowing you inspire people!!
Well done! We took a 2 month - 17 state trip through the East Coast earlier this year and loved it. We’ve learned the key is booking ahead of time as much as possible. Save time, money, and STRESS!!!
Your trailer tire wear might be a bent axle (or spindle). We had a similar issue with wear on the outside of one of our tires.
Hi Rick! Thank you so much for watching and for the great advice! Sounds like an amazing trip you had on the East Coast, and yes, booking ahead definitely helps reduce the stress 🙂 We appreciate the tip!
Tight roads and low bridges are definitely a big thing in New England. So glad you are taking on the challenge. 😃 Great job backing up by the way!
Thank you, Jeannie 🤗 They are tight, but the challenges have been fun! We love having you here!
I was holding my breath for a little then I saw you had it . . Good job. You deserve a treat and Nanaa too . She is a great guide .
Thank you very much, Russel!! You mean a lot to us for taking the time to watch. Stay safe 🙂
I travel solo with an 18 foot trailer. I do more mileage getting in and out of my camper to see where I am at than I do on some of my road trips! Lol! Every once in a while, somebody comes over and offers to be my ground crew, and I am always always appreciative!
I travel solo with my truck camper and 14-foot enclosed trailer (18-foot total length). This may help you. I purchased some collapsable traffic cones (on Amazon) and place them in appropriate places to help guide me into spots. I don't have to get in and out of the truck as often. People are often surprised at how easily I back into tight spots.
I've been camping since before i was born. My parents enjoyed camping starting in the late 1960's. In the late 1980's they retired and went full time. My oldest sister and her husband have been camping since the early 1970's. They spent most of the 70's & 80's full time. In the last few years my wife & I have started camping with our 3 year old daughter. This summer we spent 6 weeks on the road in PA, NY then OH before going back to NC. I'm retired and she is a remote worker so we're considering going full time for the next few years. So your channel is giving us some good insight into that lifestyle currently. Thank you for the good & honest view into your lifestyle.
Hi there! It’s awesome to hear that you and your family have such a long camping history 😊 We’re so glad our channel is able to help in any way. Best of luck on the road ahead, and thank you for the kind words! We appreciate all your support in watching
So glad I have a 16ft trailer. It’s nice to get in a site before the spectators know you’re there.
You two have come so far from your early days! Your overlook of the sites have gotten so much more complete. I might add that we use a Garmin 870 unit for professional drivers. I drove for UPS for 38 years. The Garmin, and google maps are the two always running- then satellite view on the google maps when needed. We were in Jasper Last year in one of the Beautiful provincial parks, and the site road had 2 foot deep ditches on each side. 4x4 could have gotten us in, yet pushing a bad situation is not a good thing. I think you have become trusted advisors thru your growth!
Thanks so much! We appreciate you sticking with us! It's great to hear about the Garmin 870 setup-sounds like a solid tool. Thanks again for watching and sharing your insight! - Kyle and Renee
I so enjoyed the back in. Every single time I have taken out my vintage TR I have damaged her. 70 years old alone and feel the struggle. Love how you stay calm.
Oh my goodness, you are such an inspiration!! Way to go! Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us ❤️ Your support means so much
Been there, done that this summer we traveled some tight roads through Tennessee and Georgia...good job backing in...
Thanks so much! Those tight roads can definitely be a challenge. Glad you made it through Tennessee and Georgia safely! Appreciate you watching 🙂
Really exciting watching people backing in! Especially tight spots. Good job.
Thank you! It had us sweating there, but we got through it. We appreciate all your wonderful support 😊
We just went through the fun back in yesterday. Working to avoid trees, cars, and boats. We are in an Oregon state park during the beginning of Chinook salmon season on the Oregon coast. 37' 5th wheel. Luckily the camper next door spotted for my husband.
Hi Gayle! That sounds like quite the adventure... glad your neighbor was there to help out. Enjoy the Chinook salmon season on the Oregon coast! Thanks for sharing and for watching! ❤️
Awesome how you two remained calm. looks like a nice camp
Carl, I drove 28, 40,45 and 53 foot trailers in door town LA and South Bay CA for 28 years and have had a 5th wheel the last 40 years and have never had an accident. The key is always take your turns as wide as possible and remember when turning and backing in, the turning ratio is based off the rear axle, not so much the back of the trailer.
watching that back in was intense. Kudos for staying calm, great directions for backing in and well done. It takes a team approach to tackle this shit!
Thank you very much! We couldn't agree more. Staying calm and moving together as a team is the name of the game 😊 We appreciate your support in watching our videos!
I call Google Maps..."Adventure Maps". Sends you on an adventure when you're not looking for one.
"You can hit my cah, I don't cayah" 😂 That is probably the most New England thing I've heard! 😂
My husband always has the most anxiety about backing into those tight spots. Great job outta you two! 👏
It’s never reassuring when you hear “you’re probably going to miss it”. Nice job.
Your in our backyard guys!!!! We're not all Mass-holes buy the way. So fun watching you 2, ooops, 3. Be well.
Oh no way!! Thank you for being here and watching 😊 You mean so much!
The uneven tire wear on the rear RV axle is normal. Remember, you are pulling a tandem axle trailer where the axles are very close to each other. During turns the rear axle is dragged by the front RV axle into the turns, especially so if the RV sits a bit high on the 5th wheel hitch putting slightly more pressure on the rear RV axle. Rotating the tires helps expand tire tread life. As for the right front truck tire. That is also normal. It is not indicative of a wheel alignment problem. You live full time in your RV and your truck does more towing miles than non-towing miles. This means that a significant amount of your tire life spent during towing and this is causing the right front tire to see more load due to the way the engine/torque pulls on the frame, lifting up the front end of the truck. This twist action from the engine/transmission/truck drive axle results in an unloaded left front tire as more down force is applied to the right front tire. If you watch drag race videos on youtube, you can see the very pronounced action as the car launches from the starting line. The same happens to a truck while pulling heavy loads. If you do this constantly, you'll see uneven wear over time. You can try rotating your tires to help even out the wear, not just front to rear, but side to side to help get the most out of your tire life.
That's some really helpful advice about tire wear and rotation! Thank you for sharing your insight and for taking the time to explain it. We appreciate your support in watching our videos! You truly mean a lot
As a solo who tows an 18 foot teardrop, I watch your backing in and teamwork with amazement. One day I hope to have a partnership that works as well as yours, but I don't think I'll give up my T@b. Love, Love your content.
Aww this is amazing to read ❤️ Thank you for your kindness and hats off to you by doing this lifestyle solo! You are an inspiration 😊 We appreciate all your time and support in watching
Great job on the blindside back. Yes that is what truckers call it.
I like that terminology! I am going to start using that one 🙂 We appreciate you being here, Rob!
@@HappilyEverHanksyou have the See side/the left because you can see it and the Blind side/the right side cuz you can’t.
Just a suggestion, look into a Rand McNally truckers atlas.They have a section that show all the low clearances in every state along with restricted
Routes.(from a retired trucker)
@@brucetifer I like the Hammer trucker GPS since it's always free and has expanded specs you can enter unlike the subscription RV Life app and others. Hammer even allows offline use map download and saves your history for you.
That back in made me stress out remembering my first passenger side back in! Nice job!!!!
Oh man...they are NEVER fun! Thank you for watching! You mean a lot 😃
When I was a kid, I remember someone give me instructions. It’s just a hawk and a spit away. I have always remember that. Thanks for the entertainment.
Thank you, Chris! We couldn't do this without your awesome support in watching 😊
Carl dominating that back in! I liked NaNa calling out the neighbor for watching, I was dying laughing.
Thank you so much for your awesome support 😊 We appreciate you!
"Oh, you're just here for the show!" Ha ha, great passive-aggressiveness at the appropriate time for the gawker!! 🤣🤣🤣
I thought that was very good thinking to use your cell phones to back up the camper. I told my wife about it and, that's going to make our camping trips that much better. Thank you.
you guys did a great job!! Communication and patience is key!!!!
We really appreciate you saying this Chad! Thank you for all your continued support 😃
So fun to watch you guys in the same area we were just camping in late August/early September. For the toll roads and bridges we have the EZ Pass transponder which supposedly ensures that you pay the lowest toll you qualify for. We did encounter toll locations where the transponder for some reason didn't register. Got a "toll violation" in the mail from NJ today where our transponder didn't read at the Ben Franklin Bridge. At least with the EZ Pass we should be able to dispute the additional charges above the actual toll. For directions we have been using mostly Waze but did hop on a free trial of RV Life for a bit of the trip. However, RV Life suffers from apparently not having any road closures included in its database.
Thanks for sharing your experience! We’ve also noticed the limitations with RV Life. It’s great for some routes, but we've had to switch between apps depending on the situation. We appreciate all your support in watching. You mean a lot!
When you guys come up to Maine, there is a harvest host spot at the Brownfield country market in Brownfield Maine, great place, homemade bread, and fresh vegies. There is a lot to do in Brownfield, north conway New hampshire area. Also the Fryeburg fair is great as well, starts on Sept 29th. We were inspired by you so we got a 43 foot 5th wheel and we are heading to Texas for the winter in a few weeks. Hope to see you guys around. Be safe, enjoy Maine.
Brownfield!
Thanks so much for the tips! The Brownfield market sounds awesome. Congrats on your new 5th wheel! Safe travels to Texas ❤️ We hope we run into you one day soon!
@@HappilyEverHanks Its a great area, try to get to Danforth Bay resort in NH if you come through this area! its a gem of a campground! try to get sites in the L or M's. L1 being the cherry pick
That was a great back-in Carl! Getting out is always easier than it first appears.
Love ya Hanks❣ With Carl behind the wheel and Navigation-Nay calling directions... what could go wrong? You guys are rock stars; I knew you could get into that space! ✌☮
We so appreciate you saying this!! 🤗 Thank you!
Campgrounds in the North East can be tricky for sure. Some are tight to get in. But so worth it.
Yes you are absolutely correct! So worth it indeed ❤️ Thank you for your time in watching, Lisa! You mean a lot
We've been watching you guys for 3 years now. Bought our 5th wheel, but we need to sell the house to buy the truck to tow it. Cart before the horse story. 😂 Hubby retires in 8 weeks! Nov. 1st! And we'll hit the road shortly after with 3 senior dogs. Two are Bichon Frise and new to us after their elderly owner passed. The other has been our boy for 9 of his 10 years. He's a white German Shepard. Our adult kid moves out Saturday with their cat, and our 16 year old cat is on palliative care for cancer, so she only has a couple of weeks. We're putting the house on the market Oct 1st and then we'll be hitting the road full time when work is done. Mostly thanks to watching you two over the years - along with 4 others we like. But you guys are our favorite! And our first!
Aww, thank you so much for following along with us all these years! Wishing your hubby an amazing retirement and lots of safe travels when you hit the road full-time. Sending love to your senior pups and your sweet cat during this time. We are so sorry to hear about your 16 year old kitty ❤️-sounds like you have a big, exciting journey ahead, and we’re honored to have your support! 😊
Congratulations 🎊
We did the same thing. Long story short, we found many things on our brand new GD camper that needed repair before we could use it full time. Not uncommon. Therefore, I highly recommend that you rent a truck for a week and do a shakedown trip to really make sure all is well. If it has to be in the shop after you sell your house, you will literally be homeless. Possibly for weeks. Even if all goes well, you will have a better idea of what you want in a truck. And you will be much better prepared. We used enterprise truck rental (separate from the car rental) for about 100$ a day. The depreciation on a new truck is much more than that. Just not sure about the 5th wheel hitch situation. We have a trailer.
Way to go 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@mlucera2000I did this for renting a TT. Found out my older truck wasn't enough for a big rv, was fine pulling cars on a open trailer.. Purchased a different truck before the rv trailer.
Good job getting settled in. Nice maneuvering. Here's your 👍👍👍👍👍 You guys are so normal. 😁😅😂🤣
Thank you so much, Sue!! We appreciate all your time and support in watching 😊
Man Kyle, you weren’t kidding about that alignment! Those tires are cooked 🫣
That was an impressive back-in.:) so glad the car could be moved!
Thank you very much! We are so happy that it was able to be moved as well 🙂 whew!
@@HappilyEverHanks big time! Enjoy exploring.:)
We had similar wear on our 5th wheel. The rear axle on the trailer was out of alignment. We didn't know that trailer alignment was a thing until until someone told us of their issue with tire wear. Took our trailer into a place in Salt Lake and they had us fixed up in less than an hour. Rear axle was off and causing the wear. Since the alignment we haven't had any tire issue. Something to consider as a cause before you have another blowout. Enjoy your videos
Thanks for sharing your experience, Sandra! I hadn’t thought about trailer alignment being an issue, but it definitely makes sense. We appreciate all your support and time in watching our videos. We couldn't do it without you! ❤️
For toll roads we use Sunpass PRO (it has to be the pro not the mini). We used this all over the north east (pricey toll roads- but super easy to load money on my Sunpass account). I believe the only place that did not take the Sunpass was the Mackinac Island Bridge. Plus the lines through the tolls is faster if you have a pass. Safe travels!
Thanks for sharing the tip about Sunpass PRO! We'll keep that in mind for toll roads-especially the faster lines! Safe travels to you too! ❤️
So we’ve only been out since April & the worse tight spot was one where we got out to look & I asked if we could transfer our reservation to another campground. 13’ between two large poplars, narrow access road (we were brushing up against bushes on its border, a signpost right where the long box Ram 3500 would swing into. Hubs tried, we didn’t divorce, cut our loss & tried another one. Nope. Tried a different loop and found one we fit. Our fiver is only 30’…I said nothing bigger than a teardrop fits loop A. The next campground had two trees on either side & I had a mini anxiety attack! A retired semi driver popped it in like no own’s business. Hubs was just at that point at looks Lou’s & their suggestions that he said “you want to do it? Go ahead!” The guy gave us tips for future back ins. I’ve never backed it in, actually haven’t driven with it so I do know what he needs. Though this last one I did mention that he pulled forward far enough to make the turn.
I went back & took photos of that first spot! It was unreal how close the bushes & trees were to the road.
Wow, that sounds like quite the adventure! It's great that you had a retired semi driver come to the rescue-those tight spots can be so nerve-wracking. Glad you managed to find a better spot in the end. Thank you for all your time and support in watching our videos. We couldn't do it without you, Elizabeth! 😊
A great State Park to visit is Scussett Beach State Park, right before the Bourne Bridge.
Thanks Kelly! We will have to add that one to the list of places to visit the next time we are back in the area 😃
Love the channel and have learned a ton from you both. My wife and I just bought our first travel trailer, and our family of 4 have been enjoying our mini adventures so far! Thanks for all the tips and sharing your travel life with the world!
Wow you were right down the street from us! We are one town over!
Oh no way!! We are so sorry we missed you ❤️ Thank you for being here, Julie!
Why didnt you email them an invite in advance ???
Its always great to watch you guys I didn't realize the tight roads and small campgrounds as I am form the north east and this is where we camp all the time just took it as this is how it is. We have a 35 foot trailer on a long bed Chevy and struggle with the size all the time but never realize that it is more of a north east thing.
I know everyone said, alignment,,,but my husband said, ROTATION, you need to rotate those tires! ❤
Love your videos, my cat Grayson-Michael said to say hi to Dexter! 😁
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us, it means a lot ❤️ Also, think your husband for his wonderful insight!
@@HappilyEverHanks He is a commercial truck driver. We love watching your adventures. He suggest that you give more attention to preventative maintenance, it would save you in the long run. 👍
My husband and I love watching your videos. A year ago we bought a 20 ft travel travel and love camping. We have learned so much from y’all and you both are so very entertaining. Tell sexy Dexie we said Hi.
It looks like that is a bent axle. You can clearly see it around 5.36 min into the video. 👍
It maybe shpuld look that bent no? I hit curb popped my tire now my wheel won't even go on straight. But I only drive 6 miles week with the rv. But probably ly need new axle even though mine actually looks straight
@joelincolnlincoln6315 no unfortunately they need to be straight. I am truly sorry to hear your situation with the curb. I think we have all ben there at least once. You have my sympathy.
Good to know! We just got that axle replaced when we took in the rig for those repairs. I wonder if it is already compromised 😅 Thanks for sharing!
Listen Hanks. i freakin love your videos. i have had my rv for 1year 8 months. and i had no idea ALL the things i was doing wrong. thank you so much.
Ah, all the times I sit and watch the Husband Backing In show. Good times.
Love this, Mary! 😁 Thank you for your wonderful support!
Lol yup hubby goes on the road and watches. Mind you he saved alot of awnings 😂
If someone is pulling in and setting up, I take my butt inside just so they don’t think I'm a spectator. No pressure from me! Lol
You should try it!!
In Dauphin Island Alabama a guy moved his car so we could pull out our motorhome. We didnt even ask. The people there are definitely very friendly. Above and beyond anywhere we have stayed. ❤
Hi Kimberly! That's so nice to hear 😃 Sounds like the people in Dauphin Island go above and beyond to help. Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching our videos!
Hubby said those back up skills are on point. 🎉 I was having a tad of anxiety watching. Our rig is 40’6”. Enjoying the journey!Stay safe. 💕
We appreciate you taking the time to comment 😊 We had anxiety as well! LOL Love that you guys have a rig as well! Thank you for all your love and support
Hey Mr. Floridian guy, I'm from Cape Coral. It's crazy when you meet other RVers around the U.S. that are from or near your home town. Safe travels everyone.
Boston is one of those cities where it's better to take public transportation, like trains or Uber, than fool with navigating your truck, parking, and tolls. NYC, Washington DC, Chicago also come to mind. Just enjoy the outing, and leave the driving to someone else!
Thanks for your videos. Im buying my first rv in a couple months, and your info is priceless to me!
It was great talking with you. This campground was our first long-distance trip out. We are selling our house and going on the road next year. My wife got a remote job, and our daughter is headed for college. Thank you for so many educational videos. They helped with every step of rv'ing.
Great job on that backing in!! I have a class A, and I would have had a real struggle with the way that site was laid out in relation to the road. Put a trailer onto the backend, too, and I would have been sweating, too!!
My best advice for anyone going to RV in New England is to camp in the country and drive into the cities/ attraction with a subcompact car (rent one if you need to!)
You face the same issues in the New England region as you do in the UK. Historical buildings bisected by historical cow paths that have pavement on top of them (but no widening.) 😂
Thanks so much! That backing was definitely a challenge. Love your advice about camping in the country and renting a small car for the cities - such a great way to avoid stress. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! ❤️
Oh my gosh you two. You had us on the edge of our seats. We can’t wait for next week. Stay safe.
We really appreciate this, Sarah! You will be in for a real treat come next weeks video 😅
I loved this episode. Yr much more gracious to strangers then my soul could handle.
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We love meeting everyone and can't thank you enough for your continued support ❤️
Welcome to the northeast! These are about the only sites we back into! 😮The perfect storm of-move that truck/watch that hanging limb/tree stumps/gullies/giant protruding rocks, etc! Keeps it from being boring!
Love your videos! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Kyle, you did that in one try. You looked like a pro and made it look easy. If i can park an F250 extended in their parking lots you can get yours in there. Make sure to do the freedom trail.
Wow I love how much you both communicate. I think it is key to being able to figure out how to make it work without making it more difficult than what it is. 😅
Loved this video, keeping it real. We don't have a big rig. just a small jayco feather lite and f150, but there is still nothing worse than just a weird angle on a one way or that one tree in the wrong spot so there is no room to swing. We also tow with our jeep when we have a shorter non highway drive and that can be a blessing getting into some of our Ohio forest camp spots. We've DEFINITELY had some camp sites where if it weren't for our short rig, I have no Idea how anyone with anything bigger than 24ft could get the trailer in. That's the toughest thing, we never have to worry about our camper length, but how many people end up getting to their camp site and it's just not big enough? A lot of the campgrounds don't make it clear how big the actual parking spot is.
Great team backing effort! Remember GOAL as you do & take your time. You guys are giving us food for thought as we’d like to visit that area in our 39’ 5th wheel 🤔
Thanks so much! Taking our time is definitely key, especially with those big rigs. Hope you enjoy your visit if you end up heading that way 😊 We appreciate your support!
Also, if you are in Maine between September 26 and October 6, you should take an entire day to visit the Fryeburg Fair. We especially enjoy the draft horse and oxen pulls.
We stayed in that rv park 3 years ago. Hit a tree stump with our rv backing into the site, which was right around the corner from where you’re parked, so I guess they haven’t improved that yet. That back section also flooded, and several rv’s had to relocate. But the worst part was the septic-they had to come and pump it out every day or so because the water table was so high that they wouldn’t drain. But it was a convenient location, we drove over to Newport for day trips, and took the train into Boston. Ahh, memories.
Nice to se you not far from us. Come to see us at Québec. Good job your back in !
We hope to one day soon!! Thank you very much for taking the time to watch 😊
Great Job backing in!! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉🎉
Thank you so much, Andrea!! We appreciate you!
Boston makes me crazy going through it in a car!!! Thanks for sharing!
Great job backing in Carl. Nana, great job directing!!
We appreciate this, George! Your support is wonderful 😊
Good morning Hanks!!! I cannot believe how close you are to where I live 👋👋👋. Bellingham is a hop, skip and a jump (literally) from my front door. Enjoy your stay here in the north east. Safe travels
Hi Susan! Good morning! That’s so cool we’re so close to where you live. Bellingham has been a great stop so far! Thanks for the kind words and safe travel wishes ❤️
That was a nail bitter of a site! Great job getting into that one! Teamwork.
Ah yes, New England campgrounds. We had a very similar situation getting our 42’ 5th Wheel into a New Hampshire campground. It seems those big trees like to grow in all the wrong places! Great job getting it into your spot. We are hoping to see you on the road someday soon.
We stayed at the Circle CG Campground in the summer of 2013. The trees made the back in site tricky, but the real issue was an electric line that went across the site and caught our 5th wheel roof AC unit. A Park employee had to get on our roof and lift the wire so we can get in. The mosquito population was also very robust. But other than that, it was a nice place to stay. Enjoy your videos!
We are there right now. We can't believe that we are missing you by a few weeks. Love the petting zoo too. Tips to get to Boston from circle cg farm campground: 9 minutes away there is train station that takes you right into the heart of Boston, no need to take the truck. Safe travels to you both, Dexter and D.
Great video this week. We got into a tight squeeze in a parking garage in Santa Fe. My husband was more confident that I was. But no more garages for the truck!
Oh my goodness, aren't those parking garages scary! Talk about TIGHT. You will get a kick out of next weeks video. Thank you both for all your wonderful support in watching ❤️
Yes no doubt there are some tight back ins from time to time. You did what in my opinion is the three most important things though. First you pulled up and stopped and got out and really analyzed everything...from ground level, to branches and anything else that could potentially be an obstacle. Second thing was communicate well between you. We always use walkie talkies or cell phone so we can hear each other, and also very importantly you got out part way through and analyzed it again. It is great having a spotter, but every now and then the driver just has to see the situation for his or herself. Yes sometimes, someone needs to move a vehicle or someone needs to be patient a couple of minutes while we get in, but so be it. Getting in without any damage is key, even if it takes 5 or 10 minutes to be sure. Continued safe travels...
Thanks for the thoughtful advice, Shawn! We completely agree-taking the time to stop, check, and communicate is key. Patience definitely pays off. Appreciate your insight and well wishes! Safe travels to you too 😊
I just sold my 42 foot fifth wheel and Dooley ram and now that I’m watching this video I feel like I did the right thing, campgrounds like that we’re so stressful for me.
Totally understand. It’s all about finding what works best for you and reducing the stress. Thanks for watching! We appreciate all your support 😊
Good job Kyle! We deal with tight campgrounds all the time around our area in and around Lancaster county, pa. We get used to it though. Also, I was in that same parking garage with my 1500. It’s definitely tight!!
I am envious of that tough back in and only one try. I never can get it the first time! Well done!!!
Oh don't worry, this isn't the case for us all the time! Trust me, we still have our days of multiple tries 😅 Thank you for your support in watching!
You did a great job backing up, love the communication between you two!
Hope you have a wonderful time exploring my birthplace aka Beantown! We drive our class a from southern NJ to Wampatuck State Park to visit family and friends. I drove into the city once as a shortcut to the Mass Turnpike and only made it through the narrow streets and low unmarked overpasses by the grace of God! Glad you are using more than just Google Maps. Enjoy New England.
Hi Gerald! Yes, navigating those narrow streets and low overpasses has definitely been an adventure, but we’re making it work. So glad we’ve got more than just Google Maps to help us out 🙂 We appreciate your time and support in watching! Stay safe
Great to see you guys in NE! It is harder to find sites since COVID. More people on the road now. We ended up buying our own land to make a campsite in Littleton NH. We put it on Hipcamp so others can use it when we’re not there. We have also successfully used Hipcamp when we couldn’t find a spot in other parts of NE.
Safe travels!
That’s awesome, Ryan! Buying your own land in Littleton sounds like a dream, and it’s great you’ve made it available on Hipcamp too. We’ve definitely noticed it’s harder to find spots these days, so we’ll keep that in mind. Thank you for your amazing support. We really appreciate it!
Like a boss! I’m just bought a 25ft class c and I’m installing 360 degree Birds Eye camera system. I can’t reverse for crap.
Great TEAMWORK on the blindside back in. Rotation of tires is the key to longevity,my son does RV transport and every 10k does rotation(pulls a lot of 5th wheels too). I feel you on those roads in New England,they seem narrow. Looking forward to your adventures in Maine,my wife wants to see a moose in the wild so bad…….no luck in our Michigan UP so far.
Hey Carl,
I've been following y'all for years and love what you two are doing. In regards to the "alignment" issue for your GMC truck, don't waste your money on getting an alignment unless you feel a wobble or steering issue while you're driving. My Tahoe had the same issue for years where the tire's tread wears much faster on the inside of the front tires. Unfortunately, that is the result to having a CV axel versus a solid axel, like in a Ford or Ram. What you gain with the CV axel vs a solid axel is a much more comfortable ride. As my dad always put it "you ride on a Ford, but you ride in a chevy" lol. The only real way to maximize your tread's life on your tires is to religiously rotate your tires. I would rotate mine every 5,000 miles, but with as much weight that you're constantly towing, I would consider rotating them every 3,000 miles. Especially with how expensive tires are these days.
I wish you both the best and hope to cross path's with you some day.
Great i put!
My thought too Carl,and fantastic team blind backup !